Apartments for Rent in Jackson, WY

Jackson, a small town in Wyoming's Jackson Hole Valley, is one of the state's most popular tourist destinations with multiple resorts and recreation areas. Many people confuse Jackson with Jackson Hole, but Jackson is the town and Jackson Hole is the valley in which the town and other attractions are located.

For many years, the area now known as Jackson was inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Shoshoni, Gros Ventre, Bannock, Crow, and Blackfeet. Trappers started traveling through the land in the early 19th century, including an explorer who traveled with the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The name of the valley comes from David Edward Jackson, a pioneer, fur trader, explorer, and trapper who spent a winter on Jackson Lake's shores.

Some of the town's early structures still stand in the town square area. In 1920, the town's residents elected the first all-female city government. The majority of the town's land is owned or managed by the federal or state government.

Jackson is a premier tourist destination for people located across the globe. Thousands of tourists visit annually to ski at the major resorts, which include Jackson Hole Mountain, Grand Targhee, and Snow King Mountain. The town also offers access to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, drawing visitors throughout the changing seasons. More than a decade ago, Jackson was designated as a Preserve America Community, which recognizes the residents' use of historic assets for economic development and protection of its heritage.

As one of the top destinations for outdoor enthusiasts, Jackson is a town that's certainly worth seeing.