Jackson, Wyoming

When I joined the Katie Kime team last June, this trip to Jackson, Wyoming, had already been set in motion. Katie and Lela Rose had met by happenstance the prior year and a lovely friendship and business partnership organically blossomed. As I delved deep into my new role, the impending trip to celebrate the collaboration between the two founders snuck up on me and I found myself reaching out to friends for their best recommendations at the eleventh hour. They did not disappoint! Should you, too, find yourself with a quick 48 hours in Jackson, keep reading for the best places to eat, stay, and play in this magical mountain destination.

EAT

Breakfast at Persephone is a must. Their two locations, both downtown and in Wilson, make it easy to get to whether staying in town or closer to the parks. Less easy is choosing between the pastries and the omelet. For lunch, treat yourself to a ride up Bridger Gondola for a delicious bite at Piste Mountain Bistro and an even more delicious view. For dinner, Snake River Grill is a Jackson Hole mainstay and the pasta at Glorietta’s may be the best outside of New York and Italy.

STAY

The cabins at Rustic Inn Creekside Resort are wildly cute and within walking distance of everything downtown. The Cloudveil hotel is also conveniently situated and well appointed. For easy access to the parks, we love the cabins at The Fireside Resort in Wilson. Further afield, Amangani is splurge-worthy.

PLAY

My friend Wendi Ferreira is Jackson Hole’s unofficial spokesperson and gave me the best afternoon itinerary: Rent a bike from Dornan’s and ride under the Tetons to Jenny Lake. Once there, you can lock up your bike and take the ferry across where hiking abounds. When you return to Dornan’s, treat yourself to pizza and an icy cold beverage. Once the sun goes down, don’t miss dancing at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar where saddles replace your typical bar stools.