Why Jackson, Wyoming is the Place to Be This Holiday Season

If you are wondering where to vacation this Holiday season, why not make it Jackson, Wyoming? 

Jackson is a town in Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Valley. It is home to three ski areas. Other attractions include its arches made of shed elk antlers, its Museum of Wildlife Art and its green areas like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. 

The town is glorious to visit any time of year, but it may be at its best during the holiday season. Here are some things you can enjoy when you’re in town. 

Town Square Tree Lighting and Santa on Square

The event kicks off the holiday season. The town’s historic square is illuminated. There are performances by choral and dance groups and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Santa will be visiting the Square for the event and throughout the holiday season. Be sure to bring your little ones to let him know what they want for the holiday season. 

Fun at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is a prime skiing location. Santa drops by at the base of the Aerial Tram on Christmas Eve and spends a day on the slopes. Children can ski with him near Teewinot and Bridger Gondola. The resort will be hosting other activities throughout the week such as cookie decorating, ice skating and more. 

Sleigh Rides

Another great way to celebrate the holidays is to take a horse drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. An expert will guide you providing information on the elk herd as well as magnificent views and an interactive learning experience. After the ride is over, you will be served a savory meal. 

Holiday Art Bazaar

The Holiday Art Bazaar happens at the Center for the Arts Lobby and Black Box Theater. It’s a great place to find unique items that make terrific holiday gifts. 

12 Days of Christmas at The Wort Hotel 

The Wort Hotel is a historic boutique hotel in downtown Jacksonville. It will be decked out with lights for its annual 12 Days of Christmas event. Each day will offer something new including visits from Santa, Gingerbread house decorating and more. 

New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parades and Fireworks

If you’re still in Jackson for New Year’s Eve, you’re in luck. There are plenty of events to enjoy including torchlight parades, fireworks and more. 

The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be hosting an annual torchlight parade, glow worm parades and a fireworks display. Snow King Mountain will be kicking off their fireworks display at 7:30 PM and Grand Targhee will be hosting a kids torchlight parade, and adults’ torchlight parade and a fireworks display. 

You may also consider visiting the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar with will be offing live music, a full bar and plenty of dancing. 

Cowboy Christmas

Cowboy Christmas happens at Spring Creek Ranch with offers magnificent views of the Teton Range. Activities to enjoy include:

• Horse drawn sleigh rides from the top of the ridge

• Christmas trees that can be placed inside your townhome upon request

• Candy canes, fresh baked cookies, and hot cocoa in the Ranch House

• Snow treks on Spring Ranch butte

• Nightly campfires at the Ranch House available by request

• Private chef prepared meals served in the townhouse by request

• Exclusive and specialized winter safaris

• Snowmobiling in National Parks and Forests

• Dog-sledding

• Sleigh rides in Elk Refuge

• Special Christmas dinner and breakfasts

Hannukah Events

Jackson also has plenty of events for those that celebrate Hannukah. These include: 

• A menorah lighting with Chabad Jewish Center of Jackson Hole which takes place in the Four Seasons Resort Hotel in Teton Village. This is a free event that offers Hannukah treats, dreidels and mini menorahs.

• The annual giant menorah lighting on Town Square which is also hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center. Guests will be treated to latkes, jelly donuts, dreidels, and mini menorahs. 

Holiday Entertainment

There are plenty of venues in Jackson that are likely to be featuring a holiday show during your visit. These include:

• The Jackson Hole Playhouse which typically has a Christmas show running from early December to early January. 

• A dinner and show at Playhouse’s Saddle Rock Saloon.

• The Grand Teton Music Festival which takes place at the Center for the Arts

• The Silver Dollar Showroom at the Wort Hotel which offers a variety of live music holiday performances. 

• The Jackson Hole Community Band’s Free Winter Concert which happens at the Center for the Arts.

• The Jackson Hole Cathedral Voices Holiday Concert which takes place at the Center for the Arts. 

Jackson offers so many exciting holiday activities. Which will you be enjoying when you’re in town? 

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