7-Day Wyoming Itinerary

Theme: A mix of stunning national parks, Old West history, and outdoor adventures across Wyoming.

Best Time to Visit: Summer (June-September) for the best weather or Fall (September-October) for fewer crowds and wildlife sightings.

Day 1: Arrive in Jackson Hole & Explore

Fly into Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).

Top Things to Do in Jackson Hole:

Walk Through Town Square & See the Iconic Elk Antler Arches.

Visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

Optional: Go Horseback Riding for a Classic Wyoming Experience.

Dinner at The Gun Barrel – A Great Spot for Bison or Elk Steak.

Overnight in Jackson Hole.

Day 2: Grand Teton National Park – Iconic Mountain Views

Drive from Jackson to Grand Teton National Park (15 minutes).

Top Things to Do in Grand Teton:

Drive the 42-Mile Scenic Loop for Incredible Views of the Tetons.

Hike to Hidden Falls & Inspiration Point from Jenny Lake.

Catch Sunset at Oxbow Bend.

Look for Bison, Moose & Bears Near Mormon Row or Schwabacher Landing.

Overnight in Jackson Hole or Inside Grand Teton National Park.

Day 3: Yellowstone National Park – Geysers & Wildlife

Drive from Grand Teton to Yellowstone (1 hour via the South Entrance).

Top Things to Do in Yellowstone (Southern Loop):

Watch Old Faithful Erupt & Walk the Geyser Basin Boardwalks.

See Grand Prismatic Spring.

Explore West Thumb Geyser Basin Along Yellowstone Lake.

Overnight in Old Faithful Lodge or West Yellowstone.

Day 4: Yellowstone's Grand Canyon & Mammoth Hot Springs

Explore More of Yellowstone's Grand Loop Road.

Top Things to Do:

See the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Hike Uncle Tom's Trail.

Drive Through Hayden Valley.

Explore Mammoth Hot Springs' Terraces & Historic Fort Yellowstone.

Optional: Soak in the Boiling River (Seasonal).

Overnight in Mammoth Hot Springs or Gardiner, MT.

Day 5: Cody – The Wild West Town

Drive from Yellowstone to Cody (2.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Cody:

Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

Watch the Cody Nite Rodeo (Summer Only).

Tour the Historic Irma Hotel.

Grab a Drink at the Silver Dollar Bar.

Overnight in Cody.

Day 6: Drive the Bighorn Mountains & Visit Sheridan

Drive from Cody to Sheridan via the Bighorn Scenic Byway (3 hours).

Top Things to Do Along the Way:

Stop at Shell Falls for a Scenic Waterfall View.

Visit the Historic Little Bighorn Battlefield (Optional Detour into Montana).

Dinner in Sheridan – Try Wyoming Rib & Chop House.

Overnight in Sheridan.

Day 7: Return to Jackson & Depart

Drive from Sheridan to Jackson Hole (6 hours) or Fly Out of Casper (2.5 hours).

Optional Stops Along the Way:

Explore Wind River Canyon – One of Wyoming's Best Scenic Drives.

Stop at Sinks Canyon State Park Near Lander.

Fly out of Jackson (JAC) or Casper (CPR).

Total Drive Time:

Approx. 18-25 hours of scenic driving across Wyoming.