Wyoming, United States
Grand Teton National Park
Give the Tetons two days: Jenny Lake and a river float one day, sunrise viewpoints and Signal Mountain the next. The Teton Range above the snowy valley of Jackson Hole; 1–2 days for overlooks and ski trails. Below: 7 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat, plus how Grand Teton National Park fits into a longer trip.
- Places
- 15
- Curated routes
- 2
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- July
- Coolest month
- December
- Wettest month
- December
7 See · 4 Do · 2 Eat · 2 Drink
Glacier to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone
also Mid-Dec – Mar
25°C / 77°F avg high
-5°C / 24°F avg high
about 91 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Grand Teton National Park
15 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
7 sights worth building a day around across Moose, Antelope Flats and Moran. All 7 are free to visit.
Photo: Ansel Adams · Public domainSeeSchwabacher Landing
Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range.
Tip Calm water at sunrise; short flat walk upstream for best reflections.
Photo: Jon Sullivan, PD Photo. · Public domainSeeMormon Row Historic District
Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn.
Tip Shoot at sunrise; bison often graze nearby.
Photo: Phillip Welty · GoogleSeeOxbow Bend
Slow Snake River bend reflecting Mount Moran, with moose and pelicans.
Tip Arrive at first light for still water.
- See
Snake River Overlook
Pullout on US-89 above a bend of the Snake River, where Ansel Adams photographed the Tetons in 1942.
Tip Come at sunrise, when the peaks turn pink; the highway is plowed all winter.
Photo: Eric Kilby · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeMormon Row
Row of 1890s homesteads east of Blacktail Butte, including the much-photographed Moulton barns facing the Tetons.
Tip The access road is not plowed to the barns in winter, so plan to ski, snowshoe or walk in.
Photo: GrandTetonNPS · Public domainSeeChapel of the Transfiguration
Log chapel built in 1925 near Moose, with a window behind the altar that frames the Grand Teton.
Tip Services are held in summer; in winter you can still walk the grounds.
Photo: GrandTetonNPS · Public domainSeeGrand Teton
At 13,775 feet, the highest peak of the Teton Range, rising about 7,000 feet straight from the valley floor.
Tip Clear mornings after a storm give the sharpest views of the range.
Do
4 activities for when the group wants to do more than look across Jenny Lake, Teton Park Road and Signal Mountain. 3 of them are free.
Photo: Seunghui Yang · GoogleDoJenny Lake Boating Shuttle
Boat across Jenny Lake to the Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point trails.
Tip Lines build by 10 am; take an early boat or hike the 2-mile shore trail.
Photo: Chris C · GoogleDoTaggart Lake Trail
Gentle 3-mile round trip through meadows to a lake at the base of the Grand Teton.
Tip Extend to Bradley Lake for a 5.9-mile loop.
Photo: TOM · GoogleDoSignal Mountain Summit Road
Winding road to an overlook above Jackson Lake and the whole range.
Tip No trailers or RVs; summit view is best late afternoon.
Photo: GrandTetonNPS · Public domainDoTeton Park Road winter trail
The park road from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain closes to cars in winter and is groomed for skiing and snowshoeing.
Tip Grooming usually runs mid-December to mid-March; there is a separate lane for walkers, snowshoers and dogs.
Eat
Where we would book a table in Grand Teton National Park across Jackson Lake Lodge and Moose.
Photo: Erika · GoogleEatMural Room
Jackson Lake Lodge's main dining room with 60-foot windows facing the range.
Tip Reserve for dinner in summer.
Photo: Timmy McConnell · GoogleEatDornan's
Moose village spot with a pizza and pasta deck, wine shop and summer chuckwagon.
Tip The deck view of the Tetons is the draw; wine shop is well stocked.
Drink
Our picks for a drink in Grand Teton National Park across Jackson Lake Lodge and Jackson Town Square.
Photo: Blue Heron Lounge · GoogleDrinkBlue Heron Lounge
Jackson Lake Lodge bar with big windows over Willow Flats and Mount Moran.
Tip Open about mid-May to early October with the lodge.
