Jackson Town Square

A MUST for ALL ages!!! Man this place is soo cool, quaint, and NOT cheesy touristy at ALL!!! We're from Florida and travel a lot and have seen all aspects of tourist places for families or singles and this is a keeper and you'll wanna go back!!

Cozy center of town surrounded by some decent eateries and overpriced tourist trap bars & shops.
The town used to have meaning. Historic value. Check out Clint Eastwood I. 'every which way but loose' and 'every which way you can.' Much of the second film was made in Jackson and one gets a feel for it's charm. We started having annual family camping trips in the 80's near Teton Village. Now the campground is a private gated community with 7 or 8 twenty million dollar homes. Yeah, they're nice but get real.  When the average citizen cannot gain access, camp with their kids or share an afternoon doing what families have been doing there for centuries, it makes me sick knowing it belongs to the spoiled few who could in all reality care less about the rest of us, the past struggles of ordinary immigrants and trappers, their sacrifices and harsh realities. Not to mention the natives who once inhabited the land with reverence. The idea of 'owning' the land was preposterous to them. You cannot own the land. You take from it and give back. Let's give it all back to them so it can become as it once was: proud, glorious and free

This is a very unique picturesque public space. It is not very big but very beautiful.

It is surrounded by unique wooden boardwalks, local shops, art galleries and restaurants. One of the most notable features of the town square are the iconic elk antler arches, which were constructed from shed antlers collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge. There is a giant arch at each corner of the square.

The town square serves as a gathering place for locals and tourists, offering a variety of activities and events throughout the year. During the summer, the square hosts farmers markets where visitors can find fresh produce, local crafts and homemade goods. Art festivals, concerts and other cultural events are also held on the square, providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.

In the winter, the town square is transformed into a winter wonderland. Festive lights adorn the trees and an ice skating rink is set up for visitors to enjoy. The annual holiday tradition of lighting the town square Christmas tree attracts locals and tourists alike, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.

In addition to its attractions and events, the town square is a starting point for exploring nearby Grand Teton National Park and world-renowned Yellowstone National Park. Visitors will find information centers and tour operators around the square, offering guidance and assistance for outdoor adventures.

What a beautiful square. The antler arches, war memorial, historic feeling and statues are great.
Very relaxing atmosphere and clean. All the shops, restaurants, and places of interest are perfect.

I like old places and cities...buildings are built in the old style, cowboy hats and fire water :) at least for a little while you travel in time...:) But the cityJackson was originally populated by Native American tribes including the Shoshoni, Crow, Blackfeet, Bannock, and Gros Ventre...

Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway

Beautiful byway, stunning foliage in the fall, with lots of trails to wander and lakes to explore.

One of the most stunning nature areas I've ever hiked!

Great trails just need to be marked a little better.

Went to see a moose, and I saw two of them!

Moose Viewing Trailhead

A pretty easy hike to the observation deck! No moose when I got there, but you have to be there at the right time! There was this abandoned car also in the middle of the woods super interesting!

Last year,  heading home past this site and two men were in the process of  loading a dead moose into a pickup truck using a winch setup. It had been struck by a car about at sunrise from the posts on line.

Didn’t see a moose. But the hike was pleasant and it sure seems like a likely place.

No Moose today but did see a old car that has been along side the trail for a very long time.

Fairly easy hike to get to the moose viewing area. No moose there when we arrived

South Village Town Square

School of Rock

Loved watching my Great Grandson (drummer/singer). All the acts were great. Wonderful day.

Dutch Country Safari Park

This was a wonderful way to have a change of rhythm in our day. My kids squealed with delight and excitement at the huge variety of animals.  They also loved the baby ducklings and goats that they’ve seen before but not in such a quant environment. I might have also yelped in excitement when the wildebeest and camel came running up to be fed. We’ve experienced a few safaris while  living in Texas for 9 years and this one by far was our favorite.

EXCELLENT experience!! My family and I went here as one place to check out to celebrate my mothers 71st birthday, and it did not disappoint at all! The hayride experience was incredible! Getting up close and able to feed these animals was one of our families favorite things to do! Definitely recommend!

This was a pretty cool,  fun experience.   Baby goats were born 20 minutes prior to our arrival.   The hayride through the safari was fun and very memorable.   They had lots of various animals and most were very healthy and happy.  The prices in the gift shop were very reasonable.

Awesome time! We loved it and our family had smiles from ear to ear! the staff was friendly and made sure got the most of our experience there and we highly recommend the hay ride since they really do go above and beyond! we forgot our driver's name but he gets 20 stars and his picture is included in my set here!! Cheers to all of you @ Dutch County Safari Park!!!

