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Sight Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Inn

A sight in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Old Faithful Inn in Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
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Why go

1904 log hotel with a seven-story lobby and stone fireplace, open to all visitors.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Yellowstone National Park, alongside 4 sights, 3 activities and 1 place for a drink. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bear Pit Lounge and Old Faithful. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Upper Geyser Basin
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Yellowstone National Park. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Bear Pit Lounge

    Small bar off the Old Faithful Inn dining room with historic etched-glass panels.

    Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Old Faithful

    Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting about every 60 to 110 minutes; in winter the plume of steam towers over the snow.

    Sight · Yellowstone · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Old Faithful

    Yellowstone's best-known geyser, erupting roughly every 60–110 minutes.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Old Faithful Snow Lodge

    The main winter lodging in Yellowstone's interior, a short walk from Old Faithful and reached only by snowcoach or snowmobile.

    Stay · Yellowstone · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Fairy Falls Trail Grand Prismatic Overlook

    Short climb to a raised platform above Grand Prismatic Spring for the full color rings.

    Activity · 3.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Grand Prismatic Spring

    The largest hot spring in the United States, in Midway Geyser Basin; in winter its steam drifts over the Firehole River.

    Sight · Yellowstone · 4.5 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Faithful Inn 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 Old Faithful Inn itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

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 Old Faithful Inn, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
3200 Old Faithful Inn Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Coordinates
44.45986, -110.83119
Destination
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Old Faithful Inn: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Faithful Inn?

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

When is the best time to visit Old Faithful Inn?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Inn open about May to early October; free lobby tours in season.

Is Old Faithful Inn free?

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

Where is Old Faithful Inn?

Old Faithful Inn is at 3200 Old Faithful Inn Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA, in Upper Geyser Basin. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Faithful Inn?

Old Faithful Inn appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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