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Your Guide to a Winter Family Vacation in Jackson, WY

Planning a winter family vacation to Jackson, WY? While Jackson Hole provides year-round family-fun activities, the winter season offers some of the best things to do. From skiing to dog sledding tours, there are a plethora of options to choose from when planning your family vacation. Use our guide to the best things to do in Jackson Hole that are fun for the entire family!

Dog Sledding Tours

Bring the kids along as you mush through a wintery landscape on a dog sledding tour. This fun and unique experience is a great way to see some of the area’s most stunning countryside. Plus, you get to pet cute, cuddly dogs! Book a full day or half day with Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog Tours.

Elk Refuge Sleigh Rides

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through a scenic winter landscape and encounter an elk herd numbering in the thousands at the Elk Refuge. A guide will lead visitors through some of nature’s most stunning landscape and bring you within 20 – 30 feet of the elk. Other wildlife such as foxes, coyotes, bison, and wolves can also be seen during your ride.

Snow tubing at Snow King or Grand Targhee Ski Resort

Enjoy the thrill of zipping down the mountain with snow tubing. A great alternative for those who don’t want to ski or want a break from skiing, snow tubing is the perfect option to get your mountain thrills. Head to either Snow King or Grand Targhee Ski Resort for some of the best snow tubing slopes.

Winter Wildlife Tours

See Jackson Hole’s natural landscape in a whole new way with a winter wildlife tour. Choose from a long list of activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country ski, snowmobile, Eco Tour Adventures, and so much more. These tours are ideal for the entire family and offer educational highlights, all will enjoy.

Family ski vacations

Jackson Hole has terrain to suit the entire family. With ski lessons, family activities, and ample beginner runs, Jackson Hole is a great place for a winter family vacation. Kids can also ski and rent gear for free at Jackson Hole Ski Resort.

Snowmobile through Yellowstone

See Yellowstone National Park in an entirely new way with a trip through the park on a snowmobile. Watch as geysers spew from the ground, dramatic landscapes, and steep canyons, all set against the beauty of the winter’s snow. Choose Scenic Safaris as they are the only approved snowmobile tour operator out of Jackson Hole.

Not just for the winter…

Ride the Cowboy Coaster

While the Cowboy Coaster operates year-round at Snow King Mountain, there is something about that seems more fun in the winter! The coaster winds its way down and around ski hill. Once at the top, the sled twists and turns through sharp curves and high heights.

Jackson Hole Children’s Museum

Visit the Jackson Hole Children’s Museum for a great chance for your kids to create, play, explore and discover all of the wonderful things about Jackson Hole. The Jackson Hole Children’s Museum brings to life adventure, culture, and history all in one place with educational and interactive exhibits.

Teton Raptor Center

Bring the kids to the Teton Raptor Center for a chance to encounter these magnificent birds up close. Choose from a private viewing or attend the public Raptor encounter program, October through May, on the last Saturday of the month.

Stay at a Jackson Hole, Wyoming Motel

For affordable and comfortable accommodations in Jackson Hole, WY, look no further than the Pony Express Motel. Our motel is the ideal choice for your winter family vacation, with comfy and cozy, rooms and condos, all with an inviting family-friendly atmosphere, be sure to browse our accommodations when planning your winter family vacation in Jackson, WY.

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