Yellowstone National Park, USA

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Yellowstone National Park is an attraction of world’s importance. It was established in 1872 and is the world’s oldest reserve. Yellowstone park spans an area of 8983 square kilometres and extends to the US states of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. This territory is known for the diversity of flora and fauna and is the location of large geysers and unique geological features.

There exists a wide road network, the length of some of the roads is several hundred kilometers, so it is very convenient to travel great distances. The park derives its name after Yellowstone lake, the largest mountain lake in the USA. Yellowstone National park is a real paradise for tourists. There are several excellent museums, campsites and information centers here. Interesting excursions are organized for those who wish to see hot springs and mountain ranges, caves and waterfalls, of which there are about 300 in the reserve.

The most famous geyser, named ‘Old Faithful’ is 56 meters high, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone remains the most breathtaking sight inside the park. Rainbow pools are also remarkable and unique sights. Their magnificent coloration is caused by various types of the heat-loving bacteria, which change their colour at different depths. Animals living in the reserve, have long become accustomed to the visitors. So you can see antelope, deer, black bears, and a variety of bird species during your tour.

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Best hotels near Yellowstone National Park

Absaroka Lodge

Located in 42 km from Yellowstone National Park
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Rooms: 41

A satellite TV is provided in each air-conditioned guest room at Absorka Lodge. For convenience, each room includes a microwave, a refrigerator and a … More: photo, rates and booking

Yellowstone Gateway Inn

Located in 43 km from Yellowstone National Park
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Rooms: 16

Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen HD cable TVs with Blu-ray players and organic tea and coffee-making facilities are included in each temperature-controlled … More: photo, rates and booking

Dude & Roundup

Located in 48 km from Yellowstone National Park
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Rooms: 56

The simply furnished rooms at Dude and Roundup offer coffee and tea-making facilities. Some rooms boast park views. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center … More: photo, rates and booking

Sleepy Hollow Lodge

Located in 49 km from Yellowstone National Park
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Rooms: 13

A cable TV is provided in each room at this hotel. Select rooms feature fully equipped kitchens complete with a stove-top and an oven. All rooms … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

2 km - Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park is one of the world's most famous attractions. That’s the world's first national park, which was founded in 1872. The area of this unique biosphere reserve occupies around 900 000 hectares. Every year, it’s visited by about 3 million …

33 km - Grand Prismatic Spring

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The Yellowstone National Park is home to the most colorful and unbelievably impressive site in the United States, and is home to the Grand Prismatic Spring (the Great Prism Source). This curious natural sight was opened in 1839. The huge spring, whose water was …

36 km - Yellowstone Volcano

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On the territory of the Yellowstone National Park is situated the most dangerous volcanic caldera in the world. It is about 72 kilometres long and 55 kilometres in width. The supervolcano was found only in the 1960s. The detailed pictures of a huge plateau were made …

103 km - Jenny Lake

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Jenny Lake is located on the territory of Grand Teton National Park in north-west Wyoming, USA. The lake was also formed by glaciers and has located 2 000 meters above the sea level. Researchers say that this lake has formed 12 000 years ago. It is estimated to be 129 …

135 km - Corbet Couloir Ski Slope

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In the USA there is also a ski slope, which is recommended for the fans of the extreme sports. This ski run is called Corbet's Couloir and is located in Jackson Hole. Corbet's Couloir begins on the summit of Mount Rendezvous. Although the average slope of the slope is …

280 km - Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

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In the United States, you can admire fantastic lunar landscapes in Idaho. There is a unique national park, which is called Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. Its area is about 1 600 square km. Numerous researchers and ordinary tourists admit a …

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