Jackson Hole, Wyoming, transforms into a summer playground when the snow melts, revealing rugged peaks, wildflower-dotted meadows, and endless outdoor possibilities. Nestled between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, our mountain town offers a mix of adrenaline-pumping activities and serene escapes. Whether you’re a golfer, a hiker, or just here for the views, here’s your guide to the top 5 things to do in Jackson Hole during the summer months.
1. Wander the Wilds of Grand Teton National Park
Summer in Jackson Hole means unrivaled access to Grand Teton National Park, a mere 10-minute drive from town. The park’s jagged Teton Range towers over pristine lakes and trails begging to be explored. Start with the Jenny Lake Loop, a moderate 7.5-mile hike with postcard-worthy views of the peaks reflecting in the water. For a shorter trek, the 3-mile Taggart Lake Trail rewards you with wildflowers and a serene alpine lake. Keep your camera ready, moose, black bears, and elk often roam these parts. If you prefer a guided experience, book a wildlife tour with our favorite guides at Eco Tour Adventures.
2. Tee Off with Teton Views
Golfers, this one’s for you. Jackson Hole’s courses are as much about the scenery as the swing. The Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, redesigned by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones II, is a local gem. It’s 18 holes weave through sagebrush and wetlands, with the Tetons looming large. Try not to get distracted on the par-3 8th hole, where the Grand Teton itself feels like a hazard.
Alternatively, Teton Pines Country Club, an Arnold Palmer design, offers a lush, challenging layout framed by pine forests and distant peaks. Both courses are open to the public with advance tee times, and summer’s mild weather—highs in the 70s—makes for perfect fairway days. Post-round, grab a drink at their clubhouses and soak in the mountain vibes.
3. Soar Above It All on the Jackson Hole Tram
For a bird’s-eye view of Jackson Hole, hop on the Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This summer staple whisks you from Teton Village to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain—10,450 feet—in about 12 minutes. At the top, the valley sprawls below, and on clear days, you can see into Idaho. Savor a famous waffle at Corbet’s Cabin, a cozy mountaintop eatery, then lace up your hiking boots. The Top of the World trail is a moderate 2-mile loop with wildflowers and marmot sightings, while thrill-seekers can tackle the steeper Cirque Trail. The tram runs daily through summer (check their site for schedules), and tickets are worth every penny for this sky-high adventure.
4. Navigate the Snake River’s Summer Waters
The Snake River cuts through Jackson Hole, offering two flavors of summer fun: heart-pounding whitewater or laid-back floats. For rapids, book a trip with Dave Hansen Whitewater, a local favorite since 1967. Their 8-mile Snake River Canyon run features Class II-III rapids like Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna, perfect for first-timers or seasoned paddlers. If relaxation is more your speed, opt for a scenic float with Barker-Ewing. Their guides row you down calmer stretches near Grand Teton National Park, where bald eagles soar overhead and beavers paddle along the banks. Morning trips catch the golden light on the Tetons, while evening floats promise stunning sunsets. Either way, you’ll leave with stories and a new appreciation for this wild river.
5. Day Trip to Yellowstone’s Summer Spectacle
No Jackson Hole summer is complete without a pilgrimage to Yellowstone National Park, about an hour’s drive north via the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway. Summer unlocks the park’s full splendor, roads are clear, wildlife is active, and geysers like Old Faithful erupt against a backdrop of blue skies.
Start at the Old Faithful Visitor Center, then visit the vibrant Grand Prismatic Spring. For a deeper dive, join a guided tour with Ecotours, departing from Jackson. Their full-day itineraries hit highlights like Lamar Valley, prime for spotting bison and wolves, and include lunch, so you can focus on the wonders. With long daylight hours (sunsets after 9 PM in June), you’ll have time to make the 60-mile return trip and still catch dinner in town.
🗓️ July & August 2025 Events Calendar
🫎 JULY EVENTS IN JACKSON
🏞️ July 17: Western Scholars Talk: Jackson Hole & Dammen Bia-Devope [Our Treaty]Doors open at 6, starts 6:30pm
🎭 July 17–20: Thin Air Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet
Second weekend, same tragic love. Free on the Center lawn.
🎶 July 18: King Concert Series: Slightly Stoopid
Summit show at Snow King. Come for the reggae fusion, stay for the gondola ride.
🎪 July 19–27: Annual Teton County Fair
Carnival rides, rodeos, and fried everything.
🚵 July 19: 2nd Annual Colter Cup at Grand Targhee
The longest downhill race in the Tetons returns. Legs of steel required.
🎪 July 23: Teton County Fair Carnival Opens
Rides, music, corndogs galore! 5 p.m.–midnight.
