Things to do & places to visit in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States

Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them at their most compelling from the comparatively gentle Jenny Lake and Hermitage Point's trails or the switchbacks of Death Canyon. Jackson Lake is favored for windsurfing and sailing. Colter Bay Visitor Center contains an Indian Arts Museum.

Grand Teton National Park national park in Wyoming, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 7:44.

Top things to do (16)

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5.0 Grand Teton (2.784 reviews)
- Grand Teton National Park is mesmerizing!
Mountains

Tallest mountain in the Grand Teton Range. See more..
5.0 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive (627 reviews)
- Must Do If you are in Grand Teton
Scenic Drives

If you don't feel like hiking any of the trails in Grand Teton NP, the 42 mile Scenic Loop Drive is the best option. We started the drive at 7 am on a Sunday (8/30) at Mormon Row for the best lighting for photography. We made stops at Schwabacher Landing, Cunningham Cabin, Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake Dam, Signal Mountain and various turnout points. We took our time at each place and finished in about 4 hours. See more..
5.0 Teton Park Road (281 reviews)
- Thrilled to see Grand Teton
Scenic Drives

A well-paved scenic road. See more..
5.0 Cascade Canyon Trail (273 reviews)
- Very nice hike!! Narrow and step but worth it.
Hiking Trails

This uphill trail follows Cascade Creek for 4.5 miles and reaches Hidden Falls. See more..
5.0 Schwabacher Landing (260 reviews)
- Simply incredible
Points of Interest & Landmarks

As you can see from my photos it depends on the kind of weather you have. But this spot, made famous by many photographers, is enough out of the way that most motorists go right on by. Even so, it will get a little busy on summer days. Arrive early or late to enjoy the solitude. Walk north until you see the beaver lodge. It is one of my favourite spots. See more..
5.0 Taggart Lake (225 reviews)
- Taggart Lake
Hiking Trails

Start at the Taggart Lake Trailhead. Easy hike and you will pass a waterfall, over a small mountain through the forest to a truly beautiful lake! We saw a grizzly and a large deer, heard a moose calling.. The key to this hike is to do it early in the morning to avoid the crowds and have a better chance of seeing some wildlife. If you decide to do the beaver lake trail back to the parking lot it is more strenuous (moderately). I actually liked this trail better than Jenny Lake but still highly recommend doing the Jenny Lake hike too! See more..
5.0 Cascade Canyon (103 reviews)
- Cascade Canyon WY Is PERFECT
Canyons

Scenic canyon excellent for hiking. See more..
5.0 Amphitheater Lake (63 reviews)
- Best 1/2 day Hike in the Tetons
Bodies of Water • National Parks • Hiking Trails

Scenic lake popular with hikers. See more..
5.0 Lake Solitude (56 reviews)
- Worth the miles
Bodies of Water

A scenic lake popular with hikers and located in Grand Teton National Park. See more..
5.0 Death Canyon (49 reviews)
- To Phelps Overlook
Canyons

Perfect hike for the end of the day. Definitely longer getting to the overlook than coming down. Unbelievably gorgeous views at the top. Nice people and got a good family picture. Highly recommend for easy to get to from Teton Village and some elevation but not too hard. Really enjoyed. See more..
5.0 Delta Lake Trail (13 reviews)
- A Challenge but the View is Heavenly
Hiking Trails

Definitely a challenging 9.5 mile total hike, but worth the prize (view) at the end. Don’t take kids unless they are in shape and very agile. I would recommend at least mid-teen and above. The boulder field at the end (uphill) is no laughing matter and I feel I’m fairly athletic (runner, tennis player, hiker). Altitude also can affect you (I started to get nauseated near the end). My biggest advice if you want to attempt this is to take plenty of breaks... it’s not a race to the lake. Also, bring plenty of water and snacks. Budget between 6-7 hours (includes about an hour at the lake) to take in the sights and take photos like the one attached. May want to bring bear spray just in case. See more..
4.5 Jenny Lake Trail (1.035 reviews)
- Early morning recommended!
Hiking Trails

Four miles of flat trail and spectacular mountain scenery. See more..
4.5 Signal Mountain Summit Road (598 reviews)
- Magnificent and majestic
Scenic Drives

A 5-mile scenic mountain drive. See more..
4.5 Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose (567 reviews)
- Great place to stop!
Visitor Centers

Nice place to start before visiting the National Parks in the area. We enjoyed the displays they had inside, especially the one showing the topography of the mountains in the area. Helped get us oriented. We purchased a Passport Book and took it to all the parks and monuments we visited during our 2-week visit out west and got a stamp for each of the places we visited. See more..
4.5 Mormon Row Historic District (565 reviews)
- Especially beautiful in the morning
Historic Sites

Mormon settlers came here beginning in the 1890’s. They chose this area for the fertile alluvial soil and the proximity to water for irrigation. I bet they also fell in love with the views of the Grand Teton Range which are spectacular, especially in the morning. See more..
4.5 Jackson Lake (490 reviews)
- Eat the pizza
Bodies of Water

