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Sight Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park

Artist Point

A sight in Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Artist Point in Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park
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Why go

Classic viewpoint of the Lower Falls and the yellow walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yellowstone National Park, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Hayden Valley, 5.5 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Canyon Village
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Yellowstone National Park. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Hayden Valley

    Open valley along the Yellowstone River with bison herds and frequent wolf and bear sightings.

    Activity · 5.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

    Yellow-walled canyon where the 308-foot Lower Falls builds a huge cone of ice in winter.

    Outdoors · Yellowstone · 6.9 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Norris Geyser Basin

    The park's hottest, most acidic basin, home to Steamboat, the world's tallest active geyser.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room

    Dining room in the park's oldest hotel, overlooking Yellowstone Lake.

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Lamar Valley

    Wide valley in northeast Yellowstone with bison, elk and the park's best chances of seeing wolves in winter.

    Outdoors · Yellowstone · 15 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Lamar Valley

    Broad northern valley known as the best wolf-watching area in the park.

    Activity · 18 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Artist Point is a stop on our Glacier to Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Yellowstone National Park

3 more curated sights in Yellowstone National Park. See the full Yellowstone National Park guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Yellowstone National Park run from 19°F in December to 72°F in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Artist Point itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Yellowstone National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Yellowstone National Park weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Artist Point, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Coordinates
44.72106, -110.47904
Destination
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Artist Point: quick answers

How much time do you need at Artist Point?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Artist Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Artist Point?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Add Brink of the Lower Falls trail on the North Rim.

Is Artist Point free?

Yes, we list Artist Point as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Artist Point?

Artist Point is at Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA, in Canyon Village. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Artist Point?

Artist Point appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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