Things to do outside of the Park
There are countless activities and sights to see in and around West Yellowstone.
Here are just a few ideas, but please don't hesitate to contact us for more!
Whitewater Rafting
Geyser Whitewater Rafting on the Gallatin River near Big Sky ~ http://raftmontana.com/
Horseback Riding
Diamond P Trail Rides (By your cabin) ~ http://www.yellowstonehorses.com/
Rodeo
West Yellowstone Rodeo (by your cabin) ~ http://www.yellowstonerodeo.com/
ATV Rentals
Yellowstone ATV ~ http://yellowstoneatv.com/
Bicycle Rentals
Free Heel and Wheel (and Mocha Mama's espresso shop) ~ http://www.freeheelandwheel.com/
Hiking / Eco Tours
Alpen Guides ~ www.yellowstoneguides.com
Zip Line Adventure
Montana Whitewater Zip Line Tour ~ http://www.montanawhitewater.com/pages/montanaziplinetours.html
Fly Fishing Shops & Guided Trips
Blue Ribbon Flies ~ http://blue-ribbon-flies.com/
Bud Lillys Trout Shop ~ http://www.budlillys.com/budlillys/
EVENTS
West Yellowstone Chamber Calendar ~ http://westyellowstonechamber.com/calendar/#jun12
Day Trips
Park Loops, Big Springs, Earthquake Lake, Jackson Hole WY
Visit ~ http://westyellowstonechamber.com/trip-planning/one-day-trips/
Ennis, Virginia City & Nevada City Ghost Town
You will love this trip! Leave early and it can easily be done in a day. Stay for the Ghost Walk if you dare!
http://virginiacity.com/
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Attractions & Things to Do
Enjoy dozens of recreational activities and tons of fun things to do with kids when you travel to Yellowstone National Park and West Yellowstone for your next family vacation. View the picturesque waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Watch world-renowned Old Faithful Geyser erupt like clockwork. Go boating or fishing in Yellowstone Lake. Learn about these and other stunning natural attractions in the Top 10 List below.
Yellowstone Tour - www.yellowstoneguides.com
Take a guided interpretive tour of Yellowstone Park to get an overview of park wildlife and geothermal features, history and current issues. This is a great way to enhance your knowledge of Yellowstone and prioritize your activities for the rest of your visit to Yellowstone.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is 4,000 feet wide in some spots and it can be as deep as 1,200 feet. When you visit this breathtaking canyon, you'll have great views of two wondrous waterfalls. The Lower Falls cascades more than 300 feet into the canyon while the Upper Falls tumbles over 100 feet down. www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ncanyon.htm
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world, and for good reason! As its name would suggest, it's usually just a short wait to watch this amazing wonder of nature erupt! Old Faithful's average eruption interval is just 90 minutes (+/- 10 minutes). Its maximum height is between 106 and 185 feet. http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/tours/oldfaithful/index.htm
Fountain Paint Pot Area
Located north of Old Faithful, the Fountain Paint Pot area in Yellowstone National Park is home to all four types of thermal features. Stroll along a short boardwalk to witness everything from geysers and hot springs to mud pots and fumaroles.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/ofvec/exhibits/treasures/lgb/fountain.htm
Mammoth Hot Springs
In addition to the springs, Mammoth Hot Springs is a great place to witness wildlife and amazing sights. A beautiful overlook awaits those who travel the one-mile Lower Terrace Trail. The Roosevelt Arch is just a few miles away.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/features/mammothtour/index.htm
Norris Geyser Basin
Reaching temperatures of over 400 degrees Fahrenheit, Norris Geyser Basin, is thought to be the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. It's also where the world's largest geyser is located. Steamboat Geyser has been known to send water as high as 380 feet into the air.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/features/norristour/index.htm
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake in Yellowstone National Park. Popular activities include boating, with powerboats, canoes, kayaks and sailboats leading the way, and fishing for cutthroat trout. The lake is located 22 miles north of the South Entrance.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/lakeplan.htm
Bison Herd
The largest mammals in Yellowstone National Park, bison herds can be found grazing in the meadows, foothills, and even the high-elevation, forested plateaus. Bison males weigh as much as 1,800 pounds while females tip the scales at about 1,000 pounds.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bison.htm
Wildlife
Yellowstone National Park boasts the largest concentration of wildlife in all of the United States (except Hawaii and Alaska). There are more than 60 types of mammals, including bears, wolves, moose, elk, badgers, otters, and foxes. More than 500 grizzly bears and over 370 gray wolves live in Yellowstone. http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/viewanim.htm
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River spans approximately 692 miles across the western United States. It is considered to be one of the great trout streams of the world, classed as a blue ribbon stream and it is the longest undammed river in the lower states.
