32 Best Stops Between Kalispell and Grand Teton National Park
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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Kalispell to Grand Teton National Park?
The direct drive from Kalispell to Grand Teton National Park is 536 mi (862 km), and should have a drive time of 9 hrs in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Kalispell to Grand Teton National Park, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Jackson and Missoula, as well as top places to visit like Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Miracle of America Museum, or the ever-popular The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths.
Top cities between Kalispell and Grand Teton National Park
The top cities between Kalispell and Grand Teton National Park are Jackson and Missoula. Jackson is the most popular city on the route. It's 8 hours from Kalispell and less than an hour from Grand Teton National Park.
Missoula is situated in the western region of Montana, and it features a restored 1877 Fort Missoula that houses the Historical Museum. Additionally, contemporary artwork can be viewed at the Missoula Art Museum, while a handcrafted wooden merry-go-round called A Carousel for Missoula is also available for entertainment.
35% as popular as Jackson
2 minutes off the main route, 26% of way to Grand Teton National Park
Jackson, located in Wyoming's Jackson Hole valley, boasts three major ski resorts: Snow King Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Visitors can take in the unique architecture of the Town Square featuring arches made from antlers sourced from the nearby National Elk Refuge. Art enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art which showcases pieces by famed artists such as Andy Warhol and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Most popular city on this route
1 minute off the main route, 92% of way to Grand Teton National Park
Best stops along Kalispell to Grand Teton National Park drive
The top stops along the way from Kalispell to Grand Teton National Park (with short detours) are Jackson Town Square, Jackson Hole Aerial Tram and Gondola Rides, and A Carousel for Missoula. Other popular stops include Yellowstone Bear World, Grand Targhee Resort, and CSKT Bison Range.
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The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
Resort hotel
Spas & Wellness
Down-to-earth hotel featuring a spa & hot springs pools, plus a restaurant & an espresso bar.
Old basic hotel in a hippy town. If you like places out of the past, then you will love this. Picture a hotel room out of the old western TV shows. People are great. Inside tubs and 4 pools outside, one a large warm swimming pool. Live Music on weekends sometimes with dancing. Food service varies but there is usually soup available in small lobby where you will share a table or newspaper in your bathing suit or bathrobe. Love it or not, you will be in the center of times past.
Tioga White — Google review
I made a reservation a month in advance, when my party arrived they said I had cancelled my reservation and had no vacancy. I explained I didn’t cancel it and if I did why did I drive 2 hours to check in. They use index cards for their registrations and apparently didn’t verify any information before cancelling the reservation. They didn’t apologize or offer compensation. I have been going there every year for 29+ years. I will not return. The place is more run down and over crowed. We like to give to the small town of hot springs unfortunately we won’t any longer.
Bren E — Google review
I so wish I could give this place a better review, but want others to know about staying here.
I had a good experience making reservations. I did read the reviews and wasn't scared by the ones complaining about the smell (mineral hot springs sometimes smell like rotten eggs), or even the age of the facilities. I'm a Montanan and am no stranger to older lodging and less modern amenities.
We were a little put off by the fact it is smack dab in the middle of town. We were further dismayed by the actual appliance junkyard we had to drive by to get to our cabin.
The cabin was what we expected.
The first night we tried to go to the pools and they were full. It seemed like the people were mostly in one party and there wasn't a comfortable place in either if the hot pools to sit. I was a little annoyed that I wasn't told there was such a big group when I made reservations.
We decided to make the best of it and stayed in and played games. The town of Hot Springs is mostly full of good people. I mentioned the full pools to some people in town and most of them said the people were probably employees and their friends.
We did go soak after coffee. It was fine except some regular soakers were a bit... odd....and continued to try and engage us in conversations that weren't appropriate or comfortable.
We went to soak again at night. There were a few people who were employees. One of them kept yelling to another one to let his dog out of his van. Several loose dogs were running around the outside of the pool enclosure while their people tried to manage them from the pools. Not exactly relaxing.
We also love dogs and brought ours but walked them away from the pools just like the sign said...
One of the reviews mentioned it being creepy and having many creepy people around and I have to agree. I've traveled all over alone - nearly every large city in the country- and I would never come here as a solo female traveler. It's possible that the owners only want locals. And they must because as full-price paying customers, we were not acknowledged, and hospitality is not even a word that's known here.
I suggest waiting and paying more at Quinn's or Chico or Fairmont. That's certainly what we will do.
Leslie Oneill — Google review
The best natural hot spring water. We’ve been enjoying the healing water for over 3 years and it’s a pleasant soak every time we visit. There are optional private tubs inside the hotel when outdoor pools are busy.
Liliya — Google review
I believe this is my first time giving 1 Star! Eeesh, so this was an experience to say the least. And no I am not uppity or was expecting a spa like experience or anything. I was expecting clean, and didn’t get that.
I guess this place has been around forever and is sort of a local institution. I’m not sure what kind of codes a hotel / hot springs has to pass when it’s a commercial place like this but I cannot imagine it passes.
First off, when you walk into the hotel lobby it’s filthy and people are traipsing through with bare feet, dripping bathing suits, and some just sitting in the lobby like that. The only way to and from the pools is through the lobby to the outside. So the salt and grime is getting tracked in too.
Then you proceed into the changing area and walk along sopping wet carpet that was probably laid when the place was built. There’s several stalls with grimy bathtubs and rusty pipes. This is where you can bathe or rinse off after the outdoor pools. Proceed along and you’ll find change rooms that have one bathroom stall and one shower stall to service the many people waiting around. The place doesn’t look like it gets cleaned more than once a day if that. It’s crowded and there’s no limit to how many people can pack in anywhere.
Make your way back out to the lobby to the pools across the parking lot and they are filthy. Don’t sit near an intake filter or you’ll just spend your time watching hair and scrum flow in and out of the pool. The top pool is the hottest and cleanest but even that was not clean, and it’s very small. The source pool is across the grass and mud to a hut and it’s the hottest of course but the size of a bathtub.
It probably didn’t help that a few days earlier we’d been at a very clean and well arranged hotel / hot spring so in comparison this was pretty atrocious. But seriously it’s been 2 months and we still talk about it!
Oh well, we enjoyed a good laugh with friends and will never forget the experience!
Justin & Emily Panasuik — Google review
My family and I come here on a weekly basis. We luv the private baths and jacuzzi room. All though no fault of their own, other guests children should be taught that it's for relaxing. 🤗
Jasmine Parker — Google review
We just went to soak but the staff was great, the water hot. There are 3 pools each cooler than the last. Kid and pet friendly. They also have private claw foot tubs to soak in as well.
Debi Gingras — Google review
Phenomenal experience once again and I have been going to the Symes through out the years and I shall never tire of the trip to get there. The moment I drive in to the parking lot I am already unwinding. As usual I'm always find something new about the Symes and it's historical past.
Debra Phillips — Google review
We only live about an hour away, but still love to come here to get away. It's a bit more rustic and vintage than most, but we like it. Some of the cabins aren't as upgraded, but if you like the old original vintage that's great. Plus they are more private. The apartments are great, roomy, full kitchens as well, and they have a front porch area. We've stayed with and without kids, in rooms and in cabins, it's very accommodating. There is a diner in the hotel, or you can walk downtown. Our next stay will be in one of the bigger cabins with the family. If you go onto their website they have a list of rooms and cabins with specific features and prices on each. They really are all very different. The staff is very helpful and friendly.
Crystal Perry — Google review
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My family and I went to do a last minute soaked normally the pools are ok….. the pools were completely packed with a lot of kids which I normally don’t care but they were being loud and splashing. Not very relaxing and the pools were not HOT! After looking in the water I realized they were not very clean. And a lot of stuff floating in the water. We were there for about 15 minutes and left. With all the money they make I don’t know why they try to make the place better. They can do better this place isn’t the same place it was 5 years ago and it’s sad. One of my favorite places isn’t my favorite any more
The rooms are completely out of date and dirty and falling apart. The beds and couches were from the 80s and just plain dirty. I felt like I would get bed bugs there. (No I didn’t ) the pools are nice but for the amount we paid it should be better rooms. I will never stay there again. There is way better places in town for the same price if not cheaper. Go visit the pools, stay somewhere else.
Tanya Hertz — Google review
Pools are great,people are friendly and the bed was comfortable. Hotel is as described, straight out of the 40s, as is the town. Rooms are dated but clean. Couple of heads up, no Verizon wireless service in town, just At&t. Also Wi-Fi is available but you have to go to the main lobby to get it. There is a lounge with comfy chairs and fireplace so not a big issue. Will be back
Ron Kidder — Google review
Good: Great location, close to downtown food & drinks, room was spacious & clean, and the awesome bed/ mattress. Large LED TV with Dish service... fridge & microwave
Bad: lots of people crouded into a small soaking tub with kids spashing around, not a place to just relax... tub in the room didn't have enough hot water available to use either...
Reservation was confirmed but wrong at chek-in... for the price, we'll look at other options next time...
Keith miles — Google review
Definitely a A-OK stay. Free coffee and TV, dogs could be let in the hotel lobby. Water was very relaxing. The downside to the hot springs was the lower tub was turning green by the half hour. Food was delicious too!
CashiiX — Google review
Old building. The hotel room had a bathroom and bathtub. Bathtub still had a wet towel in it when we checked in. Wifi is super spotty. ALL the water smells and tastes like egg water. The so-called hot spring at this place is nothing more than a glorified hot tub. Would not recommend.
Ivan — Google review
What a fun experience! The water was HOT and my skin felt so smooth afterward! We didn’t do the private soaking tub but I took a pic! Would be a cool experience.
Hanna Harrison — Google review
Upon first arriving my mom and I joked about it being a hostel murder movie scene. It didn’t get much better when walking into the building. The hallways aren’t well lit. The walls need fixed. The local addicts hang out in the mineral pool from the second they open till the second they close. The hot pool is always packed and it didn’t seem any of the water was really filtered. There were small rocks thrown in the big pool and leaves and sediment floating in the water. I understand it is a historical building and is very old but it doesn’t seem like it could possibly be up to code. The town of hot springs itself is a very beautiful town though. Lots of great scenery and wildlife throughout. If I ever come back to the Hot Springs area I will find different sleeping accommodations.
Michelle Phay — Google review
No parking for guests staying at the hotel, we had to park on the street. Check-in was horrible. The woman at the desk did not provide us with any directions to our room, pool hours, and no information whatsoever concerning our stay. When asked where to find our room she gave simple directions with a rather curt attitude. When asked about what time the kids in the pool usually clear out she was rude and said when it closes. I had to ask for my key when she didn't remember who we were upon check-in after 10 minutes of waiting for our room to be cleaned. She was friendly to family guests versus those who are kidless which is rather biased and we were there for a romantic evening. Will not be staying here again nor coming to use the pools again.
Amanda Castor — Google review
Went with 7 girls for a bachelorette trip on a Friday- Sunday. Started with losing a reservation, but they had a way to accommodate us. Checked in and found out there wasn’t any hot water in the apartment, which was fine with us as we had a cabin for Friday night that had hot water. The pools were way over crowded and not the clean blue water that you see on their website so we didn’t get in. Saturday morning there was a massive water leak in the apartment coming through the ceiling into the living room. Couch and chair had to be removed and a shampooer was needed to remove the water off the floor. We were planning to stick it out until they moved us from cabin 5 to “R2”. Let’s just say that it was so bad that we were thinking we would just sleep in the car. Owner was VERY rude and told us we need to understand that it’s an old hotel. Apparently general cleanliness doesn’t come with old hotels. We got on air bnb and found a house with much better accommodations for the same price we paid for the 1 night at Symes.
Megan Burch — Google review
Cabin was absolutely disgusting!!! Had a junk yard to drive through just to get to our "private newly renovated cabin." Once we got to our cabin i walked through and immediately found; food left in microwave, oven never cleaned, dust bunny colony under bed, soap and other substances dripping from shower windowsill, this is just to start. People soliciting for drugs in tubs and around the property, man claiming to be the attendants husband lingering and rude in the lobby. Restaurant food was burnt and dry. People drunk and fighting around the premises. I can't describe how gross this place is and they were excited for the "newly renovated cabin" we were in so we shouldn't "have any issues." (I had picture proof and nothing was done about it!!!)
We won't be back and highly recommend shutting down and cleaning this place up in sooo many ways!!!
Megan Williams — Google review
Our experience at Symes was not so great. We booked this trip in advance for a bachelorette party. We woke up Saturday morning to a huge leak in the ceiling . The response we got from the owner was “you have to understand this is an old hotel”. Although they cleaned it up, they could have compensated us for what we woke up to. Completely ruining our morning. Please do not stay here. Not worth the money.
Abby — Google review
It was my first time visiting Symes and will come back again. The Hotel is very dated with lots of historical touches. Don't go expecting luxury but instead a trip back in time. It feels a bit like you're in an old western movie. The place is about as clean as it can be for the age and lack of upgrades. However it's very charming and once you acclimate to your surroundings you get into the groove. The pools are nice and hot. The pools can vary in the number of guests who are soaking at any one time. We never felt like it was too crowded. The town of Hotsprings is also historic and has some fun gems to discover. It's worth walking around to explore. It's a poor community and it shows but go there with an open mind and you will enjoy it much better.
Shawn Keenan — Google review
If I could give a zero strar I would. Very dirty pools they clean pools once a week. Very overcrowded. All of my family smelt like a condom after soaking will NEVER go here again.
Rising college-age stars perform in popular Broadway musicals at this summer stock theater.
In full disclosure before I review, my daughter is a cast member. We travelled to see her perform in all four shows. My husband and I kept saying to each other after every show "...no one is going to believe us back home when we tell them how absolutely professional and amazing these shows are". Our family has seen a good bit of theatre over the last 5 years (and paid much more for tickets) and are so incredibly impressed with the quality of the Bigfork Summer Playhouse shows that we just saw. The choreography was top-notch! Vocals absolutely stellar! Transitions were seamless. The live musicians were excellent. Also, I am not sure when/if I have ever seen better acting! Drowsy Chaperone was hysterical...the whole audience was laughing most of the time. Joseph was a delight on many levels. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was simply beautiful. Mama Mia was so great that we were still singing the songs in the car on the way home.
I will most certainly follow the careers of many of these actors to watch for their inevitable successes professionally!
Mandy Campbell — Google review
We had a wonderful time watching Elf. They need to have roped lines for waiting in line though or some sort of organization. We went in the door thinking we had to exchange our on line tickets as that's the notification we got but found out we didn't. We were waiting for our daughter to park and join up with us & just stood inside. We saw the lady selling tickets say something so I went over to see what she said, she basically told us the line was in one spot (the lobby was PACKED) so NO ONE coming in knew where the line was, and that we were ALL crowding. Well if that's the case the solution would be to have some direction before it gets to that point in the lobby. It's winter folks no one wants to wait out in the cold. Other than that it was so festive & a great show. I would love to help out if you need.....
Diane Filkins — Google review
This is a wonderful playhouse! The actors are incredible! It's professional level quality! So excited to watch Mamma Mia this year, they did a performance a couple years back & it was hilarious!!! This place is awesome, and I can't watch to watch the plays this summer! Who needs to watch a movie, when you can watch a live performance... standing ovation, & lots of applause for Bigfork Summer Playhouse :)
Dylan Wesson — Google review
I like the feel of the place, it was nice seeing the shows. They need to fire the old lady at the front. $72 over the course of two days, and she was crotchety and angry both times.
Jonny Nuanes — Google review
This is a local Bigfork gem! Summer actors are amazing! The are from all over and extremely talented. Winter brings the Children's Playhouse with the very talented and dedicated local kids! If you get a chance, buy tickets, sit back and enjoy!
Sheryl Wilsey — Google review
Always try to see at least one show during the summer. Last night we went and saw the Addams Family. Such talented people, doing amazing work. Never disappoints!! Nice work and thanks for entertaining us! Peace and love.
Joni Armstrong — Google review
A taste of Broadway and West End. Literally. Incredibly fitting to the charming setting that is main street BigFork. I will definitely be visiting this place frequently when we come down
We saw Guys and Dolls. Which isn't my favorite play but the talented cast members made it very enjoyable and entertaining.
Top Notch Painting — Google review
What a terrific cast!! So talented! We saw the margaritaville musical and it was awesome. Such fantastic big production in a little town. Highly recommended!!!
William Ferry — Google review
In the middle of the city, awesome plays!! We have attended before, this year saw musical, Grease!! Awesome! Have been doing plays and music for 64 years!! So much talent and well organized!
Lisa Seckora — Google review
I love the heart and soul that goes into keeping live theater alive at the Big Fork play house. Its an amazing jewel that should be attended often!
Andrea Hayden — Google review
They put on great productions! Reasonably priced tickets, great quality, and I enjoy how roomy the house is--it's easy to get past people in the same row without feeling like you're about to fall in someone's lap! Plenty of stalls in the women's bathroom (ladies, you know how it is!) and the lobby of the theatre has some really cool artwork in it.
It was a lot fun visiting here! There was so much to see and it felt like we only scratched the surface. Most of the exhibits were very well organized although there were a few that were less cohesive.
Would love to come back again!
Joy Fitzpatrick — Google review
Super cool museum. The only thing is that it's not very accessible. Most buildings have stairs and no ramps, and are cramped so people in wheel chairs or with strollers etc can't really view most of the museum. Besides that it's amazing. You can interact with alot of the items in the museum.
Hailey Nicodemous — Google review
After glacier national park and Flathead lake this museum was ranked high on our must see for our Montana trip. It was a wonderful way to spend the day. In one day it's impossible to see the entire museum but we only had a week. Thousands of great old items and wonderful metal art . Spend some time, make a donation. This place should live on forever. The amount of love and work that went into building it and continues to keep it going is astounding. 5 stars, the best. Don't miss it.
Mary Esposito — Google review
Very unique museum. If you want to see the whole place you need several hours. We were short on time but really enjoyed seeing everything we could fit in. The owners are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the things in their museum.
suzanne Chapman — Google review
During my weekend getaway to Montana this museum was the highlight of my trip. ♥️ The owners were extremely welcoming. There were so many amazing things there. When I go back to MT I’ll have to visit again. My favorite things were being able to sit in the helicopter, the 1912 juke box from Chicago, and the old passenger Indian motorcycle. I love that they have things you can play with and interact with. Absolutely worth a visit!
Michelle Phay — Google review
Not everyone visit this place when traveling to Montana, but i must say this is a DO NOT MISS spot. This place is 100 times better than any famous American history museum. Ill be making a few social media videos about this place because i really want everyone to know more about it. It deserves more relevance. Worth every penny and i only regret not having a few more hours to spend here. Definitely an important stop for anyone traveling between Bozeman and Glacier National Park
More Legs Room — Google review
I was absolutely amazed by the amount of stuff this museum has on display. 40 buildings with everything you can imagine from the past. Definitely a must see and inexpensive to get in. I added 50 pictures. I took about 200.
kevin wolk — Google review
This is by far the best museum I have ever visited, and I've been to a lot. Its not as polished as some, but it has its own flavor and you can't beat how interractive you can be with it. There is something for everyone, and the sheer diversity of what you can find is staggering. You can stay there for hours and you'll still only really get a rudimentary vibe for everything. I spent way too much time dinking around in the little UFO play area. Do not miss all the interractive gizmos there. I loved it. 10 bucks for an adult made me feel like a highway robber by the time I'd left
Vectra 407 — Google review
This is a truly interesting place. It's going to be a bit difficult to describe.
