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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Alpine
Alpine, Wyoming
Use Alpine as a stopover or base for outdoor recreation, not a destination: 1–2 nights if you hike or ski, otherwise a quick lunch break on the way to Jackson.
Alpine is a small town at the junction of US 26 and US 89, 30 miles south of Jackson, where three rivers meet. It serves as a practical stop for travellers heading to Grand Teton or Yellowstone, and a quiet base for hiking, cross-country skiing and fat biking. Most visitors spend one night or a few hours.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Alpine, Wyoming
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (hiking, fishing), Dec–Feb (cross-country skiing, fat biking)
- Avoid
- Apr (mud season), Nov (hunting season, limited services)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 · Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency) 307-877-3971
- 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 | $3–5 |
| Burger at a diner | $12–18 |
| Pint of craft beer (Melvin Brewing) | $6–8 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JAC · Jackson Hole Airport
- About 45 min drive north; rental cars available
Typical fares
- Salt Lake Express bus to Jackson
- about $25, check schedule
- Taxi from Alpine to Jackson
- $80–120, check availability
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; the town is small enough to walk between a few businesses. Salt Lake Express buses stop at Alpine Junction.
See and do
Known for
- Confluence of the Salt, Greys and Snake rivers
- Alpine Trails and Pathways for winter sports
- Melvin Brewing taproom
- Flying Saddle Resort
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Drive north on US 89, about 30 min | About 35 min |
| Grand Teton National Park | Drive north on US 89, about 45 min to the Moose entrance | About 50 min |
| Afton | Drive south on US 89, about 20 min | About 25 min |
Sleep
- Along US 89 / US 26
- Motels and the Flying Saddle Resort; easy access to the highway, quiet at night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Where is the trailhead? | Where is the trailhead? |
| Is the road open in winter? | Is the road open in winter? |
| Do you have a trail map? | Do you have a trail map? |
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
- Services are limited: fill up on fuel and groceries in Jackson or Afton before arriving.
- Winter conditions on US 89 and US 26 can be severe; check road reports.
- Melvin Brewing is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Alpine is a low-crime rural town. Hazards are weather-related: icy roads in winter, wildlife on the highway at dawn/dusk, and limited cell service on nearby trails.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Alpine yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Confluence of the Salt, Greys and Snake rivers
- Alpine Trails and Pathways for winter sports
- Melvin Brewing taproom
- Flying Saddle Resort
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Town of Alpine official website: www.alpinewy.gov/
- Salt Lake Express bus service: saltlakeexpress.com/destination/alpine-junction-wy/
- Melvin Brewing: melvinbrewing.com/
- Wikivoyage: Alpine (Wyoming), revision 5242839 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242839
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
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- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)307-877-3971
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; consulates in Calgary and Vancouver. For international visitors, contact your country's embassy in Washington, DC.
Cell service is spotty on trails; download maps offline.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/alpine-wyoming). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.