Foders Travel Guide has great ideas for seeing Yellowstone CLICK HERE!
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Where to EAT??
(I only advertise where I eat...) Restaurants are open seasonally. If possible, call ahead for dates and times open.
FAVORITES
Arrowleaf Ice Cream Parlor ~ A MUST for awesome food, good prices and amazing ice cream treats!
(406) 646-9776 ~ 27 N Canyon Street
Morning Glory Coffee and Tea (BEST Coffee ~ Take some home)
129 Dunraven St (406) 646-7061 or Place your order @ www.MorningGloryCoffee.net
Kiwi ~ BEST Burgers! Corner of Hwy 20 & Electric
Red Lotus Chinese Restaurant on Madison across from the Supermarket
The Bus ~ Best Mexican Food In a Bus! On Canyon St (East side of street)
Cafe' Madriz Spanish Food (406) 646-9245 ~ 311 N Canyon Street (Fabulous Tapas!)
Madison Crossing Lounge (406) 646-7621 ~ 121 Madison Avenue
Old Town Cafe (406)646-0126 ~ 128 Madison Ave (Homemade Pie!)
Geyser Grill (406) 646-4745 ~ 615 Hwy 20
Wild West Pizzaria & Saloon / Nightclub (406) 646-4400 ~ 14 Madison Ave
Happy Hour Bar (406) 646-7281 ~ 15400 Hebgen Lake Rd (Put on your thick skin for a one of a kind adventure!)
Rustic Candy Shop (406) 646-7538 ~ 33 N Canyon St (Made on site Taffy & Chocolates)
Outpost Restaurant (406) 646-7303 ~ 115 Yellowstone Ave
Serenity Bistro (406) 646-7660 ~ 38 Canyon St
Dairy Queen (406) 646-4106 ~ 40 N Canyon St
Beartooth BBQ (406) 646-0227 ~ 111 Canyon St
Bar N Ranch (406) 646-0300 ~ 890 Buttermilk Creek Road
Arby's (406) 646-7101 ~ 138 Firehole Ave
Bear Country Bake Shop & Eatery (406) 646-9737 ~ 29 Canyon St
Bullwinkles West(406) 646-7630 ~ 115 N Canyon St
Canyon Street Grill (406) 646-7548 ~ 22 N Canyon St
Ernie's Bakery & Deli (406) 646-9467 ~ 406 Highway 20
The Gusher Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe (406) 646-9050 ~ 40 Dunraven St
Into The Woods Bakery (406) 646-1013 ~ 17 Madison Ave
Pete's Rocky Mountain Pizza Co (406) 646-7820 ~ 112 Canyon St
The Running Bear Pancake House (406) 646-7703 ~ 538 Madison Ave
Buckaroo Bill's BBQ & Ice Cream (406) 646-7901 ~ 24 Canyon St
Local Catering - You're on vacation! Let someone else do the cooking!
High Altitude Catering / Julie Steinbach 215-B North Canyon
Phone: (406) 570-7134 Web: highaltitudecatering.com
There are countless activities and sights to see in and around West Yellowstone.
