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    Day 3

    319 mi

    Let's Hit the Road!

    Now, the moment you've been waiting for. It's time to hit the road! Check you've got everything. Before the departure, go to the store and buy some food for the day because there could be no cafés on your way. Get to Jackson by nightfall. This is an intermediate stop on the way to the park. A small city, but an important part of the history of Wyoming.
    1.8 mi10 min
    Sprouts Farmers Market
    09:3030 min

    Sprouts Farmers Market

    Grocery Store
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    The store has its own mission, it sells products that are minimally processed and do not contain artificial flavors, colors, preserving agents and synthetic ingredients. The company sells organic products and cooperates with only those suppliers who strive to be environmentally friendly and organic.
    Buy plenty of food and water for breakfast and the road.
    24.4 mi40 min
    Big Cottonwood Canyon
    10:302 hrs

    Big Cottonwood Canyon

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    Enjoy the fresh mountain air, pristine mountain lakes, streams and beautiful forests in 20 minutes from Salt Lake City.
    Big Cottonwood Canyon is home to two world-class ski resorts (Solitude & Brighton), legendary climbing routes, backcountry skiing routes, hiking and cycling routes, and is also a great picnic spot. Keep in mind, this canyon supplies the Wasatch Front with drinking water, so dogs or other pets are not allowed.
    In the mid-1800s, the miners of the Old West were searching for gold and silver ore here in hopes of making money. Ruins of old mines can be seen on the slope serpentine paths.
    140.7 mi2 hrs 45 min
    Bear Lake Overlook SR-89 Rest Area
    15:151 hr 30 min

    Bear Lake Overlook SR-89 Rest Area

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    Bear Lake, which is located on the border of Utah and Idaho, is a favorite place for outdoor recreation and residents of nearby cities. The surrounding area looks very impressive: the water surface, dense forest and mountains.
    The viewpoint nearby offers the best view of this natural beauty.
    82.8 mi1 hr 40 min
    World's Largest Elkhorn Arch
    18:3015 min

    World's Largest Elkhorn Arch

    Landmark
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    The World's Largest Elkhorn Arch contains over 3,000 moose antlers! The arch is 75 feet wide and 18 feet high. It is located above the four lanes of highway 89 in the city center.
    The idea of ​​placing elk horns on the main street was initiated by the members of the Chamber of Commerce in the early summer of 1956. Most of the horns came from Jackson, Wyoming. The arch was completed in July 1958, and its cost was about $ 2,500, the money was raised by the members of the Chamber of Commerce through contributions and donations from citizens.
    An informative sign at one end states: To duplicate this arch at today's prices, you have to spend over $ 300,000 on antlers. Near the arch is a free spring water dispenser - a bonus for tourists.
    69.4 mi1 hr 30 min
    Jackson Town Square
    20:1530 min

    Jackson Town Square

    Park
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    George Washington Memorial Park, commonly known as Jackson’s Town Square, is the cultural and commercial center of the city. Four main entrances are decorated with large arches made from deer antlers. The first antler arch was built in 1953, the arch was periodically destroyed and rebuilt because of natural phenomena effect. In the center of the park there is a stone monument to the famous mountain explorer John Colter.
    The Town Square is surrounded by local businesses of all kinds, including restaurants, art galleries and retail stores. In the summer months, you can enjoy a variety of activities and ride horses here.
    0.4 mi5 min
    The Blue Lion
    21:001 hr

    The Blue Lion

    Bar
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    Have a good meal after a long trip. In Jackson, one of the best restaurants is The Blue Lion. The history of the facility began in the 70s. In 1974, Maury Holmes bought a house and turned it into a restaurant called "The Tourist Trap". Karen Scott bought it from Maury in 1976 and founded The Blue Lion. The place is very popular with the locals, and they often recommend it for visiting.
    Please note that on Wednesday the restaurant closes a little earlier, at 9:00 pm, on other days it is open until 10:00 pm.
    0.2 mi5 min
    Inn on The Creek
    22:3010 hrsHotels

    Inn on The Creek

    9.6
    It's been a long day, you've spent a lot of time on the road, and you need to go to Grand Teton National Park with renewed vigor. After dinner, it is better to go to the hotel and relax, but if you have some time and energy, walk down the streets. Jackson is a small but very cozy city.
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