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Sight Downtown, Jackson

Town Square

A sight in Downtown, Jackson, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: After dark.

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Why go

Jackson's central park, entered under four arches made of shed elk antlers that are strung with lights in winter.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Jackson, alongside 3 activities, 1 place for a drink and 1 place to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Wort Hotel and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
After dark

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Jackson. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Wort Hotel

    Downtown hotel from 1941, home of the Silver Dollar Bar with its bar top inlaid with silver dollars.

    Stay · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

    Jackson's town-square saloon since 1937, with saddle barstools and live country music.

    Drinks · Grand Teton National Park · 0.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

    Western bar on Town Square with saddles for bar stools, live country music and a dance floor.

    Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Elk Refuge sleigh ride

    Horse-drawn sleigh rides out among the wintering elk, leaving from the visitor center on North Cache Street.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Snow King Mountain

    Jackson's town ski hill since 1939, rising straight from the edge of downtown, with night skiing.

    Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    National Elk Refuge

    Refuge on the edge of Jackson where thousands of elk spend the winter on open, snowy meadows.

    Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Town Square is a stop on our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Jackson

Another curated sight in Jackson. See the full Jackson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Jackson run from 27°F in December to 82°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Town Square itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Jackson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Jackson weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
43.47996, -110.76180
Destination
Jackson, Wyoming

Town Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Town Square?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Town Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Town Square?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Come after dark during the holidays, when the arches and trees are lit.

Is Town Square free?

Yes, we list Town Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Town Square?

Town Square appears on Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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