Here are just a few ideas, but please don't hesitate to contact us for more!
Whitewater Rafting
Geyser Whitewater Rafting on the Gallatin River near Big Sky ~ http://raftmontana.com/
Horseback Riding
Diamond P Trail Rides (By your cabin) ~ http://www.yellowstonehorses.com/
Rodeo
West Yellowstone Rodeo (by your cabin) ~ http://www.yellowstonerodeo.com/
ATV Rentals
Yellowstone ATV ~ http://yellowstoneatv.com/
Bicycle Rentals
Free Heel and Wheel (and Mocha Mama's espresso shop) ~ http://www.freeheelandwheel.com/
Hiking / Eco Tours
Alpen Guides ~ www.yellowstoneguides.com
Zip Line Adventure
Montana Whitewater Zip Line Tour ~ http://www.montanawhitewater.com/pages/montanaziplinetours.html
Fly Fishing Shops & Guided Trips
Blue Ribbon Flies ~ http://blue-ribbon-flies.com/
Bud Lillys Trout Shop ~ http://www.budlillys.com/budlillys/
EVENTS
West Yellowstone Chamber Calendar ~ http://westyellowstonechamber.com/calendar/#jun12
Day Trips
Park Loops, Big Springs, Earthquake Lake, Jackson Hole WY
Visit ~ http://westyellowstonechamber.com/trip-planning/one-day-trips/
Ennis, Virginia City & Nevada City Ghost Town
You will love this trip! Leave early and it can easily be done in a day. Stay for the Ghost Walk if you dare!
http://virginiacity.com/
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Attractions & Things to Do
Enjoy dozens of recreational activities and tons of fun things to do with kids when you travel to Yellowstone National Park and West Yellowstone for your next family vacation. View the picturesque waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Watch world-renowned Old Faithful Geyser erupt like clockwork. Go boating or fishing in Yellowstone Lake. Learn about these and other stunning natural attractions in the Top 10 List below.
Yellowstone Tour - www.yellowstoneguides.com
Take a guided interpretive tour of Yellowstone Park to get an overview of park wildlife and geothermal features, history and current issues. This is a great way to enhance your knowledge of Yellowstone and prioritize your activities for the rest of your visit to Yellowstone.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is 4,000 feet wide in some spots and it can be as deep as 1,200 feet. When you visit this breathtaking canyon, you'll have great views of two wondrous waterfalls. The Lower Falls cascades more than 300 feet into the canyon while the Upper Falls tumbles over 100 feet down. www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ncanyon.htm
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world, and for good reason! As its name would suggest, it's usually just a short wait to watch this amazing wonder of nature erupt! Old Faithful's average eruption interval is just 90 minutes (+/- 10 minutes). Its maximum height is between 106 and 185 feet. http://www.nps.gov/archive/yell/tours/oldfaithful/index.htm
Fountain Paint Pot Area
Located north of Old Faithful, the Fountain Paint Pot area in Yellowstone National Park is home to all four types of thermal features. Stroll along a short boardwalk to witness everything from geysers and hot springs to mud pots and fumaroles.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/ofvec/exhibits/treasures/lgb/fountain.htm
Mammoth Hot Springs
In addition to the springs, Mammoth Hot Springs is a great place to witness wildlife and amazing sights. A beautiful overlook awaits those who travel the one-mile Lower Terrace Trail. The Roosevelt Arch is just a few miles away.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/features/mammothtour/index.htm
Norris Geyser Basin
Reaching temperatures of over 400 degrees Fahrenheit, Norris Geyser Basin, is thought to be the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. It's also where the world's largest geyser is located. Steamboat Geyser has been known to send water as high as 380 feet into the air.
