Overview
Driggs, a town of about 1,900 as of 2020, is the county seat of Teton County in Eastern Idaho. This article also covers the much smaller neighboring town of Tetonia, 8 mi (13 km) north on Highway 33.
2 sights · 11 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Driggs
Teton Geotourism Center
Interactive history museum focusing on Yellowstone and the Tetons.
Teton Valley Museum
This is a history museum that covers the last two centuries of life in the Tetons.
Elevated Ballooning
Offers morning balloon flights over the Teton Valley. Accommodations include a complimentary shuttle and post-ballooning toast.
Teton Aviation Center
They offer scenic flights and also have a flight school.
Teton Balloon Flights
Offers scenic balloon flights over the Teton Valley.
Teton River Supply
Watercraft outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, rafts and inflatable crafts called PhatCats for trips down the Teton River. Their "deluxe package" includes shuttles to and from their shop, life jacke…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Grand Teton National Park)
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 — 20 mi away. Directions
- IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport, Idaho Falls — 50 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 208 mi away (major hub). Directions
The two nearest airports are Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 42 mi and an hour's drive from Driggs and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), about 75 mi and 1½ hour's drive.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Teton Geotourism Center, Teton Aviation Center, Teton Valley Lodge
- Lunch The Royal Wolf
- Afternoon The Links at Teton Peaks, Teton Valley Adventures
- Dinner Hacienda Cuajimalpa
- Evening Grand Teton Distillery
Day 2
- Morning Teton Valley Museum, Teton Balloon Flights
- Lunch Badger Creek Cafe
- Afternoon Wai Mauna SUP Tours, Dry Ridge Outfitters
Day 3
- Morning Elevated Ballooning, Teton River Supply
- Afternoon Driggs Plein Air Festival, Leigh Creek Outfitters
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
This is a lovely area of Idaho. There are lots of outdoor activities, beautiful views in and around this town and some indoor points of interest to visit as well.
Get in
By plane
The two nearest airports are Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 42 mi and an hour's drive from Driggs and Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA), about 75 mi and 1½ hour's drive.
By car
From Jackson, Wyoming, take Wyoming Route 22 West to the border with Idaho, where it turns into Route 33 West, and continue for about another 14 miles. The total distance is about 33 miles and takes about 45 minutes.
From Idaho Falls and Rexburg, take U.S. Route 20 East and then Route 33 East. The distance from Idaho Falls is about 75 miles and the drive is about 1 hours 20 minutes; it is about 48 miles from Rexburg and takes about an hour.
Make sure to allow plenty of extra time if you are driving in icy or snowy conditions in the winter.
Get around
You are likely to need a car to get around beyond the small area of Downtown Driggs.
See
Do
Aerial activities
Aquatic activities
Events
Do Driggs Plein Air Festival
Yearly event, with art workshops (2 days for $300) in late July, a competition, and an exhibition of artwork for sale at Driggs City Center Gallery from the last week in July to mid-September.
Golf
Horseback riding
Winter activities
Buy
Shop Corner Drug
This drugstore has been in business since 1906 in the same building they still occupy as of 2021. In addition to selling medications, they have a classic soda fountain and are widely appreciated for their milkshakes, with their lime freezes (available in the summer) coming in for particular praise. They also sell toys and games.
Shop Guchiebird's
Husband-and-wife crafts store that sells kitchenware, jewelry, handbags, products made from wood, decorative tiles, baby's clothing and various other sundries, all American-made.
Eat
Eat Hacienda Cuajimalpa
Mexican restaurant. Offers takeout meals as well as well as dine in.
Eat The Royal Wolf
Restaurant and bar that tends to get good reviews online. The food is generally praised; to the extent there are complaints, they tend to be mostly about slow service, so consider embracing a slow pace if you go.
Eat Badger Creek Cafe
Burgers, prime rib, vegetarian dishes.
Drink
Drink Grand Teton Distillery
This local distillery specializes in vodka made from potatoes, exactly as you'd expect in Idaho, and also whiskey. They also offer 30-minute tours plus tastings for $1 and 30-minute tastings without a tour for free, both by appointment.
Sleep
Go next
- Jackson, Wyoming, about 33 miles and a 45-minute drive to the east, is the "big city" that some Driggs residents commute to every day and probably the most obvious place to base yourself next if you want to continue your visit to the Tetons and indeed remain in Teton County (but in a different state).
- Further north are Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
- To the west are the heavily Mormon college town of Rexburg (pop. 31,000 as of 2020) and the city of Idaho Falls, which at about 65,000 as of 2020 is over six times as big as Jackson and with a metro area that has 100,000 more inhabitants yet still is not far from nature at all.
Nearby
Grand Teton National Park
Park · 35 listings · 21 mi away
Jackson
City / town · 64 listings · 24 mi away
Ashton
City / town · 19 listings · 29 mi away
Rexburg
City / town · 8 listings · 35 mi away
Alpine
City / town · 3 listings · 39 mi away
Idaho Falls
City / town · 22 listings · 50 mi away
Island Park
City / town · 1 listings · 55 mi away
Shelley
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