Overview
Afton is in Southwest Wyoming.
2 sights
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Best things about Afton
Downtown Afton
U.S. Highway 89 goes right through the downtown and functions as the Main Street.
Elkhorn Arch
This is across U.S. Highway 89 in the downtown area.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Aug. Summer highs reach about 79°F; winter lows dip to about 6°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Dec. (climate data from nearby Jackson)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- JAC Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson — 61 mi away. Directions
- IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls — 79 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 145 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Downtown Afton
- Afternoon Elkhorn Arch
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
- Highway 89 is the main road to and through town.
See
See Downtown Afton
U.S. Highway 89 goes right through the downtown and functions as the Main Street.
Nearby
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Garden City
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Fossil Butte National Monument
Park · 2 listings · 60 mi away
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