Our take-out date-night in spot: the best of many Thai restaurants in the valley. Iain would know, he's a connoisseur. Kira's favorite is the Kanom Jean with veggies, spice level 2 (spicy!) and Iain's is Red Curry with chicken, spice level 3 (REALLY spicy!!!)

This is definitely the nicest and best restaurant in town. You will need a reservation. We have never been disappointed by a meal or the service here. Ever.

This French-style bakery will be busy, but Kira thinks it's worth it. She loves the egg sandwich with ham (yes they have GF english muffins that are actually good) and Iain always gets an almond croissant. Best coffee drinks in town. Their location on the west bank is good too, but skip their Picnic location.

Get your reservations for this one right after your RSVP. JK, but also not JK... it takes forever to get into this place. Best sushi and sashimi. Worth the wait and the $$$.

Best view, best pizza. Or maybe the pizza just seems like the best because it's always after a long day in the Tetons. 10/10 would recommend you hit this place up after an adventure in the park. And again, the GF crust gets Kira's seal of approval. Our latest order has been the Grand.

Sit in the bar area so you can order off the bar menu as well as the dining room if you want more options - the bar build your own burger is a go to. And take note of the theme for their cocktails - they always give Kira a laugh, even if Iain doesn't drink them. This is where we enjoyed champagne and massive Wagyu burgers after the mountain-top proposal.

Everything bagel with fresh herb cream cheese. Or early breakfast sandos, bagel sandwiches, and build your own salads. Just DO NOT ask them to toast your bagel. Also Kira's favorite drip coffee.

This is where Iain started working the prestigious position of busboy when he left his life of finance in NYC and moved to Jackson to be a ski bum. A dedicated businessman, he quickly moved up the corporate ladder to waiter. But seriously, this place is great Italian and tasty cocktails - they're known for a great espresso martini. It's the first fancy dinner Iain took Kira out to.

Short and steep! If you're looking for a fast workout right in town, this is our go-to! Great view of our cute little town and the Tetons from the top. Kira says you're supposed to keep following the trail trending right beyond where it flattens out to the rocky highpoint for the "real" end of the hike.

Have shoes with good traction - there are some quite steep spots that can get loose and slippery. You can skip the bear spray on this one. It is in town and heavily trafficked with plenty of loud people, so your likelihood of a bear encounter is pretty slim.

Park/bike/or run by the post office and take the bike path just over the bridge. You will follow the trail right in front of you that heads immediately up.

Beautiful and easy hike. Start at the String Lake trailhead and hike as far as you'd like - the views are great the whole way (Teewinot, where Iain proposed, is often mistaken for the Grand from this view because it looks taller).

For Jackson's best beach, walk to Leigh Lake and keep going for a total probably close to 2.25 miles to reach group campsites and a long white sandy beach. This is one of Kira's favorite places in Jackson and probably the warmest water you'll find around. There is a bear box on the east side of the trail to stash your snacks while you swim ;) Compare temps to String Lake and let us know which you think is the better cold plunge.

If you want to go further for a 4 lake day, continue down the trail all the way to Bearpaw and Trapper Lakes - about another 1.5 ish miles. Suddenly a busy trail becomes empty.

The parking lots will fill up fast, so go early or be ready to possibly wait for a spot. String lake is also a great place to paddle board (rent here) and you can portage from String to Leigh Lake to access the beach that way too.

This was Iain and Kira's first date. Don't hesitate for too long before the jump into the refreshingly cold water. This time of year it may be about a 30 foot jump.

Short and easy from the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, where there is very, very limited parking. This is the way on the linked website.

To make the hike moderate, start from the Death Canyon trailhead (have a car with good clearance for this dirt road just in case it's gotten a little western this time of year). You can stop at the overlook with a great view of the lake from above, or continue by following the switchbacks down and left to the rock - listen for the screams of the jumpers.

Another easy hike and the view is once again beautiful. Slightly less swimmable, but that's never stopped Kira.

If you want to make this a longer hike, add another lake with the Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake Loop (All Trails says this one is moderate apparently).

Parking at the Taggart Lake trailhead parking lot will again, fill up quickly.

Lots of ways to get here. First and easiest, linked, is to take the Jenny Lake ferry, which will cut off 4 round trip miles from the full hike. Add on Inspiration Point, a little bit further and steeper, because why not, you're already here.

If you want a longer hike, bypass the ferry and hike on the Jenny Lake trail. There's another opportunity for a cold plunge shortly after the hike begins when the trees open up to a little beachy boat launch area (this is another great lake to paddle board on - just park at the boat launch instead).

Lastly, you can also get here slightly faster than via the Jenny Lake trail by starting at String Lake if there is more parking here than at Jenny. The swimming in String Lake is warmer and there's a tiny rock to jump off of in the middle of the lake too - just follow the kids to find your way up.

Kira also calls this one instagram lake. This is definitely a hard hike, mainly because of the last, steep portion that is not maintained by the park, however it is very well traveled, so you won't get lost. This once local secret has actually and unfortunately become one of the most popular trails in the park because of the pictures shared on places like instagram and backcountry.com. Since it is hard, expect to hear people complaining for the entire last section... but hey, at least they got the shot for the gram.

