This refuge protects Jackson's herd of several thousand elk, offering them a winter habitat from November to May. During summer, ask at the Jackson visitor center for the best places to see elk. An hour-long horse-drawn sleigh ride is the highlight of a winter visit; buy tickets at the visitor center.
National Elk Refuge
Jackson
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
13.9 MILES
Awesome in their grandeur, the Tetons have captivated the imagination from the moment humans laid eyes on them. While their name is often ascribed to…
National Museum of Wildlife Art
1.93 MILES
Major works by Bierstadt, Rungius, Remington and Russell breathe life into their subjects in impressive and inspiring ways. The outdoor sculptures and…
17.43 MILES
Crowning glory of the park, the dagger-edged Grand Teton (13,775ft/4199m) has taunted many a would-be mountaineer. The first white men to claim to have…
0.77 MILES
There are dozens of photography galleries selling images of Yellowstone and its wildlife. This is the best of them. The images by Thomas D Manglesen are a…
19.11 MILES
Perched on the lake's glacial moraine, this overlook offers good views of the Tetons and tall Ribbon Cascade to the right of Cascade Canyon, and shuttle…
Laurance S Rockefeller Preserve Center
9.4 MILES
In contrast to other visitor centers, this beautiful center is a meditative experience. Sitting on 3100 acres donated by the Rockefeller family, the…
12.86 MILES
This is possibly the most photographed spot in the park – and for good reason. The aged wooden barns and fence rails make a quintessential pastoral scene,…
29.1 MILES
Well worth a visit to peruse pieces from this vast collection, with objects spanning from 1830 to 1940. Artifacts include beautiful beadwork, bags and…
Nearby Jackson attractions
0.77 MILES
There are dozens of photography galleries selling images of Yellowstone and its wildlife. This is the best of them. The images by Thomas D Manglesen are a…
0.99 MILES
One-stop shopping for culture, attracting big-name acts and featuring theater performances, classes, art exhibits and events. Check the calendar online…
3. National Museum of Wildlife Art
1.93 MILES
Major works by Bierstadt, Rungius, Remington and Russell breathe life into their subjects in impressive and inspiring ways. The outdoor sculptures and…
4. Jackson National Fish Hatchery
3.29 MILES
This place breeds trout for restocking rivers and for research. There's a fishing deck for anglers and daily tours.
7.67 MILES
Via ferrata, yoga, hiking and paragliding from the headwall (1355ft lower than 10,450ft Rendezvous Mountain). Free evening rides bring diners up to the…
7.68 MILES
The 60-passenger tram travels 2.5 miles in 12 minutes to the top of Rendezvous Mountain (10,450ft), offering great views of Jackson Hole. Hikers should…
7. Laurance S Rockefeller Preserve Center
9.4 MILES
In contrast to other visitor centers, this beautiful center is a meditative experience. Sitting on 3100 acres donated by the Rockefeller family, the…
8. Menor's Ferry Historic District
11.79 MILES
In 1892, entrepreneurial Ohioan Bill Menor took advantage of this narrow channel in the Snake River and established a homestead, ferry and general store…