There are so many amazing things to see in Yellowstone National Park. We could’ve easily made a list of 100 things to see at Yellowstone, but we wanted to narrow down the list to our absolute favorite sights/stops. Here is a great list to ensure that you won’t miss some of the coolest sights. Plus, your kids will love it too!
Yellowstone covers 3,468 square miles – it’s huge! You could spend a week in Yellowstone and not see it all. However, with a little advance planning, you can see all the things that Yellowstone offers. As you don’t want to show up to Yellowstone without having a basic sense of familiarity, we’ve included a map of some of the most important sites.
We came in through the Northern Entrance near Gardiner,Montana and this entry could not have been more perfect. Seeing the Roosevelt Arch and the headquarters/visitor’s center for Yellowstone are great introductions to this unbelieveable park. Also, TONS of elk hang out on the lawn by the visitor’s center which will give you a glimpse into the abundant wildlife that live within Yellowstone.
Tip: Make sure to download the free NPS Yellowstone app. When given the option to download the app for off-line use, do it as cell phone service within the park is spotty to non-existent. With off-line access, you will always see exactly where you are within the park, upcoming stops and even geyser eruption times.
Goodness I spent a week in Yellowstone and I dint think I got to see half of these! Just another reason to go back!!
I didn’t realize there were quite so many things to see at Yellowstone! It’s been on my list for a while – I’ll have to make it out there some day!
Yellowstone is such a beautiful place! You’re making me want to go back!
Ahhhhhh, Yellowstone is on my bucket list and now I want to go even MORE!!!
Yellowstone National Park is one of my best favorite National Park. This post refreshed my memories of my visit there. This is making me to plan again. Thanks for sharing.
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I wanted to go to Yellowstone before this post, but this makes me want to go ASAP!! Such amazing photos and I loved all your great tips!
Thank you so much Liz! Hope you get to go soon and enjoy such an amazing park.
I was lucky enough to spend 5 weeks in Yellowstone on 2 different trips in 2016 and it is TRULY amazing! For all the reasons you listed and more it is definitely a once in a lifetime trip that I think everyone should make. The wildlife alone is spectacular and well worth the time to go!
So lucky that you got to spend that much time there. Yes, Yellowstone is so amazing and it’s just something you have to see in person. We’ve been a lot of places, but
Yellowstone will always have a special place in my heart.
I’ve always wanted to go here and see Old Faithful. I saw a geyser when I was in Iceland in June but I think this is much more impressive. Thanks for the great advice.
I just recently learned about the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and was sold! I’ve been wanting to visit for a long time, and those Upper and Lower Falls look absolutely stunning. I’m saving this for an upcoming trip- hopefully we can visit Yellowstone soon!
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone was such a spectacular surprise!! I hope you can visit soon as well.
So many great tips on visiting Yellowstone! I love Yellowstone as it has so many unusual natural wonders! Old faithful is so impressive and one of those things everyone needs to see!
It is a really big dream for me to go to Yellowstone.. It’s so beautiful! Thank you for sharing the best things to do there!
Yellowstone is such a gorgeous park to visit. I’ve been but had limited time as I was in Jackson Hole for work. I saw a lot but missed the Mammoth Hot Springs and would love to go back to see that! Great post!
It’s amazing how much there is to see and do in one park! Good tip about downloading that app ahead of time. That’s so handy you can use it offline too!
Those are some stunning views! Especially that colorful lake. If I come back to the US, this park is on my travel list for sure. I love the landscapes.
I would love to visit Yellowstone sooooo much! There is something about the volcanic scenery that just fascinates me, so I’d love to see aaaaaall of these!
Wow, your photos are gorgeous! I’ve wanted to visit Yellowstone for a long time, we’re planning a trip soon… so many parks, so little time – and I’ve always thought Yellowstone is one of the must-see ones; your post makes me want to go sooner. I appreciate your insights and ideas; bookmarking this for reference.
This is just in time — going there next week! Can’t wait to visit and see for myself!
We really want to get back to the US and just visit national parks. Yellowstone is high on our list to visit.
I am a huge national park lover, but I have yet to visit Yellowstone, it is so sad! I hope that I can make it out to see this stuff sometime soon! The pictures are just amazing.
National Parks haven’t been really on my radar until the last couple years, but Yellowstone looks incredible! We definitely want to make it there at some point!
I can’t believe I STILL haven’t been to Yellowstone!! Your pictures are gorgeous, and make me want to go even more!
Yellowstone looks SO incredible! I’d really love to visit – your post highlights so many amazing natural wonders! I’m in awe of your photos… I think I’ll have to add it to my bucket list!
I’m actually going to be in Montana this week and I wish I had more time to explore Yellowstone in such depth!
Yellowstone looks incredible! It looks like you had a great time! I’m so sad I’ll be missing out on it now that I’m in the States 🙁
Yellowstone is on my bucket list to travel. I am always amazed by all of the pictures and how peaceful it looks. We want to go but are not sure if want to make the journey with a baby.
Yellowstone truly is amazing! We saw lots of people there with their babies and there were lots of strollers, so it’s definitely doable. However, I’m really glad we waited until
our boys were older for Yellowstone. Now they will remember it and they got to hike with us etc…
Yellowstone looks spectacular – I’d love to get there on one of my future trips to the US.
Your photos are great too.
Great article and pictures! Yellowstone has been on my list for a while, definitely pinning this to refer back to later 🙂
Thank you!! Yellowstone is an absolute must see! Everything about it is almost magical