All shit-talking aside, this might be the most picturesque alpine lake in the Tetons - at least the one that's the most accessible. If this is the only hike you do while you're here and you're up for the sweating to get there, you will not be disappointed. It looks like you could reach out and touch the Grand - trust us from people who've done it though, you are much further than you think. If you want to do the Grand while you're here, hire an Exum guide.

Start at the Lupine Meadow trailhead. Follow any signs pointed towards Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes. The trail will turn into hot, dry switchbacks. Count them because there is no sign for Delta Lake. At the end of the 6th switchback, look downhill and see a few steps down to the Delta Lake "trailhead." Expect at least 1 boulder field to scramble through following cairns or just the dirt from the may travelers' shoes and choose your own adventure through the "trails" straight up to the lake.

Hang out, enjoy lunch (don't let a marmot get it!), hang a hammock, read a book, or go for one of the coldest swims we've experienced in the Tetons. And maybe just don't tag the location on instagram.

If you want to see another lake or two that will ironically be much, much quieter and less crowded, follow the signs and maintained trail up several more switchbacks for Surprise and Amphitheater Lakes.

Multiple options for this hard hike. Follow this linked trail at Teton Village and you can choose to either hike back down the way you came after some waffles at Corbet's Cabin, or take the Tram down to shorten the hike and save the knees - recommended by Kira, but make sure to check if/when the tram is still running this time of year as it getting close to the end of the season. The tram is free for the way down.

Or, start in the park - this hike is less crowded than many hikes in GTNP. This is a long, steady incline to the end of the out and back Granite Canyon trail accessible via the the Moose-Wilson road. Go as far as you'd like! Start early, bring a lot of water, bug spray for sure, and water-resistant footwear could be nice depending on how high the stream-crossings are this time of year.

If you're craving to summit a Teton while you're here, this one of the easiest. This is still definitely a very long, steep hike, but there is no scrambling or climbing necessary - it's a beautiful trail the whole way (well maybe the last tiny bit is kinda rough).

Start at the Death Canyon trailhead (again, we recommend a car with good clearance for the dirt road). If you feel like going just a bit further on your way back, jump in Phelps lake from the beach or the jumping rock for a nice cool down before heading back up your last switchbacks of the day.

Start very early and bring more water than you think you'll need, at least 2 liters.

There are so many rafting outfitters here, they seem to all have good reviews. But if you go with JHWW and get Oliver as your guide, say hey for us!

Note that you cannot take E-bikes onto any mountain bike trails in Jackson.

Spend at least a full day (or multiple days) driving and/or hiking around the first national park! Some of the classic hydrothermal and geological features are: Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and the Lower Yellowstone River Falls.

Expect lots of bison traffic jams - you aren't going to get places as fast as google maps might tell you. Book any campsites or lodging well in advance. And it should go without saying, but please give wildlife their space and stay on the boardwalks in the thermal areas.

Thoughtfully curated exhibits. We considered having the reception here - even the building is a work of art.

This is one of many guided wildlife tour companies. This one has been voted the best multiple times and our friend Lucas is a guide, so say hey if you get him!

Several options at our local ski resort aka "The Village." Ride the tram to eat yummy waffles at Corbet's Cabin - or really earn them by hiking up via the wildflower and cirque trails (Kira's favorite conditioning hike because then you can ride the tram down). You can also shorten the hike by stoping at the Bridger Gondola via the wildflower trail and ride it down or up as well for evening drinks and live music at the deck.

If you're looking for a longer, more strenuous hike to a chilly lake for a dip, check out Marion Lake from the top of the tram.

The tram and gondola are free down, but pay for tickets up (please make sure they're still running as this is the end of the season and the closure dates are still TBD at the time of creating this website).

Actives here also include lift-access downhill mountain biking, tandem paragliding, Via Ferrata, guided rock climbing, disc-golf, and more.

This is where Kira teaches. Hot fusion is a favorite - expect something kind of similar to core power. Bring a towel, water, and electrolytes (they also have LMNT electrolytes at the cafe and get a gelato after)!

They also have 26&2 (aka Bikram), yin/yang yoga, Pilates reformer, barre, sculpt, Kundalini and more - see the class descriptions for more info and temps (and check out that beauty on the homepage).

Kira recommends her friends: Hanna Merzbach, Dani Perry, Niki Sue Mueller, Jill LeBlanc, and Ariel Mann's classes.

Signing up online/through their app will help, especially for the popular classes that can fill up. If you plan on taking 3 classes while here, there's a new student special price too!

Take an early morning hot air balloon over the valley for a birds-eye view of the several surrounding mountain ranges.

We don't know anything about fly fishing, but our wedding coordinator's husband works at this outfitter and there are several others in town too.

A long-time local family owns this theatre, restaurant, speakeasy combo. The musicals are a blast!

If the outdoors isn't your thing, check out the many shops on the boardwalks around the town square. We suggest you swing by: Teton Mountaineering (our favorite, locally owned gear shop that might be having an end of summer sale this weekend), MADE (a local shop with cute, handmade items ranging from glass belt buckles to the funniest greeting cards), The Mangelsen Gallery (Tom Mangelsen's local gallery full of incredible pictures of the famous grizzly 399), and Jackson Hole Jewelry Co. (this is where Iain had Kira's stunning rings made).