If you are within 30 minutes of DCS, 2 visits will pay for your season pass. I highly recommend Dutch Country Safari. Even if you go without the kids to relax and enjoy the peaceful scenery. There is so much to see, and each visit, we get to know the animals a bit better.

African Journey

Can't belive the changes at the Ft. Wayne children zoo. Omgosh if you have not been in a while. You need too go. $18 is not a bad way too spend an afternoon.

I like the African Journey, and it looks a lot like the Serengeti!

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

This is more clean than your local zoo…
This park is phenomenal!
Animals are in good spirits and well taken care of.
Beautiful playgrounds for kids to play on.
There is fair pricing on the food, snacks and gift shop items.
Staff is very friendly and it was an overall enjoyable experience.

Honestly cannot say how grateful I am enough for Boulder ridge. I've been able to cuddle some cute animals that are clearly treated very well or else they wouldn't be so warm with new visitors. The fact that I can lay down next to/on a tapir who just met me minutes before and he loves it and shows no sign of hesitation is phenomenal. Each time I learn more about the animals and what they do to rehab them. They are a truly great business.

This zoo was so much fun. We went on the weekend and were able to see the Alligators being fed. I wish I would have known how much stuff was cash only. I do not carry cash usually. They have an ATM but it would have been nice to know in advance.

This animal park is a can't miss destination for the entire family. Be sure to plan an entire day as it will take 3-4 hours to get through the park. They have excellent ADA accommodations and all the walkways are paved. This is a well run family owned animal park that is a great place for the entire family.

A-Mazing!! We loved this place! Beautiful animals, my 3 year old granddaughter can't wait to go back! Very easy to get to and prices aren't terrible! It was princess and superhero day and it was great!

My Old Kentucky Home Museum

We enjoyed our visit so much.  The entire grounds are beautiful and alive with history.  We attended during October, so we could see the weep no more tour.  The mansion we decorated in Victorian mourning.  The staff was great and very informative.

Highly recommended. What a beautiful place! We took the tour of the house and were not disappointed! Reluctant at first, because the tour was 45 min. long, we were not one moment bored, but amazed of the amount of information that was presented in a very interesting and entertaining way. All staff were very passionate about their work and presentation, resulting in a wonderful experience for us.

A nice tour. Lots of information. Very interesting. The photo is of the welcome center. I forgot to get one of the home.😢

Interesting tour! The tour guides were great, very personable and informative.  Our first floor guide, Molly, sang "My Old Kentucky Home" beautifully. A lot of original items that were family owned. The grounds were very pretty. Gift shop has a little something for everyone.   Looking forward to going back again someday.

Enjoyed the mansion tour more than we expected.  Federal Hill is tied to so much Kentucky history.  So many period antiques that we enjoyed seeing.  There is a couch where Andrew Jackson took naps on his visits.  Guide was great.  Told stories that made history come to life.

My Old Kentucky Home Campground

The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting filthy wouldn’t dare use them. The electrical and water supplies are an excessive distance from the sites and I had to use an additional electrical cord in order to reach the electrical supply. The grounds were not well kept looks nothing like the photo. The sites themselves were so unlevel that they required 10 or more inches to try to stabilize your unit. On a positive note, it was close to several distilleries in downtown Bardstown. I could not see us ever staying here again.

We stayed 2 nights September 18 & 19 the bathrooms (men’s & women’s) were nasty not just messy I mean disgusting like they hadn’t been cleaned all summer. The park itself looked good except the camp host right up front was very cluttered and had things underneath his camper. We still love the area but I think they could do a lot better

Camp host lacked the personality to be a host. This was our 2nd time communicating with him and both times he left us with a poor impression. The website stated many sites available, but the host said they were reserved. We won’t try staying again.

If it would let me leave zero, I would. The campground is terribly small, and yet somehow it states that site #24 can accommodate at 34' rig. This is absolutely false. We generally stay in state parks about 90% of our camping adventures. So I can forgive the uneven sites, the lack of directions or guidance. What I can't put up with is saying an RV will fit in a site that it clearly won't and having the electric pedestal for site #24 sitting in site #23. We would have needed nearly 2 extension cords to reach and the pedestal looked like it was in disrepair. We went to the proshop to review this problem and he seemed to act like it wasn't his problem. Suggested talking to the host camp who wasn't even on the grounds....no way to get a refund! Rude and unhelpful staff. Save yourself from lighting $40 bucks on fire and find somewhere else!

Campground bathrooms were filthy and never had soap. Clumps of hair the size of golfballs in the shower. Scum coated sinks. Maintenance comes thru and just sprays bleach water. The roads need repaving badly. Also be aware that golfcourse lawnmowers and leaf blowers start at 7:30 am.

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