🍻 July 24: Beers & Banter: Chapel of Transfiguration 100th Anniversary. From 6-7:30pm. Doors at 5:30pm.
🖼️ July 25–27: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
Find your next conversation piece. Or just browse and eat funnel cake. Teton Village.
🎨 July 25–27: Art Fair Jackson Hole
Artists, live music, kids’ art, and food booths take over the Center lawn. $6/day.
🎶 July 27: King Concert Series: Flatland Cavalry
Country with a kick. Summit stage, gondola included. .
🎸 July 31: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Greg Hise Band
Close out July with live tunes and local brews. 5–8 p.m.
🎶 July 31: King Concert Series: Muscadine Bloodline – SOLD OUT
🥩 July 31: From Pasture to Plate: “Table on the Ranch” Returns
🦬 AUGUST EVENTS 🦬
🚵 August 2: Pierre’s Hole 50/100
Epic mountain biking at Grand Targhee Resort on nearly every trail they’ve got.
🏃 August 2: Rendezvous Mountain Hillclimb
6.1 miles, 4,100 vertical feet, and a tram-top finish line. Starts 8:30 a.m.
🏞️ August 4: Free Entry to Grand Teton National Park
Celebrate the Great American Outdoors Act with no wallet required.
🦅 August 5 & 6: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Falcons, owls, and eagles—oh my! Free live raptors at the Village Commons.
🎶 August 7: Alive@5 Tempo Thursdays: Flute & Harp Duet
GTMF chamber music floats through the air at Village Commons.
🎪 August 8–10: 34th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival
Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, The Wood Brothers, and more. Camp out in Alta!
🎶 August 11: Front Porch Concerts at Murie Ranch
Sit a spell on Mardy’s porch. 6–6:45 p.m. Free.
🦅 August 12 & 13: Alive@5 with Teton Raptor Center
Wings, wisdom, and wild encounters. Free at Village Commons.
🍻 August 14: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Jamie Hansen
Cold brews and Jamie’s tunes, 5–8 p.m.
🖼️ August 15–17: Jackson Hole Art Fair
Family-friendly art fest with music, food, and demos.
🖼️ August 15–17: Teton Arts & Antiques Fair
Treasure hunting in Teton Village.
🎶 August 17: King Concert Series: Marcus King Band
Gritty Southern soul at Snow King’s summit.
🍻 August 18: Snake River Brewing Music Series: Brendan Nolan
Live Irish-tinged Americana from 5–8 p.m
🎶 August 19: King Concert Series: Wilco
Alt-rock royalty headlines Snow King. Gondola ride included.
🎭 August 22 & 23: GTMF presents Hansel & Gretel
Opera night at Walk Festival Hall. 6 p.m. $40 adults/$5 kids.
🍻 August 23: Bikes and Brews at JHMR
Ride hard, sip harder. 20 breweries, trails, music, and mountain fun.
🎶 August 24: King Concert Series: Damian & Stephen Marley
Reggae royalty atop Snow King.
📅 August 30: The Rendezvous Enduro at JHMR
Montana Enduro Series rolls into Jackson.
🎶 August 31: King Concert Series: Kaleo
Icelandic rock under Wyoming stars.
RECURRING EVENTS
🐂 Jackson Rodeo: The Jackson Rodeo takes place every Wednesday and Saturday at 8:00 PM.
🔫 Jackson Hole Shootout: Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6 pm in Jackson’s Town Square (Corner of Deloney Ave. and Center St.)
🚠 The Deck at Piste
The high-altitude happy hour returns Sunday–Thursday, 5–8:30 p.m., with live music starting at 5:30.
🎵 Music on Main Every Thursday (Victor, ID)
Free outdoor concerts just over the hill in Victor. Family friendly, fun guaranteed.
🍎 Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday on Town Square, 8 a.m.–Noon, through September 27. Bring cash, bags, and an appetite.
5-Day Itinerary For Jackson Hole Summer 2025
Why Summer in Jackson Hole?
Summer temperatures hover between 70-80°F by day, cooling to crisp nights, ideal for outdoor pursuits. The season also brings concerts and activities like the Jackson Hole Rodeo and fewer crowds than winter’s ski rush, letting you savor the town’s laid-back charm. Whether you’re sinking a putt, rafting rapids, or chasing Yellowstone’s geothermal thrills, Jackson Hole delivers a summer escape that’s equal parts wild and refined. Plan your trip now, the Tetons are calling!
Day 1: Welcome to Jackson Hole
- 🌞Morning:
- Arrive in Jackson, check into your hotel or condo.