The scope of this museum's exhibits is truly extensive. There are exhibits and artifacts covering nearly every aspect of the history of how people lived and worked covering the early 19th century to the mid 20th century.
Out back, --- okay this is a very specific reference --- but it's almost like Valkenvania from the (bad) film Nothing But Trouble, but in a good way. There are a huge number of mechanical artifacts, some restored, some in their natural condition, some turned into welded found-object art and sculptures.
Some of the exhibits and artifacts are interactive, and these are clearly marked with signage, and I'm sure kids will love this. Even as an adult I enjoyed sitting in the Huey helicopter, putting my hands on the controls and looking around trying to make sense of the panels.
Many of the exhibits and recreations are finely curated, however there is also a large portion of the collection which is more "raw" -- personally I enjoy that. Overall the museum is on the lighter side with regard to the "interpretive" aspect of curation - to me, at least, in many ways this is more interesting than every single thing being labeled and explained - but one should enter not expecting signage on each and every thing as if it were the Smithsonian.
Got a chance to briefly chat with the founder while I was there, and he is a friendly and fascinating guy, and offered some suggestions of other museums we should see while on our trip!
Overall, this place is a can't-miss. I doubt you'll find anything else like it in the nation, and am positive there is something for literally everyone here.
Jon Hanford — Google review
Fantastic place to visit and see all the historical machines that built this great country. Absolutely amazing place you can’t see it all in one day so we will be back
Brian Clyde — Google review
This has been the best museum I've ever been to. We just spent 4 and a 1/2 hours exploring and were so excited to be there. Alot of American history and interactive, we got to sit in alot of vehicles and ring bells and all sorts! I can't recommend this enough, this would have to be at the top of my favourite days we've had in America & Canada (in 8 months) and we nearly drive straight past it and missed it. So much stuff but it's all so cool and interesting and so many different exhibitions. Some of my favourites were the old car sheds, the diner, the fur shed, the army vehicles. There's so much to see and for all of $10usd ea. The owners were greeting people and were genuinely interested in us. Thank you for creating this place, it looks like a lot of handwork, effort, time and money has gone into this Museum!
From the New Zealanders
georgia mullane — Google review
We have driven past the museum so many times, but never when it was open! Today it was! My husband (a history buff) was so excited and loved sharing and showing our son all the different memorabilia. Now, touring the inside of the building with a 3 year old....not a good time, but once we got outside...it was a new world! Both my kids loved it, my husband loved it and he is already planning to go back without the kids! Lol
Victoria White — Google review
This place has so many awesome items, huge and small. There were so many items inside, then outside was its own world. My husband is from Polson and loved the local stuff but the rest spoke to me. This place is amazing AND pet friendly!
Denise Donovan — Google review
Visited here with my wife, her brother, his wife and their teenage son. This is definitely an eclectic, roadside museum. It is WAY larger than it looks, with a ton of small buildings behind the large road facing building and each one packed floor-to-ceiling with all sorts of things historic, military or antique. There are a lot of motorcycles, guns, military vehicles and aircraft. There are also a lot of antique household items. My brother-in-law and his son especially enjoyed the large building of blacksmith materials. There were some interesting items to me (like the helicopters, some gigantic rifles, and -strangely- the old dilapidated carnival ride), but I got overwhelmed pretty quickly with how much there was to see. Honestly, a lot of times I wondered why something was displayed. The largest buffalo killed in Montana made sense, tons of spark plugs not as much. It was relatively pleasant though, but would benefit from some heavy handed selective curating. I wouldn't recommend this for small children, as there is not a lot to catch their interest that they can interact with safely. Half our group really liked it. The museum, as you might guess by the name, has a strong patriotic, constitutional theme. The overall repeated message is that freedom must be paired with responsibility.
Erik Boehm — Google review
This place is amazing. What I post is a miniscule amount of what this place has. Definitely worth a full day. They also demo much of the equipment. Great people working there.
teresa redfield — Google review
Surprisingly large museum. I have been there many times and I always find new things. Every inch has some hidden or not so hidden historical treasure.
I helped for a handful of years in the blacksmith shop for the living history days. That's always a good time.
Brandon Steele — Google review
Hands down my favorite museum outside of the Wright Patterson. Obviously comparing the two is out of the question, but the fact remains; this is my second favorite of all time. The admission price is a bargain as well. I found myself throwing money in the donation bins out of sheer thankfulness of keeping so many awesome things from becoming scrap.
The Miracle Of America has more rare items outside in the dirt than some museums have on display. Although many displays are crude, or hastily put together, do not mistake that for second class. The sheer number of items simply could not be properly displayed. While the displays could have been condensed and the mishmash avoided, that would have meant never seeing some of the neatest artifacts of our history. These "extras" are normally locked away in storage. However, that misses the point. I WANT to see 2-3 versions of the same piece, in different states of use and abuse out in the open. I do NOT want to only see single, perfectly restored, versions behind glass and under blinding lights. The rawness shows the real history of the items. That smell, some may find as unappealing, is just another sensory input to bring me back to the time periods where these items were born. Each fleck of paint missing a story unto itself.
Anyone that is enthusiastic about anything mechanical, as I am, you will have the time of your life finding all the seemingly forgotten treasures in every exhibit. I, more than a dozen times, found myself gasping at the sight of something so rare I had only ever read about it. Eagle eyes will be rewarded with many one-of-a-kind treasures. Give yourself several hours to take a fraction of all of it in.
We did the 5 hour trail ride. They take great care of their mules/horses. Our guide was great and even made us lunch. I would definitely do this again!
Mindi Thomas — Google review
My son and I took the half day Glacier Overlook ride with Swan Mountain Outfitters through the beautiful National Forest near Glacier National Park from their East West Glacier location. Caity was our guide and she made the ride very memorable and was always willing to stop the ride to make saddle and stirrup adjustments for the less experienced riders like my son and me. It just so happened that we were the only riders booked for our time slot, so we basically had a private trip. The ride took us up to a cliff edge that provided a beautiful view of Glacier National Park and the surrounding areas. Caity was very knowledgeable about the area, including the foliage and names/backgrounds of the various mountains. We were able to sit out on the cliff and soak in the beautiful nature around us. She even picked some huckleberries for us to sample. The ride was at a comfortable pace and included some inclines and declines adding just the right amount of difficulty for inexperienced riders like us! In talking with our guide, we learned how Swan Mountain Outfitters looks after their horses ensuring they are in good physical condition while not being overworked. While I didn’t have the opportunity to go horseback riding with another outfit, I believe I made a great choice and would definitely book another trip, possibly an all day ride ending with a cowboy cookout !
shabbychic45 Michele Cobb — Google review
We took a 2 hour horse ride tour. Our tour guide Ethan was super informative. The horses were in really good shape and well trained. The tour was on time and really a pleasant experience
Om Bhagwat — Google review
The worst customer service experience! My friend was visiting from out of state for a week, and I wanted to show her all that Montana has to offer! So, our schedule was pretty tight. When booking our horseback ride, we knew we would not have time that day to take advantage of going to Glacier Park so were going to schedule our horseback riding outside the park. However, the time we wanted was not available outside the park, but the lady taking our reservation assured us that since we would be horseback riding in the park, we would not have to pay entrance into the park. However, when arriving to the park we had to pay a $35.00 vehicle entrance fee. Additionally, when making our reservation we asked for direction to the corral and the lady ensured us it was very easy to find. We were to enter West Glacier Park and within 2 miles of the entrance we would see the corral on the left. This was not the case! You must turn left down a road to locate the corrals. Since we were looking for a corral not a road we were late arriving and could not call to let them know or ask for better direction as there was no cell service. Once getting to the corral I was able to get cell service and saw I had a voicemail from the corral stating since we were late, they were leaving without us! We ran up to the corral only to find out that no one had left. The horse were not even present! They were still waiting for the horses to return from the scheduled ride before us.! So therefore, the voicemail stating they were going to leave without us unwarranted. Since the horses were not even present everyone had to wait 2 hours after their scheduled ride time before being able to get on a horse!! Like I mentioned previously we had a pretty tight schedule so this 2 hour wait ensured that we were unable to make it to our next scheduled activity. When I called to explain my experience, the company was unapologetic and just kept making excuses like “well they were probably late because it was raining!!” and there was not a cloud in the sky that day!! I do not recommend this outfitter unless you are willing to experience terrible customer service and a very hectic and chaotic experience during what is supposed to be your vacation.
Nicole Gardner — Google review
Do not book a elk hunt with this company!
My wife booked a archery elk hunt and we are avid white tail hunter and claim to know absolutely nothing about elk hunting, that being said there are a few thing that are quite common is animal movement, be in the woods before sun rise and don’t come out till after dark we returned every day with hours of sunlight left to hunt one day they where headed down the mountain back to camp at 3 in the afternoon. Let me back up for one sec. My wife also paid a extra 1500 for a one on one guide in witch 2 of the days there we didn’t have a guide at all! When we said something to him he did some speaking with his guides and agreed to give us back 750 to which we have not seen! Look there’s just way to much to write there was 0 preseason scouting done regardless of what snippy little comments he come back here with. The guides though they where super nice guys to have a beer with do not take your hunt or your money seriously felt like a camping trip not a elk hunt I’m just trying to help the next archer don’t do it! There are solid outfitters in the area when your at the airport or in town just ask a few ppl about them it’ll be clear! Now I will say the cook and the food where really good and the scenery was awesome but we didn’t go there for any of those thing if your there to hunt forget about it save your money you would be way way better off doing it your self! I promise!!
Summer Fisher — Google review
We were supposed to take the 2 hour trail ride but I'm not sure that's what it actually was. I was so focused on the well being of the horse I barely noticed scenery. My horse almost fell 3 times due to the steep and rocky "trail". Overall, I just felt bad for the horses the entire ride. I do not recommend.
Aja R.G. — Google review
We had a beautiful 2 hr trial ride leaving from Many Glacier. Our guide, Meredith, was delightful. You could tell that she really wanted us to have a great, safe experience. You could feel her passion for Glacier, the horses and her customers. Thanks for an awesome experience!
Andy Dent — Google review
Met up at base camp at around 3000’. Rode 12 miles in about 5 hours into the Swan Valley to the upper camp around 5400’.
Upper camp was a beautiful camp nestled amongst the tall pines with the lion creek running through camp. Our source of water for the week coming from the melting snow still covering the swan mountain range. Camp was made up of 6 wall tents and a camp dining tent. Our tent had two cots which would be our home for the week. The food far exceeded my expectations. Kris was the camp cook and she was fantastic. We had restaurant quality breakfasts and dinners every day. And her packed lunches were just as good on our rides.
We took two rides. One up through the lion creek pass into Bob Marshall. That ride was about two miles and took us to 7000’. After crossing the pass we found two beautiful mountain lakes. Swimming in the lakes was a great experience. So clear and cool. From this point we looked out across a vast wilderness.
The second ride took us up towards the peak of swan mountain. Couldn’t make the peak. Rode to about 7500’ in only 1 1/2 miles. Very steep up and back. Becky and I hiked another 500’ in elevation to get to some snow. Where we made snowman in august. The wildflowers up there where everywhere. Thousands of them. Despite being in the most populated area of the lower 48 for both brown and black bears we didn’t see any. We did see a few elk and had mullies come into camp one morning. Our guides were incredible. Matt and Kyle. So knowledgeable and provided us with a great experience. The pictures and videos just don’t do this trip justice. And the horses were so incredible. We rode trials that barely had enough room for all four of their feet. And the way they ascended and descended those trails was amazing. Some so step we had to lead them down. The stars went on forever.
We covered about 30 miles in 4 days and went from 3500’-8000’ and back. Such an appreciation for our horses. Mine was ‘hammer’. I cannot begin to explain how great sitting in the saddle feels and riding those trails. Montana I will be back. And if your looking for a top notch once in a lifetime experience visit Swan Mountain Outfitters. Best in the business.
john merson — Google review
Incredible trip! Took the 3 day pack trip ~15 miles in. Coming from Chicago, the views were breathtaking. The experience was rewarding. Although our group was comfortable in the outdoors based on previous camping, we had barely any riding experience prior to this. Don’t let that stop you if you were like us.
The guides (Nelson and Kevin) were informative, reaffirming, and listened. They took whatever concern you had seriously, and addressed it to ensure you were comfortable. It truly is your trip and what you want to do. Our camp cook, Stephanie, made fantastic meals, but we also found ourselves sitting at the table or riding the trails sharing stories with her. She was amazing.
The rides can be hard at times—very steep inclines/switchbacks. But, you need to and learn to trust your horse. They’re incredible animals—literal athletes in every sense—that the outfitters truly care for and you learn to truly respect/admire. The horses have done these trails hundreds of times, so you quickly learn to trust what you learn during your orientation, but more importantly, trust your horse when technical parts of the trail come in front.
Only negative/feedback I would give to SMO is to be more clear on tipping at the end of the trip. Although stated on the site and materials provided, it was still confusing at the end of the trip. All because we wanted to make sure we were compensating everyone appropriately for an amazing trip! Just caused a little frustration among the larger group but nothing to deter from this experience.
You’ll see views you would never be able to see any other way. You’ll experience new, sometimes challenging but always rewarding, things when it comes to the ride. And, you’ll make some friends along the way.
Recommending to all my friends/family. Thank you SMO! Will not forget this trip.
Brian Harris — Google review
We did a 2 hour tour out of Many Glacier to Cracker Flats. Our guide was Dita. We had a great time! They staff goes over all the safety guidelines, helped my short person stature up on my horse. Dita was very informative and engaging throughout the ride and we get a cute pictures at the end. If you do not regularly ride a horse, I would suggest the one or two hour ride because it is a workout! It was the perfect excursion for something different on my husbands birthday. Highly recommend!
Terri Heft — Google review
Our group of 5 had an amazing time on our 2 hour trail ride leaving from their corral in West Glacier. Roger and Ethan were great helping us get on our horses and doing the safety demonstration. We had a mix of experienced and brand new riders and they paired us great with our horses. Ethan was a great guide and pointed out plants and told stories about the trails we were on. The horses were all very well-mannered and enjoyable to ride. The views from the hike were also so beautiful and we all agreed it was the best experience anyone has had on horseback. 10/10 would recommend Swan Lake Outfitters to anyone!
Mallory Moehring — Google review
We went on the half day ride to glacier overlook. We had a lot of fun! The horses are extremely mild mannered. I do believe they take into account your experience on horse assignments. I have been riding all of my life so they gave me a horse that needed to be in the back because he doesn't like having other horses behind him. But I didn't have any issues with him at all, he was a sweetheart. Our guide was awesome! He made sure to constantly keep an eye on us to make sure things were going okay. My friend rode who has very little to no experience and she had a lot of fun. This is fun for anyone.
The Bison Range Wildlife Refuge is a vast native prairie land that serves as a sanctuary for various wildlife species in Montana. Visitors can enjoy viewing bison, elk, pronghorn, deer, and mountain sheep up close through the 19-mile long Red Sleep Mountain Drive loop road. A visitor center and several trails are also available for exploration. Non-tribal members are required to pay an admission fee of around $15-20 per car to drive around the area.
Unbelievably cool place to go to see bison and just about every other species of wildlife Montana has to offer. I would definitely talk to the people of the visitor sent her first to see which direction you should take first because the park is fairly large. Highly recommended!
Rob Birdwell — Google review
Visiting the National Bison Range was an unforgettable experience. The sprawling landscapes and the majestic sight of bison roaming freely were awe-inspiring. The well-maintained facilities and informative visitor center provided great insights into the history and ecology of the area. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing our visit with fascinating stories and facts. The opportunity for wildlife photography was exceptional, with not just bison but also deer, elk, and various bird species. This visit was educational, serene, and visually stunning, a must-see for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Alexander Olson — Google review
Beautiful drive and you get to get right up close to the Bison! We also saw white tailed deer and cows during our trip there. Gorgeous views of the mountains, and you even drive by a charming creek for a bit.
Liz — Google review
We are full time RV travelers and met our good friends in Thompson Falls. They took us to the Bison Range. It is well worth the hour and half drive through the range. You can stop and just view the bison and elk roaming free. Majestic animals are best when they are free. We saw Elk, Bison, a deer with a little doe. and Antelope in the distance. The employees are very nice and will answer any questions you have.
William Olson — Google review
This was one of the best places to go on our Montana trip! Breathtaking views, and it was so nice to see the bison herds! The museum was very informative, as I am a tourist and had no idea about the history of the area. I am very happy to see that the local tribes have taken over management of this land and the bison herds. Staff at the visitor were helpful and nice.
Beatriz L — Google review
Enjoyed a leisurely drive on the longer of the two loops through the Bison Range, beginning about 1:30pm. $20/car. Just a few sightings on the first half, but a few gatherings of bison towards the end of the almost 2-hour drive. No getting out of the car. First section was a one-way road, then it was divided, though no visible markers. Just the kind staff gentleman who was making rounds backed up to inform us.
A pleasant way to see the bison. Saw a few deer as well, but no elk on our afternoon trek.
Highly recommend if you’ve never seen these beautiful creatures outside a zoo.
Sue Martindale — Google review
The Bison Range is such a good place to go when you’re looking for wild life and if enjoy slow steady rides in the out doors. Many bison, antelope, elk, and eagles. Non tribal members pay a fee to drive around, usually $15-20 a car. Worth the money.
Trinity O?rien carpentier — Google review
Stunning views of Montana as you drive through a preserve and see herds of bison and deer. Strongly suggest taking the high road as the views are spectacular.
BezikP51 — Google review
1) If you're really afraid of heights it might not be for you . It's a steep (at times) ride up a mountain 2) you'll definitely need a car wash afterwards. 3) it's a gravel road, so if you're picky about your car......4) It's INCREDIBLE! WORTH my fear of heights and we saw plenty of bison and an elk. Do it!
Lisa — Google review
what an excellent place to go, this place is very well-maintained. The price was very reasonable, and just $10 per car. We had a great time we took the hour long drive, and we were able to see Buffalo, some elk, and pronghorn antelope. It was really cool just to see them pop up out of nowhere. The terrain is beautiful and it is well worth the time and effort it took to find this place. You will not regret driving out here, it is just a real special place.
Josh B — Google review
Stop at the visitor center for $10 admission, and spend some time with the exhibits. Important history lessons. On the drive are gorgeous views! Saw snakes, birds, bison, elk, deer, and antelope. SO worth the 2 hour drive for us to get there. Take the long loop - you won't regret it!
Barbara V. — Google review
The first time I went was in fall and the Elk were bugling, which was awesome to see/hear. Both times I've been back, the bison have been pretty close. I've also seen antelope and deer, but have missed the big horn sheep. Love that this place belongs to CSKT now.
Diadra Goldes — Google review
Roads were not fully open because it is early in the season so I was a bit disappointed by that. But the place is beautiful, the Tribes have done good with it. Lots of nice picnic areas! A few short nature trails with lots of benches to sit on.
Will MacPheat — Google review
Love this place so much!! Sometimes it's hit and miss on how close the animals are and how many we see. It's amazing when they are up close to the cars, even seen a momma and baby bear one year. Totally recommend going with the family.
