Line 6 · Mountains & hiking

Yellowstone & Grand Teton with kids

Wyoming & Montana

Best timeJun–Sep
Getting thereDrive or fly, depending on your ZIP
Good forWildlife & national parks, Mountains & hiking

Old Faithful, bison jams in Lamar Valley, wolves at dawn and the Junior Ranger program.

In-park lodges book 13 months out. Gateway towns are the backup.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,590
Mid-range (3★)$2,320
Luxury (5★)$4,540

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarOff
  4. AprOff
  5. MayGood
  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctGood
  11. NovOff
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in Wyoming & Montana

  1. Old FaithfulErupts about every 90 minutes
  2. Grand Prismatic SpringRainbow hot spring
  3. Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneLower Falls
  4. Lamar ValleyWolves and bison
  5. Mammoth Hot SpringsTravertine terraces
  6. Norris Geyser BasinHottest basin
  7. Yellowstone LakeHuge alpine lake
  8. Hayden ValleyBison herds
  9. Grand Teton National ParkJagged peaks
  10. Jackson Town SquareAntler arches

Where to eat in Wyoming & Montana

  1. Old Faithful Inn Dining Room$$Historic lodge
  2. Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room$$$Lake views
  3. Running Bear Pancake House$West Yellowstone
  4. Roosevelt Old West Dinner Cookout$$$Wagon ride to dinner
  5. Pinky G's Pizzeria$Jackson
  6. Snake River Brewing$$Jackson
  7. Mangy Moose$$Teton Village
  8. The Bunnery$Jackson bakery

Things to do

  1. Junior Ranger badgesFree
  2. Dawn wildlife spottingLamar and Hayden valleys
  3. Fairy Falls hikeGrand Prismatic overlook
  4. Boardwalk geyser basinsStroller-friendly
  5. Horseback rideRoosevelt Corral
  6. Float the Snake RiverGentle scenic float
  7. Jenny Lake shuttle boatHike to Hidden Falls
  8. Grizzly & Wolf Discovery CenterWest Yellowstone
  9. Sleigh rideNational Elk Refuge, winter
  10. Jackson Hole RodeoSummer

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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