Top Things to do in Grand Teton National Park
What to do and see in Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton National Park: The Best Scenic Drives
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.
1. Teton Park Road
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5.0 based on 275 reviews
A well-paved scenic road.
Reviewed By ketadog - Juneau, United States
We drove this road early in the morning and at dusk to see wildlife. We were lucky to see bull elk bugling and lots of pronghorn antelope.
2. 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive
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5.0 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By gillkaribu - Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
If you have limited time in the park this is the best route to take. Whether you start at Moose Entrance, Moran Entrance or Jackson Lake Junction you will follow the Teton Park Road with close views of the lakes and Teton Mountains and Highway 89 through the open plains along the Snake River. Take as much time as possible to stop for photo shoots of Jackson and Jenny Lakes and it is worth taking the turn-off to Schwabacher Landing just off Highway 89. Dornans at the southern end of the park is good for food and gifts as is Jackson Lake Lodge.
3. John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
82 gorgeous miles of parkway honoring John Rockefeller.
Reviewed By froglag - Spokane, United States
We drove the Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road off of the Headwater at Flagg Ranch road. This road is off of the John Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway. We were in hopes of getting off the beaten path we just may spot a bear, moose, elk or what ever wild critter we could come across. Well we didn't spot any except for a couple of deer. Oh well it was a fun beautiful drive. I would recommend having a SUV for this road as it could be rough in a couple of spots. It gave us a good taste of what the area is like off the grid. Hope you are more successful in your animal search than we were.
4. Signal Mountain Summit Road
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4.5 based on 582 reviews
A 5-mile scenic mountain drive.
Reviewed By rochelleforster - Randolph, United States
Beautiful drive and well worth it. We drove the road, stopped at Jackson Lake and walked around (the mountains are breath catching), then continued where we walked around and took in the scenic view (you can hike from the Lake to the overlook too). IT is magnificent here! There is lots to do in Teton Park and we then went to Jenny Lake to hike.
5. Moose Wilson Road
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By 906beckyv - Norcross, United States
The Moose Wilson Road is hard to find and very narrow. Well worth the effort though as we saw a bear cub eating / playing all three times we drove on it this week. Beautiful vistas.
