Yellowstone Tourist Attraction

Whilst the endless tourist attractions within the Yellowstone National Park do rather dominate the tourism scene throughout Montana, the town of West Yellowstone does contain its very own sights. Attractions in the town include the IMAX Theater on South Canyon Street, the Bear's Den Cinema on Electric Street, and the historic Playmill Theater on Madison Avenue, where regular musical productions are staged.



Very near to the town is Hebgen Lake, which is located on the northern side of Yellowstone Airport and affords some truly spectacular natural scenery. Tourists will find even more attractions within Henry's Lake State Park, which is on the westerly outskirts of town and just a matter of minutes away.

Hebgen Lake


Address: West Yellowstone, Montana (MT), USA, US

The summer months tend to be the busiest, with visitors from West Yellowstone coming to Hebgen Lake to boat, sail, fish, hike and camp, while in the snowy winter months, the area become a hotspot for snowmobiling. In the summer of 1959, a major earthquake (7.3 on the Richter scale) took place here, causing a landslide to dam the Madison River. This seismic activity subsequently created the adjacent 'Quake Lake', which is equally appealing and lies within the Gallatin National Forest.

West Yellowstone tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours

West Yellowstone tourist attraction admission: free

Buffalo Bus Tours of Yellowstone National Park


Address: West Yellowstone, Montana (MT), USA, US

Tel: +1 800 426 7669

Those staying in town and without a car will find that the Buffalo Bus Tours are the very best way to explore the Yellowstone National Park, as well as the nearby Grand Teton National Park. Buffalo Bus Tours start each day at 08:15, with an early start ensuring a plenty of time for a full day's sightseeing. Expect to see world-class attractions such as Old Faithful and other active geysers, along with the Dunraven Pass, the Grand Canyon, the Obsidian Cliff and the Virginia Cascade, whilst learning more about the park's geothermal and volcanic history from the knowledgeable tour guides.

West Yellowstone tourist attraction open: daily - seasonal variations apply

West Yellowstone tourist attraction admission: charge, concessions.

Henry's Lake State Park

Address: 3489 Green Canyon Road, Island Park, Idaho (ID), USA, US

Tel: +1 208 558 7532

The Henry's Lake State Park is especially close to the town, lying around 14 miles / 23 km to the west. Many breathtaking mountain peaks surround the lake itself, which offers superb fishing, with plenty of cutthroat-rainbow trout awaiting. Other attractions within the Henry's Lake State Park include boating, picnicking and self-guided hiking trails around the wilderness, which lead towards the Targhee Creek Basin. Within the park are no less than 45 different camping sites, many of which come with very comprehensive facilities.

West Yellowstone tourist attraction open: daily - 24 hours

West Yellowstone tourist attraction admission: free

IMAX Theater

Address: 101 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, US-59758, Montana (MT), USA, US

Tel: +1 406 646 4100

The town's extremely popular IMAX Theater is much more than simply a state-of-the-art cinema, since it contains a series of different tourist attractions. The lobby itself is home to various historical displays, while the gift shop is amongst the very best that the town has to offer, selling everything from movie-related T-shirts to local arts and crafts. However, most come to the IMAX Theater to enjoy spectacular movies shown on an enormous screen, with the film concentrating on the history of Yellowstone National Park always proving a firm favorite.

West Yellowstone tourist attraction open: daily - hours vary

West Yellowstone tourist attraction admission: charge, concessions available

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