Teton Valley hub with Grand Targhee access, big mountain views, and a useful small downtown.
Driggs is the practical centre of Teton Valley, a small Idaho town with a large mountain horizon. It has groceries, outfitters, cafes, and enough local services to make it more than a bedroom community for Jackson Hole, though the Wyoming side of the Tetons is never far from the conversation.
The biggest draw is access. Grand Targhee Resort sits up the road on the western slope of the Tetons, with deep winter snow and summer mountain biking. In town, the Teton Geotourism Center and a compact Main Street help orient you before you head for trailheads, scenic drives, or the valley trail toward Victor.
Driggs is quieter and cheaper than Jackson, but it is no longer undiscovered. Book ahead in ski season and summer, and remember that Teton Pass can turn a short-looking drive into a serious winter crossing.
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Getting Around
Downtown Driggs is small enough to walk, but the reason to stay here is the country around it. A car is essential for Grand Targhee, Teton Canyon, Victor, Tetonia, and day trips over the pass.
Cyclists can use the Teton Valley Trail for a flat ride through the valley, though it is a recreation route rather than a full transportation network.
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Getting There
Driggs is on Idaho Highway 33 in Teton Valley, about 35 miles from Jackson by way of Teton Pass and about 75 miles from Idaho Falls. The nearest major airport choices are Jackson Hole Airport and Idaho Falls Regional Airport.
In winter, check conditions before relying on Teton Pass. The road is steep, snowy, and sometimes closed for avalanche work; the Idaho Falls route is longer but often simpler.
