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Top 10 Best Things to Do in West Yellowstone [2025]
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Yellowstone National Park
4.8
/5
553 reviews
8.8
Based on 1,964 reviews
43.5 km from downtown
Phone +1 307-344-7381
Address: United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 days
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Yellowstone is a famous scenic spot in the United States, with six major landscapes. Yellowstone Park is a geothermal state formed after the eruption of volcanoes, with mud springs, steam springs, eruptions, and colorful hot springs formed by mineral deposits rich in geothermal springs, famous for intermittent 94 minutes of large fountains, morning flower springs, etc., as well as a landscape and a Yadan landscape. And lots of bison, brown bears, reindeer, and so on.
Yellowstone National Park is a famous tourist attraction in the United States. It has six major features: Geyser, Mud Fountain, Steam Fountain, Prismatic Fountain, Oil Painting Falls (Artist Hall), and Yadan Castle. If the weather is good, you will enjoy a feast of beautiful scenery.
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Grand Prismatic Spring
4.7
/5
174 reviews
5.1
Based on 3,220 reviews
26 km from downtown
Phone +1-307-3447381
Address: Wyoming 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Grand Prismatic Spring is one of the most famous hot springs in Yellowstone Park. Grand Prismatic Spring is the masterpiece of Yellowstone, just like the Welcoming Pine of Huangshan. People may not have been to Huangshan, but you must have seen the image of the Welcoming Pine; similarly, people may not have been to Yellowstone, but the panoramic view of Grand Prismatic Spring must appear on the top list of American tourism.
The colorful Grand Prismatic Spring, with a diameter of about 100 meters, is the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. It is nearly 50 meters deep, with a water temperature of up to 85℃, and about 2,000 liters of spring water gush out every minute. In the sky with clear rain, it looks even more steaming. The angle that pedestrians can see is a side plane, not the aerial panorama seen in major brochures.
But even if you only peek at a corner, you can already feel its imposing momentum. There is a feeling that you don’t know the true face of Mount Lu, just because you are in this mountain. There is also a kind of, generally the scenery of the great god level will not be easily seen by people.
During the whole day's tour, it rained in the few minutes we stayed here. The weather at this time was windy and rainy, making people feel like they were in the embrace of nature, and their hearts were free and unrestrained with the clouds in the sky and the rain in the wind. I have always believed that all encounters on the journey are fate. Enjoy the all-round experience of the wind, rain and heat between heaven and earth. This place is a classic!
The following paragraph was heard on the Internet: "The beauty of the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is that the color of the lake changes with the seasons. In spring, the lake changes from green to brilliant orange-red. This is because the algae and pigment-containing bacteria and other microorganisms living in the mineral-rich water body have a ratio of chlorophyll and carotenoids in their bodies that changes with the seasons, so the water body also presents different colors." Therefore, in the summer when we arrived, the chlorophyll content here is relatively low, showing orange, red, or yellow. But I heard that in winter, due to the lack of light, these microorganisms will produce more chlorophyll to suppress the color of carotenoids, so the water body will appear dark green.
Compared with the Grand Prism, there are three small hot springs around it. Although they are not as majestic as the Grand Prism, they are still exquisite and beautiful.
One of the most famous attractions in the United States, located in the Rocky Mountains, known as the "backbone of America", spanning three states, is the world's largest volcanic basin park. There are various hot springs throughout the park, and the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the most famous and the most beautiful hot spring. Under the blazing sunlight in summer, the hot spring water evaporates with reflected blue light, and the various colors of the surrounding sulfur and other minerals form a unique landscape of colorful grand prisms, which makes people linger on the scene.
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Old Faithful
4.6
/5
170 reviews
4.8
Based on 5,114 reviews
31.3 km from downtown
Phone +1 307-344-7381
Address: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
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Old Faithful Geyser is the most famous sight in Yellowstone Park in the United States. The most famous geyser in Yellowstone is Old Faithful. It does not erupt irregularly like other geysers. It erupts every few dozen minutes and never disappoints tourists. Its unfailing fidelity has endeared it to the world. The Old Faithful fountain sprays out every 56 minutes, each time lasting about 4 minutes. The highest and most beautiful spray is in the first 20 seconds. Each time it sprays a total of about 10,000 gallons of hot water, with a height of 40-50 meters, and the water temperature is Celsius 93 degrees. Through winter and summer, the Old Faithful Fountain keeps spraying according to a certain pattern, earning it the reputation of "Old Faithful". When people come to Yellowstone Park, they must take a look at Old Faithful Fountain. But when you see it not spraying, it is like a galloping horse. When the sun shines, the water vapor flashes out in colorful colors, which is so spectacular that no one can help but sigh in admiration.
Yellowstone Park is one of the most destructive "supervolcanoes" on Earth, located in the heart of the United States. Its geological activities are intense, and the underground magma contains a large amount of silica, which can solidify a huge amount of explosive gas in the magma. Once the gas and magma solidify together, it will lead to a large-scale eruption. Scientists estimate that in the future, Yellowstone Park may still have a supervolcanic eruption.
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Norris Geyser Basin
4.9
/5
80 reviews
4.7
Based on 1,078 reviews
32.4 km from downtown
Phone +1-307-3447381
Address: Wyoming 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Norris Geyser Basin is a unique landscape in Yellowstone National Park.
From a distance, it looks like a bizarre ancient battlefield, with hot mist floating and dispersing on the white and gray rock surface, and bare dead trees lying and standing.
