Area Info
Jackson Hole Wyoming is a world class resort with summer activities and winter activities for everyone to enjoy! Whether you are looking for a peaceful getaway or an extreme adventure, fabulous shopping or a wildlife safari, family activities or a night on the town, Jackson Hole will make your dreams come true. The concierge at the Wyoming Inn will help you choose the best itinerary of activities for your vacation (be sure to check out our area resource page). We are located in beautiful, downtown Jackson. From our hotel, you can access all fine restaurants, activities and fun things to do in the Valley.Fun Facts
Are we Jackson or Jackson Hole?? The answer is BOTH!
This valley was the winter home of Davy Jackson, one of the early trapper-traders that made the Rockies their home. Since he and his friends made this their headquarters, the valley became known as “Jackson’s Hole”. As others settled in and a town took shape, the official name of the town was Jackson but people still referred to it as Jackson Hole and it continues to this day.
- 65 miles to the South Gate of Yellowstone
- 2.5 hours to Old Faithful area
- 25 miles to the Visitor’s Center of Grand Teton National Park
- Population of Jackson – 8647
- Visitors during June, July and August – 2 million
- Population of Wyoming – 493,782
- Number of cattle in Wyoming – 629,374
- Highest point in Wyoming – Gannett Peak at 13,799 ft. (The Grand Teton is only 13,774 ft)
- “Wyoming” comes from an Indian word meaning large prairie place”