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Jackson Town Square, Jackson, WY

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Jackson Town Square

Town Square, center of downtown Jackson · Jackson, WY

Why you should go…

Formally named George Washington Memorial Park, Town Square sits at the center of Jackson and was developed as a park in 1934. An arch built from elk antlers stands at each of its four corners, using shed antlers that Boy Scouts collect on the nearby National Elk Refuge. The Rotary Club built the first arch in 1953, and the arches are rebuilt periodically. A Veterans Monument topped by Wyoming's bucking horse and rider was dedicated here in 1976.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Jackson Town Square, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Nightlife
    Quirky Fun

    Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

    Free

    Sit on a saddle at the bar and catch live music and dancing at a Western saloon on Jackson's Town Square.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    National Elk Refuge

    Free

    Watch thousands of wintering elk from a horse-drawn sleigh, or drive the refuge road for bison, bighorn sheep and swans.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    National Museum of Wildlife Art

    Under $25

    A hillside museum of animal art above the National Elk Refuge, with indoor galleries and an outdoor sculpture trail.

    2.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Iconic

    Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

    $50+

    Ride the 100-passenger aerial tram up 4,139 vertical feet to ski, hike or eat waffles at the summit.

    8.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Mormon Row Historic District

    $25–$50

    Photograph the weathered Moulton barns and homesteads of a pioneer farming community set against the Teton Range.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Snake River Overlook

    $25–$50

    A roadside viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park where you look across the Snake River to the Teton Range.

    20 mi awayMore like this