Ryanne Orton — Google review
The views are amazing! We got lucky and saw some bison upclose but most were far away. Make note that the loop takes about 2 hours so give yourself plenty of time. Definitely one of our favorite things we did in wy and mt!
We had a great 2 days on the river with Montana River Guides. Mike, Caleb, Amy and Squid were amazing guides for our Rafting and River Boarding trips. They are not only professional and focus on safety, but are insanely fun people too.
And if you have done White Water Rafting and want to take your adventure to the next level, River Boarding is amazingly fun, and these guys will get you down the river in ways you've never imagined.
Go to Montana and meet this team, they rock!
Rich Bernstein — Google review
We had an outstanding time on our trip this past week. River and Katie did an excellent job guiding us in what to do and providing history and information along the way. The scenery was beautiful. We stopped for dinner along the river and the food was delicious! Would definitely recommend Montana River Guides to anyone looking for a fun filled day!
Vivian Nystuen — Google review
Our Montana River Guide trip down the Clark Fork was the highlight to our Montana vacation. Our guide let us paddle some while we were going thru the rapids which was an awesome experience. Weather and sun on the morning trip made for some great pictures.
Theresa Beal — Google review
My family and I had an epic time rafting the Clark Fork river with Montana River Guides today. Our guide Caleb (pictured below) made sure we had a fun and memorable time blasting through gnarly rapids, relaxing on the lazy flats, and cliff-jumping into the river. The scenery is second to none and there a lot of eagles and ospreys flying around.
The lunch provided was delish (except for the rasberry-lime sparkling water—yuck). Lunch consisted of a bacon and turkey wrap, chips, a drink, and a cookie.
This was also a great trip for older children and adults. If you’re ever in Missoula during rafting season, book a trip with Montana River Guides.
EmpireGraffiti — Google review
What a fabulous morning was had by 6 ladies, 5 that had not gone floating before. Richard our guide was so kind and interesting that it made the experience even better. We are a group of ladies, friends from high school who get together each year to experience something new, chat, relax and just enjoy each other. Richard made this experience extra special and we are thankful to him. Thank you Montana River Guides for a memorable morning and experience.
Phyllis Green — Google review
We have taken many rafting trips over the years and hands down this was one of the best ones yet!!! We took a private full day rafting tour with river side picnic and couldn’t have had a better time!! Our guide set up the best lunch spread at the waterside including fresh fruit and veggie trays, salad, sandwiches, chips/salsa, and the best homemade cookies!!! We had many stops, chances to swim, small cliff jumping, and the most beautiful scenery!!! Shout out to Amy as being the most fun guide to our crazy “Billy Goat Cyrus” group from Texas!!! Request her and you won’t be disappointed!!!
Stephanie Howard — Google review
Amazing guides, super fun times on the river, highly recommend!!
We just spent 2 days on the river with Montana River Guides & we couldn’t be happier about our experience!
Day 1 did a rafting trip down the river. Aimee & Quaid were the most fun & friendly guides for our adventure, filling the trip with excitement, guidance & plenty of jokes!
Day 2 we went for some river boarding! What a fun & immersive way to experience the river! This was a completely new experience for most of us and with Mike & Caleb as our guides we were in the best hands. They lead us safely through & did such a great job explaining how the river flows and what to watch for. We had a blast going head first through all the rapids & gliding along!
Can’t say enough good things about the 2 days & our guides! Can’t wait to come back & hit the river with them again!
Peter Bernstein — Google review
All my summer visitors get a rafting trip on the Gorge with Montana River Guides, and they all say it was the highlight of their visit. In 15 years, I've never had a bad trip!
What impresses me most are the awesome people skills of the guides: they can manage a raft with young kids, a grandmother, and Eastern 'dudes' (the ones who don't want to keep their feet tucked), and turn us into a high-oars team before we hit the first rapids (we were the "Ice Cream Eagles"). I'm already recruiting unsuspecting family for next summer.
Jana Staton — Google review
Competent and experienced teachers with a sense of humor who respected each participant's aspirations or limits. Incredible experience. Highly recommend.
Kathy H — Google review
One of the best experience in the US was spending our Sunday with Montana River Guides! The crew was able to accommodate to over 60 of us on the YSEALI alumni tour and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river - Whitewater Rafting or Scenic Tour. Guides are 100% professionals who have fun with safety in mind. Highly recommend and must visit when you're in Montana. Thanks for the memories!
Mathilda Ho — Google review
We did a scenic float with our young kids. This was the absolute best thing we did our whole trip! So beautiful, so much fun. Amy was our guide and she was incredibly fun, knowledgable and kind. Cannot wait to float with them again!
Kirsten Black — Google review
There were three of us over 60 year old gals on our trip. Our guide, Jack, was outstanding. We felt safe and secure under his care the whole time while having the time of our lives. The beautiful scenery and wildlife were a bonus to the incredible river with its rapids along with calm areas to relax & enjoy the ride. Top on my list of the other incredible things we did this summer.
Sherry Glovan — Google review
My girls and I had an amazing time on a full day float with our guide Lane. Lots to see between rapids and Lane was on top of it all. The lunch stop is perfectly timed and make sure you take a dip in Fish Creek to cool off. Overall, the best company to go with rafting with. TJ and the rest of the guides were really helpful as we got suited up. You can’t go wrong with Montana River Guides! (Photo by Montana River Photography)
Mike Cohea — Google review
Very Fun and I truly felt safe in there hands. It was me and my daughter so I was a bit nervous since it was are first time on white water. They not only keep ya safe they also have a rescue boat follow! They provide a wet suit and life vest! I 100% would say go for it. Lunch was really good too!
Hallelujah Hinton — Google review
Had the absolute best time ever!! Amy was our guide and made the trip an amazing success!! We had as much fun hanging out with her and the boys as we did rafting. They was so nice and took care of everything making sure we was always comfortable and having fun!! Would recommend to anyone wanting to have a blast with some rapids
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the conservation and preservation of elk and their natural habitat. The RMEF has a well-designed visitor center with interactive exhibits that are suitable for children. The exhibits showcase the story of elks and their environment, while a nature trail provides an opportunity to explore the surroundings. Additionally, the RMEF regularly hosts events for families and kids, which are professionally organized.
Wonderful place to check out while you're in the area! Besides being an important conservation group, the RMEF has a great visitor center that anyone can enjoy. They routinely have events for kids and families, which are always highly organized and professional.
The staff is friendly and helpful, and the facilities are always clean and beautiful.
Besides visiting, I'd also encourage you to look at becoming a member.
Steve Giralt — Google review
Amazingly wonderful place to learn about the local elk and their habit. It is free to get in and look around. There are great walking paths on the property that are also free to use.
There is a small shop, but its only focus is on men with nothing for women or children. Prior to their remodel, the whole place was more family friendly in the activities as well as the shop.
Stephanie Watts — Google review
Elk Foundation Headquarters no longer worth a visit. With a big fence around it now not really a very welcoming place. Maybe there motto is "Welcome to Montana, now please leave." Nothing like an organization that pleads and whines to protect elk population and habitat only to roll up the carpet for the locals. Great example of a Missoula "citizen."
Susan Andrews — Google review
The Montana Elk Foundation continues to support the torture of animals, theft of pets and violation of fair-chase standards by providing funds and lobbying for trappers who represent a tiny fraction of the population. Their good work to preserve elk habitat is stained by catering to those who think torturing animals for profit and “fun” is a good thing.
Barry Dutton — Google review
Loved it. We went to visit on way through Montana, but it was closed. We ate out lunch on their back patio anyway.
Samuel Anderson — Google review
Incredible display of high-scoring elk and a nice variety of other taxidermy animals. Great gift shop and really nice staff. Doesn't take much time to go through the displays. Great for families. Highly recommend!
Janelle Dauenhauer — Google review
Well worth a visit. The only thing missing are live elk. The displays are very well done. Just about any question you have about elk can be answered here.
Mark Haskell — Google review
We were a party of 7 with my 3 younger granddaughters. We all loved the exhibits and the waking path. Read the plaques under the mounts, absolutely fascinating. Being 15 - 20yds from a male elk with a bow must be an experience of a lifetime.
Dean Becker — Google review
A cool experience in Missoula where you can read about elk information and conservation. We learned a lot with the interactive display/diorama. There's a nice gift shop as well.
DeeDee D — Google review
Great place to learn more about the animals in the area. My daughter loved learning about all the different animals through their interactive screen. An added bonus she really loved were the antler hats, stickers and temporary tattoo they give the kiddos.
Brittany Ball — Google review
Great taxidermy displays, educational videos and interactive screens about native animals. Enjoyable for adults, teens and kids. Worth visiting!
Shirlene W — Google review
Great place to learn about Elk and see some truly magnificent mounts. Staff was extremely friendly, willing to answer any and all questions. There is a gift shop / store for souvenirs or your RMEF swag.
Jae Naugle — Google review
This is a must see for any RMEF member near or passing through Missoula.
huntforfood1000 — Google review
I like everything about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The recently remoded gift shop and entrance is very nice. If you have last minute Christmas shopping to do go visit the gift shop. If you want a gift that will last all year long consider becoming a member. Giving memberships to friends and family is also a great way to keep the program going.
A Carousel for Missoula is a beloved local attraction that features a hand-crafted carousel and hosts frequent community events. Additionally, the site boasts an outdoor playground called Dragons Hollow, which is perfect for families with children. Despite recent concerns about mask-wearing for kids, many visitors still enjoy the facility's open-air environment amidst the heat. Overall, A Carousel for Missoula offers a unique and magical experience on the edge of Clark Fork River that appeals to all ages.
Very cool space on the edge of the Clark Fork River. Just went to check it out as a volunteer army hand-carved the beautiful horses and dragons. Great place to take kids with a cool playground outside called the Dragon’s Hollow.
Marcus K — Google review
Super fun experience for me and the kids. So much fun and laughter. Staff is friendly and nice. Not a long wait and the carousel goes fast. I loved it!!!
shellyn dugar — Google review
Just plain fun, take your kids there, $1 a ride for kids $2 for the big kids
Mike Nielsen — Google review
It was so much fun! The carousel went pretty fast. My two daughters and I pulled plastic rings from a dragons nose as we were going around. It was challenging to grab a ring but we got all of them. The last ring is brass and whoever gets it, gets a free ride! I'm in my late 60's and felt like a kid again, riding a horse on a carousel. We laughed so much and rode the carousel a couple of times. The elderly (older than I) gentleman that was in charge, told us that a 97 year old woman got on a horse last month. She holds the record. It's for all ages and you are never too old to ride a carousel. Cute little gift shop. Friendly and fun staff there. A great experience and a must do if you are visiting Missoula, Montana.
Diane Joubert — Google review
Charming and special. This lovingly restored carousel is a wonderful treat for kids of all ages.
Try to grab the brass ring for another free ride. Just a fun and charming place for all.
Brett Calder — Google review
Such a neat place with so many ways to enjoy the time!! Just had my child’s birthday there and was extremely satisfied! Haley and Shaun did such an amazing job with catering to myself and the party guests!! 100% perfection!! Thank you to the team and Tracy for making this private party possible!!
Tawana Watkiss — Google review
I love this place. I loved it as a small child and now I had the joy of bringing my own children here. The playground is amazing and it's such a magical place.
Beth R — Google review
Probably the best carousel in the Northwest! It's as much fun for my kids as it is for my adult friends I've brought for a visit! Highly recommend stopping by. Tip: grab an outside animal so you can try and grab the golden ring ;)
Larayna Yevtushuk — Google review
This place was built when I was growing up.
Saturday farmers market happens outside until 1pm. Right next to it is the park where events are happening all the time. Though many locals have been shoved out of the area, this place holds personal history and care.
Brandon Bryant (BACKAVAR) — Google review
Some neat history and a fun carousel; well run.
John Fitzgerald — Google review
Not only is this the best carousel experience for kids, but adults have fun too, with the brass ring game. And the employees are genuinely all amazing. Every time we go, which seems to be weekly, we meet someone new who makes the ride that much more enjoyable.
Steve Miller — Google review
Great carousel with always friendly and helpful staff. Make the experience fun for people of all ages. Also the Dragon rings really give it it's own unique twist to a carousel that will have your kids wanting to ride over and over. Also prices are very reasonable and the playground next door is awesome!
Josh Demers — Google review
Just had my daughter Quinn's 11th Birthday party here, and it was great. For a small price we could invite up to 12 people to ride the Carousel for free and use of a party room for an hour and 15 minutes. Would definitely hold a party here again. My daughter has always loved the Carousel, her favorite horse is Paint.
tara straight — Google review
Great place to take the Kids or hold a kid's party. It endless fun and the staff are extremely kind, patient and compassionate about helping the kids on and off the horses and with seatbelts. The gift shop is stocked with affordable little kid's snacks. There is a wonderful park attached to the location.
Sierra Meredith — Google review
We come here for our daughter’s birthday every year and it’s magical. This year we came on a Saturday and even though it was busy, we still barely had to wait to get on. The attendant saw our daughter’s pretty dress and asked if it was her birthday. Then he announced her by name over the intercom and had everyone tell her happy birthday. People even came up to her later and gave her their unused tokens so she could ride over and over. It was the highlight of her entire birthday week, and ours too. We found out later the man’s name is Jeff, and we’d like to thank him especially for making our daughter’s special day so incredible!
Kerstin McLean — Google review
A neat place to visit (even though I didn't ride). It's a very inviting place, friendly, knowledgeable staff and has history on a gigantic stone slab out front.
Pricing seemed to be spot on with the area, and was seemingly not busy when we went midday. Overall a nice stop during our walk. Might even ride if I come back another time.
Lee — Google review
Kinda bummed the playground was closed.. very surprised they were pushing masks on children.. If they are going to do such a thing.. they should practice cleaning the facility instead... it's OUTSIDE anyways.. in heat.. it's kinda ridiculous.. kids had fun, but mine weren't going to put a mask on... but A child is telling me I needed to wear one?? It kinda ruins the experience...
Garnet Ghost Town is a well-preserved gold-mining town from the 1890s, featuring compact log cabins with period furnishings. More than a dozen buildings have been preserved in a state of "arrested decay", providing visitors with an authentic glimpse into the gold rush days when cities were built quickly and vanished just as fast. The ghost town has over 25 buildings to explore, and informational placards are available throughout the site.
Great ghost town, well preserved, and one of the best in the state.. Tons to see and there are placards around the town, explaining what this once lively mining town was like. There are over 25 buildings in the ghost town. You are free to roam around and explore the buildings and town. Depending on the time of year, the 10 mile or so dirt road may be like an amusement ride with the washboard roads.
H. FergMT — Google review
Well worth a visit. Plan on at least an hour or two. Once you start exploring you won't want to stop. Be sure to stop by the visitor center for some good information. Remember to buy something and/or make a donation to help preserve this special place. And leave my big chair alone! If you see the chair, you'll know which one I'm talking about.
Lance Jack — Google review
It was an adventure to get there. The 200 route is smoother but if you are coming from the east, longer. We came through the rough ( bear gulch and cave gulch) and left on 200. Both are beautiful. The roads are one lane and pretty rough. We were able to do it with a front wheel drive vehicle so 4x4 is not necessary, but follow the signs. It was super tight when we met a car coming in the opposite direction but we were able to squeak by. The town is fun and has a beautiful setting. Some buildings are pretty rough and some have been fixed up a little. Well worth the adventure!
mary beth overmyer — Google review
If you want a "real" ghost town experience, this is for you. This town is well preserved and mostly abandoned with cool artifacts and wonderful structures. You can almost feel the presence of the past around you without crazy tourist traps etc. Just watch the road, come in via Dublin Gulch and Route 200.
Zachary Hottel — Google review
Great experience. Love to see historic towns like these. The scenery around was beautiful as well. Pack a lunch and drinks when you go there. Also, be careful on the gravel road, especially in a small car.
Paul Khela — Google review
Been here twice now. Well kept and rather secluded location. Both times I went there was only one other group of visitors. Unfortunately, today the doors to the main buildings (hotel, general store and speakeasy) were locked but we were still able to go into the miners' cabins. This is worth the visit, just be careful on the road up as it is very winding and it can be difficult to see other cars on the curves.
Harry DeVoe — Google review
This was a really fun detour on our trip. The roads were a little rough but was able to make it there in a sedan. The buildings are really cool to look at and the staff there are super fun to talk to. Might be a bit concerned with some of the wood in the buildings, I can see it becoming a safety issue in the future. Overall fun experience I would recommend stopping here
Nena — Google review
Coming from 200 the gravel road wasn't an issue with our full size rental car. Really neat place to walk around and explore. The information placards and the visitors guide were very detailed about the history of the mining and the town. It was a very fun way to spend the morning.
Megan Verzella — Google review
Great stop for a day trip! We had so much fun exploring this little town, it is very well maintained and clean with info posted about each structure. The downside was definitely the service and maps, we did end up with maps taking us down a dead end park road and getting lost for nearly 2 hours. Definitely map the trip there and to the next destination before you go while you have good service!
Miranda Fenlon — Google review
Well kept buildings and an informative brochure to guide you through it! Beautiful area but low riding vehicles not recommended. Great handicap parking spots available.
Kathleen Power — Google review
Beautifully preserved ghost town! You can even go inside the buildings, and some have multiple levels. The signage at each building provides great context that brings the character of the town to life. We came in from MT-200. The road up was pretty easy even though you gain a lot of elevation. We visited all the buildings in an hour and a half, but there are more trails in the area to explore. Bring cash to pay the entrance fee.
Ana Alonso — Google review
We took Bear Gulch Road to get there. Thankfully, we have a Jeep, and we enjoyed the rugged drive. The road out to hwy 200 was a much smoother experience. The grounds and buildings were well maintained. Nice little visitor center and brochures available, even placards at many of the buildings providing its historical significance.... nice to see school buses with kids learning our past.
Chuck Tracy — Google review
Awesome town. I would not attempt in 2wd or a car. Last section of the road had some good size ditches. Road was pretty sketchy in Dec with snow and ice.
Jason Osburn — Google review
Such a sense of gratitude for those responsible for preserving our history and especially to the extent of dedication taken here at Garnet Ghost Town. Here you get an authentic interpretation of how an 1800s Old West Mining town could have looked and what life might have been like for these folks. Several well preserved buildings and a treasure of antiques from that period. I especially liked the Wells Hotel and Kelly's Saloon. Absolutely fantastic and worth every effort to see this Montana Treasure.
Herbert Hutchinson — Google review
Amazing ghost town nestled on the top of a mountain. Well preserved and documented. Plenty of information plaques and most buildings have original furniture and items. Some buildings can be rented in the winter months too.
Note: entering from the north side is much easier than from 90. Driving in from 90 involves a steep rocky mountain pass that may be a little too much for a sedan or those afraid of heights
BezikP51 — Google review
Beautiful spot & we’d definitely go again!! Absolutely no signal on the way up, so be sure to load map before heading there. Not a whole lot of signage. Hwy 200 is the best route to go. It’s a beautiful drive & room for 2-way traffic. The other route was totally harrowing! 😳
Becky McClintock — Google review
Such a cool historical place! I think people from MT can sometimes forget we are surrounded by history. It is easy to get to, but there is some dirt road driving. Easy walking, and interesting sites.
Gem Mountain Philipsburg is a popular destination for gem enthusiasts, offering the opportunity to mine for local sapphires. Located just outside of Philipsburg, Montana, this attraction allows visitors to wash and sort through gravel in search of precious gems during the warmer months. Additionally, Gem Mountain has a year-round gift store in Philipsburg where visitors can continue their sapphire mining experience indoors.
