Jenny Lake Lodge, Grand Teton National Park, WY

The atmosphere in Jenny Lake Lodge is rustic with a touch of elegance. The views from the lodge include the jagged spires of the Teton Mountain range, pine trees and three glacier fed lakes. Each of the cabin rooms has handmade quilts, down comforters and unique western dycor. Jenny Lake Lodge has been around since 1920 and the front porch still welcomes visitors to sit in a rocking chair and enjoy the views. Amenities that are included as part of the lodging are a gourmet breakfast and five course dinner.

The single room cabins are made of authentic logs for a rustic feel. The private bathrooms have been remodeled recently and have king sized beds. The duplex cabins have a common wall and porch with rocking chairs. There are no connecting doors between the cabins and the bathrooms have been remodeled here as well.

Suites are available in an individual log cabin setting which are perfect for honeymooners or romantic getaways. The log cabins are complete with a bedroom, sitting room, and a wood burning stove. Guests can request a suite with a king bed or two queens. The Water Lilly suite comes with a Jacuzzi tub for additional luxury.

A large stone fireplace welcomes diners at Jenny Lake Lodge restaurant. The dining room serves breakfast, lunch and a five course dinner. There is a wine list available for guests wishing to have a glass with their meal. Breakfast and dinner are included in your room rate and the menus for dinner change nightly. Reservations are required for all three meals and jackets are recommended for dinner. Breakfast includes fresh fruits and juices, fresh baked pastries, cold and hot cereals. A hot breakfast can be had with French toast, Eggs Benedict, Omelets, Rocky Mountain trout or pancakes. If diners want something a little different they can try huckleberry pancakes or buffalo hash.

Lunch includes salads, cold sandwiches, hot sandwiches, chicken and trout. Dinners could include lamb, duck breast, scallops, chicken, prime rib, sea bass, veal, elk chops, pheasant, wild salmon, buffalo tenderloin, pork tenderloin, rabbit and venison. There is a host of starters, soups and salads to accompany the meals.

Guests can participate in float trips, lake cruises and hiking from Jenny Lake Lodge. Some of the lake cruises feature dinner on Jackson Lake and there is a marina at Colter Bay. Guests of Jenny Lake Lodge can purchase memorable gifts from the Jenny Lake Lodge Gift Shop. They have exclusive art work as well as clothing for all ages, and they also carry souvenirs to take home.

If guests of Jenny Lake Lodge want to find more activities within the park they can visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration next to Moose. This 1925 log chapel has a large window behind the altar that frames the Teton mountains perfectly. A self guided tour through the Cunningham Cabin Historic Site gives visitors a glimpse into early ranching in the area. Remains of the home, barn, shed and outbuildings are still visible.