Driggs, ID Road Trips

This is a lovely area of Idaho. There are lots of outdoor activities, beautiful views in and around this town and some indoor points of interest to visit as well.

1 Teton Geotourism Center, 60 S. Main Street, ☏ +1 208-354-2609, [email protected]. Interactive history museum focusing on Yellowstone and the Tetons. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Teton Valley Museum, 137 N Hwy 33, ☏ +1 208-354-6000. Tu—Sa 10AM–5PM, closed Su. This is a history museum that covers the last two centuries of life in the Tetons. Adults (13+): $8, children (under 6 free): $4; family (one household): $25. (updated Oct 2021)

Elevated Ballooning, 98 E Little Ave, ☏ +1 208-709-0777, [email protected]. Offers morning balloon flights over the Teton Valley. Accommodations include a complimentary shuttle and post-ballooning toast. $325 per person. (updated Oct 2021) Teton Aviation Center, 253 Warbird Lane. They offer scenic flights and also have a flight school. Flights in a Cessna 172 cost $395 per flight plus tax and suggested gratuity, 1-3 passengers; flights in a Quest Kodiak 100 cost $850 for 1-4 passengers, then $100 per passenger, 5-7 per flight. (updated Oct 2021) Teton Balloon Flights, 360 Chris Ln, ☏ +1 208-787-5500, [email protected]. Offers scenic balloon flights over the Teton Valley. $250 per person for up to 8 people; $350 per person for private flights for your party of 2-8 only. (updated Oct 2021) Teton River Supply, Corner of N. Main and E. Howard Ave, ☏ +1 208-534-8784, [email protected]. 9AM-6PM. Watercraft outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, rafts and inflatable crafts called PhatCats for trips down the Teton River. Their "deluxe package" includes shuttles to and from their shop, life jackets, dry bags and coolers.

1 Hacienda Cuajimalpa, 355 N Main St, ☏ +1 208-354-0121, [email protected]. M-Sa 7AM–10PM, Su 7AM–9:30PM. Mexican restaurant. Offers takeout meals as well as well as dine in. (updated Oct 2021) 2 The Royal Wolf, 63 Depot Street, ☏ +1 208-354-8365. Restaurant and bar that tends to get good reviews online. The food is generally praised; to the extent there are complaints, they tend to be mostly about slow service, so consider embracing a slow pace if you go. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Badger Creek Cafe, 110 N. Main Street, Tetonia, ☏ +1 208-456-2588. Breakfast & lunch Th-M 8AM-3PM, dinner F Sa 5-9PM. Burgers, prime rib, vegetarian dishes. (updated Oct 2021)

1 Grand Teton Distillery, 1755 N. Highway 33, ☏ +1 208-354-7263, [email protected]. M-Sa 11AM-6PM, closed Su. This local distillery specializes in vodka made from potatoes, exactly as you'd expect in Idaho, and also whiskey. They also offer 30-minute tours plus tastings for $1 and 30-minute tastings without a tour for free, both by appointment. (updated Oct 2021)

1 Teton West Motel, 476 N Main St, ☏ +1 208-354-2363, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Just a small simple motel. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Teton Mountain View Lodge, 510 Egbert Ave, Tetonia, ☏ +1 208 456-2741. A lodge and RV park with a spectacular view of the Grand Teton Mountains. Showers, laundry, snacks and a TV lounge for the RV park. Hotel amenities include wireless internet, hot tub, pavilion, sand volleyball pit, fire pit, and a free continental breakfast.

The two nearest airports are Jackson Hole Airport (JAC IATA), about 42 mi (68 km) and an hour's drive from Driggs and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA IATA), about 75 mi (121 km) and 1½ hour's drive. From Jackson, Wyoming, take Wyoming Route 22 West to the border with Idaho, where it turns into Route 33 West, and continue for about another 14 miles. The total distance is about 33 miles and takes about 45 minutes. From Idaho Falls and Rexburg, take U.S. Route 20 East and then Route 33 East. The distance from Idaho Falls is about 75 miles and the drive is about 1 hours 20 minutes; it is about 48 miles from Rexburg and takes about an hour. Make sure to allow plenty of extra time if you are driving in icy or snowy conditions in the winter.

You are likely to need a car to get around beyond the small area of Downtown Driggs.