In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
Afton
Afton, Wyoming
Half a day to see the Elkhorn Arch and walk downtown; use it as a stop on US 89 between Jackson and Logan, not a base.
Afton is a small town (population about 570) on US 89 in Star Valley, southwest Wyoming. Its main draw is the Elkhorn Arch — the world's largest elk-antler arch — spanning the highway downtown. Most travellers pass through in 30–60 minutes; there is no reason to stay overnight unless you are using it as a quiet stop on a road trip between Grand Teton National Park and Logan, Utah.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Afton, Wyoming
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (snow, some businesses closed)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–120 excl. bed · Mid $120–200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $10–15 |
| Motel double room per night | $80–180 |
| Gas per US gallon | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JAC · Jackson Hole Airport
- About 1 h 45 min drive north; seasonal flights from major US hubs.
- SLC · Salt Lake City International Airport
- About 3 h 30 min drive south; the nearest major airport with year-round service.
Typical fares
- Afton → Jackson (Grand Teton N.P.)
- about 1 h 45 min by car (check)
- Afton → Logan, UT
- about 1 h 15 min by car (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Afton is walkable along US 89. For everything else you need a car. No public transport.
See and do
Known for
- Elkhorn Arch (world's largest elk-antler arch)
- US 89 main street
- Star Valley Wyoming LDS Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine, Wyoming | US 89 north, about 30 min | About 30 min |
| Kemmerer | US 30 east via US 89, about 1 h | About 1 h |
| Evanston, Wyoming | I-80 west via US 89, about 1 h 15 min | About 1 h 15 min |
| Rock Springs | US 191 south via US 89, about 1 h 30 min | About 1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Downtown Afton
- A few motels and inns along US 89; basic, fine for one night.
Language
English everywhere, with strong regional accents; Spanish is the second language in the Southwest, Texas, Florida, California and New York. Some words differ from British English: restroom (toilet), check (bill), gas (petrol), trunk (boot), first floor (ground floor).
- Measurements are imperial: miles, Fahrenheit, gallons, pounds. 100 km ≈ 62 miles; 30 °C ≈ 86 °F.
- Small talk with strangers is normal and friendly; it is not a sales tactic.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Check: many businesses close early or are seasonal; call ahead in winter.
- Check: no gas station open 24 h in town; fill up before leaving.
Very safe. The main risk is winter driving on US 89: check road conditions and carry chains or winter tyres.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Afton yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Elkhorn Arch (world's largest elk-antler arch)
- US 89 main street
- Star Valley Wyoming LDS Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Afton (Wyoming), revision 3537822 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=3537822
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
AftonAfton, Wyoming
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Nearest US consulate: Salt Lake City (about 3 h 30 min drive). Most foreign embassies are in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/afton-wyoming). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.