Upper Geyser Basin Travel Guide
Yellowstone National Park
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Popular places to visit

Old Faithful
Its iconic stature and reliability attract visitors from around the world. View this geyser, which always satisfies with its regular dramatic shows.

Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Have a close view of a natural phenomenon while learning about the science behind it. The show happens 20 times daily.
Upper Geyser Basin
Explore the great outdoors at Upper Geyser Basin, a lovely green space in Upper Geyser Basin. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Grand Geyser
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grand Geyser during your travels in Upper Geyser Basin. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Giant Geyser
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Giant Geyser during your travels in Upper Geyser Basin. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Beauty Pool
Explore the great outdoors at Beauty Pool, a lovely green space in Upper Geyser Basin. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Things to do

Old Faithful: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour to Grand Prismatic Overlook

6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

Old Faithful, West Thumb, Grand Prismatic Audio Tours

Yellowstone Grand Prismatic Spring Self-Guided Walking Tour

Fairy Falls and Grand Prismatic Overlook Hike with Lunch
Top hotels in Upper Geyser Basin

Old Faithful Inn - Inside the Park
"Terrible food Long waits"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
"Great place. The restaurant is wonderful."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Old Faithful Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park

White Buffalo
"Sneaky floor up above us sink didn't drain barley hot water upstairs bathroom leaked and wet the carpet.spoke to staff and they were like oh well.Stayed in less expensive room in the last month that were 100% better for the expensive price."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
"Clean, responsive staff, great morning breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Stage Coach Inn
"Room was clean and decent enough. The included breakfast was very limited so we ate elsewhere. Located very close to shopping and restaurants. One negative was the bathroom sink. It was a round bowl placed on top of a small vanity. The faucet was placed at the very edge of the bowl. You could not ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Upper Geyser Basin

West Thumb
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in West Thumb. You might want to make time for a stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin or Grant Village Campground.

Lake Village
If you're spending some time in Lake Village, Yellowstone Lake and Pelican Valley Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Canyon Village
Travellers like the parks in Canyon Village, and Canyon Visitor Education Center is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Mammoth
While visiting Mammoth, you might make a stop by sights like Fort Yellowstone Historic District and Beaver Ponds Loop Trail.

Tower Junction
Visitors to Tower Junction like its parks and historical sites, and Roosevelt Lodge is a sight worth a stop.