Mining for sapphires is so much fun. we got a few that were larger than 2 carats, We need to send them in to have them heat treated. I highly recommend either going to the mine or buying a box from them to go through!
S J — Google review
Friendly easy to work with. Skilled. Knowledgeable. Always a good time.
We go every year. Around 15 years.
Dick Hoopes — Google review
The mining itself was incredible. Something that I will always remember. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The store was also nice-kept and dog friendly.
Kaylee Tremblay — Google review
I have been coming here for 5 years and have never been treated so poorly. At 3pm I was put on a waiting list to have the stones looked at, at 5 pm they close and would not look at my stones. We were only here for 1 night. I'm stuck with stones, $45 of nothing. It's not worth your $45. Avoid doing business here
Renee Johnson — Google review
I love going in to Gem Mountain! Staff are friendly and helpful, sifting the gravel to find little treasures is relaxing. Leaving with those treasures feels therapeutic. Definitely recommend
Shandee Votaw — Google review
Had so much fun, Travis was incredibly helpful and has such a great sense of humor!! Thank you for the recommendation of the scenic drive, my husband and I had the best adventure today. Gem Mountain is a must visit!!
Sarah Leithold — Google review
We bought two buckets of gravel for $40 each to sort through and found several cuttable stones. Our second bucket had an unusually high amount of sapphires, so be aware that your mileage may vary.
They charge reasonable prices and make it straightforward to find sapphires. It was absolutely thrilling to find gemstones. The gravel was raw, muddy, and brown at first, not loaded with polished stones like some tourist destinations do to make people feel special.
The way the gravel is sorted by the attendants pushes almost all of the sapphires to the top of the gravel pile when the sieve is flipped onto the table. This makes for a great experience, because multiple sapphires are usually visible before starting the longer part of the hunt.
If you'd like your sapphires/garnets cut, they are currently experiencing a one year wait because of how many customers get in line.
Bayard L — Google review
Loved the experience! It was so fun! Take your mom she will have a blast.
Patrick Jahsman — Google review
Visited this store very much by accident and very happy about that. Rock and Gem stores are by far my favourite and Gem Mountain did not disappoint. Prices were about par, but they have a great selection of unique items.
Joe Baldes — Google review
Talk about addictive. Digging through dirt @ our age is just good clean fun. We ordered some of ya'lls buckets of dirt and we are on a steep learning curve before our actual arrival in the Big Sky.. Sitting on the Mexican Border sifting thru all this rock is nothing short of just a blast! Still have a few lbs to go through but I'm pretty sure we will order more before we get there. I guess it's kinda like gambling @ a casino without the second hand smoke! Just the luck of the draw..
Plotted. Oumuamua. Beep.
Kurt McCullough — Google review
Gravel is very expensive...we bought the boot the big jug and the small ones ..very tiny pieces ..cant do anything with them
The Sweet Palace in Philipsburg is a candy emporium that boasts an extensive selection of over 1,000 different kinds of treats, including hard-to-find candies from the past. In addition to individually wrapped and hard candies, the store offers fresh handmade sweets such as fudge, taffy, caramels, and chocolates. There's even a selection of sugar-free candies available.
Very fun! Most items are priced by the pound, mix and match. Clean. Lots of sugar free options, homemade goodies, and every flavor of jelly bean and taffy imaginable.
Crystal Bagwell — Google review
Always a wonderful experience to see all the different offerings. The old fashioned decor and decorations make the display of the candies even more special. Definitely worth the trip...your mouth will love it.
Gail Pliley — Google review
This place is sweet tooth heavenly experience. I thought I was going to pass out from a sugar rush coma. This place was so amazing and I love that alot of the chocolates,taffy and fudge are home made. It's so great cause you buy by the pound and you can mix and match candy. Note to people with nut allergies I would not recommend the chocolate in cases or fudge do to cross contamination. Thanks to Lexi who warned me or i would have had a real emergency. But all there are a ton of other candies around for you to try. I love the taffy, bubble gum and other assorted treats. They also had alot of stuff animals which I ended with a cute little red octopus. Sugar-free candy is available.
Ari GB — Google review
This is one of the very last 18th century candy stores. Such a fun place to visit. Our kids were amazed at the variety. They have an old soda dispenser machine as well. There are old candies I have not see since I was a kid. The entire downtown was a neat experience.
Jason Walker — Google review
I was there on the 18th of October. Shirley specializes in making all kinds of chocolate treats including a variety of Fudge. I'm going back to get some more soon. She has nostalgia candies often forgotten when we become adults.
David B. Hunter — Google review
The staff are always friendly, welcoming and helpful. I always buy a bag of the saltwater taffy and a block of fudge when I'm here! The grizzly paws are pretty spectacular too!
b h — Google review
This place really had that old school candy store vibe. They have a huge selection of taffy, chocolate, truffles, jelly beans and more!
Oh, and fudge!
Kylan Johnson — Google review
They have every kind of candy you want, even some when we were kids I've not seen in years. You got to go here. Candy, candy, candy.
Swampman — Google review
This candy shop has everything. It takes you back to the days when Penny Candy was a thing. Obviously, the candy is a little more expensive now, but I loved the old timey feel. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable about the candy in the store. It's paid by the pound minus the chocolate, so you can mix it all up if you want. The chocolate is yummy, and the staff member who works the case answers any questions you have. It's a great place to take the kids to show them how life used to be or as an adult to reminisce how life once was.
Jana Pahler — Google review
Oh. My. Goodness! Soooo much Candy. It’s easy to spend $100 as a fam just filling up the bags with a couple of everything you could ever want. From chocolate to sours and everything in between. There’s also a huge variety of sugar free candies/chocolates. The store is very clean and checkout is smooth. Nothing beats the vintage aesthetic. They even have a Penny machine! Definitely recommend to everyone.
Madeline Wyatt — Google review
We love our annual visit to The Sweet Palace! Before we even arrive, my husband is making a list of all the candies he plans to add to his bag! Not only do they have almost every kind of hard candy and homemade toffee flavors to choose from, their chocolates and fudge selections are out of this world!
Tawnya Becker — Google review
Beautiful shop with huge variety of candies.🍬🍭🍫🍥 My fiance and I came here today from Anaconda and enjoyed the time we spent in there looking around and filling up a couple bags of candy. The ladies who worked there today were very polite and helpful and prices are affordable. We munched on some of our candy on our way home and it is delicious! 😋
Cherie Haugen — Google review
Great nostalgic feel in this candy land shop. I recommend a first pass through the shop without picking anything out as you can end up with WAY too much candy when you get to the end. The homemade chocolates had great flavor, but I wish there were two sizes to the nut clusters as they are huge. It would also be nice to have some smaller bags for the jelly beans as there are 70+ varieties and I prefer to keep the sweet ones separate from the salty ones for flavor mixing.
Tons of variety and nice staff make this a great shopping stop.
Cattle & working draft horses on a traditional 19th-century ranch, now a living history museum.
Stop and walk this Ranch Museum...it is amazing!!!! All the Rangers have a vast knowledge of this place and the outbuildings hold so much information and visual treasures. A wonderful stop for families to teach their children about history.
LeeAnna Springer — Google review
An incredible preserved snapshot of ranch life. All staff was incredibly friendly, esp the woman serving the cowboy coffee! A must stop for any national park enthusiast.
Nick Esposito — Google review
Learned a lot here. There were several exhibits showing what life was like on a working ranch in the mid-1800's. National Park employees are very helpful and informative. Tours of the house available if you sign up.
Jessica Johnson — Google review
This place is a gem. Second visit while driving through. Wonderful place to stretch your legs during a long I-90 road trip. There are tons of buildings to explore and some animals to see up close. Lots of interesting facts about real life cowboys of the old west. Don't miss the chuckwagon chat. The house tours just reopened 6-27-22 after being closed for years due to COVID. Rangers and volunteers are knowledgeable and very interested in ensuring you have a fun visit as long as you're respectful of the historical artifacts.
Make sure the kids get a Junior RANCHER booklet on the way in. My kid already has a vest full of Junior Ranger badges, but they're especially proud of the Junior Rancher badge.
Adam Jordan — Google review
Such an amazing and Historic place to visit! I Remember coming here when I was in Grade school! It was such a Great time and fun Memories! Look forward to coming back in the summer, when more of it is open!
Samuel Tintinger (Hotsprings Sam) — Google review
Sure I am sure glad I found this very fun and informative ranch. There is no entry fee, thank you national Park service. The day I went there they were serving a free chuckwagon lunch. Make sure you sign up for the tour of the main house which is free but limited availability. Get to see what a working ranch is and was. They still farm the ranch and raise cattle and hay. As usual the park service people were very nice people. You could cruise through the place in an hour or spend 2 1/2 hours like I did. You will need to walk a mile or so. Plenty of benches around.
Gary Kowal — Google review
We walked around the ranch for a couple hours. Met a knowledgeable park ranger and a cowboy by the chuck wagon. Lots of interesting stuff and info. Totally enjoyed our visit!
Lisa Ullman — Google review
Awesome ranch and very knowledgeable. Staff enjoyed the tour of the farmhouse.
donna lee — Google review
Very impressive for a free tour. Unfortunately they did not let you take photographs of the inside of the house. It is mostly original artifacts inside. Very impressed for house of this age would be preserved this level. Also includes original barns and a bunch of historic carriages
Aaron N — Google review
Very interesting ranch and history. You must take the house tour. That was the best. Very informative and interesting. Definitely worth a stop. With tour it should only take a few hours to go thru the whole thing
Jennifer Perez — Google review
This place was pretty amazing!! We went to get our National Parks Passport book stamped but it turned out to be pretty spectacular!!! There was a working blacksmith shop and a real cowboy with coffee brewing over an open fire! LOTS of buildings to self guide through. Cows and horses and chicken. We went out of our way to go so we didn't have time for the tour of the house but wish we had! The views were amazing as well. The husband and wife team that we met at the visitors center were so nice and super helpful. They volunteer their time to work there! We were both super impressed!!!!
Jay Detty — Google review
We were lucky enough to visit the ranch on day when they were haying. Everything on the ranch follows the customs from the early 1900s and watching them use the beaver slide didn't disappoint. We were also fortunate to sit beside a lady whose father built over 50 beaver slides. She was a walking Wikipedia source. We did the house tour and most of the facilities. We spent about 2.5 hours and didn't see everything.
R R (Reggie78923) — Google review
Important place in Western US history. Late 19th century main house with period furnishings. Chuck wagon, bunk house, stables, historic horse-drawn wheeled vehicles, blacksmith shop, and other buildings. If you want to learn about late 19th to early 20th century ranching, the Grant-Kohrs Ranch is highly recommended.
Delbert Estey — Google review
This place was awesome and completely free (they accept donations). The staff was extremely knowledgable and entertaining. I would definitely recommend the house tour and chuckwagon tour. The covered wagon/horse tour was also nice, but I believe it only happens on Mondays. Many of the staff are cowboys and know how to lasso. They are happy to teach you if you ask!
We stopped here on our road trip and it has been one of my kids favorite places. The cars were really cool and there were a lot of them. After we toured the cars we went to the prison and my teenagers absolutely loved it. You get to wonder around throughout the whole thing without being bothered. It made it so we didn't have any pressure and could play stupid games. The staff was great and the town is fun too, if you are thinking about stopping it is worth it.
Marshall Zoerner — Google review
So much to see here. You could spend a full day between the two attractions.
The auto museum has way more vehicles than I could have ever imagined to find in this small town. Really pleasantly surprised!
Looks like there was some recent damage to the ceiling and some of the cars had obvious water marks from the damaged ceiling.
Still though, it didn't take much away from the experience.
The prison was really cool, Tons to see and explore. It's laid out really well and in great shape.
Brian Munoz — Google review
What a fantastic museum! We were passing through, and arrived kind of late, but were delighted to learn that our admission is good for up to a year, so we can come back and finish the rest, so long as we keep our receipt! Was mostly excited about the prison portion (which was great) but was so pleasantly surprised by the auto museum. You really do need to spend at least half a day here, but with their extended admission, this works great. Can't wait to return to attend the other attractions we didn't get to see this time (Yesterday's Playthings, Frontier Montana, etc.). Also, we were eligible for a discount, which was so greatly appreciated. Can't wait to come back!
Stephanie Blake — Google review
The auto museum was absolutely amazing. Beautiful cars from early 1900s to current. There are many rare cars to see. 100's of beautiful restored cars. Highly recommend this auto museum. The prison museum was very interesting to see. On display is barbaric old dental and medical tools they used back in the day. Very crazy to see how they handled prisoners so many years ago. This is a very eerie place.
Jill Bowman — Google review
Looks like a super cool place with lots of things to do. It was closed when we got there.(January 2022) It seems to be a good thing to do in a town where "there is nothing to do" we stopped on a road trip and were sad that it was not open. Sign said their season begins Feb 4th.
We still walked around the building and enjoyed the architecture they've added. There seems to be some kind of fair ground right next to it too. It's probably where they hold city events.
Parking was very very unclear. We might have parked in a field, I have no idea.
Overall, I'd love to visit again when it is open if we are ever going through town.
Sara Smith — Google review
The automotive museum is very good. A great collection of cars from every era. Many of them are fairly rare to see. The collection is much larger than I expected. If you are a car person, you should plan your trip through this area to allow you to stop, you will be glad you did
The prison is eye opening. If you have never been in one, you should see it here where they let you leave. You do not want your first tour to be a permanent one haha.
hypur padre — Google review
This is a must see. So many cars and the self guided digital audio tour is great for the prison. Plan on spending at least 3 hours here.
Bonus keep your receipt and you can come back for another visit within a year for free.
Visit the antique shop across the road. It’s the home of the warden and a super cute shop.
The inmate hobby store across the street is also amazing.
Whitney Bytheway — Google review
We used to ask Grandma if she went to college. She said she graduated from MSP, a private girls school out west. Little did we know her alma mater was the Montana State Penitentiary in Deer Lodge. What an amazing place. The car museum goes on and on with a collection of cars that has to be valued in the millions. The old prison grounds are interesting and the buildings are spooky yet give a real sense of what it must have been like inside. The self guided tour had plenty of info and stops with unbelievable and very interesting facts. Bring the family and check it out. As for grandma, she wouldn’t get out of the van while the family saw the sites. She said she wasn’t going back behind those walls. Unreal. Anyway, check it out. Btw, I bet many came to know Jesus in the little chapel there. Pretty cool and Jesus does save. From behind bars to eternity, I can’t imagine!
Q W — Google review
This place is a really cool stop you might otherwise overlook. It has an old prison, hundreds of amazing cars from the 1900s-1970s, and an old toy museum. You gain access to all of this with one admission ticket sold at the prison gift shop, which is good for a 2nd visit within one year.
The prison is cool to walk around, and the ghost/paranormal crowd seems to especially dig it. The car museum is amazing, there are so many old, expensive and rare cars in there! I really liked the toy museum, make sure to check out the miniture train exhibit. The caretaker was very kind and sweet.
Jamez — Google review
Love this place. Never thought I'd say that about a prison. But there is so much history here and I went with my husband a few years ago and again just a few weeks ago. I love that we can go into the different cells and offices and see what it was like.
Mynameis NoOne — Google review
This was a fun experience. This prison is old, not maintained, and pretty cool. They offer military discount on admissions tickets. The tickets get you into all the museums. There is a car museum, old vintage logging, mining museum, WW2, old toys, hobby craft, art and pen museum. There are also some old trains to see, a pinic area, old jail, blacksmith shack, log cabin, schoolhouse, carriage house and antique stores.
A Plus — Google review
It's a very educational place for everyone especially the Montanians. This is where you will learn about the prison history and the prisoner's life. It's worth to see. I've been there on Halloween month. The staff decorated the place in a spooky way! I was so scared! They did a great job!
hey.junebug — Google review
Wonderful museum complex just off the highway in Deer Lodge. We were just passing through on the way to Glacier NP and had a little time on our hands. The prison is large and clearly laid out. The displays are very interesting. The attached car museum is wonderful. My husband and I found both our first cars in there. It was quite a fun afternoon. The ticket price includes a second visit, which we plan on using next week to visit the museums across the street of toys and WWII vehicles.
Tina Hawley — Google review
Amazing value! Your ticket to this museum also gets you entry to several others and one revisit for up to a year. The gift shop is very nice, reasonably prices. The staff are friendly, and the tour was excellent. We will definitely take advantage of that revisit! Considering the value you get, the 18.00 adult admission is a real bargain :-).
Eva Landry — Google review
Broken Wings Paranormal (found on YouTube) did an overnight investigation from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. We have investigated other prisons and we are very impressed with how clean this prison is. We loved how easily accessible the building's are, and the fact they're far enough away from each other that we had no issues with interference of sounds from the other buildings or outside. It was sad we weren't able to go into the theater. Hopefully, the investigation fees will help more funds go to supporting the renovation of that building. We would love to come back, especially after the incredible paranormal evidence we captured here. We highly recommend this location for other groups, and even individuals who want to take part in a tour.
SUZIE Q — Google review
This was a great stop!!! The kids didn't want to stop initially, but ended up enjoying reading the plaques and learning about what was made here.
We were quite humbled seeing the missing children in the law enforcement museum section, but it opened for a discussion topic that we don't talk about enough, and they wanted to understand more.
Tami Albert — Google review
I visited the Old Montana Prison back in July of this year. I went on the self guided day tour, along with the overnight paranormal tour. The staff both day and night time guides are very friendly, along with being informative with knowledge and stories of the prison. I want to note that ticket price is a good value that provides admission into several other museums besides for the prison.
Wonderful Pro shop and customer service - it was a cold and windy day and had course all to myself - 2hrs total to finish all 18!
Experience
JACK NICKLAUS DESIGN
Considered by many the best player of all time and one of the world's leading course designers, his firm Nicklaus Design has over 310 courses opened to date. In addition Nicklaus has six designs included in Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Courses.
Kyle D — Google review
Black sand traps play so well! Maybe that says something about how I play. 🤔
The roll in the fairway is outstanding just watch out, will go left and right.
Greens roll fast.
Plenty of elevated shots, slopes and drops.
I absolutely love the practice facilities.
3 practice goes to boot!
This course won't disappoint.
MD K — Google review
What an incredible course...and experience! Played this course on Wednesday September 14 along my route to Ohio...my 191st course in a little over 3 years.
The setting is so unique...a Superfund site made stunningly beautiful. The contrast of the immaculate greens and fairways with the black slag bunkers and waste areas...embraced by the surrounding hills make this course an amazing visual treat to play! Great layout with very large landing areas for your drive, with accuracy required closer to the green - the Nicklaus signature design. So much fun to play! Carts were very clean and well cared for.
Beautiful clubhouse with interesting interpretive panels detail the unique construction of the course. Orderly, well-stocked pro shop. The recently remodeled Jack's restaurant/bar is very clean and beautifully done, and the food (I ordered a Club) is delicious!
The staff at Old Works is awesome. The course pro Andrew was very personable, kind and accommodating, as was Paeton in the restaurant.
I'll definitely be back!
James Patterson — Google review
Very unique course from the setting(old copper mine) to the black sand. Challenging from the back tees, a typical Nicklaus design. Some forced carries, more left to right shots, and large greens. Very good course for the $. Food was decent and pro shop is standard. Worth doing.
