Upper Geyser Basin Travel Guide
Yellowstone National Park
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Popular places to visit

Old Faithful
Its iconic stature and reliability attract visitors from around the world. View this geyser, which always satisfies with its regular dramatic shows.

Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Have a close view of a natural phenomenon while learning about the science behind it. The show happens 20 times daily.

Yellowstone National Park
Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

Yellowstone National Park East Entrance
Explore the great outdoors at Yellowstone National Park East Entrance, a lovely green space in Yellowstone National Park. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance
Explore the great outdoors at Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, a lovely green space in Yellowstone National Park. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Yellowstone Lake
In an area with many unique natural attractions, this large lake appears next to tall mountains. Visit for beautiful views and interesting walks.
Things to do

Old Faithful: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Old Faithful, West Thumb, Grand Prismatic Audio Tours

Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour to Grand Prismatic Overlook

Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park

Beartooth Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Upper Geyser Basin

Old Faithful Inn - Inside the Park
Overall, it was a wonderful place to stay. Sitting around the mezzanine, looking at the beautiful lodge and admiring how it was built, listening to the piano while having a drink in the evening was a relaxing experience! The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Of course everything is ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
The room was spacious but not functional. You can only use top of the closet. The bottom of closet is closed/wasted space. There's no microwave in the room. There's one microwave in the store by the lobby for everone to use. Since only one, there was always a wait. The lobby door closes to the paved ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Old Faithful Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park

White Buffalo

Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
We spent four nights here while touring Yellowstone National Park. We just had regular rooms but they were generally nice. Ours oddly had a bathroom door that would hit the toilet if opened fully. You could force it past the toilet, but ended up just living with that quirk as there was still plenty ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Grant Village - Inside the Park
Room was clean and inside the park!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Geyser Basin

West Thumb
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in West Thumb. You might want to make time for a stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin or Grant Village Campground.

Lake Village
If you're spending some time in Lake Village, Yellowstone Lake and Pelican Valley Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Canyon Village
Travellers like the parks in Canyon Village, and Canyon Visitor Education Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mammoth
While visiting Mammoth, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Yellowstone Historic District and Beaver Ponds Loop Trail.

Tower Junction
Visitors to Tower Junction like its parks and historical sites, and Roosevelt Lodge is a sight worth a stop.