From a close look, it looks like a colorful palette, with green, orange, and purple colors in the water, competing for beauty.
This is one of the hot springs in Yellowstone Park. The spring water is very clear and deep blue, very beautiful. There is also a small museum near the hot spring that introduces the hot springs in Yellowstone Park. It is well worth a visit.
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Brink of Lower Falls
4.7
/5
194 reviews
4.6
Based on 5,187 reviews
48.4 km from downtown
Phone +1 307-344-7381
Address: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is located in Yellowstone National Park, USA, and ranks first among the 90 tourist attractions in Yellowstone National Park.
The river water flowing out of the Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone Park, USA, flows through a gentle hilly area and enters a steep canyon about 38 kilometers long, which is called the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This is one of the most magnificent and beautiful scenery in Yellowstone Park. Here, the turbulent river water splashes and forms two magnificent waterfalls, roaring into the valley bottom. The first waterfall is 33 meters high, which is the upper waterfall, and the second is 92 meters high, called the lower waterfall.
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is located between the Fishing Bridge and the Tower. The river water flowing out of the Yellowstone Lake flows through a steep canyon of about 38 kilometers, which is generally called the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This is the most magnificent and beautiful scenery in Yellowstone Park. The 97-kilometer-long Yellowstone River is "the only river without a dam in the United States." Here, the river water suddenly becomes fast, breaking through the splashing water, forming two magnificent waterfalls, roaring into the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is located in Yellowstone National Park, USA, and ranks first among the 90 tourist attractions in Yellowstone National Park.
The river water flowing out of the Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone Park, USA, flows through a gentle hilly area and enters a steep canyon about 38 kilometers long, which is called the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This is one of the most magnificent and beautiful scenery in Yellowstone Park. Here, the turbulent river water splashes and forms two magnificent waterfalls, roaring into the valley bottom. The first waterfall is 33 meters high, which is the upper waterfall, and the second is 92 meters high, called the lower waterfall. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone was formed by the erosion of volcanic rocks corroded by the Yellowstone River. About 14,000 to 18,000 years ago, the Grand Canyon was connected and experienced three glacial erosions, gradually forming this typical V-shaped canyon. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone was formed into its current appearance about 10,000 years ago, so it can be said that it is still quite young.
One of the best places to view the Lower Falls is Uncle Tom’s Trail, which is a branch of the South Rim Trail. The end of the trail is a platform located at the waist of the canyon. From here, the waterfall is like a white silk on the high cliff, water vapor rises straight up from the valley bottom to the sky, and a rainbow spans the cliff, which is very spectacular.
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Thumb Geyser
4.8
/5
55 reviews
4.4
Based on 920 reviews
50.3 km from downtown
Address: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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West Thumb Geyser Basin, located in the bay west of Yellowstone Lake, is the first scenic spot known to the public in the Yellowstone area.
Many types of hot springs are the characteristics of West Thumb. The colors of the hot spring mouths are azure blue, emerald green, milky white, dark gray ~ unique and dazzling.
Yellowstone National Park is divided into five areas: the Mammoth Hot Springs area in the northwest is dominated by limestone steps, so it is also called the Hot Steps area; the Roosevelt area in the northeast still retains the old western landscape; the canyon area in the middle, where you can see the Yellowstone Grand Canyon and waterfalls; the Yellowstone Lake area in the southeast, mainly lakes and mountains; the geyser area in the west and southwest, with geysers, hot springs, steam, hot pools, mud and fumaroles.
The regular tour of Yellowstone National Park is mainly concentrated on both sides of this road called the "Grand Loop Road", which is shaped like an Arabic numeral "8" and is used to connect the entire national park.
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Yellowstone Lake
4.5
/5
130 reviews
4.4
Based on 1,810 reviews
65 km from downtown
Phone +1-307-3447381
Address: Wyoming 82190, USA
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Yellowstone Lake is located in Yellowstone Park. The lake is not small in size and the water is clear, but it is very hot. There are many small hot springs and small pits in the lake. Some national or local kayakers are training and greeted us when they passed by. Compared with other more famous attractions in Yellowstone Park, the characteristics here are not so prominent.
Yellowstone Lake, located in the southeast of Yellowstone National Park, has clear waters that reflect the snow-white peaks and deep woods by the lake, which is very beautiful.
The most distinctive feature is that there are fountains with bubbles coming out from time to time in the shallow waters near the lakeshore; clusters of fallen dead branches next to the beautiful shoreline contrast with the green trees.
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8
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Mud Volcano
4.5
/5
24 reviews
4.1
53.1 km from downtown
Address: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, United States
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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A smaller scenic spot in Yellowstone National Park - the Mud Volcano Scenic Spot. This is also the last hot spring area I will introduce. I will introduce the canyons, waterfalls, grasslands, wildlife and other scenery of Yellowstone Park in the future.
The Mud Volcano Scenic Spot is located in the north of Yellowstone Lake and is the only geothermal scenic spot in the eastern part of the park (the West Thumb Geyser Scenic Spot is counted in the south). Although it is not large, it is very distinctive: most of the springs here are mud springs (mud volcanoes, steam boiler Caldron), and there are almost no colored fountains. I think the most distinctive attractions are the "Black's Caldron" and the "Dragon Mouth Spring".
This is the spot where you can really experience that Yellowstone National Park is a dangerous active volcano. The rolling mud makes you truly feel the majesty and terror of nature, and the smell of sulfur in the air reminds visitors that the earth is always moving.
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