7 Sights in West Yellowstone
The town of West Yellowstone sits right at the West Entrance to Yellowstone. Here are the top 7 ways to avoid the park’s crowds and see the best of the area.
Gateway Towns
The towns near Yellowstone's five entrances offer convenient access to the park, and each have a unique character, vacation activities, and attractions all their own. Whether you stay in Gardiner, Cody, West Yellowstone, Island Park, Cooke City, or Jackson, you will find many recreational activities within a stone's throw from Yellowstone National Park.
Cooke City and Silver Gate, MT - Yellowstone's Northeast Gateway
Scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and unique small-town charm dominate in the tiny outpost of Cooke City tucked between Yellowstone’s Northeast Entrance and the imposing Beartooth Mountains.
Find the Wild West in Cody
Locals like to brag Cody, Wyo., and the surrounding area is where your great American adventure begins. Here is our list of the top 9 things to do.
Gardiner, Montana - Yellowstone's Northern Gateway
Quaint Gardiner sits on the north edge of Yellowstone, making it a convenient gateway town. It's the only year-round park entrance.
Island Park, ID - Yellowstone's Western Gateway
A 36.8-mile Main Street (the world's longest) and a 23-mile diameter caldera (the world's largest) is Island Park's claim to fame.
Jackson Hole is Yellowstone and Grand Teton's Gateway
Just 45 minutes from Grand Teton National Park and two hours from Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a great stop if you’re looking for an old West town with a touch of class and a lot of fun.
Livingston, Montana, the Northern Gateway to Yellowstone
This quaint town has attracted cowboys, ranchers, the rich and famous and artists enamored by the scenery for more than 100 years. Stop at these 4 places.