Welcome back to the second part of the travel blog featuring Jackson, Wyoming and the surrounding areas! In part one we covered the arrival, airport and the beautiful White Buffalo Club Hotel. In Part 2, I would like to share some of the amazing eats we had while visiting Jackson and the surrounding areas.
First things first, let’s talk food! That’s what we all want to know when we travel somewhere, right?! What’s good to eat?! Let me just say, that for such a small jewel on the map, this little town is packed with dining. We wanted to try as many places as possible, so I will give you a quick list and review of the establishments we were able to get to during our visit:
Coffee Shops – Cowboy Coffee Company, This was probably one of my favorites spots during our stay. I am an avid coffee drinker (literally can’t even without it)! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting with both high top and low top tables, as well as a comfy seating areas with a sofa and chairs. Each morning, there was always the locals , as well as tourists to be found there starting the day off right with coffee, tea and or hot chocolate, while enjoying conversation amongst themselves. The coffee shop also offers several breakfast items, such as croissants and tacos on their menu. I personally tried the coffee, hot tea and breakfast croissants and all were delicious and served with a smile! To add to the charm of the coffee shop, it is pet friendly and we actually got to spend one of our mornings with one of the local pet “celebrities” and he was beyond adorable!
Lunch/Dinner – The Local, So, we actually dined at this restaurant for Lunch one day and for Dinner another evening. Completely different atmosphere for each, but both were exceptional. The Lunch was a very laid back, casual dining experience. We actually ate at the bar top. We tried the Bison burger and the Pork Lettuce Wraps. Both were delicious. The Dinner atmosphere was a much more sophisticated atmosphere. The prices were much more expensive and the menu was highly refined to fine dining. We tried the chicken and the fish and they were equally as delicious. The wait staff was gracious and extremely nice.
Liberty Burger – This was another favorite of mine. The restaurant is two stories with windows across the front (so if you are lucky you get a table with a view). The interior was decorated in a contemporary theme that was bright and the staff was friendly. The menu consist of a multitude of burgers with a variety of add ons, such as eggs, avocado, bacon, etc. They also offer yummy shakes for dessert!
Pizzeria Caldera – Who doesn’t love a great Pizza?! This little gem cooks everything from scratch in a stone hearth oven right before your eyes. Just walking in the front door downstairs, you can automatically smell the amazing aromas of the pizzas in the oven wafting through the air. In addition, they also serve a soup of the day and offer salads and pasta as well. Like many of the restaurants near the famed Towne Square, the front is lined with windows, so you have a beautiful view of the town and the surrounding mountains while enjoying your meal.
Bubbas BBQ – You will definitely want to come here hungry! The portions are huge and you get plenty to eat. They also offer a salad bar option in lieu of your meal or you can add the salad bar to your meal. Let me just say that even the salad bar is abundant! My favorite two items were the baked beans (flavor was amazing) and one of their specialty items is a BBQ Bloody Mary! That’s right, you read that correctly! A BBQ Bloody Mary cocktail and it is delicious!
Dornan’s in Moose – , This restaurant is located right outside of Jackson in the nearby town of Moose. It is a local favorite and a historical landmark for the area. Many of the musicians that have come from this area got their start right here at Dornan’s. There is a tribute wall in the restaurant with pictures and stories 
of the talented stars. The menu consists of a variety of food to include burgers, fish, steak and pasta among other things. One of the best qualities of the restaurant is the awesome view, as it is nestled at the bottom of the Grand Teton Mountains!
Snake River Brewery – This is a young, trendy atmosphere. It is a true brewery so there are actually huge stills within the restaurant, which is pretty cool to see. They offer a ton of different ales from the area, as well as specialty ales. There is something for every beer palette! The food menu is a bit on the light side, meaning it is fairly limited in offerings. Mostly finger type foods and or burger or American cuisine offerings. One of my favorite items on the menu was the pretzel with the cheese sauce!
Fast Food – There is a McDonalds, a Wendy’s and a Dairy Queen in town for those of you that need your fast food fix!
Please keep in mind this is just a quick summary of a few of the many great places to eat! You could literally plan a vacation based around just eating because there are so may great places to try in Jackson! Hopefully this list will enlighten some of you on meal planning and I would love to hear about your eating experiences in Jackson, so please feel to share those in the comments! Stay tuned for more on this awesome destination, as I will be sharing activities in the third part of this travel blog series! Happy Travels! xoxo- SheShe
airport you are surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and gorgeous winter foliage covering the mountainside. At first glance, it truly looks like a post card or something straight out of a movie. The airport is small, so upon landing, you exit the plane right onto the airport ramp and walk to the terminal. Once inside the terminal, you are greeted with Mimosas and a warm hello from the staff! Where else are you gonna get that kind of treatment?! You immediately feel welcome and invited!
You can literally look in any direction standing in Towne Square and see Mountain Ranges surrounding the quaint and ever charming, Jackson. Speaking of Towne Square, it’s a real spot in the middle of town. Yes, indeed, a park, with a sweet little ice rink, park benches and nostalgic monuments. The ice rink actually hosts events in the winter season that you can go and watch. The Towne Square Park entrances are archways made entirely of elk antlers! As odd as it may sound, they are truly beautiful pieces of art and embody the history and charm of the town. 
Jackson is widely known for the Elk that come down during the winter season to feed in the huge Elk Refuge located right outside of the town. The antler arches are made from elk antlers that are shed from the local elk and have been collected from the refuge once the elk head back up the mountain in the spring. Another cool factoid, is that the town boy scout troop gets to gather antlers each year from the refuge, post shedding and are able to auction a portion of them to go towards their troop. The remainder of the auction goes back to the Refuge. What an awesome sense of community this little town has going on! Love it! The town boasts LOTS of shopping, for all. There are several souvenir shops, boutiques, art galleries, candy shops and even furniture and interior design stores. You will definitely not be leaving empty-handed as there is something to be found by all!
One side was of course inside the sweet, while the other side was outside on a private balcony. The suite also offered an oversized bathroom, with a large custom tiled shower and large bath tub to soak in after a long day of fun in the snow. Not to forget about the enormous wardrobe we travel with, the suite had a walk in closet with plenty of room for all the “extras” you know you will need to buy while on vacay! The Hotel offers complimentary breakfast in the Restaurant downstairs, which boast a gorgeous fireplace surrounded by wine racks encased in glass.
The ambiance is beyond relaxing and cozy. It’s a great way to start your day! To top things off, the Hotel will also book any excursions you wish to do while visiting for you (such as snow mobiles, dog sledding, skiing, etc). The staff was extremely accommodating and courteous to us, always speaking to us and making sure we were take care of. And last, but not least, the location was perfect! We literally walked everywhere from the Hotel. It is only a few short blocks from Towne Square and there are several notable eateries nearby. The White Buffalo Club Hotel is definitely a recommendation if staying in Jackson is in your future plans. You can find their website at: https://www.whitebuffalohotel.com/