Jackson Hole hotels are fun and relaxing places to stay at while on vacation. Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, clean air and outdoor recreation on your Wyoming getaway. The Jackson Hole area attracts vacationers from around the United States and from other parts of the world. With its close proximity to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the town is an ideal vacation destination.
The area is known for its abundant wildlife. The lodging facilities are located in prime elk habitat. Elk or wapiti can sometimes be seen wandering the grounds of motels and hotels and they may roam the city streets on occasion. Jackson, Wyoming borders a National Elk Refuge which serves as a winter range for the majestic animal. In the fall, the bull elk make loud bugling sounds that pierce the air and resonate from a long distance away.
In addition to the ubiquitous wapiti, the region also has many other familiar game animals. Pronghorn antelope, mule deer, bighorn sheep and moose can all be viewed near the city limits. The deer and antelope frequent the plains surrounding Jackson, whereas the moose can be found along the Snake River. Bighorn Sheep can be found by scouting some of the mountain ridges in the vicinity.
To view some of the area’s carnivores a trip into Yellowstone Park might put you up close to wolves, coyotes, mountain lions or bears. The gray wolf, which was reintroduced into the park in the 1990s, now thrives in the area. Several packs have formed and wolves can often be viewed from roadside pullouts in Yellowstone Park’s Lamar Valley. Coyotes can be seen throughout the area. Black bears and grizzlies are often sighted in the park as well.
In addition to wildlife watching the area is also great for other types of sightseeing. Old Faithful geyser erupts on an hourly basis, like clockwork, in the park’s geyser basin. Yellowstone Falls gives visitors a picturesque view of an amazing waterfall. Other area attractions include the majestic Grand Teton mountain range and Mammoth Hot Springs, a unique thermal pool.
Outdoor recreational opportunities abound in the area. Summer visitors can enjoy hiking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, kayaking and mountain climbing. Winter travelers might try cross country skiing, snowmobile riding or snowshoeing across the area’s carpet of winter snow. The region is popular for outdoor enthusiasts during any season of the year,
Local hotels range from modest accommodations and small rooms to rather lavish suites that have special amenities like hot tubs and room service. Most of them are staffed with friendly, professional people. Some locations have guest shops and restaurants located within the hotel. A few have night clubs that feature on-site live entertainment as well.
Jackson Hole hotels give visitors close access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks, as well as other recreation areas nearby. Guests from around the nation and other parts of the world come to Jackson for rest and relaxation. It has become a popular visiting place for Hollywood celebrities and ordinary folks alike.
