Jackson Hole is the name of a breathtakingly beautiful valley in western Wyoming. At its center is the small but lively town of Jackson. Both are named for a 19th century trapper, Davey Jackson, reportedly one of the first Europeans to winter in the valley. Today, visitors can experience the magic of the valley on the best tours in Jackson Hole.The area is 275 miles northeast of Salt Lake City, Utah, and 90 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Jackson Hole includes Jackson, as well as Teton Village, Wilson, Kelly, Moose, Hoback, and Moran.