Photo: Million Dollar Cowboy Bar · GoogleDrinkMillion Dollar Cowboy Bar
Jackson's town-square saloon since 1937, with saddle barstools and live country music.
Tip Free swing-dance lessons some weeknights.
How to fit Grand Teton National Park into a trip
Grand Teton National Park shows up on 2 of our curated routes, so you can work it into more than one kind of trip.
Stop 3 of 3
Glacier to Yellowstone
Big skies, geothermal wonders & alpine lakes
- Trip length
- 8 days
- Best season
- Jun – Sep
- Pace
- moderate
- Before: Yellowstone National Park
Stop 1 of 3
Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone
Elk sleighs, Teton snow and winter Old Faithful
- Trip length
- 7 days
- Best season
- Mid-Dec – Mar
- Pace
- moderate
- Next: Jackson
Getting here and onward
- Grand Teton National Park to JacksonJackson is about 36 km / 22 mi away in a straight line
- Yellowstone National Park to Grand Teton National ParkYellowstone National Park is about 71 km / 44 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Grand Teton National Park month by month
Average daily highs run from -5°C / 24°F in December to 25°C / 77°F in July. December is the wettest month, with about 91 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan-4° / 24°F average high, in our recommended season
- Feb-3° / 26°F average high, in our recommended season
- Mar1° / 33°F average high, in our recommended season
- Apr5° / 41°F average high
- May12° / 54°F average high
- Jun19° / 65°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul25° / 77°F average high, in our recommended season
- Aug24° / 76°F average high, in our recommended season
- Sep19° / 65°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct9° / 48°F average high
- Nov1° / 33°F average high
- Dec-5° / 24°F average high, in our recommended season
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Grand Teton National Park weather and the best time to visit →
Near Grand Teton National Park
7 other destinations from our guides within about 400 km (249 mi), measured in a straight line.
- JacksonWyoming, United States36 km / 22 mi
- Yellowstone National ParkWyoming, United States71 km / 44 mi
- YellowstoneWyoming, United States91 km / 57 mi
- Downtown Salt Lake CityUtah, United States351 km / 218 mi
- Salt Lake CityUtah, United States351 km / 218 mi
- Park CityUtah, United States356 km / 221 mi
- Big Cottonwood CanyonUtah, United States361 km / 224 mi
Grand Teton National Park questions, answered
How many days do you need in Grand Teton National Park?
Our route notes suggest 2 days or 1–2 days in Grand Teton National Park. On our Glacier to Yellowstone route it is stop 3 of 3 in a 8-day trip. The listed visit times for our 15 places add up to roughly 18 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Grand Teton National Park best known for?
Give the Tetons two days: Jenny Lake and a river float one day, sunrise viewpoints and Signal Mountain the next. Standouts on our list: Schwabacher Landing (Beaver ponds on the Snake River reflecting the Teton range); Mormon Row Historic District (Weathered homestead barns set against the Tetons, including the famous Moulton Barn); Oxbow Bend (Slow Snake River bend reflecting Mount Moran, with moose and pelicans).
When is the best time to visit Grand Teton National Park?
Our routes through Grand Teton National Park are best Jun – Sep or Mid-Dec – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (25°C / 77°F), the coolest in December (-5°C / 24°F) and the most rain in December (about 91 mm).
What are the best things to do in Grand Teton National Park?
Start with Schwabacher Landing, Mormon Row Historic District, Jenny Lake Boating Shuttle, Taggart Lake Trail and Signal Mountain Summit Road. Our guide lists 15 places in all, from 7 sights, 4 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés.
Where should a group eat in Grand Teton National Park?
Our picks: Mural Room (Jackson Lake Lodge); Dornan's (Moose). Reserve for dinner in summer (Mural Room).
What is near Grand Teton National Park?
The closest destinations in our guides are Jackson (about 36 km / 22 mi), Yellowstone National Park (about 71 km / 44 mi) and Yellowstone (about 91 km / 57 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Grand Teton National Park with your crew
Open the Glacier to Yellowstone route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 15 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.
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