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Winter Activities

WINTER ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND YELLOWSTONE

No matter how cold it is outside, there is endless fun to be had in and around Yellowstone National Park. Here are our Top 10 Things To Do during the winter season. Check them out!

Snowmobile Tours

Are you ready for the thrill of a lifetime? Take one of our guided Snowmobile Tours and experience the majestic winter wonderland of Yellowstone; a sight most visitors never get to experience. 2024 Season – Beginning December 15, 2023

A group of snowmobile riders near Yellowstone National Park

Snowcoach Tours

No winter vacation in Yellowstone National Park is complete until you’ve experienced a thrilling and engaging Snowcoach Tour! Our professional certified guides will share their vast knowledge with you as you sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery and wildlife! 2024 Season – Beginning December 15, 2023

A Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach from West Yellowstone, MT

Snowmobile Rentals

West Yellowstone is widely known in the snowmobiling community as one of the best snowmobile locations in North America. There are literally HUNDREDS of miles of trails available in the surrounding National Forest, some of which start right in town. 2024 Season – Beginning December 15, 2023

A snowmobile rider near Yellowstone National Park

Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing

Snowshoeing offers a fun and easy way to see Yellowstone National Park in the winter. Local snowshoe outfitters cater to beginners and offer snowshoeing tours lasting from two hours to full days. Cross-country skiing is another fun and easy alternative to explore. Right next to our hotels and cabins in West Yellowstone is the famous Rendezvous Ski Trail system. View a map of the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone

Two cross-country skiers near Yellowstone National Park

Giant Screen Theatre

The West Yellowstone Giant Screen Theatre boasts a six-story high screen and 12,000 watts of digital quality surround sound. Three shows, including Yellowstone, are shown. Theater opens at 10:30am. Call or check website for shows and prices.

IMAX Giant Screen Theatre in West Yellowstone, MT

Dog Sledding

Experience the thrill of captaining a team of gorgeous sled dogs, or visit during one of the West Yellowstone dog-sledding races to see the best racing action in the region. Our friends at Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures will create a truly memorable experience for the whole family!

Dog sledding near West Yellowstone, MT

Ice Fishing

Hebgen Lake, located just north of West Yellowstone, is one of the best fishing spots around, with at least a foot of solid ice during the winter season and a healthy stock of trout and gulpers. Book a few nights at our hotels and cabins any time during the winter season, and plan the ultimate ice fishing vacation.

Ice fishing near West Yellowstone, MT

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center appeals to visitors of all ages, and gives you the unique opportunity to get up close and personal – safely! – with some of Yellowstone’s most amazing and powerful predators. Located in West Yellowstone, directly across the street from Gray Wolf Inn & Suites and the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone.

A grizzly bear at the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT

Sledding

For families, make sure to check out Kids N’ Snow in West Yellowstone. In addition to sledding, kids also have the opportunity to try out cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating in a safe environment with local experts. This event happens one weekend a month during the winter season and provides many fun activities your kids will enjoy!

A family sledding down the hills in West Yellowstone, MT

Hot Cocoa with a Friend

Finish a day of adventure with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Share the day’s best shots, talk about your favorite moments, or just enjoy that hot chocolatey goodness while you watch the snow falling outside. Gray Wolf Inn and Holiday Inn® in West Yellowstone both offer hot cocoa all winter, and there’s no better cold weather treat!

Two guests enjoying hot cocoa at Gray Wolf Inn & Suites

Exterior view of the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone in West Yellowstone, MT

Stay

Enjoy comfortable, modern, amenity-rich lodging when you stay outside Yellowstone National Park.

A herd of bison grazing in Yellowstone National Park in spring

Wildlife Viewing

Yellowstone is home to more than 200 species of animals, and spring is one of the best seasons to see them in action.

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