Michael Christensen — Google review
One of the most stunning an unique experiences for golf around the world. Built on top of an old mailing claim, you will see nods to history at every turn. Highly recommend a day at Old Works
Amy Schulte — Google review
Jack Nicolas course black sand bunkers. Great views can’t beat it! Cost was $55 for 18 holes with cart and it was nice and quiet. One of the fastest rounds.
Andrea PNW — Google review
Absolutely beautiful Golf Course, really gorgeous and scenic with amazingly plush fairways and greens. I especially loved the sparkling black (coal?) sand traps. We booked our tee time through a platform called Harvest Host, which allows for overnight parking with RV. ‘‘Twas truly an Awesome experience, course was in great condition!
Danette Lale — Google review
Have played this course over the 4th of July holiday for the last few years. The overall course condition/maintenance has steadily declined over the last few years, the clubhouse however has improved dramatically. The staff is always friendly and fun from the Pro Shop, the wait staff, and cart attendants.. always fun, just wish the course conditions (fairway grass, greens)would improve
Anita Daly — Google review
I've golfed on over 10 Jack Nicholas courses and this is my favorite one. It might be my favorite course of all time, nice Jack!
zackery mcallister — Google review
Great golf course in Anaconda. Bit out of the way but worth veering off the interstate for. Historic site of an old smelter with lots of cool walls and features built right into the course design. Amazing black bunkers and course is fun the play. Can be windy in the valley at times so be prepared.
Curtis Wakefield — Google review
Absolutely amazing course. Difficult at times but the old structures and history make it almost like a museum inside a golf course. There's water, elevated shots and the furthest tees are over 7200 yards. Also affordable for the evening rate with a cart. Loved this place
Ty Walsh — Google review
Beautiful site lines. Well maintained, challenging course! Slag filled traps are tough to play out of for sure. Undulating greens are challenging.
Long par 5's. Watch out if the wind picks up! Had a GREAT TIME playing with my son. High recommended!
The World Museum of Mining in Butte offers a glimpse into the city's extensive mining history. Visitors can explore a recreated 1890s mining town, take mine tours, and discover exhibits on mining tools. The museum is an excellent place to learn about the copper mining industry that once thrived in Butte. In addition to the Mineral Museum and Trolley Tour of Uptown Butte, visitors interested in local history should consider adding this attraction to their itinerary.
This is another must-do adventure if you’re in the Butte area! It is a very well put together museum and has exhibits of what a mining town would have looked like back in the 1800s plus actual copper and silver mining artifacts and platforms. There are a lot of exhibits to see covering a large outside area. There is also an actual old mine that you can tour, but that does require a separate ticket and is usually booked-up several days in advance, so it’s best to reserve your spot online. The mine tour takes you down about 100 feet into the mine, and is an exceptional experience and learning adventure. It is great for kids also, but not small children. It also is a fairly steep decline into the mine, and is pitch dark. They do provide you with helmets that have attached lights on them, but this was a fully working mine and is currently used to train mining students at Montana Tech. While they do everything to keep you safe, there are a lot of obstacles, and you have to be focused and have your wits about you. I would not recommend the mine tour if you’re claustrophobic or have other health ailments. It is also about 45° once you get down to 100 feet. But there is still plenty to do and see even if you don’t do don’t mine tour.They also have a lot of events going on during the summer, so check their website. The museum is also getting ready to start their haunted mine tours, so look for events and details on their website.
Greg Houston — Google review
We passed through Butte twice on our way to Glacier National Park and coming back which was lucky for us as the mining tour is limited in numbers so we needed to book 4 days in advance. This tour is a gem, it is very authentic and down below earth and our guide Ken was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour inspired us to explore more and we visited The Archives Museum in The Historical District where again the staff were very welcoming and helpful. We were delighted we spent some time in Butte.
John Devitt — Google review
I love this museum. This was my second time visiting and I loved getting to share it with my family. This is a great stop for kids with so much to look at, interact with, and just the immense amount of space it takes up. It takes a little over an hour (and thats with speed reading signs!). I have never done the actually underground tour but it's on my to do list now.
Victoria Poisel — Google review
This is Avery nice history of mining in Butte. The pictures and donated memorabilia really helps show what life was like in a mining town. The town mock-up is fantastic at showing period prices showing invitation of the times. From dentistry to banking and everything in between. There is an actual mine tour, I would suggest calling ahead to get your times before you go. It was well worth the entry fee.
Michael — Google review
Great, knowledgeable guide who made the tour fun and quite interesting. Loved going down into the depths of the earth to experience what it was like to have be there. And the museum was set up very nicely with a great array of items and implements of how it was back then.
Ruth Popiel — Google review
Very interesting, tons of history, lots to look at. Would've loved to do the underground tour but our kiddos were too small (we will have to come back!)
Our 2yo and 4yo were kinda bored so I don't think I recommend this in general for their ages unless the museum were to open up a little kiddos hands on learning exhibit.
But we loved walking thru the town and the seeing all of the old equipment. Definitely don't miss this stop in Butte!
A Nelson (DZ Dog Mom) — Google review
This was a fun place to go. There is an old time mining town to wander through. Kid friendly. There is an underground mining tour that is a lot of fun but I, personally, wouldn't take young children on it because of the steep grades and darkness of being underground. The only light is from the light on the hard hat everyone is wearing. At one point the light is turned off. This is a an excellent experience to see the reality of an old time mining town and experience a mine.
Lisa England — Google review
This was an interesting tour with a wonderful tour guide. Ken was very informative and funny. The tour was a good length and was well worth it. Get on Kens tour and you can’t go wrong.
Ashley S — Google review
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She provided details and colour about mining history at both this mine as well as other mines in the area.
Lots of buildings to view and walk around, plus an interesting display of different rocks and geodes. I particularly found the fluorescent rock display to be intriguing.
Phillip Hill — Google review
Located on the far side of Montana Tech University, the World Museum of Mining is, hand’s down, a terrific place to learn about life in an 1800s mining town. The museum has brought in period buildings from all over, added local period pieces (whether saloon, apothecary, undertaker, and any of the dozens of other establishments) to make the town seem seamless. Most of the buildings had a QR code provided for obtaining additional information.
Even before leaving the museum store where you buy tickets to either the above ground and/or below ground experience, you will learn much about mining in Montana. There also are a couple special exhibit rooms which were mostly from private collections (one being dolls and doll houses mostly related to early Montana life; the other minerals and rocks).
The underground mine tour was led by Michael. He is well versed in the mining history of the area and was fully engaged in sharing what he knew.
There is SO much to see. My photos are only a small portion of our time there. Plan to spend at least three hours (1.5 on the underground, and the same walking the property). For your convenience and comfort, there is a perfectly modern restroom facility.
Sue Martindale — Google review
This museum was awesome. We took the Underground tour and it was fantastic! Rick was so knowledgeable and he really wanted us all to have an enjoyable time. I learned so much!! Some remarkable people are restoring this wonderful piece of history! Great job staff and donors. You can be proud of this gem!!
Carrie Shields — Google review
Highly recommend taking a tour of the mine! Very knowledgeable couple of guys. One worked as a miner in the 70s, and the other worked at a mine as well. They both had plenty of stories ranging from their own, to the stories of their fathers/grandfathers...
What a cool little place. They did a great job of painting the scene of old school mining. Awesome, and tragic history
Dylan Robles — Google review
Great informative mine tours. Staff was very knowledgeable about the machinery in the mines, as well as their geology. I would definitely recommend getting your tickets for the tour at least a day ahead, as there are limited spots available. In addition, wearing a light sweatshirt is a good idea, because temperatures in the mine are about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Wear close-toed walking shoes (it gets muddy). Amazing experience for families!
Anne Marie Frandsen — Google review
Loved this place and stayed longer than I had planned because there is a lot to see! Entrance fee with the mine tour was just over 20 dollars. Recommend booking the tour ahead of time online. The tour of the mine was great! Been in many caves, but not a mine. There are no stairs, but it is sloped for the entire tour. You go down 100 feet while wearing hard hats with lights. Really cool experience. There is a little recreated town to walk through and it's interesting learning about the late 1800s to 1950s time-frame of a mining town. Recommend this place! And leave plenty of time so you're not rushed.
Natalie Koffarnus — Google review
This site is loaded with historical eye candy of all kinds. From the Mining operations to the reconstructed town site it was a fully immersive experience. Our tour guide Troy gave us a tour that made the experience of the miners and this unique Butte American community come alive for us. My perspective on this important and often overlooked part of our history was enhanced and I honestly got teary eyed with pride thinking about how hard those men worked to do such a dangerous yet essential job. Hands down one of the best Montana tourist attractions and that is saying something! Thank you Troy!!!
This former copper-mine viewing point overlooks the huge open pit, now flooded with water.
Way bigger than we expected! You can see the waste water plant from the viewing stand, there's a lot of interesting informational signage, and we heard these echoing monitoring stations, not sure what they were for, but I intend to find out. Pretty cheap entry too.
Zzozzez — Google review
Arrived but was unable to get in. Google maps said it was open. Sign on the door said they should be open according to hours posted. Obviously hasn't been open for a while from the notes of the people showing up and also being disappointed to find them closed. The management should probably update their signs on the building to reflect the actual hours open.
wade mendenhall — Google review
Lots of good info for the curious mind. $5 per person and you can walk through the tunnel to the viewing area. In said area there are some signs with historical info and pictures, benches, and an old binocular thingy that costs a quarter. The entry building/gift shop has some souvenirs.
Cody Bay — Google review
So interesting ! Our tour guide was retired history teacher. It doesn't get any better than that!
Tracy Barraza — Google review
Pretty cool place. $5 bucks to walk through the tunnel to the observation deck. If you are into this kind of thing it is worth the $5 bucks. If unsure, send someone through 1st and have them decide if it is worth the whole crew paying the $5 each.
Your Local Review — Google review
Have been here a few times. Always interesting to see. I think the informational displays at the viewing area are due to be updated and modernized. Difficult to read through the messy glass, and the info is quite dated. It also can get extremely windy in the viewing area, FYI
Trish L. — Google review
This thing is awesome! The platform allows you to take a look at the entire pit easily. The fee was fairly cheap and there were a few informative panels that tell all about the origins of the Berkeley Pit.
Anne Marie Frandsen — Google review
A small viewing deck to watch the huge pit. It’s a self-guided tour but you will get enough information about its history.
Marcos Shiang — Google review
A great place to stop and take in the views! So much rich history and it is amazing to learn facts about the operation that made Butte the richest hill on earth!
Molly Burt — Google review
Found this on Google maps, was curious to know what it was. We were visiting Montana and had time to kill. Entry fee was $3 per person. Walked through large tunnel and onto the platform that over looks the pit. Crazy how much water is there!! Turned green due to all the minerals in there. There's placeboards that tell the history of it. Small gift shop and they offer a tour thru the city on a bus for $25. Place is interesting
Lorenzo R. C — Google review
Very interesting stop to enjoy local history, and very reasonably priced. Handicap accessible, so my daughter was able to see everything with us. To see and hear about the past mining operations in Butte, I would recommend this stop.
Mike Burnside — Google review
Makes for a great stop when driving from Yellowstone to Glacier. Entrance fee is $3. The view of the Berkley Pit is amazing and there is a small “Museum” that informs you about the history. You won’t spent a long time there, but it’s very informative and interesting.
Wandern Leo — Google review
Definitely worth the $3 to enter tunnel to reach pit and view up close. Great little gift shop with beautiful copper jewelry and kitchenware, etc. Large boards to read history and see old photos; also a narrated audio voice re: history and current operations via speakers while you view the pit.
Rho M. — Google review
Cute stop with some interesting information. The woman in the shop was extremely friendly and the view outside is impressive. She was kind enough to warn us about the noises they set off to keep the birds out of the water which was highly appreciated as an Iraq and Afghanistan War Veteran. A quick inexpensive educational stop for those nearby.
Emily Ciano — Google review
Pretty cool spot with a lot of local history, it costs $5 to enter.
Shachar Ashkenazi — Google review
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The Berkeley Pit Visitor Center, 300 Continental Dr, Butte, MT 59701, USA
Spartan rooms & log cabins, plus 2 outdoor hot springs pools, an eatery & complimentary breakfast.
If you want fancy, go somewhere else. But if you want a relaxed, rustic atmosphere with very soothing hot springs, this is your place. The food is also really good. The lodge rooms aren't fancy, and you share a bathroom down the hall. The sound travels up from the dining room/ bar. If this bothers you, get a cabin.
DS A — Google review
My Family and I just had a weekend get away to Elkhorn springs. So at first I was upset about the lodge and bathroom situation, you share bathrooms with other guests in the Lodge. The Lodge also has very thin walls. But once being in the pools, you forget about the those situations. The staff were great people and helpful. My only complaints is you can hear everything in the Lodge, beds we're cramped in rooms and the building can use some upgrades. Remember visiting here have an open mind, it was a great weekend and we're already planning to go back. The kids enjoyed it! The next time we go we're booking a Cabin though. In the lodge the food was amazing, a real home cooked meal. For our first time experiencing a hot spring, it sure was a great get away. Real Rustic feel but with great wifi!
Brittney Stearns — Google review
We had a great time at Elkhorn Hot Springs! The springs were fantastic, the cabin is very rustic but exactly what you'd expect. They are a bit short staffed, so the cabins weren't ready right away and there were limited food options. However, the staff that was there were jumping in to do everything including cleaning, cooking and serving. Service was still quick and everyone was very friendly. Definitely excited to make another trip back.
Bailey Wyman — Google review
We didn't stay at lodge or anything. We just visited the hot springs pool area. The place was dark and damp inside, used towels all over the place, laundry right by the entry and was very messy. I knocked two stars off for that reason. The bathrooms were okay but no place to change that wasn't out in the open and little kids were going in and out. There's no privacy for changing which is a bummer. I had to change in my car which sucked. The pool was nice and hot and felt great though. I'm not sure if we'd go back... It's fun but there are other hot springs that are closer and nicer. We stayed about half hour before leaving because there were people drinking their beer in the pool and we have a kid that doesn't need to be around that.
Sey Sey — Google review
This is the first review I have ever left for a company in my life, so let that speak for itself. I rented a cabin that was labeled as one of their two "modern" cabins. I have lived a rugged and rustic life but wanted a nice option for the weekend I proposed to my fiance. Instead, we checked in after already paying over twice what a nice hotel room would cost. We then went to our cabin to find a cabin that had not been cleaned, dirty sheets, and had none of the amenities listed on the website. I then went to the check in lady, who was really nice, and said their website was garbage and that I should have called instead because they booked me for the wrong cabin. I was then told that if I wanted the "modern" cabin I had already booked, it would cost me an extra $100 a night. I now spent about $300 a night. We were also told that, since they messed up the booking, our cabin wouldn't be clean either. So we get to the cabin to find someone else's underwear on the floor and dirty sheets and a couch that looked like it would give you the black plague. There was a cold water faucet which didn't work and instead there was only very hot water. We were also told to absolutely not drink the water and instead they sell individual water bottles. I could go on and on but it just got worse from here. DO NOT spend your money here until they actually take the money and put it into the business you pay for.
Crippled Calibers — Google review
The Hot Springs themselves were AMAZING. The food at the Lodge in the other hand was not so much. Basically tasted like frozen food heat up.
Also, the fryer was "broken" so they said basically we can make burgers and pizza.
Kind of a bummer because I love me some french fries!
The best thing we ate was actually the side salad that was in lew of the fries.
Wood — Google review
Pros: the lodge has amazing food! The staff is friendly and very accommodating. The pools were perfect. Very relaxing and down-to-earth environment. Quiet and very scenic. Pet friendly too, which is always a plus. The cabins are exactly what we hoped for - rustic!
Cons: accessibility is a huge issue. I have a Jeep Compass and was not able to make it up the road to the lodge (the only road in). It had been plowed, but not sanded. A few people got stuck on the road and one guy even slid into the ditch. The only other gripe that I have was the bed...the mattress was horrible. It was a single mattress on a metal frame which didn't fit the mattress so it slipped down to the floor when we laid down. Two of us couldn't sleep on the mattress so my boyfriend slept on the couch which was equally uncomfortable. Beds definitely need to be upgraded!
All in all, it was a fun stay and we will stay again but probably in the summer.
Dee Brewster — Google review
The rates in the lodge doubled and you can hear everything, even if your talking normally. Air blows in windows one bathroom for nine rooms and the bar bathroom was out of order so the bar restaurant patrons had to use it too.
The cabins should have gone up and the food, but in lodge room rates are NOT worth that.
Food great, nice workers no complaints on that.
Brianna Wilson — Google review
The most wonderful rustic hot spring destination. People who have never camped or used a pit toilet before will have their horizons expanded. Cabins have electricity and heat but most have no running water or ensuite bathrooms (the showers in the hot spring locker rooms are really all you need). Have never stayed in lodge rooms so can't speak to them. There is a small restaurant with a tasty, if limited, menu; if you have special dietary needs, you may be eating your food that I would hope you _always_ bring with you when you travel _anywhere_.
Carol Chappell — Google review
A fun experience to check off your list if looking for a quick weekend adventure. Staff was warm and welcoming. Two pools: larger pool was like a luke warm bath, smaller pool was hot and enjoyable. Food was good, limited selection of drinks.
Lodge accommodations above the restaurant were very affordable, but you could hear everyone in the building (including the guy snoring next door 🤭) - so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. Quiet hours 10pm - 6 am help with the noise level. One shared bathroom upstairs. Bring an extra pillow and maybe an extra blanket, only 2 pillows per room.
Damara King — Google review
We arrived early not realizing the website hours had not been updated to reflect later opening time, but we were very grateful they let us in anyway! The water itself was very clean but the surrounding area was littered with beer cans, a dirty diaper, etc. And the locker room floors were not clean even though the cleaning lady was leaving as we arrived. But the surrounding area was beautiful and we enjoyed our soak. We will be back.
Shannon Scheffel — Google review
Not for any city slicker but if you want a true Montana rugged and traditional get away this place is it! One thing tho because your so far out the foot is made and grown locally so the food was beyond delicious
Jared Huff — Google review
I like these hotsprings, but it isn't more than 3 stars. It needs cleaned more often. I've been coming here for many years, and it's never changed how clean it is. It feels great, and the price is reasonable!
Mandy Cunningham — Google review
Love this place, not a 5 star hotel and hot spring, but was perfect for us. Enjoy that it is rustic and love the new heaters in the cabin (since the last time I was there) beds were clean and comfortable, and the fridge was a nice extra. Lodge Restaurant was a little disappointing, but service was great and everyone there was very helpful!! Defiantly a great place if you want to get away and don't expect your experience to be 5 Star Fancy!
Sandra McCann — Google review
We have stayed numerous times here. With that being said I am so disappointed in the service at our last stay. We rented a cabin for a night with plans to soak and have a nice dinner. When we got checked in our cabin was not cleaned. The service help came in and "made the bed" never ONCE saying that it was broken. We went to dinner ordering the prime rib smaller portion where we waited 20 min before they came out and said they did not have the smaller one available. We paid 45.00 each for the bigger prime to be served literally cold. When we finally went to bed and realized it was so broken that it was impossible to sleep in, it was too late to contact anyone as they were not available. The next morning when we went to breakfast I let the front desk lady know. Her comment, and I quote! "Yeah they told me last night about that. " However no one not only said anything to us no one came to fix it either!!! The "cabin" was the backside of another and literally had holes in the wall where you could see into the other cabin attached. We waited 70min for our breakfast after ordering. Total visit was over 300.00 for the worst experience ever. I emailed them upon arriving home in hopes to get a response ans as of today, 3 weeks later have not even received any acknowledgment. We have been going to elkhorn for years and our next visit will be down the road! Worst experience ever!!!
