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Best Things to Do in Yellowstone National Park

Iconic Attractions & Hidden Gem Travel Experiences

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone, which spans parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, is one of America's greatest national parks. It’s a haven for wildlife, a repository of active geothermal wonders, and a favorite of campers and sightseers with a wealth of forests, mountains, rivers, and more. A Yellowstone tour is much more than its most famous icon, the Old Faithful geyser.

Top Yellowstone National Park Experiences

Go horseback riding through the park on a guided or private trip.

Explore Yellowstone’s famous hotsprings and geysers.

Bike through the park and take in some fresh air.

Hike across 1,000 miles of trails.

Spot some rare wildlife.

Go fishing in Yellowstone's rivers.

Experience Yellowstone National Park camping and fall asleep under the stars.

Try your hand at snowshoeing or skiing across the backcountry.

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Things to do in Yellowstone National Park - Expert’s guide

Yellowstone National Park is full of many natural wonders. It can be hard to decide where to focus your attention during your trip. Below are some of the attractions in Yellowstone that you can't miss.

1. Old Faithful Geyser

Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.

Possibly the most well known landmark of Yellowstone National park, the Old Faithful Geyser is a must see for travelers. If you are really craving to see an active geyser, the Old Faithful is the most predictable so be sure to bring your cameras!

2. Grand Prismatic Spring 


The largest hot spring in the United States, the Grand Prismatic Spring is the most photographed destination in Yellowstone National Park. There are many different and wonderful views of this spring for travelers looking to witness and capture a natural wonder.

3. Lamar Valley

For wildlife lovers, Lamar Valley is great for watching many different kinds of creatures. This location is less popular due to its remote location but it is well worth the effort. Here you can see and photograph wild bison, elk, bears and wolves.

4. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

  This destination yields many walking trails and great lookouts to see the canyon from above. The most well known is Artist Point where you can also get a glimpse of the waterfall, Lower Falls. 

5. Yellowstone Lake

 Great for a boat tour, Yellowstone Lake offers many different kinds of experiences. Travelers can go fishing and kayaking but avoid swimming as the water tends to be too cold for a dip. If you don’t want to devote a whole day to the Lake, many trails lead to the shores for a quick sight of the natural beauty.

6. Biscuit Basin

Here travelers can find a collection of colorful thermal pools and geysers. It’s named after the unusual biscuit-like shaped deposits. For travelers wanting to get in more well known sights like Old Faithful first and foremost, this sight is only three miles north.

7. Tower Fall

A waterfall in the northeastern region of Yellowstone, Tower Fall has a plunge of 132 feet and is named after the rock pinnacles at the top of the fall. This is a stunning view for everyone to witness and provides a great photography opportunity for travelers with a camera.

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Hilary Livingston
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2023-05-29
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National Parks Wonders by Trafalgar
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Great value - excellent service, venues, and experiences
Donna Dwyer
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2023-02-18
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Western Frontiers end Denver
Great way to visit so many National Parks and not have to worry about driving, accommodations or entrance fees.
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Peter Zajac
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2022-11-09
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Western Frontiers end Denver
No problem with lodgings. Some spacious and some tight. Acceptable! We adapted to what was available expecially since we toured after the "season".
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Barbara Ruth Hefter
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2022-10-24
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Western Frontiers end Rapid City
It was a great experience to see so many national parks, monuments and memorials. Wonderful trip. Gave us a flavor of the area in the event we want to return for an extended visit.
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Richard Russo
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2022-10-22
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Western Frontiers end Rapid City
Great itinerary. AAnd tour guide.
Wayne Darroch
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2022-10-10
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Well explained and very interesting.

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