Things To Do in West Yellowstone
Museum of the Yellowstone
Explore the heritage of travel to the Yellowstone at the Museum of the Yellowstone. The Museum of the Yellowstone tells the story of travel to and through Yellowstone National Park, and the Park’s influence on West Yellowstone and the Hebgen Lake Basin. The Museum is managed by the Yellowstone Historic Center, a non-profit located in West Yellowstone.Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
Lillian Rodeo Company is proud to present the Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo. Starting the summer of 1999, it has out grown the town of West Yellowstone. The rodeo events it features is Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrel Racing, Bull Riding, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Jr. Steer Riding and Saddle Bronc Riding.Horseback Riding
Get a taste of the old west and discover West Yellowstone in style with a day or afternoon on horseback with any number of excellent ranch outfits nearby! Explore the Gallatin National Forest, high mountain meadows or the top of 10,000′ peaks. See the Sunken Forest and a wildlife like elk, deer, bears, eagles, coyotes, and wolves all from horseback. Rides generally begin and end at the ranch and the staff will help you get situated and comfortable on your horse.4th of July
My esteemed countrymen, I would be remiss not to include the splendid West Gate Hotel among the exemplary lodges from which you can immerse yourselves in the full splendor of West Yellowstone's Fourth of July celebrations. Much like its brethren, the ClubHouse Inn and Kelly Inn, the West Gate Hotel offers unparalleled convenience that allows you to revel in the patriotic pageantry while basking in utmost comfort.But this town's prime location offers more than just accessibility to its festive Independence Day observances. Lest we forget, West Yellowstone stands as the gateway to one of our nation's most cherished natural wonders - Yellowstone National Park, the first and oldest of America's national parks.
Can you imagine a more fitting locale to commemorate our hard-won liberties than amidst the awe-inspiring vistas, prismatic hot springs, and majestic wildlife that abound in this vast wilderness expanse? As you explore Yellowstone's trails and geysers, let the sublimity of its unspoiled landscapes imbue you with a profound appreciation for the freedoms we celebrate.
The ClubHouse Inn, Kelly Inn, and West Gate Hotel do not merely provide respite from your adventures – they serve as elegant gateways to this natural sanctuary. After immersing yourselves in Yellowstone's grandeur by day, you can return to these exceptional lodgings and seamlessly transition into the evening's patriotic festivities without ever leaving West Yellowstone's charming environs.
From the vantage point of your accommodations, gaze out upon the wilderness panorama as the night's dazzling fireworks display unfurls across the starry skies. Let this juxtaposition of nature's timeless masterpieces and man's celebratory artistry etch itself into your memories – a uniquely American experience that pays homage to both our independence and our bountiful landscapes.