Wendy Hagen — Google review
Rustic perfection. 1st time here and can't wait to make this place a tradition for our anniversary. The timing is perfect bc it's slow season so it's not crowded. Had the pool to ourselves for a solid hour after we checked in last night. Enjoyed the free breakfast and dipped in one last time before departure. Friendly staff. Great service. Thank you Elkhorn!!
K C — Google review
The pools were awesome to soak in and the perfect temperatures! However, don’t waste your time trying to eat at the restaurant. They took our order fairly promptly and brought us our drinks (which were very flat and gross). Then we waited almost 40 minutes to get our appetizer and another 20 for the main meals to come out. The food was so over cooked we couldn’t even choke down 1/4 of it… so disappointing!
Emily Miller — Google review
Elkhorn Hot Springs is in an amazing location and we love the hot springs. We've stayed there 3 other times and although the cabins are rustic they have always been clean and rodent free. This last time, the prices increased considerable for the night and it was the worst night of sleep in my life. There was a rodent couple staying in the ceiling above us and below my children in the loft who made noises all night long And the smell in the cabin was definitely of animal. Was disgusted and exhausted the next day. Have written to the manager but have heard no response. Very disappointed. My husband vowed that it was the last time we'll stay at Elkhorn Horn Hot Springs.
Nancy Rendl — Google review
The cabins are bare minimum l. The beds are terrible. I didn't sleep 1 minute. The breakfast was disgusting. My friends dog wouldn't even eat it. Place is falling apart. Needs a lot of TLC.
Bannack is a ghost town in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States, located on Grasshopper Creek, approximately 11 miles upstream from where Grasshopper Creek joins with the Beaverhead River south of Dillon. Wikipedia.
Upper Mesa Falls is a beautiful 10-story waterfall located along the Snake River in West Yellowstone, Wyoming. The trailhead and viewing platform are easy to find, and the falls are well maintained with visitor center.
Such a wonderful and easy hike for families, plus the waterfalls! The boardwalk was well maintained and we easily walked out with 2 kids.
Winter Redd — Google review
Cool Falls on the way to Yellostone National Park, the trails are really well maintained too along with visitor center …
Sourav Kumar Ukil — Google review
Do amazing only 10$ per car for the whole day and they had some trails that gets you access to both the upper and lower. They had a very nice gift shop and a penny press. The falls were amazing. Very nice view area
Karen Reviewz — Google review
We live so close (Rexburg) that I can't believe we haven't been up here before. Although seeing it in fall colors made for a heck of a first impression. I've been posting photos on social media from around Idaho this week, yet these photos of Mesa Falls seem to generate the biggest, most positive response. Maybe my out-of-state friends (like me, until this visit) didn't know such an impressive falls was here. The trail is easy, and I like both the accessible option and the stairs option. Whoever designed the observation points did a great job. and everything is maintained perfectly. We will definitely be bringing out of state visitors up here, now that we know how beautiful this place is. $5 per car, or our interagency annual pass got us in for free.
Todd Beck — Google review
Great scenic drive and beautiful stop on our way to Jackson. The falls are accessed via a short trail and series of stairs and boardwalks.
Caitlin Rodgers — Google review
Cost is 5 dollars to get in per car. Then a short walk down the board walk less than half a mile and you can see the falls you can continue on down the path and be right where the falls start
Craig Brophy — Google review
Still beautiful. Almost always has the rainbow in the falls. It’s a small fee ($5) to park. Cash only. There are envelopes and a drop box.
Hiking trails along the river and a souvenir shop.
Spectacular views. Worth the drive. Spend the day or just an hour to take it all in.
Aero NGNR — Google review
Great place to see an amazing water fall. Easy trail on a wood walking path.
Ron Flewellen — Google review
Great view! Short hike that leads to an overlook that is nice too. Five dollar cash only parking is not a bad deal for view. The deck has fun info signs to read as well. Very accessible.
Travis Neumann — Google review
This is a gorgeous hike with great views of the falls. It was fairly easy for a family with young children and adults. There are stairs to get down to the various outlooks by the falls, and that could be difficult for some people. I highly recommend it. It was semi-busy since it was Independence Day. Take time to see the falls, the visitor center, and maybe even take food to eat at one of the picnic tables in the area. There is a small entrance fee ($5 per vehicle at the time of this posting).
Jared B. — Google review
Please stop by this waterfall if you have a chance. It is absolutely stunning. $10 fee to park but there are some trails you can hike. We parked in the lower lot and just walked to the falls so I can't speak to the other trails. Dog friendly and an easy walk to get there. The views are just incredible.
Abby Snoznik — Google review
Very beautiful place. When we interacted with the park ranger here, she said the best time to visit this place would be around 10 am in the morning where we could see a beautiful rainbow near the falls 🌈. We missed it as we were not aware of it. But people who are visiting can make use of this opportunity.
Harini Shankar — Google review
IT IS NOT PLOWED IN THE WINTER! If you know that, you can make an informed decision. We didn't know that going in.
In the winter, the road becomes a cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trail, not really fit for pedestrians. But we pulled it off. The walk was brutal because of how not walking-accessible it is. But the falls themselves were stunning and the walkways were sorta shoveled! Basically, don't walk it. But snow mobile or ski it and it's 100% worth it.
Kenzi Thomas — Google review
Absolutely beautiful, very accessible clean and easy to walk around, wheel chair ramps are available
CTP M. — Google review
The upper falls is some of the most beautiful scenery you will experience. Very easy path to follow and dog friendly.
S May — Google review
Spectacular waterfall! Went with two grandchildren who enjoyed it as well. Lot and lot and lots of water!
Steve Beauchamp — Google review
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Bear World is a wildlife park in Rexburg, Idaho, with opportunities to see bears in their natural habitat. The park features a drive-thru facility as well as petting zoo and kid's rides.
It's a neat place, most of the bears here are former actor/performance animals, or descendants of said bears, so they cannot be in the wild. Place offers a few different ways to see them as well. (Drive thru the park in your own vehicle, or use their truck to toss them food, as well as a small petting zoo for the kids.)
Jeremy Statz — Google review
Wow! Was this place cool or what. We went during the middle of the week and experienced great joy. It was not crowded and they allow you to go through unlimited times. We went through roughly eight times watching all of the bears and different animals. To be precise there are buffalo, whitetail deer, albino elk, elk, swan, grizzly bears, black bears, and moose. And that's just for the section of where you're driving. During our visit there were a lot of bears playing around. They also have a little section that you can go to and actually pet some animals. The animals that you're able to pet are goats, dear, different kinds of birds, and pigs. You can also feed bears during the season. They have an amazing little enclosure for Cubs. Overall the experience was incredible. I'm definitely going here again.
Brayden Workman — Google review
I personally like Bear World better than Yellowstone. I love to ride around and see the animals. The bears are so cute, but the cubs are the cutest!!! You can pay to.feed them.
You pay right as you arrive and then you can choose to drive your own car or you can pay to ride in their truck and you're also able to.feed the bears. We did that the first time.
The gift shop and kid park area are fun too. And then you can also choose to go to the back part and see more animals. You can also feed the ducks and fish. It is guaranteed fun time for everyone!
Tatiana Grant — Google review
Outstanding well kept secret we've told everybody about! 👏 For the most part, the staff is friendly! All around are clean facilities, structures, and habitats for the various animals! All the animals appeared to be well fed and cared for! Feeding the "baby bears" was definitely the highlight of the trip for us! BUT YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! Very seldom can you show up and expect to feed the bears! The food was decent, and as you would expect, overpriced beyond belief! The "merchandise shop," on the other hand, was reasonably priced and quite affordable!
RedBullKC — Google review
Wow! We went during Cubpalooza last week.
The kids loved it and want to go back again. They have amusement rides that are included with admission. The bears were very active and the cubs were 100% adorable.
Scott Woodbury — Google review
The cost of the adventure was $25. It was worth every penny. It is especially wonderful for children I cannot imagine they must think when they see all these wild animals. I bet I saw 50 bears. The gift shop was well staffed and had a great assortment. The workers were delightful. I love the little petting zoo area and the rides. I also want to mention these animals are cared for very well!
Jill Sauls — Google review
Wow. The drive through the park with elk, deer, bison, and bears is fun for the whole family. Lots of photo opportunities with animals everywhere.
The main area gift shop was affordable with a nice selection. The dinosaur area had a couple of "rideable" dinosaurs and was a unique experience for kids. Free amusement park rides for the kids were also available with a decent selection and short lines. The petting zoo had deer, goats, birds, and a pig.
My family paid for the bear bottle feeding and it was well worth the time and the money. Six bears under a year old who like nooking with their feeders and have large personalities for the tiny size of their bodies were amazing to feed and to pet. As with any babies, they had their opinions and different personalities from messy eaters, to inhalers. Such an incredible experience. Highly recommended.
Alison Wright — Google review
We had a great time driving through to see the bears and other animals. We were honestly surprised how many there were and how close to the car they got. Our hard to please teenagers really enjoyed it as well.
Jaimie Draper — Google review
I've gone a few times in different seasons, but it's still the same. The bathrooms are a mess and super dirty. The staff is pretty rude, and their merchandise barely ever is updated. but it was cool to look around at the cubs and drive through the wildlife. The dinosaur park in it has quite a few dinosaurs with some movement and sounds. We liked the chubby bears 🐻
Valerie Ellis — Google review
At first glance, the price seems really steep being $24 an adult but once you realize just how many animals are actually offered either to see (bison, elk, bears, moose etc.) or to pet at the petting zoo (deer, goats, pigs etc.) I soon understood why! This place was so cool driving in with all of the big bears, elk and bison! Not to mention the adorable petting zoo and amusement park which is also built into the admission price!
Also, their fudge in the giftshop? Delicious!!
Absolutely worth a visit at least once! My family had a wonderful trip and we will be back! Thanks guys! Very impressed.
Heather Sharp — Google review
Lots of bears and other animals common to Yellowstone National Park. Plenty for kids to do too with a petting zoo, and amusement rides all included with admission. You drive through the elk, bison, and bears. You can renter as much as you like but no stopping and no rolling down your windows. A great place to spend 2-3 hours. Food is available to purchase or bring your own—plenty of picnic tables. Good value!
Ty Lagerberg — Google review
Driving portion to see roaming animals takes about 30 minutes. So a variety of brown bears, black bears, deer, and bison. Entrance to the park also includes entrance to the dinosaur world, small theme park rides, and petting zoo. We spent about 1.5 hrs total in the park, but could have spent double that if your kids are big on doing the rides. Overall a good experience with the family.
Tristan Rodeback — Google review
The new dinosaur area is really fun. My kids liked the Dino rides. 2 of the 5 rides were broken when we visited, so it was a little disappointing. But the rides are nice for a wide range of ages. I wanted to ask why the petting zoo is so sparce on animals but didn't see an employee near there to ask. The info center on the different animals is great. The deer look so thin and mangey. The way the road winds through the park gives visitors plenty of angles to see the animals.
Heidi Leigh — Google review
We attended as a homeschool field trip. The drive through to see the bears was exciting for my girls (10&3). The petting area was fun with little piglets and momma, deer and goats. The girls had fun feeding them and also the fish and ducks in the river. We got there at feeding time and it was so cute to watch the baby bear cubs drinking their bottles. You can pay extra to feed the bear cubs, but we didn't do this. The new dinosaur exhibit was neat with life-sized animatronic dinos to see and even a few of the little coin ride kind. The small carnival rides we did last were fun and the girls left happy for the day out.
Chalyse Padigimus — Google review
Amazing place. Great opportunity to see some majestic wildlife up close! You can take as many laps in your car as you want, that will take you right by bison, dear and a TON of bears. There is also a petting zoo with deer, goats, ducks etc. A few rides for the kids and a dinosaur place under construction for 2024.
IF YOU'RE GOING ALL THE WAY OUT HERE -- spoil yourself and cough up the extra $75 to feed the baby bears. You'll remember that for the rest of your life!!!
This place actually made my mum-in-law cry out of sheer joy over all the beautiful animals and getting to bottle feed the cubs.
Nate C W — Google review
We went here on a whim because we were headed in this direction and had an extra hour to do something. Was a great way to see the wildlife up close! Bears, white elk, deer, and bison. The bear cubs were playful and fun to watch. The new dinosaur exhibit was much better than I expected for such a remote place. Fun rides here for little kids (6 and under).
M. B. — Google review
Bear World is always a fun place to visit. I went with my husband and four children. We all enjoyed the animals, petting zoo, rides, and especially Jurassic Creek. My 5-year old froze for a minute when he saw the T-Rex and wasn't so sure about it, it looked so real to him. It was fun to see the dinosaurs and learn more about them.
Adrianne Elliott — Google review
It was a great visit. Animals were all around and petting zoo was a hit with the kids. Animals loved the attention from the kids. Rides was in great condition and the new Dinosaur exhibit was brilliant. Loved every minute of it.
Jp Meek — Google review
Super cool experience!!! The drive through, bottle feeding, little roller coaster rides they have, and the dinosaur land are all super cool! Definitely would recommend visiting here if you're nearby!
Established in 2003, this museum features exhibits on science & regional history, plus archives.
Went for the last day of the BodyWorlds: Animal Inside Out exhibit. It was way cool. After going through that exhibit, my boyfriend and I walked through the rest of the museum. I enjoyed it. I would definitely go back for future exhibits.
Stacy Filipek — Google review
Amazingly detailed exhibits! I attended the Genghis Khan exhibit, and I was very impressed. The infographics contained a lot of information, but they were easy to read as well. The highlight of my visit was the live music exhibit. It was amazing to see the musicians perform with the traditional Mongolian instruments!
Anne Marie Frandsen — Google review
The animal encounters are wonderful and engaging for kids and parents. The current exhibit is rainforest themed and we all enjoyed all the animals. There are a lot of other interesting things to see in addition to the rainforest creatures. We will definitely be back to explore more.
KYLER STOWE — Google review
What a true treat stopping at this museum was. I learned so much about the state of Idaho, from the native American Indian tribes to the farming history to the types of gems that can be found in the state, etc. The stuffed animals on display were fascinating, as were the storefront displays with information about certain items. I could tell that whoever contributed to putting the displays together cared a great deal about what he/she was doing. The native American Indian artifacts were incredible! I enjoyed seeing so much handcrafted materials as well as the artifacts of people who lived on the homesteads in the state in the past. Learning about some of the plants that grow in the area peaked my interest, and there was a great description of the sagebrush that I came across. Everything was intriguing at the Museum of Idaho. It was a trip well worth it, in my opinion and I would go back again. There's quite a bit to see.
Reannah Jones — Google review
Great museum to visit. We must have spent 3 hours here looking around and reading the exhibit signs. The special exhibition was Genghis Khan. There was also history about Idaho, the Wild West and prehistoric animals from around the area. Great museum to visit!
Kristina Hensley — Google review
Lack of wheelchair access to certain areas of the museum, otherwise very decent experience. My 11 year old son had a really good time.
Preston — Google review
Well what is to say about this museum, it does change so thus review can be a hard one! Currently on 10-18-2021 the exhibit is "Animals Inside out" and I must say it was super cool! I've never had a bad experience or tour of what's been in the museum ever so,
I suggest the museum to anyone visiting, passing through, looking to kill time, or even just the joy of museums! They have a great section (large) about Idaho falls, filled with so much information, and the staff is always friendly.
Destinee Speas — Google review
We went to see the Ghengis Khan exhibit, it was excellent! So many peices to see! I was awestruck by the beautiful pieces, the music, it was a trip to the times we know so little about. It was very educational as to the history of the family and what he had accomplished. Definitely recommend!
Gena — Google review
I didn't realize how big this museum was. I was very interested in all they had on displayed. It took me a few hourscto go through. Loved the Dinosaur experience.
Robyn Harrington — Google review
We have been here a few times. This time we were there with a school trip to see the "under the canopy" traveling exhibit. My daughter age 10 & 3 had a lot of fun seeing the different reptiles and the sloth! There is even a small live animal show that happens three times a day, we attended the 11am one and my youngest was super excited to get to pet a snake.
Chalyse Padigimus — Google review
So much to see and learn here! We went while the dinosaur exhibits were going on as well. The curators were easy to approach and helped us navigate because this place is misleadingly huge! We enjoyed the interactive stuff they had and found there was a lot of variety in the exhibits. We walked around for an hour and still didn't have time to see everything!
Taylor Hall — Google review
A really nice museum with different sections.
Depends on your pace, checking everything should take about 1-2 hours.
There are some nice spots for kids to play and learn.
Entrance for non-Idaho residents is $14, a bit expensive in comparison with some other similar museum I visited in US, but it's not terrible.
Parking is behind the building and it is quite small, partially shared with church next to the museum, but it's free.
Michał Pomorski — Google review
The museum was very, very well
Laid out. I loved it very nice staff on
Hand to answer any questions.
It is a MUST SEE..Younger children will love the Dinosaur exhibit...(ok and us adults as well)😊
A true professional museum..
There is plenty to study , look at.
Phillip Burns — Google review
Very nice museum with interesting history of the State. They had a special exhibit on dinosaurs of the ocean which was very cool. So many enormous sea creatures from that time that don't get much fanfare but were so impressive!
Don Stevenson — Google review
The Best part of the whole museum was the SLOTH 🦥.. it had a salad for lunch, an crawled across his rope to his den.. it was cute!! They had some real cool spider exhibits,snakes, lizards.. just fun!! ☺️
A broad range of international animals on display, plus a petting zoo & bird aviary, spring to fall.
You can never go wrong with a guick trip to this zoo. My grandson loves it here and enjoys seeing all his "friends". We come here enough that he knows where all his favorites are. The animals are all well cared for and the enclosures are very natural looking. This year there are at least 3 new babies!
Carolyn Neblett — Google review
This is a great zoo! There are lots of animals to see and they are clearly well taken care of. I had a great time at zoo with my friends. It wasn’t too crazy expensive and it wasn’t crowded at all. We felt that we got our moneys worth for sure. It would be a great activity for families. I enjoy animals and so all the signs with the animal information was great. I thought some of the animals they had there were really cool.
Nikolas Steele — Google review
This little zoo is fabulous. I was pleasantly surprised at the assortment of animals that this Zoo has. The way it is set up is perfect. On a hot day you are in the shade which was very nice. The landscaping was beautiful. My little family and I totally enjoyed every aspect of the zoo. The grounds were well maintained. If you haven't been, you should go. You won't be disappointed
Charlene Sherry Kay Seres — Google review
This Zoo is extremely affordable and worth the money. You get to see lots of wildlife, even when some animals aren't in the outside enclosures. This was a good use of my afternoon/a few hours, and I'll likely come again
Ruth Evans — Google review
I really enjoyed our experience at the Idaho falls zoo. I took my family of four and we got there early morning on a weekday. It was very beautiful and well put together. They had a wide assortment of different animals and some that are unique to this specific zoo. Our favorite parts were the African safari and the monkey house. The monkeys were extremely fun to watch, they were very active and funny to watch swing around. My only gripe was the fact that it was a field trip day for local schools. The zoo had booths set up where the kids can learn about different things in the ecosystem. The location of these booths could have been better to minimize the impact on the non-school going patrons. Also I felt like a lot of animals were off exhibit during our visit. They did have a small visitor center with a gift shop. But when I say small I mean small.