http://mms.nps.gov/yell/features/norristour/index.htm
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest lake in Yellowstone National Park. Popular activities include boating, with powerboats, canoes, kayaks and sailboats leading the way, and fishing for cutthroat trout. The lake is located 22 miles north of the South Entrance.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/lakeplan.htm
Bison Herd
The largest mammals in Yellowstone National Park, bison herds can be found grazing in the meadows, foothills, and even the high-elevation, forested plateaus. Bison males weigh as much as 1,800 pounds while females tip the scales at about 1,000 pounds.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bison.htm
Wildlife
Yellowstone National Park boasts the largest concentration of wildlife in all of the United States (except Hawaii and Alaska). There are more than 60 types of mammals, including bears, wolves, moose, elk, badgers, otters, and foxes. More than 500 grizzly bears and over 370 gray wolves live in Yellowstone. http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/viewanim.htm
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River spans approximately 692 miles across the western United States. It is considered to be one of the great trout streams of the world, classed as a blue ribbon stream and it is the longest undammed river in the lower states.
Foders Travel Guide has great ideas for seeing Yellowstone CLICK HERE!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Where to EAT??
(I only advertise where I eat...) Restaurants are open seasonally. If possible, call ahead for dates and times open.
FAVORITES
Arrowleaf Ice Cream Parlor ~ A MUST for awesome food, good prices and amazing ice cream treats!
(406) 646-9776 ~ 27 N Canyon Street
Morning Glory Coffee and Tea (BEST Coffee ~ Take some home)
129 Dunraven St (406) 646-7061 or Place your order @ www.MorningGloryCoffee.net
Kiwi ~ BEST Burgers! Corner of Hwy 20 & Electric
Red Lotus Chinese Restaurant on Madison across from the Supermarket
The Bus ~ Best Mexican Food In a Bus! On Canyon St (East side of street)
Cafe' Madriz Spanish Food (406) 646-9245 ~ 311 N Canyon Street (Fabulous Tapas!)
Madison Crossing Lounge (406) 646-7621 ~ 121 Madison Avenue
Old Town Cafe (406)646-0126 ~ 128 Madison Ave (Homemade Pie!)
Geyser Grill (406) 646-4745 ~ 615 Hwy 20
Wild West Pizzaria & Saloon / Nightclub (406) 646-4400 ~ 14 Madison Ave
Happy Hour Bar (406) 646-7281 ~ 15400 Hebgen Lake Rd (Put on your thick skin for a one of a kind adventure!)
Rustic Candy Shop (406) 646-7538 ~ 33 N Canyon St (Made on site Taffy & Chocolates)
Outpost Restaurant (406) 646-7303 ~ 115 Yellowstone Ave
Serenity Bistro (406) 646-7660 ~ 38 Canyon St
Dairy Queen (406) 646-4106 ~ 40 N Canyon St
Beartooth BBQ (406) 646-0227 ~ 111 Canyon St
Bar N Ranch (406) 646-0300 ~ 890 Buttermilk Creek Road
Arby's (406) 646-7101 ~ 138 Firehole Ave
Bear Country Bake Shop & Eatery (406) 646-9737 ~ 29 Canyon St
Bullwinkles West(406) 646-7630 ~ 115 N Canyon St
Canyon Street Grill (406) 646-7548 ~ 22 N Canyon St
Ernie's Bakery & Deli (406) 646-9467 ~ 406 Highway 20
The Gusher Pizza & Sandwich Shoppe (406) 646-9050 ~ 40 Dunraven St
Into The Woods Bakery (406) 646-1013 ~ 17 Madison Ave
Pete's Rocky Mountain Pizza Co (406) 646-7820 ~ 112 Canyon St
The Running Bear Pancake House (406) 646-7703 ~ 538 Madison Ave
Buckaroo Bill's BBQ & Ice Cream (406) 646-7901 ~ 24 Canyon St
Local Catering - You're on vacation! Let someone else do the cooking!
High Altitude Catering / Julie Steinbach 215-B North Canyon
Phone: (406) 570-7134 Web: highaltitudecatering.com