Things to Do in Driggs, Idaho, on a Day Trip from Jackson

Driggs makes a practical day-trip destination for a change of scenery and a closer look at Teton Valley. The local tourism organization describes it as the valley’s cultural and economic hub.

Plan time in town around the Teton Valley Museum and the Driggs City Center lawn, which hosts summer events. A motel in Jackson can be your starting point before the drive west; the trip from Jackson is estimated at 65 minutes.

The route over Teton Pass follows Wyoming Highway 22, which becomes Idaho State Highway 33 at the state line. Driggs sits where Highway 33 meets Ski Hill Road, which continues to Grand Targhee Resort.

Teton Pass rises approximately 2,400 feet from its base near Wilson. For an alternate route, the Wyoming Highway Patrol identifies the drive through Hoback Junction, south of Jackson toward Alpine and west into Idaho’s Swan Valley, as the most common alternative between Jackson and Driggs. The Teton Pass route guide covers the pass and practical travel checks.

Before setting out, check current conditions for both states: WYDOT provides Wyoming 511 online, by phone, and through its app, while the Idaho Transportation Department directs drivers to Idaho 511 for conditions and route planning.

Snow can bring avalanche risk on Teton Pass, and tire chains may be required for all vehicles in some conditions. Drivers are encouraged to use lower gears on steep grades. Check the official site before you go.

Driggs has community events in different seasons. The Driggs City Center lawn hosts summer events, including Downtown Sounds and Shakespeare in the Parks. The Driggs Farmers Market is held weekly on Fridays from June through late September or early October.

Other recurring events include Driggs Snowscapes in winter, the Driggs Fourth of July festivities in summer, and the Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival in fall. Check local event information when planning around a particular activity.