Brayden Workman — Google review
It is a pretty small zoo. But the price is very cheap and everyone that works there is very friendly. We are from alabama so it was cool seeing the different types of animal they have there that we don’t have at the zoos around us. I would say it’s definitely worth a trip if you have a couple hours you want to burn.
Jaciene Mann — Google review
Such a well kept and friendly zoo! All of the animals seemed like they were getting enrichment and genuinely seemed happy and healthy! The staff were really nice too. We loved the layout as well and how easy it was to navigate and see everything. Also extremely clean and well kept!
Taylor Hall — Google review
This place was a lot bigger than I expected and it was really well kept. Normally zoo's stink but I didn't smell anything until I hit the zebras! Very impressed with their collection of animals, cleanliness and informative signs! First time my daughter got to see any animals and we both had a blast! From seeing our favorite animals (flamingos and donkeys), learning about new animals and feeding goats- it was the perfect way to spend family time! Thank you so much guys!
Heather Sharp — Google review
This zoo is the perfect size. Cost is reasonable. Cart rental(recommended for toddlers ) was $5. I loved that they give you a token to pick which animal you would like the conservation money to go to. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. It’s a great place for a family to spend the day. My kids loved the penguins, primates, and big cats enclosures.
Santinator — Google review
This is the best zoo I have been to based on how happy and healthy the animals are. They have great exhibits and all seemed to be well fed and cared for. A++ will be back yearly.
Hailey Woodworth — Google review
This is a fun zoo to visit. It's amazing what you'll experience when the animals are actually active and playing. Also, there is a peacock that roams free among us, doing its "call of the wild" as it wanders. If you do visit this zoo, I'm posting my pictures if you ever want to go on a scavenger hunt and find the objects in my pictures.
Malachi Goodman — Google review
The zoo itself was nice and shady. Able to walk around, see animals, the Lion and Lioness were pretty cool. The tamarins are my favorite. I will say the zoo is smaller and enclosures are as well. however the kids zoo was cool. The public bathrooms were pretty gross unfortunately.
Sarah R — Google review
We loved the zoo! It was clean and the animals were healthy and energetic. The staff was helpful and friendly. It's the perfect size for a half day. Prices are very affordable.
Harvey Beacham — Google review
We enjoyed Boo at the Zoo Friday evening. It was chaotic, but still fun. I recommend better signage to navigate the crowd, maybe a policy on strollers because that was a nightmare with the lines.
Tara Marie — Google review
I have been to see several zoos across the country. This one was not a favorite. The penguin enclosure has too many animals for the very small enclosure. The pool was extremely mucky and the stench burned our noses. Very strong ammonia smell.
They have quite a few animals for this small acreage of zoo, including several large cats. Lions, snow leopards, then smaller cats as well. Bored, Many are pacing in their very small enclosures.
The flamingos are also in a small pen and again it smells strongly of ammonia.
Exhibits on the history & cultivation of potatoes in a former train depot with a cafe & gift shop.
This museum is great. Very informative. They have videos that teach you things like how McDonalds makes their fries. Great collection of Mr Potato head toys and a wall of potato mashers. Definitely visit the cafe while you are there. We had the loaded baked potato, tots, hand cut fries with fry sauce and the best potato soup ever!! Worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Princess Smartypants — Google review
Very interesting. Well maintained and super clean. Who knew there was so much to learn about the humble potato.
Even the building itself is interesting
Great value!
smh rme — Google review
You can either start at the cafe or the gift shop to enter the museum. There is a lot of parking and even multiple spots great for RVs.
We entered at the gift shop. It had shirts, shot glasses, cups, along with multiple other trinkets, and a penny squish machine. We got some postcards and shot glasses and they were put in a mesh potato sack bag and got a package of locally grown dehydrated mashed potatoes which was entertaining.
The cafe had baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, fries, tots, soup, and drinks. It smelled wonderful and we smelled potatoes for a while after.
And the museum had a lot of information on... Potatoes. Along with antique and ancestral potato shaped and used items, a video, toys, kitchen appliances, talking potatoes, farm equipment, VR experience on a tractor and watching them till and moves potatoes, and a play area with Mr potato head.
The reason for 4 stars... I though it was entertaining and fun but my husband found it less entertaining and said he probably wouldn't pick to go again. He was expecting real potatoes or fake planter boxes to show how more home grown ones are done too apparently.
Rose Green — Google review
Excellent experience! Everything you want to know about Idaho potatoes is in this museum! Definitely worth the stop! #idahopotaotes
Sabra Gerdes — Google review
We stopped at the potato museum in Blackfoot, Idaho. This is a simple, smaller, low tech museum. It’s small town and charming, not big budget.
I’m surprised it’s not larger given the impact of potatoes on the state of Idaho.
Here’s what I recommend
1. Take photos of the giant potato in front of the building.
There’s a smart phone holder out front so you can take photos without someone holding the phone.
2. Visit the gift shop, pay for your tickets and enjoy the kitzch (spelling?).
From potato soap to quirky potato peelers, there are a lot of fun items. The t-shirts could be much more fun than they are.
3. Watch the talking potatoes in the basement that put on a little show.
4. Don’t miss the virtual reality experience.
My favorite was the virtual reality ride on a 🥔 harvester. There are just 2 headsets but worth the short ride.
5. Watch the the short film about McDonald’s french fries. And see the large potato chip.
6. Admire the potato masher display that’s artistic.
7. Go to the cafe and order a potato, fries or soup. Notice the potato print curtains.
Beast potato ever! You get it within 5 mins and it’s piping hot with the noise divine fluffy soft inside.
The potatoes are cooked at 400-500 degrees (there was some debate). Wrapped in foil. Cooked until soft and keep in a warmer at 140 degrees.
Russset narcoda is the kind of potato. Don’t poke holes in them.
We got a cupcake made with potatoes. Really good. I added sour cream, green onions, butter and tomatoes. So delicious!! And the waffle fries were incredible - fresh and hot. You can get ketchup and/or fry sauce.
It’s very affordable too. Both the admission ($6 for adults) and the cafe.
Take lots of photos.
Overall, this could have a photo backdrop with a large potato inside. Displays of largest record breaking potatos. Am interactive display. Better more recent videos about the process and better games. It could be in a larger space.
But it’s affordable and down home.
Also there’s a great candy shop across the street with excellent ice cream (bubble gum with gummy bears, for example).
Janet Thaeler — Google review
We had an excellent visit except when leaving the girl closing the museum was rude. As we were leaving the museum (through the gift shop). She told us ‘I’m locking up now’. It was uncomfortable - I tried to explain that we weren’t trying to enter the museum and that we were leaving after viewing.
There’s also a cafe here. I ordered some yummy fries and my partner ordered chili fries.
If it weren’t for the rude service when we were exiting I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you have an hour so spare. Also if you’re from out of state you get a free instant potato packet. If you have AAA or military ID they offer a small discount on admission.
Joceline Lopez — Google review
I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the Idaho Potato Museum. The building appears small; however, the museum is rather grand. Inside you'll find information starting from native America, ending in the modern day. They have paraphernalia of all kinds including farming, baking, alcohol, commercial, and toys. You can even see a potato signed by Al Gore!
They have two virtual reality headsets that allow you to see a potato harvest and computers with games. There is a small theater; however, I wasn't able to watch the show because the kiddos were happily taking me all over the museum .
There are public restrooms in the museum that are amazingly clean and smell that way too. Overall, a fascinating place and I'm happy to have gone.
There is a small gift shop with some fun items and the staff were friendly and personable. In a word, awesome.
Lastly, the potato bar is very yummy and reasonably priced. Try the fried potato dollars, absolutely fabulous.
We highly recommend a visit!
Tony Candelaria — Google review
This was such a fun place to visit! A must-see! Love all the information and there was lots to see in there and the staff was awesome! Don't forget to go to the potato cafe next door as it was delicious and lots of different toppings to choose from!
Diana Milone — Google review
This place is so much fun. I never knew there was so much to learn about potatoes! It costs a small amount to go into the museum portion but it's worth the money. They have a neat little gift shop and also a cafe with All Things Potatoes to eat. Super fun!
Dan Larsen — Google review
The evening was peaceful in the parking lot. The train came through at 4am. Four out of five of us in our party slept through the horn noise. The store had a great and unique selection. The museum was actually informative, interesting, and interactive. The adults learned a few things as did the kids. The cafe was delicious with great prices. We first thought this would be a tourist trap but quickly realized it was a delightful experience.
Blue Ribbon — Google review
I had a lovely experience here on a random Friday afternoon. It was very interesting learning about potatoes. I was surprised on all there is to know about them. How they grow, harvest, transport, types, history, etc. At the end, they have a restaurant where you can dine in.
I had a very lovely baked potato for lunch and a huckleberry flavored soda crafted in Jackson Hole. I bought a really nice cotton T-shirt from their gift shop.
Kapra C-R — Google review
This place is SO COOL!!! We drove 12 hours and were not disappointed. There's actually a lot of hands-on things for all ages and the exhibits are informative. If you come here, you definitely should at least get fries from the cafe. They have a different garnish for their baked potatoes every day. We had sausage gravy during our visit to the museum. We came back the second day just to go to the cafe and got chili and cheese on a baked potato. I definitely recommend a visit here if you're anywhere near Idaho.
Dan Stein — Google review
This museum was awesome. I grew up here in Idaho and had no idea the cool history behind the potato. Definitely worth a visit if you have the time. The gift shop and lunch counter are awesome as well.
Melanie Hathaway — Google review
Adults: $6
Kids 5 to 12: $3
Kids 4 and under: Free
Military and Senior Discounts
(July 2023)
Tastefully priced cafe with delicious waffle fries and dipping sauces. The huckleberry locally made ice cream was delightfully creamy.
Well decorated and fun little museum complete with a Potato Lab for kids with interactive tools, computers, and a plethora of Mr. Potato Head parts.
The VR Oculus lets you sit in the farmer’s seat as heavy machinery harvest potatoes.
Quaint gift shop with interesting items from potato soap to chocolate covered potato chips.
Don’t forget to look at the World’s Largest Potato Chip!
Sabrina Stevens — Google review
Cute potato museum, lots of information and interactive features. The gift shop had some fun items that we HAD to have. The Potato Cafe 🥔 had some gluten free options and we had baked potatoes, French fries, tater tots. They offer a senior discount. Adults that do not qualify for the senior discount were $6/each at the time of this review (June 2023).
Jenn S — Google review
What a fun little museum. From the huge potato outside to the random facts you can review inside its a cute place to visit. They have a little souvenir shoo where you can find something fun as a keep sake. They also have a little Cafe to get yourself some delicious backed potatoes to end your visit. Take the kids in for a short stop to learn some history of the Idaho potato.
Laid-back, all-inclusive fishing resort set on a river offering fly-fishing trips & a fly shop.
We enjoyed a fabulous meal at one of Teton Valley Lodges private events. The staff was extremely friendly and the chef treated us to a phenomenal 3 course dinner. If you get the chance to participate in one of these events I would highly recommend it!
Rachel Nelson — Google review
I had the fishing trip of my life last week. My guide, Harrison, was very helpful and new exactly where to find the fish. I caught seven brown trout between 17-20 inches, plus a lot of smaller fish. I can hardly express my excitement.
Stephen Carter — Google review
Great stay with modern room design, large tv and fantastic and friendly host Brenda! Be it skiing at Grand Targhee, hiking around the Tetons or fly-fishing Teton Creek, this is a great place to stay!
Patrick Flood — Google review
Our family had the best time here. The fishing and guides were top notch, the hospitality was second to none, and the property was beautiful. We are definitely coming back!
Luke Ryba — Google review
The guys fly by my house every night and I would not recommend anyone do busines with these people. They don’t care if you got kids playing in the yard. They drive so fast by our place every night.
kelby nelson — Google review
We booked a full day guided trip for our honeymoon, and it was amazing! Our guide, David, was such a hard worker and one of the most personable guides I've ever worked with. He had us on fish all day when the weather was not ideal, and made sure my wife and I had a great time. We hope to be back!
Jeremy McGee — Google review
Great experience, fishing and views along the Teton River and Snake River. Thanks Jamie for helping me land some nice trout.
Josh Myers — Google review
Second year coming to TVL and had an amazing time once again. Every aspect of the experience is amazing. Great fishing, great food, great guides, and great accommodation.
Ryan McGee — Google review
Did a day trip on the South Fork of the Snake River. Our guide, Jacob, rowed his face off through high wind and hard, hard rain to get us into fish.
And, boy oh boy, did he ever get us into fish! He rowed us into sneaky spots other guides blasted right by or just barely covered at all. And then he would row us back upstream to hit he same holes over and over until the fish stopped hitting. Some on streamers. Some on dry dropper.
We did this all day boating about 40 fish. I lost count, honestly. More than a few worthy of a photo.
I can't say you'll catch that many. But it won't be for lack of effort from your guide. If all the guides at Teton Valley Lodge work this hard, you are in damn good hands.
Ely Wilkinson — Google review
Outstanding in every respect. Great accommodations, gourmet dining, the best guides we've ever fished with and a staff that anticipates your needs. Seems spendy but really a good value for the total high level experience. We're average fly fishers and we landed more fish than with any guide service on the Henry's Fork or Madison. Most of the guests we visited with have been coming back here for many years. Our first stay here and we understand why.
That is the Tetons in the background, the views are breathtaking.
Tom Duncan — Google review
The owners of the lodge and guide company are amazing people. Everyone from the owners to the staff are positive, hard working, and just overall make sure that you have a wonderful experience. I did not stay at the lodge but we used the guided fishing outfit for a group of 20. The food we had at the lodge was very good. What a great a great trip! Highly recommend A+++
Thank you, Marcus
Angela Coleman — Google review
Wonderful staff. Amazing food, great views, knowledgeable and friendly guides. You don't need to know how to fly fish. You will catch many beautiful trout of varying types as well as other fun native species. My wife had never fly fished in her life and really enjoyed herself over three nights and two days at the lodge. The cabins are large and comfortable. Water pressure was great haha. There are cute puppies running around. The staff takes care to get to know you. Our first guide helped me improve my dry fly presentation and I was amazed as trout rose to sip my fly on top water. I won't spoil the other wonderful surprises in store. Our second guide taught us casting techniques for a heavier rig on a larger river to target the fatties. My wife out fished me again catching native cutthroats, cutbows, rainbows and browns. We saw moose and baldies and enjoyed over-stuffed lunch boxes on the river at scenic locations. The guides went above and beyond to make the experience the best ever. I would 100% recommend this place to new and experienced anglers.
Grand Targhee Resort, located near Alta and 42 miles away from Jackson, is a ski resort that offers slopeside rooms and suites with four restaurants, a spa, a heated outdoor pool, and guided snowshoe tours. The ski area covers 2,602 skiable acres with five lifts for intermediate riding. The resort has an off-piste atmosphere with fresh powder caches readily available.
We had a great time at Grand Targhee. We were there on a weekend after three days at Jackson Hole. The parking lot was full on the Saturday but there were no real crowds on the hill except for a few lift lines here and there. Sunday was much quieter. We arrived at 830am and got parking right up front. Beautiful place with great terrain. It was a really nice change of pace from Jackson Hole which definitely feels like the "big city" of skiing by comparison. I can't wait to get back on a powder day. The next time I come I will bring my XC gear too as the track looks phenomenal from up above on the hill.
Dave Bennett — Google review
This place was EXCELLENT. The vibe, the mountain, the terrain, the difficulty, the friendliness, everything about this resort was wonderful. I even enjoyed the fog that rolled in and covered the peak for some time. I love to snowboard in that. It was such an adventure being here at Targhee. The terrain park was off the charts with its combination of rails and kickers. Our family really enjoyed this place.
Spencer Lyman — Google review
I was there September of 2022, I played the disc golf course, it was great! Its a really beautiful part of the country! The Tetons are amazing! I'd sure love to work there for the ski season.
Andre Goloskewitsch — Google review
Huge fan of this ski resort. We live in Idaho Falls. It is for sure the best resort near us. I was especially impressed with the variety of the “bunny hill” at Targhee. They gave great facilities for beginners. I have two daughters who started skiing this year. I surprised how much fun my 8 year old and I had doing the small hill for an entire afternoon. They also offer adaptive ski lessons which makes my so happy. My daughter with Down syndrome started this year. The staff is so patient with her and excited for her to have a chance to ski. My older boys and husband are advanced skiers/snow boarders. There is plenty to keep them entertained all day. I also love the patio area + fires. Such a fun environment! Targhee was a great place for our whole family.
Brooke BB — Google review
Honestly one of my favorite 'off the map' resorts. Always a great place to grab some powder caches, friendly staff with a mom and pop feel. They do have a hotel at the mountain if that is your fancy. Prices are resonable and planning on some serious upgrades over the 2023 winter!
Joe Klump — Google review
This 5 star review is for Ben the ski instructor/ supervisor! This was our first time skiing with our kids! He came up and helped us all get the hang of it just out of pure kindness ! The next day my son was asking about him because he was so sweet and patient when teaching him! Thanks Ben for making our trip unforgettable!
Shelby York — Google review
Literally the only things wrong with this place are the rooms are outdated (but very clean and taken care of) and the food prices are prime resort high. Otherwise we loved our stay and would definitely come back.
Graham Myers — Google review
Ok so the bar is amazing very nice people. We came up on sunday the 6th of August got about 3 runs on the little lift and one to the top then they closed the lift because of rain and that is completely understandable. At about 2:45pm the sun came out and it was cleared up. about 12 of us just waited asuming the lift would be opened again because the lift closes at 5. I spent 150.00 for 4 runs....
mike fernandez — Google review
Bought a lift ticket and it turns out the main lift was closed. Got to the top of the Shoshone lift and the employees were cheering because they were closing that lift as well. I wish they would have told me the lifts were closed. Shortest $65 ride of all time
Harrison Ingram — Google review
We stayed here during late June and it was lovely! Waking up to cool mornings and crisp mountain air was perfect. The rooms were nice and the beds were very comfortable!! Even in the summer, there is a lot to do. I would highly recommend staying here.
Abigail Wilt — Google review
I took the shuttle from Jackson Hole that picked me up in Teton Village and took me to the Grand Targhee ski resort. The runs were half groomed, half left powdery so you could go on one run and switch between powder and groomed, it was so much fun. The views were out of control, beautiful, and, you can see the grand Tetons and the valley below. My favorite run was shadow woman and I had an excellent time and would highly recommend anyone to visit.
Jay Right — Google review
We had a Bluebird day on 2/17/24 and a snowy day on 2/18/24. Both days were great in different ways. We will definitely be going back. Varied terrain for all different levels of skiers. On the clear day I had to remember I was skiing and not just look around in awe at the views.
Aari Evert — Google review
This place is wonderful. Huge skiing area for beginners that offers enough challenges to keep it interesting for the kids all day long but you can trust them to go off on their own and be fine. All the lift operators were friendly and helpful when needed. The beginner lift had a party vibe and it was easy to get to. We visited on weekdays in February 2024 and got there 30-60 minutes before they opened. It was easy to find parking and the line to buy tickets was short and painless.
