Jackson Hole Town Square – Shopping tour series 3 of 4
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Last week we left you shopping on the East side of the Town Square, so lets Manifest Destiny and head to the Jackson Hole Town Square West side. Before the adrenaline of the retail hunt kicks back in take a leisurely stroll through the square to calmly collect yourself before you get back to the task at hand, more shopping. Next stop the West side of the Square or bust.
Well if it’s too early to saddle up to bar at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar then do the next best thing and get outfitted in some of their trademarked gear. Stop into their shop for an iconic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar graphic tee to get some instant cred when you are back home among the flatlanders. Celebrities have also been known to sport them. Get their famous logo on tees, long sleeves, and sweatshirts for ladies, men, and even little cowboys and cowgirls. Or keep with the western bar theme and stock up on revolver and cowboy boot shaped shot glasses and take the party home. Their koozies make great gifts too and are sure to keep your favorite beverages cold.
Jackson Trading Company is a best bet to get all your Jackson Hole specialty gifts and souvenirs. The Trading Company has been a fixture for over 30 years and their welcoming slogan proudly proclaims “souvenirs for all budgets”. Make sure to satisfy your sweet tooth with some wild huckleberry jam, candy, and syrup. After sampling the huckleberry delights you’ll understand why the local bears love ‘em too. With plenty of t-shirts, signs, hats, pins, water bottles, and more, you’ll be sure to find some cool items to remember your visit out West. You can even buy a bag of “snow to go” to take home. Just add water and it makes almost a gallon of the white fluffy stuff. You may need several (thousand) bags to recreate your epic pow run down the Hobacks, but one bag will at least rekindle the memories. Make sure to pick up a bag of some tasty and nutritious buffalo jerky for the flight home.
Gaslight Alley
Tucked just off the square is a cluster of Jackson shops that offer plenty of options as well and is not to be missed on your shopping spree. You’ll find amazing offerings from: A Touch of Class, Bet the Ranch, Habits, Shayne, Crazy Horse, Dan Shelly Jewelry, Cowboy Coffee, Valley Bookstore, Mountain Dandy, and more.
This unique and eclectic shop boasts plenty of Wyoming and U.S. made items for women, men, kids, and your home. MADE is pretty much the place to find great gifts for the special ones in your life. You might have to buy two of everything though, because you’ll be guaranteed to want one for yourself as well. There are so many items that you’ll be amazed with the fascinating and fun selection. Everything from leather wrapped flasks with printed images which every man needs, to cool graphic tees, to one of kind simple and stunning jewelry for the ladies. You could design your whole house just from MADE alone with their amazing collection of housewares, glasses, throw pillows, and candles. Make sure to check out owner, John Freschette’s, glass-fused belt-buckles, which started it all.
If you are looking to mix up your western aesthetic stop in at Habits, a stylish women’s boutique in Gaslight Alley. This trendy shop of women’s wear leans more to a French influence than western, but with its comfort and style you’ll still be at home in the mountains or wherever your travels take you next. Check out their luxurious selection of handmade sweaters, worn leather, fashionable denim, and accent your whole new look with some handmade jewelry. You just may have to make a habit of shopping here.
“Inspiration begins at 6, 000 feet!” is the motto at Dan Shelley Jewelers, so step in this exquisite jewelry store and get inspired. Their vast jewelry collection ranges from contemporary to Teton inspired to western elk ivory. All the styles can be found in rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Take home a Teton inspired piece of jewelry and remember your visit forever.
Cowboy or cowgirl up at the Jackson Hole Hat Co. and get outfitted in a top of the line cowboy hat. The weather changes quickly in the mountains. One moment it’s bright sunshine, the next rain, snow, or hail. A brand new cowboy hat protects your dome through all the elements and will get you looking stylish to boot. If going full western native isn’t your thing, the Jackson Hole Hat Co. offers a ton of other hat styles for hiking, camping, on the river, hunting, fishing, golf, and even the beach.
