Teton Valley Guide

ALPENHOSTED LOCAL GUIDE

Teton Valley

Our favorite places to eat, explore and unwind in Driggs, Victor and the surrounding Tetons.

IF YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS

Our Teton Valley favorites

These are the experiences we would put near the top of the list for a first visit.

ALPENHOSTED PICK

Paddle the Teton River

A calm, scenic way to see the valley from a completely different angle—with Grand Teton views and a real chance of spotting moose or bald eagles.

YEAR-ROUND

Grand Targhee Resort

Skiing and riding in winter; mountain biking, hiking, scenic chairlift rides and family activities in summer.

EASY NIGHT OUT

Driggs food & drinks

For an easy evening, head into Driggs for wood-fired pizza at Tatanka, local beer at Citizen 33, sushi at King Sushi or a casual meal at the Royal Wolf.

LOCAL FAVORITES

Eat & Drink

Small-town restaurants with a lot more variety than most visitors expect. Seasonal hours can change, so check before heading out.

THAI
DRIGGS

Bangkok Kitchen

A longtime local Thai option. The spicy eggplant with beef and orange chicken were favorites in our original guidebook.

LOCAL HANGOUT
DRIGGS

The Royal Wolf

A casual off-Main-Street favorite with burgers, sandwiches, drinks and a lively local atmosphere.

WOOD-FIRED
DRIGGS

Tatanka Tavern

Wood-fired artisan pizza, craft cocktails, local beer and an extensive bourbon and whiskey selection.

CRAFT BEER
DRIGGS

Citizen 33 Brewery

Fresh, locally focused food and house-brewed beer on Highway 33. An easy post-adventure stop.

SUSHI
DRIGGS

King Sushi

New-style sashimi and traditional sushi in a historic farmhouse, with fresh fish flown in daily.

PRIVATE CHEF
VICTOR

Jackson Hole Private Chef Services

Chef Andrew Blake offers culinary experiences and private-chef services—especially useful for groups or a special night at the house.

Website
307-413-6010
chefandrewb@yahoo.com

Linn Canyon Ranch

Reservation-only dining in a beautiful ranch setting. The ranch also offers seasonal trail rides, lodging and private events.

START THE DAY / STOCK THE KITCHEN

Coffee & Groceries

Three easy stops in Driggs for coffee, picnic supplies and groceries for the house.

COFFEE + BAKERY
DRIGGS

Wydaho Roasters

Locally roasted coffee, scratch-made bakery items and house-made ice cream.

NATURAL MARKET
DRIGGS

Barrels & Bins

Family-owned natural market with organic produce, bulk goods, prepared foods, specialty groceries and a juice/smoothie bar.

FULL-SERVICE GROCERY
DRIGGS

Broulim's

The valley's full-service supermarket. One important planning note: the Driggs store is closed Sundays.

WARM-WEATHER FAVORITES

Summer adventures

River days, mountain biking, fishing and high-country views are what summer in Teton Valley is all about.

OUR LOCAL PICK
TETON RIVER

Wai Mauna Paddleboard Rentals

Paddleboards and kayaks with several Teton River trip options. Their river rentals can include equipment, PFD, dry bag, lesson and shuttle.

FLOAT THE RIVER
DRIGGS

Teton River Supply

Rafts, SUPs and kayaks. Their Deluxe Package makes a Teton River float especially easy by including gear and shuttle service.

BIKE + SKI + BOAT
DRIGGS

Peaked Sports

A well-established local shop for bike, ski and boat rentals, outdoor gear and local information.

TRAIL INFO
TETON REGION

Mountain Bike the Tetons

The best local resource for trail maps and current conditions, including Horseshoe Canyon, the Big Holes and Southern Valley networks.

FLY FISHING
VICTOR

WorldCast Anglers

Full-service fly shop and outfitter with guided access to the Teton, South Fork, Snake, Henry's Fork and other regional waters.

ATV / UTV
ST. ANTHONY

Patriot Motorsport Adventures

ATV and UTV rentals at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes—one of eastern Idaho's most unusual outdoor playgrounds.

DESTINATION FISHING
SWAN VALLEY

South Fork Lodge

A destination fly-fishing lodge on the South Fork of the Snake with guided fishing, accommodations, excellent food and cocktails.

AN EASY FULL DAY

Grand Targhee in summer

Scenic chairlift rides, more than 50 miles of multi-use trails, lift-served mountain biking, kids' activities, hiking, pool access, disc golf and guided horseback rides make Targhee much more than a winter destination.

See summer activities
SNOW SEASON

Winter

The valley's winter centerpiece is Grand Targhee, with plenty of quieter options away from the lifts as well.

SKI + RIDE

Grand Targhee Resort

The closest major ski resort to Teton Valley and one of the region's signature winter experiences.

GEAR + LOCAL ADVICE

Peaked Sports

A convenient downtown Driggs stop for winter equipment, rentals and local recreation advice.

SEE THE VALLEY ON HORSEBACK

Trail rides

Your original guidebook had several good horseback options. We kept the active operators and updated one important name change.

MOUNTAIN RIDES
TETON VALLEY

Dry Ridge Outfitters

Half-day and extended trail rides plus pack trips in the Teton region. A longtime Teton Valley outfitter.

VICTOR / DRIGGS
UPDATED FROM BAGLEY'S

Teton Trail Rides

The horseback operation formerly run by the Bagley family continues under Teton Trail Rides, offering guided mountain rides for a range of ability levels.

RANCH EXPERIENCE
VICTOR

Linn Canyon Ranch

Seasonal trail rides from mid-June through September, weather permitting, with dining and lodging available separately.

WORTH THE DRIVE

Day trips & soaking

Save these for days when you want to range farther from the valley.

NATIONAL PARK
WYOMING

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake and Hidden Falls make a classic first visit, but the park easily fills a full day.

NATIONAL PARK
WYOMING / MONTANA / IDAHO

Yellowstone National Park

A long day trip, but absolutely doable. Your original guide highlighted Mammoth Hot Springs, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Tower Fall.

HOT SPRINGS
RIRIE

Heise Hot Springs

A family-friendly resort with hot springs, camping and other seasonal recreation.

HOT SPRINGS
NEWDALE

Green Canyon Hot Springs

A rustic, family-friendly hot springs resort with naturally heated mineral pools and camping.

HELPFUL TO KNOW

Guest services

One particularly useful option for guests traveling with dogs.

DOG DAYCARE + BOARDING
VICTOR

K9 Mountain Resorts

Boarding, daycare and grooming. Especially useful for a national-park day, where pets have significant trail restrictions.