Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson

AfarAug 20

This Scenic Wyoming Valley Is the Perfect Winter Retreat, With Skiing, Sleigh Rides—and a New Flight

United has unveiled a new seasonal route that will connect Boston and Jackson Hole on Saturdays this winter, with an extra incentive for travelers headed straight for the slopes.

saddle up on barstools for drinks and live music

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Million Dollar Cowboy BarPubsaddle up on barstools for drinks and live music
Snake River GrillRestaurantTown Square institution for refined American West cooking
Local Restaurant & BarRestaurantdowntown option for oyster shooters and Black Angus steaks
The CloudveilHotelrooftop terrace overlooks Town Square and Snow King Mountain
Hotel YellowstoneHoteladults-only stay with intimate spa and infinity pool
The Sylvan LodgeHotelsecluded alternative with mountain-view rooms and spa
Elsewhere
Jackson Hole Mountain ResortSightJackson Hole, United Statesknown for steep terrain and substantial snowfall
Jackson Hole Aerial TramSightJackson Hole, United Statesride up for sweeping views of snow-draped mountains
Jackson Hole Iditarod Sled Dog ToursPlaceJackson Hole, United Statesoffers dogsledding excursions through snowy landscape
National Elk RefugeSightJackson Hole, United Statesthousands of elk descend in winter, sleigh rides available
Mangy MooseRestaurantTeton Village, United Statesraucous après-ski party spot with live music
Faraway Jackson HoleHotelTeton Village, United Statesslopeside stay in Teton Village, one minute walk from lifts
Trailborn Jackson HoleHotelJackson Hole, United Statesski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of Snow King Mountain

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Lonely PlanetJul 10

Missing the Calgary Stampede this year? Here are the 12 best towns to experience cowboy core

Whatever your vision of the ideal cowboy core experience, channel your inner John Wayne or Annie Oakley in one of these frontier towns.

Local icon with saddle barstools and nightly live music.

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Million Dollar Cowboy BarPubLocal icon with saddle barstools and nightly live music.
Darwin RanchHotelMost remote guest ranch in the Lower 48.
Rusty Parrot Lodge & SpaMotelOffers Cowboy Concierge for private trail rides.
Heart SixHotel
Triangle XHotel
Elsewhere
The Cowboy StorePlaceBandera, United StatesWestern shop on Main Street.
Arkey Blue’s Silver DollarNightclubBandera, United StatesClaims to be the oldest continuously operated honky-tonk in Texas.
OSTRestaurantBandera, United StatesBYOB restaurant with a John Wayne Room.
Mayan RanchHotelBandera, United StatesWorking dude ranch with chuckwagon breakfasts and trail rides.
11th Street Cowboy BarBarBandera, United StatesHosts legendary steak nights.
Brewery FolliesRestaurantVirginia City, United StatesCatch a cabaret show.
Fairweather InnHotelVirginia City, United StatesAllegedly haunted lodging.
Alder Gulch Shortline RailroadSightVirginia City, United StatesTravels to Nevada City, a living history museum.
Nevada CityNeighborhoodVirginia City, United StatesGhost town turned living history museum.
BannackParkDillon, United StatesOne of the country’s best-preserved ghost towns.
The Cedar RoomRestaurantNorth Platte, United StatesServes prime Nebraska beef.
North 40 ChophouseRestaurantNorth Platte, United StatesPolished ranch vibe with cocktails.
Saguaro TheaterSightWickenburg, United StatesScreening old Westerns since 1948.
Kay El BarHotelWickenburg, United StatesDude ranch with trail rides in century-old adobe buildings.
Bandera General StorePlaceBandera, United States

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This Scenic Wyoming Valley Is the Perfect Winter Retreat, With Skiing, Sleigh Rides—and a New Flight

Missing the Calgary Stampede this year? Here are the 12 best towns to experience cowboy core