Other than the outspoken beauty of the Yellow Stone National Park, it is also a paradise for adventure enthusiasts who have plenty of outdoor activities to indulge in such as hiking, skiing, mountaineering, horseback riding, cycling, camping and more. Fishing and boating are also common activities in the area.
All in all, whether you want to relax and soak in the beauty of the natural surroundings or have an adventure getaway, Yellowstone National Park allows you to do it all!
These are a few locations you need to hit if you're considering staying in or around the park for a while:
1) West Entrance:
This is located near the relaxing geyser basins. In this area you will find enough and more options for lodging from hotels, guest ranches, dude ranches, cabins and lodges. This area is more accessible to towns such as Butte and Missoula,West Yellowstone and Salt Lake City.
Places to Stay : Kelly Inn, Clubhouse Inn,Yellowstone Westgate Hotel
Places to Eat: 3 Bear Restaurant, Outpost Restaurant, Bull Winkles Saloon and Eateries.
2) North Entrance:
This side is ideal for wildlife lovers who wish to spot some exciting species. In this area we have the green pastured mountains with communities stretching from Gardiner to Livingston. It will also be easy for you to commute to the Historic Roosevelt Arch, a picturesque and beautiful valley in Montana, with the Yellowstone river on one side and the majestic mountains on the other. This location is also not too far away from the Grand Canyon.
Places to Stay : Silver Gate Lodging, Ridgeline Hotel, Sage Lodge.
Places to Eat: The Branch restaurant and Bar, Cafe Madriz,Bear Pit
3) East Entrance:
The East Entrance places you closest to the beautiful, mesmerizing lake. You will see the most amount of lake activities here. This is also a hotspot if you're looking to go fishing. There are also a couple of cascading waterfalls in this location adding to its scenic beauty. Another added bonus is that it is not too far away from the Buffalo Bill Historic center which should definitely be a place you visit on the way back home.
Places to stay: Buffalo Bill Village, Cody's Chamerlin Inn, Irma Hotel
Places to Eat: Grant Village Dining Room, Grant village Lake House Restaurant
4) South Entrance:
This entrance is closer to the Grand Teton National Park as well as the Jackson Hole. To get to this location the journey is a beautiful prelude to what you're about to witness once you reach. You essentially have to travel through the Grand Teton National Park which is a 40 km long national park famous for its namesake mountain range.
Places to stay : 49ers Inn and Suites,Teton Springs, Jackson Lake Lodge
Places to Eat: Pioneer Grill, Mural Dinning Room
We hope this helps make your decision easier and that you have a pleasant and memorable stay!
