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We'll miss you by a few weeks, as we're going to be there mid September. We're going to be staying at a night at the Old Faithful Inn and then a night at the Mammoth Hot Springs Inn, as they looked amazing. For the Grand Tetons, we're looking at the Jackson Lake Lodge, although we haven't booked it yet.
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Chezp - we are looking at the second week in October - with stays at Old Faithful snow lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs (a total of 3 nights - still trying to figure out what order). We are staying at the Jackson, WY Homewood Suites since I can stay there for free.
Since you already have your hotel for Jackson, I won't recommend anything there. We did go to a very interesting restaurant there. it's called the Gun Barrel. Great if you're wanting to try game meats, and they also have some "regular" meats, too. It's log cabin-y w/ all sorts of dead animals all over the place.
Actually, the most "interesting" time I had in Jackson was in the public restroom, which are few and far between BTW. We were only there less than 24 hrs, so I got up early in the AM to find some breakfast and look around a little more before we had to leave. I had to potty, so I finally found a little bldg that had all kinds of brochures and some public restrooms. I got stuck in the stall!!! Since it was so early around 7:30 or so), there was no one in the bldg. I had to lay on the floor and crawl out - yuck! I'm sorta pooh sized, so it was not the easiest fit, either. Moral of the story: if you're in the bathroom all alone, don't latch the door!!!
We were in Yellowstone and Jackson WY last summer - great time! We stayed at the Snow Lodge which is pretty close to Old Faithful Inn and Teton Mountain Lodge near Jackson.
We like Yellowstone for the geisers and the history, but LOVED the Grand Tetons. The "must do" for us is the Rockefeller Preserve. They limit the number of guests who can be on the preserve - to preserve the wilderness feeling. You might have to wait in your car awhile to enter the preserve's parking area, but it's well worth it. The center's architecture is very cool and has gorgeous pictures, interactive displays. The trail is really nice too. It's a loop that takes you to the lake on the property with the most stunning view of the mountains.
I can recommend 2 casual restaurants in the Jackson area: Q Restaruant is a BQ place that had great barbeque and delicious salads between Jackson and the Teton Village. I had a watercress, watermelon and pumpkin seed salad that was the best salad I've ever had.
Snake River Brewing in Jackson has some great micro brews and fresh baked pretzels. Go for happy hour and you can sample their brews for a really reasonable price.
Another fun thing to do is to ride the gondolla at Teton Village. It takes you to the top of the mountain - gorgeous view! You can chose to hike down or ride the gondolla back down. You can also skydive from the top as well!
We camp when we go to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. We're big campers. If you are a hiker, I can give you some great hiking recommendations that are off the beaten path.
I think one of my favorites is walking along the rim of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to the Silver Cord Cascade.
Just be careful because some of the entrances to Yellowstone are closed due to snow in October. I think only the north entrance is open year round. We're staying in Gardiner, MT for 5 days, then Jackson Hole area for 3 before making the round trip back via Mt. Rushmore and the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.
Try to stop in Cody, WY!!! They have a fabulous Native American museum! I second all of the hotels that Cheryl mentioned, both in Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. I also stayed in the Yellowstone cabins which were great, as well.
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We're going to be staying at a night at the Old Faithful Inn and then a night at the Mammoth Hot Springs Inn, as they looked amazing. 
For the Grand Tetons, we're looking at the Jackson Lake Lodge, although we haven't booked it yet.
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It's log cabin-y w/ all sorts of dead animals all over the place. 
Moral of the story: if you're in the bathroom all alone, don't latch the door!!!
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