Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Jackson, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 0.8 km
Ascend 6 m
Descend 8 m

Experience Jackson in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Jackson

Sight 1: Cafe Genevieve

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The Van Vleck House was built in Jackson, Wyoming in 1910–1011. The log house and barn are the only remaining residential structures in the vicinity of the Town Square.

Wikipedia: Van Vleck House and Barn (EN), Website

139 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Town Square

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George Washington Memorial Park is located at the center of Jackson, Wyoming. More generally known as "Town Square", the park is notable for its elk-antler arches at each corner of the park, collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge by Boy Scouts and periodically rebuilt. The square originally existed as an open space in the center of town that was made into a park in 1934. The park center also contains a stone memorial to John Colter.

Wikipedia: George Washington Memorial Park (Jackson, Wyoming) (EN)

196 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: The Wort Hotel

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The Wort Hotel was built in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, United States by brothers John and Jess Wort, who were significant figures in the transformation of the economy of Jackson Hole from ranching to tourism. The somewhat Tudor-style building was the first luxury hotel in Jackson. The two-story building features brick facing, with half-timbering and stucco on the second floor and a series of gables facing the street.

Wikipedia: Wort Hotel (EN)

149 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: St. Johns Church

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St. John's Episcopal Church and Rectory form a complex of log structures in Jackson, Wyoming. The rectory was built first: in 1911 it was a hostel and community center under the supervision of Episcopal Bishop Nathaniel Thomas. Church services were held there until 1916, when the church was built. The church and hostel are among the largest log structures in Jackson Hole.

Wikipedia: St. John's Episcopal Church and Rectory (Jackson, Wyoming) (EN)

302 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: American Legion Hall Post 43

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The Jackson Hole American Legion Post No. 43 is a log building in Jackson, Wyoming, home to the local post of the American Legion. The post was built in 1928-29 and functioned as a community center. During its period of significance from 1929 to 1953 the post was instrumental in the shift of economic and political interests in Jackson Hole from a rural emphasis to urban interests.

Wikipedia: Jackson Hole American Legion Post No. 43 (EN), Website

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