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Although nearby Yellowstone National Park often overshadows its neighbor, the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Teton range are not to be missed. Lodging within Grand Teton National Park ranges from tent camping to top-tier luxury. Each of these choices is surrounded by nature. Hiking trails lie just outside your door, and the serene waters of Jackson Lake await your paddle.

Jackson Lake Lodge

Enter the expansive lobby of Jackson Lake Lodge and you're treated to a view like none other. A wall of 60-foot picture windows frames the Teton peaks rising above Jackson Lake. If you can tear yourself away, tour the lobby's second-floor collection of Native American artifacts and Western art. Choose from a traditional hotel room or nestle into a cozy cottage. Two restaurants, a bar and heated pool offer on-site nourishment and relaxation.

Jackson Lake Lodge
US Highway 89 North
Grand Teton National Park, WY 83013
(307) 543-3100
(800) 628-9988
www.gtlc.com

Jenny Lake Lodge

Enjoy the ultimate luxury in National Park lodging at this 1920s gem. Jenny Lake Lodge has 37 cabins scattered among pine forest on the edge of a wildflower meadow. Oversized beds and fine linens are your reward after a day in the wilderness. Some cabins have fireplaces. All include breakfast and dinner in the main lodge, use of bikes and horseback riding. To set the rustic mood, the cabins do not contain TVs or phones. Internet is available in the main lodge.

Jenny Lake Lodge
Jenny Lake Road
Grand Teton National Park, WY 83013
(307) 733-4647
(800) 628-9988
www.gtlc.com

Colter Bay Village

Though not the luxury of Jenny Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village offers some 150 refurbished historic cabins on the shores of Jackson Lake. Private and shared cabins are available, as are tent cabins, an RV resort and campground. These rustic accommodations offer only a general store and showers (some private), but are perfect if you plan to spend your vacation in the out-of-doors.

Colter Bay Village
Colter Bay on Jackson Lake
Grand Teton National Park, WY 83013
(307) 543-3100
(800) 628-9988
www.gtlc.com/lodging/colter-bay-village-overview.aspx

Snake River Lodge and Spa

All accommodations within Grand Teton National Park are closed in winter (mid-October to mid-May). There are nearby year-round options in the town of Jackson Hole and near the ski slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Snake River Lodge and Spa offers luxury relaxation, fine dining, a peaceful pool and ski-in/ski-out access.

Snake River Lodge and Spa
7710 Granite Loop Road
Teton Village, WY 83025
(307) 732-6000
(866) 975-7625
snakeriverlodge.rockresorts.com/guest-rooms/descriptions.asp

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Article Written By Britt Barclay

Christian Barclay is currently an undergraduate in the Farmer School of Business at Miami University of Ohio. He has research experience in the field of chemical engineering and interned this previous summer at the Four Seasons Nile Plaza in Cairo, Egypt. He has written for Demand Studios since May 2009 and has been published on eHow.com and Golflink.com.

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