Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Where to fly: Salt Lake City International Airport
Though the town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings many tourists into its captivating city throughout every season, it’s the winter season, with its cheery Christmas celebrations and stunning snowy landscape, that has proved to be one of the more idyllic attractions in America during the holidays.
Your first holiday-related pit-stop in Jackson Hole should be the National Elk Refuge, where visitors can take a horse-drawn sleigh ride and admire the impressive language and wildlife. Or, if you’d rather ring in the holidays with a laugh or two, head to the Jackson Hole Playhouse to see the dinner theater’s musical comedy offering for the holiday, “Holidays at the Playhouse.”
Pro tip: For those seasoned skiers looking to conquer more challenging terrain, a stay at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers a lively base village and expansive slopes that almost feel like a gathering place for locals and tourists alike in this mountain town.