- Grab a gourmet pastry and coffee at Persephone Bakery in town square.
- Late Morning:
- Jackson Hole Aerial Tram up Rendezvous Mountain for sweeping valley views.
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (opens June 7): family-friendly, picnic at the summit.
- Jackson Hole Aerial Tram up Rendezvous Mountain for sweeping valley views.
- Afternoon:
- Town Square Stroll
- Snap photos of the iconic antler arches.
- Pop into Western art galleries and the National Museum of Wildlife Art (free for kids under 12).
- Town Square Stroll
- 🌙 Evening:
- Dinner at Hatch Taqueria or Bin22 (great wine selection).
- Treat the kids to ice cream at Moo’s Gourmet Ice Cream.
Day 2: Grand Teton Wildlife Safari
- 🌞 Early Morning (6:00 AM – 10:00 AM):
- Half-Day Wildlife Safari with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris.
- Search for moose, bears, elk, and foxes along the park’s quieter backroads.
- Half-Day Wildlife Safari with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris.
- Late Morning:
- Brunch in Moose Junction at Dornan’s (river-front views).
- Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM):
- Scenic Float Trip on the Snake River.
- Guided flat-water floats (great for ages 5+) with Snake River Outfitters.
- Scenic Float Trip on the Snake River.
- 🌙 Evening:
- Drive out to Schwabacher’s Landing for sunset reflections of the Tetons.
- Casual family dinner back in Jackson (The Bird for burgers and fries).
Day 3: Fly Fishing & Lake Exploration
- 🌞 Morning (7:30 AM – 12:00 PM):
- Guided Fly Fishing on the Snake or Green River:
- Snake River Angler – top-permitted guides in GTNP & Yellowstone waters.
- Teton Troutfitters – kid-friendly half-day trips, gear included.
- Guided Fly Fishing on the Snake or Green River:
- Lunch:
- Picnic at Oxbow Bend (breathtaking mountain reflections).
- Afternoon:
- Jenny Lake boat shuttle + short hike to Hidden Falls & Inspiration Point.
- Late Afternoon:
- Ice-cream stop at Sweet Cheeks Q for pulled-pork-on-a-cone (if you dare).
- 🌙 Evening:
- Back in town: artisan pizza at Il Villaggio Osteria.
Day 4: Full-Day Yellowstone Adventure
- 🌞 Early Morning (7:00 AM): Pickup with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris for a Full-Day Yellowstone Tour.
- See Old Faithful eruptions, Grand Prismatic Spring, and wildlife in Hayden Valley. Sorry, Biscuit Basin is still closed.
- Lunch:
- Boxed lunch at Yellowstone’s picnic areas (provided by your guide).
- Afternoon:
- Stop at Canyon Village to view Yellowstone Falls.
- Wildlife watch for bison and elk herds along the road.
- 🌙 Return (~7:00 PM):
- Dinner in Jackson: The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (fun Western vibe, burgers & milkshakes).
Day 5: Western Fun & Farewell Dinner
- 🌞 Morning:
- Horseback Riding at Spring Creek Ranch or Silver Spur Stables, guided trail rides for all skill levels.
- Late Morning:
- Quick stop at the Jackson Hole Farmers Market (Saturdays).
- Lunch:
- Picnic at the base of Snow King Mountain.
- Afternoon:
- Snow King Mountain Coaster (kids & adults love the twists and turns).
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in town.
- 🌙 Evening:
- Sunset horseback or wagon ride at Bar T 5 for one last Western memory.
- Farewell dinner at Hand Fire Pizza (kids’ menu available).
Guide & Tour Booking Information
| Activity | Recommended Outfitter |
|---|---|
| Half-Day Wildlife Safari | Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris |
| Full-Day Yellowstone Tour | Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris |
| Guided Fly Fishing | Snake River Angler, Teton Troutfitters |
| Scenic Float (Snake River) | Snake River Outfitters |
| Horseback Riding | Spring Creek Ranch / Silver Spur Stables |
| Aerial Tram & Mountain Coaster | Jackson Hole Mountain Resort |
| Private Family Adventure (kids) | EcoTour Adventures (half-day wildlife + kid activities) |
Final Tips & Notes
- Book Early: June is high season, and reservations fill fast.
- Park Pass: Purchase a 7-day America the Beautiful Pass online before arrival.
- Wildlife Safety: Keep 100 yards from bears, 25 yards from other wildlife. Carry bear spray on hikes.
- Weather: June days can be warm; nights cool, pack layers and rain gear.
- Altitudes: Jackson sits at ~6,200 ft; stay hydrated and take it easy first day.
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