Recreational lake especially favored for windsurfing and sailing. See more..
4.5 Inspiration Point (400 reviews)
- Short and Strenuous
Geologic Formations

A steep, half-mile climb from Cascade Canyon will bring you to this scenic lookout point. See more..
4.5 Moose Wilson Road (393 reviews)
- Early evening we saw moose and beaver
Scenic Drives

Go early evening or early morning for your best chance to see wildlife. We saw a moose and beaver. Even if you don't see animals, it is a very nice drive through woods and along the creek See more..
4.5 Jenny Lake Overlook (170 reviews)
- Crowds less likely here
Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas

Best iconic view of the Tetons. The boat shuttle at the southern end of the lake is crazy crowded. Instead go to the NE corner of the one way Jenny Lake road. Less crowded and definitely worth waiting a few minutes for a parking spot. See more..
4.5 Colter Bay Visitor Center (154 reviews)
- Native American Artist Program
Visitor Centers

we did a quick stop to this visitor center to see the Native American artists in residence. There were 2; one doing beadwork and the other was painting on animal skulls. There is a little museum behind the gift shop. the view behind the visitor center was gorgeous See more..
4.5 John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway (144 reviews)
- Traveled Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road
Scenic Drives

82 gorgeous miles of parkway honoring John Rockefeller. See more..
4.5 String Lake (132 reviews)
- Swimmin' Hole!
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • National Parks • Hiking Trails

I feel like String Lake is one of the better kept secrets of Grand Teton, and it's possibly because it's parking and access is limited, so make sure to arrive early. The lake is 10ft deep at it's deepest point, so it is absolutely perfect for swimming in crystal clear water that you can see all the way to the bottom. Do be aware of wildlife in the area, we say a moose, a bear and a snake while here. There are lots of people so no real need to be worried about potential danger, but just be aware and make sure your kids are too. The beach access here is very limited, so like I said arrive early and claim your spot. Also, make sure to bring a kayak or paddle-board to fully enjoy String. It's a magical lake and one that we could've spent longer at if we had the time. I highly recommend it. See more..
4.5 Snake River Overlook (128 reviews)
- Beautiful viewing pull out in Grand Tetons
Spent < 1 hour Lookouts

Great pull out, with a large parking lot... We arrived to see a large group of folks on a tour looking at a herd of Bison through a scope. Great viewing opportunity. Beautiful Scenery. Ansel Adams took photographs here of the Snake River. See more..
4.5 Menor's Ferry Historical Trail (114 reviews)
- Ferry is not to be missed
Hiking Trails

Hiking trail for beginners. See more..
4.5 Leigh Lake (113 reviews)
- Beautiful paddle
Bodies of Water

A scenic lake with panoramic views. See more..
4.5 Chapel of the Sacred Heart (108 reviews)
- Beautiful Chapel with fantastic stain glass.
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

Disadvantage of Covid this beautiful Chapel was closed so we were just able to peek into the windows. Little did we know until peeking in is that there was a beautiful stain glass of a Sacred Heart in the middle of the glass. Gorgeous, wish we could have gone in or better yet to attend a service. Maybe next adventure to the Grand Tetons to see this Grand Chapel. See more..
4.5 Snake River (107 reviews)
- Beautiful river views
Bodies of Water

Beautiful river that literally snakes through Grand Teton National Park. We stopped so many times to take pictures of its beauty. Its the perfect way to highlight the majestic mountain views. See more..
4.5 Hidden Falls (104 reviews)
- Beautiful Morning
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls

We got a semi early start and decided to hike the Jenny Lake Loop to Hidden Falls before the ferry opened (opened at 10am, decent line already at 9:15am). Our 6yr old had no problems with the trail and we arrived at the trail/dock junction with the second ferry. Hidden Falls was beautiful, even a little snow along the way. We also tackled Inspiration Point. We decided to take the ferry back (very little wait) and it was easy to pay for the one way when we returned. Great family hike! See more..
4.5 Jackson Lake Overlook (45 reviews)
- Working at conquering the power of water.
Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water • Scenic Walking Areas

You may ask yourself why a dam here??? The purpose of the dam is to provide water from the snake river for water storage for irrigation in the Snake River basin to the state of Idaho. Jackson Lake is a natural lake whose levels are raised an extra 39 feet due to the dam. You can walk across the dam and see how the construction of the dam was done. Below the dam you can also see the fisherman trying the luck of the fishing pole and the people floating the river for pleasure. Take some time and walk around on the short trails to enjoy this dam. See more..
4.5 Murie Centre (27 reviews)
- Take the free tour if you can
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums

Beautiful spot with a compelling conservation story that will be appreciated by all who value wilderness. We happened to arrive just as a free guided tour was starting. Highly suggest the tour, as it allows you to enter the Murie home, which is still furnished and is full of interesting images, books, and so much history. The guide was excellent—knowledgeable and well-spoken. See more..