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Above: Stagecoach ride and Elk Antler
Arches, downtown Jackson Hole
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After working up an appetite, swing by Dornans, a local institution established in 1922. Sit on the side or upper deck with a pizza, pasta or other tasty dishes while enjoying views the Tetons. Watch the sun dip below the mountains and then drive back to town— looking out for wildlife along the way— and settle in for another relaxing evening.
DAY 3
The Bunnery Bakery & Restaurant is a great place to indulge in a breakfast, with favorites like omelets, quiche and biscuits with gravy. After filling up, head to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, situated on a hill just north of town, with an expansive view of the National Elk Refuge. The museum’ s permanent collection includes more than 5,000 artworks by renowned artists like Andy Warhol, Georgia O’ Keeffe and John James Audubon. Enjoy the permanent collection, savor the rotating exhibits and be sure to check out the outdoor Sculpture Trail.
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Stop for food at Palate, the museum’ s on-site restaurant that serves up dishes like bison gyros, elk meatloaf wraps and salads. It’ s a good idea to book ahead as it can get busy during the summer.
After lunch, drive out to Teton Village, home of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and famous for its extreme ski terrain. In the summer, the resort features an extensive network of trails with hiking and liftaccessed downhill mountain biking, as well as a via ferrata, disc golfing, paragliding and other adrenaline-filled activities.
Take the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram( locally known as‘ Big Red’) 4,139 vertical feet up to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, while scanning the slopes below for moose, bears and marmots. Here, from a 10,450- foot vantage point, take in panoramic views of the Jackson Hole Valley, Tetons— including a look at Grand Teton National Park— and distant mountain ranges. Stop by Corbet’ s Cabin for a plate of mountain-top waffles, then explore the high-elevation scenery before descending to explore the base area.
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