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Jackson

Wyoming · United States

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Contents

9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1George Washington Memorial Park: The Beating Heart

    You are now standing in George Washington Memorial Park, universally known to locals and visitors simply as the Jackson Town Square. This central green space serves as the undeniable beating heart of the community. …

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  2. 2The Elk Antler Arches: Gateways of the West

    Approach any of the four corners of the Town Square, and you will encounter what are undoubtedly the most photographed landmarks in the entire valley: the magnificent Elk Antler Arches. These striking, towering structures serve…

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  3. 3Gaslight Alley and the Art Galleries: A Cultural Corridor

    Just off the edge of the Town Square, tucked away from the main thoroughfare, you will discover a unique and deliberately quirky little enclave known as Gaslight Alley. This pedestrian pathway offers a delightful architectural…

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  4. 4The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar: A Frontier Legend

    Situated prominently on the edge of the Town Square is an establishment that requires no introduction to those familiar with the lore of the American West: The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. With its striking neon sign featuring a…

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  5. 5The Wort Hotel and Silver Dollar Bar: Historic Elegance

    Just a couple of blocks away from the bustling center of the Town Square stands another pillar of local history: the elegant Wort Hotel. Its brick facade and refined architectural lines offer a slightly more sophisticated…

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  6. 6Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum: Preserving the Past

    Located just a short walk north of the Town Square, you will find an institution dedicated to contextualizing the very streets you have been walking: the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum. While the mountains offer…

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  7. 7Jackson Hole Rodeo Arena: The Spirit of the Cowboy

    Leaving the immediate downtown area and heading slightly west toward the fairgrounds, you arrive at a venue where the historical myth of the west is actively, physically practiced: the Jackson Hole Rodeo Arena. This is not a…

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  8. 8Snow King Mountain Base: The Town Hill

    Just a few short blocks south from the center of town, the flat valley floor abruptly halts, rising sharply into the steep slopes of Snow King Mountain. Affectionately known by locals simply as the 'Town Hill', this mountain is…

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  9. 9Closing

    As our detailed exploration of Jackson concludes, take a final moment to reflect on the remarkable dualities that define this unique American town. You are standing in a place where the uncompromising realities of the frontier…

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What is Jackson?

Jackson is a place in Wyoming · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationWyoming · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates43.4800, -110.7623
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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