Location: West Yellowstone
Top Things to do in West Yellowstone
The 9 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in West Yellowstone, Montana (MT)
Since the early 1900s, West Yellowstone has provided a tourist-friendly gateway to the geysers of Yellowstone National Park and its resident bison, bears and elk. This Rocky Mountain enclave in southwestern Montana is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, offering snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and dog sledding in winter; trout fishing in fall; birding, biking and hiking in spring; and summer parades and rodeos. In-town eateries and attractions are an easy stroll from local lodging.
Restaurants in West Yellowstone
1. Homeroom at Madison Crossing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Beautiful old school converted into a specialty shop will keep you mesmerized as you wander through it. Furniture, kitchen accessories, framed artwork, gift items, bedding and bath products are just some of the fun things you'll find. There is also a great little toy store featuring forest animals, games, and books. On-site Digital photo developing makes it easy and instant to capture and enjoy your photos of Yellowstone National Park! Come on in and enjoy a fun small-town experience.
2. Playmill Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 599 reviews
After nearly fifty years of the "Finest in Family Entertainment," the Playmill continues the tradition with three popular hits. Join us for a night of great theatre in our rustic home in beautiful West Yellowstone, Montana, gateway to Yellowstone.
Reviewed By Busboy19 - West Fargo, United States
Great family Tarzan show! Actors and actresses were very committed to their roles and you could tell they were having fun. Opening variety show was a nice treat. Fun intermission goodies are served also! Interesting that they're moving several miles away next year. Not sure if we would make that trek so glad they're in West Yellowstone this summer.
3. Yellowstone Big Gun Fun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 335 reviews
Yellowstone Big Gun Fun is an indoor shooting range located at the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. We offer rentals of machine guns, handguns, and rifles to provide our customers and their entire families with a safe and fun activity they'll remember for their entire lives.
4. Museum of the Yellowstone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Museum on the history of transportation through Yellowstone National Park opened seasonally from May to October. Housed in the original 1909 Union Pacific Railroad Depot, the Museum features permanent and temporary collections telling the story of travel to Yellowstone and the town of West Yellowstone. Free walking tours of the historic center are available in the evenings during summer.
Reviewed By 743clarkg - Clarksville, United States
Glad we stopped in here, great information on the area, this museum used to be the railroad station way back in the day, very nicely restored with a lot of artifacts from that time and pictures of the way it looked, the staff is very knowledgeable, lots of history here, great place to explore
5. Send it Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Send it home is primarily a yarn and quilt shop. We also sell jewelry and souvenirs, including local crafts and 100% bison hats and gloves. We are still the only location in town where you can bring all your purchases and have us pack them up and ship them home!
6. The Cradleboard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 581kaciea - Boise, United States
Any trip to West Yellowstone always includes a trip to a gift shop. If you only visit one this is one is a must. They have a little bit of everything from standard t-shirts and souvenirs to hand carved custom knives, had carved Native American figures, to jewelry and so much more. The staff is super friendly and always good for a story or two about the area. Every West Yellowstone trip includes a couple stops at cradleboard.
7. Yellowstone IMAX Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 289 reviews
The Yellowstone IMAX is a 6 story screen with 12,000 watts of stereo surround sound. Only IMAX can show you Yellowstone like this! Be sure to visit YTP, Yellowstone Trading Post, our beautiful and unique gift shop inside the IMAX!
Reviewed By Davy1950inv - Inverness, United Kingdom
Spent two hours watching a superb film about Yellowstone National Park.The film and sound were excellent,well worth the entry fee.
8. Slippery Otter Pub
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By stacien129
GREAT pizza! We picked up pizza to go after a long day exploring Yellowstone but enjoyed an ice cold beer while we waited. The staff was so friendly even though they were crazy busy. Great place! I wished we had stayed more days in West Yellowstone so we could have gone back.
9. Eagle's Store
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