From rolling meadows to gushing geysers, Yellowstone is full of natural beauty. Explore the top 25 landmarks at Yellowstone National Park and find your next outdoor adventure.
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- Old Faithful Geyser
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- Lamar Valley
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone National Park Landmarks
1. Old Faithful Geyser
As one of the most popular and impressive sites at Yellowstone, Old Faithful is a must-see landmark. Watch the geyser erupt every hour and witness nature’s power
2. Lamar Valley
Get up close and personal with buffalo, bears, elk, antelope, bald eagles, coyotes, wolves and more in this wildlife hotspot.
3. Grand Prismatic Spring
This rainbow hot spring - colored by distinctive algae - is one of the most beautiful sights in the park.
4. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
With many trails wrapping around this impressive canyon, there’s no lack of viewpoints to snap a great picture.
5. Artist Point
This well-known viewpoint offers up an incredible 360 degree panorama of the colorful falls and canyon.
6. Lower Yellowstone River Falls
As one of the biggest falls in the park, this impressive rush of water is definitely worth a stop.
7. Hayden Valley
With a wide open landscape and snaking river, this valley is the perfect place to watch buffalo roam and graze.
8. Yellowstone Lake
The Yellowstone lake is the largest lake in the park and a great spot for fishing.
9. Upper Geyser Basin
There are over 250 geysers in this basin. Spanning two miles, the Upper Geyser Basin contains the highest concentration of geysers in the world.
10. Mammoth Hot Springs
The Mammoth hot springs is unique from other geothermal sites in Yellowstone because it’s made up of glistening white limestone.
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11. Biscuit Basin
This is a great spot to see stunning and colorful geysers without all the crowds.
12. West Thumb Geyser Basin
Get lost in the Abyss Pool and explore other geothermal wonders at this large basin.
13. Norris Geyser Basin
The Norris Geyser Basin is home to both the hottest and oldest springs in the park.
14. Dragon’s Mouth Springs
Living up to its name, the Dragon’s Mouth Springs - located at Hayden Valley, spits out ominous steam and hissing sounds.
15. Mount Washburn
At over 10,000 feet above ground level, Mount Washburn’s peak offers up an iconic view of the park.
16. Midway Geyser Basin
At the Midway Geyser Basin, you can find the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Turquoise Pool, the Excelsior Geyser Crater and more.
17. Fountain Paint Pot
Catch sight of different colored thermal pools and petrified wood at Fountain Paint Pot.
18. Upper Falls
Watch the Yellowstone river fall 110 feet and swirl up into a refreshing mist.
19. Mud Volcano
You’ll feel out of this planet while watching the bubbling mud pools in this area of Yellowstone.
20. Tower Falls
The Tower Falls is one of the most scenic of all the waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park.
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21. Mystic Falls
This beautiful waterfall is just past Biscuit Basin and at the end of a great hiking trail.
22. Firehole River
The Firehole River is the ideal place to fish and canoe near erupting geysers.
23. Fairy Falls
Take a mile hike to Fairy Falls and find a fantastic overlook onto the Grand Prismatic Spring.
24. Roosevelt Arch
The arch used to be the original entrance to Yellowstone and was erected in 1872.
25. Madison River
This scenic river offers views of the mountains and is a great place to look for wildlife.
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Top Yellowstone National Park Experiences
Go horseback riding through the park on a guided or private trip.
Explore Yellowstone’s famous hotsprings and geysers.
Bike through the park and take in some fresh air.
Hike across 1,000 miles of trails.
Spot some rare wildlife.
Go fishing in Yellowstone's rivers.
Experience Yellowstone National Park camping and fall asleep under the stars.
Try your hand at snowshoeing or skiing across the backcountry.
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