Austin B — Google review
The Grand Targhee Resort provided the perfect place for our guys trip this year. The accommodations were simple & clean with comfortable beds and worked well with our group. If we had a wish list a kitchenette and better Wi-Fi (worked fine Sunday and Monday, but terrible otherwise) would have been included, but otherwise everything was covered. Plan for little to no cell service. The skiing was first class with decent vert and lots of terrain. Even with heavy fog on top you can escape to a lower lift. This place would be incredible on a powder day! A highlight for our group was the excellent food, service and drinks we received at the Branding Iron. A special thanks to our favorite bartender Evan and her team for making every effort to ensure our experience was a great one! We will be back.
Adam Hutchings — Google review
This place never disappoints. My family loves our time spent on the mountain. We have always stayed in the teewinot lodge. They have started doing some remodeling in some of the rooms. Which is nice, except there is no drawers to store your stuff or hooks to hang your stuff between runs and at night. Hopefully they are just not done and will be adding these necessary items in the future
Tyson Horne — Google review
I love targhee. There are so many places to ski for everyone.The kids area is great and has good places to teach people how to ski. The cliffs are nice and there are cool places to explore in the trees. Hiking Mary's was fun and a quick hike to get to some great powder snow. Don't duck the fences because you might die, the cliffs have big drops. Sometimes it's a bit cloudy and foggy. Also the people that work at the ski lifts are nice.
Anora Klinkel Wilson — Google review
DO NOT BOOK HERE!!!!
I booked via United Airlines during checkout for a flight to Jackson Hole Airport. United claimed this hotel is 14 miles from the airport and Grand Teton National Park. Only after booking do they give you the real location which is a 1 hour and 45 minute drive away. Once they gave me the real location, I immediately cancelled. However, they have the audacity to claim this is 'non-refundable'. Total bait and switch lies. Do not give this lying business your money.
Rob Wieczorkowski — Google review
We did a tour of Bike parks at Ski resorts. Grand Targhee was by far our fav. Chill place with great staff. I really liked the demo bikes for the Mountain Bike Park. Rental Dept was really helpful.
robert tilley — Google review
We didn't stay at the resort just snowboarded on the mountain and it was incredible!! It was early season but had snowed almost 2 feet the day before so conditions were perfect. Everything from easy to super hard. No lift lines. Nice restaurant for lunch. Highly recommend checking it out.
Dan Greene — Google review
100% will return here again. The lift lines were short even for a powder day, and the crowds were very well managed. I especially appreciated the free shuttle up and down the mountain. The guys in the rental shop were very helpful and professional.
Holly Murray — Google review
Great view, steep skiing, and little to no lift lines. Definitely my new favorite ski resort. Far better than Jackson Hole ,especially for the price!
Tyler Delaney — Google review
First time here on presidents Day 2024, used to skiing little cottonwood in Utah. First impression of the base was other worldly with the wood burning.
This place was great, ski on, no lines all day, no parking issues, the kids all loved it, and there was challenging terrain for Dad and the older kids too! grooming was great and there were still powder shots at 2pm without knowing where to go.
And on mountain Day care for the younger kids and they loved that too!
Well be back next year!
Christopher Ault — Google review
Very affordable and kid-friendly resort. We are novice snowboarders from Texas. I hesitated the drive from Jackson Hole due to snowy road conditions but glad that we visited. The last mile leading to the resort was difficult to drive, however, all the cars were cautiously slow. One recommendation is improving customer service in ski/snowboard rental. Staff fitted our 5 y.o. child in size 3 kid, 4 sizes bigger than what we requested and gave him the board that was too long for his size. It was Easter Sunday so staff was probably distracted. Nonetheless, it was a great experience.
Tammy Pham — Google review
One of my favorite ski resorts. It's locally owned and operated, still affordable in 2024 with much less crowds compared to nearby big name ski resorts. Their ski school is one of the best because there is an entire beginner area with dedicated lifts for people taking ski/snowboarding lessons.
Steven P — Google review
Loved the resort but I had an emergency that I had to return home and I had purchased a two day pass @ $135 per day for a total $270. I got to the resort on day two and explained my issue and asked to get a refund for the unused day. I was told that I skied to much the first day and that it was a bundled ticket and there are zero refunds. I asked to speak to a supervisor but was told she was sick.
Mark Dvorak — Google review
No electric car charging and proud of it. We called ahead, sadly after making our resort hotel reservation, to learn there were no car charging facilities at all on the mountain. We lost the full cost of a day/night hotel stay. No refunds if you cancel less than two weeks prior to the reservation date. The manager said, “I tow EVs down the mountain all the time, it’s the Rockies, why would anyone ever consider driving there in an electric car? Thanks very much, have a nice day”. Argh
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in the country with challenging terrain, an aerial tram, and lively base village. With more than 4,000 feet of vertical terrain and unprecedented access to out-of-bounds terrain, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is perfect for skiers of all levels.
One of the best ski resorts in the U.S. for many reasons. The mountain is spectacular and boasts some of the most challenging runs in the world. That being said, they are very friendly toward beginning skiers and boarders offering one of the best ski schools I've seen with high caliber instructors. Hope that continues because this is one of the main reasons we continue to choice Jackson Hole every year. They've been able to retain top quality employees throughout the resort from instructors to food service to mountain hosts. On that note, they have tons of staff everywhere to help you with anything and they are genuinely kind, friendly and not lazy. I've seen other resorts really lacking in this department and it really ruins your vacation when you come across negative employees.
They limit ticket sales and require Ikon reservations so it's never horribly crowded like Mammoth.
There are plenty of delicious food choices throughout the resort and some are really top notch. Definitely one of the best resorts for food quality and variety.
The buyers do a great job of stocking the stores with a varied selection of nice quality merchandise. One thing they don't have a ton of is kid's equipment for sale so if you need that you need to go to town or just rent.
Really nice to see that this resort has been able to grow but still retain its friendly small town personality.
R h — Google review
My First visit in December 2021 was epic. Challenging terrain, incredible snow conditions, well groomed, friendly and helpful staff, many lifts and gondolas, multiple options for food/drink, and downright beautiful.
There were some things that were less-than-epic though. Finding a Parking spot was challenge, and parking is expensive ($30-40 for a few hours). Private lesson was great for my sons but expensive - almost $800 for 4 hours. An electrical problem disabled most of the lifts one day…A refund wasn’t offered. Lift tickets are very expensive - $135 for half day. Weeks in advance, I Couldn’t even get full day tickets because they were limiting sales due to Covid (?) My sons are novice-level snowboarders and beginner terrain is limited.
Chris Brathe — Google review
Nice mountain. Parking if you are staying in a condo near the resort is atrocious. Food in the resort was decent. Having zero water fountains in the resort is also a huge drag. Come prepared or be prepared to spend time driving each day to Jackson for food and such. The slopes here are definitely a place I'd not bring a first timer or uncomfortable person unless you're prepared to stay down low all day.
Bob Builder — Google review
Challenging, well maintained mountain resort in Jackson, Wyoming. With tons of trails and lifts, you can get runs in where you never see another person. Unique feature of the resort is the aerial tram that takes skiers to the top at over 10,000 vertical feet. Ski rental, bars, restaurants and hotels right at the base of the mountain so you have everything you could need at your fingertips.
James Gentile — Google review
Steep and fun. Be sure to get the free carpool parking to save yourself $20-40. The tram is fun but the run is only good if you can make the first or second tram of the morning. We found getting in line by 830am on a weekday worked. Otherwise the run will be tracked out.
Highly recommend the Rendezvous lodge for lunch. Beautiful views and good food.
Brian Geppert — Google review
Great resort. So many activities to choose from. We did the tram, gondola and wandered around exploring. Highly recommend stopping for some food or to go walk around.
Aarika — Google review
Jackson Hole was my first ever experience snowboarding out west. We were so spoiled, and had a huge fresh powder blue bird day on our first day. But aside from that, the conditions have been amazing very time we have gone. Seemingly endless terrain, and fresh new ways to get down from the tram time and time again. Visiting in the summer is also amazing. Hiking, restaurants, playgrounds for the kids, etc. Can't wait to be back!
Dan Champagne — Google review
We absolutely loved this place!! They upgraded us to a suite complimentary because it was our anniversary. We will definitely be back during the winter next time to see the snow.
Steven Bagley — Google review
Daughter really wanted to do the bungee jumping activity until we saw the ropes course -- she was super excited. The course had perfect beginner "green" obstacles to learn, and progress from the various green to blue to black courses.
The instructors were fantastic and made the experience wonderful. I highly recommend doing the ropes course if you have time!
Richard C — Google review
Great resort even if you don’t catch any powder days. If you get lucky with the snow this mountain will spoil other mountains for you. Long runs and great terrain. Crowds spread out nicely because the mountain is so big. If you are lucky you can even see some moose hanging out at the bottom of the trails. Ride the tram to the top for the views and Grab a waffle.
Abigail Adamek — Google review
This is such a great resort. The check in process on day one was super easy and everyone is so friendly! Skiing and snowboarding is definitely some of the most challenging I have ever done in the world. So amazing and worth the challenge though.
Theo Pilny — Google review
Really fun resort in all seasons...but we were most recently here late August 2022. Lots of good food, shops with various Sales on outdoor items, things to see and etc. A fun day with the kids and the property is really well maintained. Nice landscaping. There is currently some construction taking place but it's really nbd. Can't wait to return with skis!
Andrew — Google review
This place wad AWESOME. A whole little town inside of a bigger one. You simply must go on the aerial tram to see the amazing views and to, of course, try the waffles up there. Yes, there is a waffle place on the top of the 10,000 ft mountain- and they have the best waffles I have ever tasted.
Kailey Martin — Google review
Very good skiing experience. I happened to go at a time when they needed some more snow but it was still a very good time on the slopes. The wait for food was long though. I’d recommend getting there early for a good parking spot but overall it was a great time.
John Pittman — Google review
. Took the Tram up.
. My wife and I shared a berry waffle.
. Hiked the Cirque Trail to Bridger.
. Took the Gondola down.
. Although my wife got tired from the hike and we forgo eating dinner at the Bridger, we enjoyed the trip. A must-see or a must do.
Igmar Uy — Google review
We brought 2 of our grandchildren for their 16th birthday. They got to go skiing, plane ride over Grand Tetons, dog sledding, & wildlife guided tour. Stayed at Snake River Lodge. They have everything right on site.
Mark Schubert (Chief) — Google review
One of fav mountains in the Midwest, over great trails for skiing. The bowls are magnificent, everything is well organized. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Great for families or groups of people. Some of the best skiing this country has to offer!
Oscar Villalba — Google review
It's always an incredible experience! I love this mountain and town. The terrain is certainly more advanced but the staff are so friendly and 🙏 welcoming any time you need anything. 😀
Dawn Griffith — Google review
We had a great time skiing in jeans with fresh snow under a clear sky! Jackson Hole is always a great time. If you visit, be sure to enjoy some waffles at the summit!
Brian & Alex — Google review
Absolute best conditions for groomed runs with fresh powder daily. The staff who work the mountain from the ski shop to gondola, chairlift and slope management are simply wonderful human beings who go out of their way to make Jackson Hole a welcoming experience and allowing the tourists to dink into a little bit of their daily bliss.
Robin Depeder — Google review
I’m an avid boarder and have been around the globe and I can comfortably say that Jackson is now my new home mountain. This past winter my wife and I took our trip to Jackson and it was her first time snowboarding/skiing. She now wants to comeback due to exceptional service we received.
Luis Pomales — Google review
2nd day, snow day. A must to ride Trams. Overall, I would recommend coming here to ski if you haven't. There's not much beginner stuff, so take it into consideration.
Jackson Hole Aerial Tram and Gondola Rides is a ski resort located in the beautiful valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. With views of both Snow King Mountain and Grand Teton National Park, this resort offers an array of activities for visitors to enjoy during the winter season. The aerial tram ride up to the top of the mountain offers a great way to see all that this ski resort has to offer, while also enjoying happy hour on The Deck, which overlooks the whole of the Hole.
The aerial tram ride was totally worth the money (even if it is a little pricey - order the tickets online for a little discount)! A quick and scenic ride gets you up to the top in 15 minutes (or less, if there's weather coming in). You can easily hike around the summit of the resort and check out some of your favorite ski runs. There is also a waffle shack where you can grab a snack and a beer and enjoy the views. Will definitely come back here again .
Cody Soule — Google review
This place is so cool! Sadly, we went while the tram was closed for the summer BUT we still had a great time! From the guys working the free parking booth helping us with navigation and offering us a nice map as first time visitors, to the nice employees who made buying tickets for the gondola and ropes course easy and the sweet employees at the ropes course letting me sit in the shade while my sister was on the course- this experience could have only have been better if the smoke from the California fires could've gone away!
Anyways, we will definitely be coming back to do everything we couldn't do yet like mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing! There is just so much cool stuff to do here! This place was definitely a 6 out of 5 stars and definitely has there s%*t together to help families have a wonderful trip! Thanks guys!
Heather Sharp — Google review
Very fun experience. There’s a waffle cabin where you can grab a drink, annnd waffles! It’s about 20 degrees colder up there so dress appropriately. Staff was very nice and informative. You don’t need to be a skier to enjoy this tram!
Francis Angelone — Google review
This was an awesome experience! We went early and actually got to see the clouds settled in the valley as we rode the tram up. Make sure to grab a waffle at the top and enjoy the views! It's breathtaking!
Daniel Johnson — Google review
We had an unforgettable time at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, where the breathtaking scenery immediately captivated us upon arrival. The Aerial Tram and Gondola rides were undeniably the highlights of our trip.
The evening Aerial Tram ride provided a magical and exclusive experience. To save time, you can purchase tickets online or conveniently buy them at counters for the evening gondola. As we ascended, the twinkling lights of the resort and nearby town painted a picturesque scene, which we couldn't resist capturing with our cameras.
Reaching the summit, we were in awe of the panoramic views. The top offered a selection of restaurants to grab a bite while enjoying the stunning views from above. On the day of our visit, we were fortunate to be entertained by a live music band, adding to the memorable evening.
The Gondola ride down the mountain was equally enchanting, as the resort's glowing lights created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
In conclusion, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with its Aerial Tram and Gondola rides is a must-visit for any adventure seeker or nature enthusiast. The resort provides an extraordinary experience that will undoubtedly leave you with cherished memories.
Krishna — Google review
We had a blast at JH aerial tram and resort. Plenty of winter activities to do. alpine coaster is awesome.
Yothin Rodanant (Pipe) — Google review
I deathly afraid of heights, but I did this and I’m so glad I did. The views are spectacular. Plus there are waffles and alcohol at the top. We did our trip in May on the tram, the gondola wasn’t open yet.
Diana Eide — Google review
Awesome a lot of weekday traffic. Less so far today. Slow going and limited parking yesterday. Good today. Bring a hat and water when even out short time. The cool temps got sun burnt yesterday
Marsha Unsell — Google review
Purchased the family day pass and spent most of the afternoon here. Free parking and lot of food options at the base. Amazing waffles at the top of the mountain if you take air tram. There are plenty of hiking trails at the top. We did cirque trail which was awesome. Little difficult because of loose rocks and snow patches but doable for casual hikers. There are lot of other activities to do too. Bungee jumping and bike riding options.
Deepak Patil — Google review
The aerial tram was awesome! The ride was smooth. I’m afraid of heights, and only the last minute of the ride up the mountain triggered a bit of panic. But the views from the summit were worth it! The tram operators were friendly and offered advice on things to do in the area. There’s a small cabin at the summit where you can buy waffles, snacks, and drinks. GET THE HOT CHOCOLATE! Delicious.
Tiffany Barnett — Google review
Very nice Tram and Gondola. Ridden it many times and very comfortable experience.
RACHEL HILL — Google review
This place is beautiful to visit during summer. You can take the lifts to the top of the mountains and have great views of the Tetons . Lodge is great and plenty of stores for everything you might need for your adventure
NESTOR SANTOS — Google review
Good service at the Gondola, nice maps of hiking trails. Just stunning views to wherever you look.
The Restaurant on top was nice with some really good pizza. Having that on the terrace by fabulous sunshine and the great view was awesome. We hiked a couple of trails on top and then decided to walk down. It was no piece of cake and we were late to catch the other Gondola half way down. Our knees and toes suffered a bit on the way down however it is doable. Many nice benches and resting places to take it easy. I hope to be back.
Karolina Galvez — Google review
If you have never done this, it's a must do experience. I really enjoyed the time on top of the world. Cool and colder at the top!
DeeDee Sullivan — Google review
Amazing experience, Jackson hole aerial tram milestone 60th birthday trip!!!!
Denise Buchman — Google review
This attraction is very limited for the majority of the visitors. When we went up, it was around 2pm and 30+mph winds. Upon reaching the top, we ordered our $9 waffles then headed back down. (Peanut butter & bacon, and lemon) By the time we came back from the second tram, the winds were 67mph The operators told us that the cable cars could withstand 80mph winds, but advised us to head back down immediately since the winds were picking up so quickly. There was nothing to do at the top. Some people were hiking, and others had their mountain bikes. Weren't able to enjoy the other gondolas that were included in the price, due to the weather, so I can't rate them. Gave 4* for the safety advice of the operator, and the owner interaction. Thank you, Lexi, it was a pleasure speaking with you.
Patricia Vasko — Google review
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3275 West Village Dr, Teton Village, WY 83025, USA
Jackson Town Square is a popular park with iconic elk antler archways at each corner and a grassy center with trees and benches. The reviewers on Trip Advisor who have been there say that it is a great place to sit and people watch, and that it is convenient to all the shops. The creatures in the park are also popular.
What a great place. Luckily it's off season for tourists. Ended up buying a mini hair tie in the fur shop. That's about all most people could afford.
Annette V — Google review
Cool quaint town to eat, shop or just hang out. Very walkable, free public parking with multiple entrances and moderately expensive but beautiful and well stocked shops. Easy 2-3 hours well spent.
We did find a parking spot but no info about fees or clarity if it was free. We did park for 2 hours and no tickets. Some construction at the end of June 2022 making a bit congested in a particular area.
Rahul Joshi — Google review
The town square in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a delightful destination brimming with character. Anchored by a small park adorned with elk antler arches at its four corners, it offers a picturesque setting for visitors to explore. In the center of the park stands a small yet poignant veterans memorial monument, adding a touch of solemnity to the surroundings. Surrounding the park, you'll find a variety of shops and restaurants, making it the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. Whether you're admiring the antler arches, paying tribute at the memorial, or browsing the nearby establishments, the town square offers a charming experience that captures the essence of Jackson Hole.
R Marchese — Google review
The town square of downtown Jackson Hole is very unique and charming. The antler archers on the 4 corners of the town square are a staple for your visit. We enjoyed a beautiful brisk afternoon walking around and popping into the different shops. My main reason for giving 4 stars is that I wish downtown Jackson Hole had more local good/unique shops rather than SO many touristy tee shirt shops.
Bri R — Google review
Jackson Town square is a must see!
Amier arches, have been gales to the Jackson Town Square 1 since 1960. The antlers are from elk that winter on the National Elk Refuge. About 7,500 elk spend each winter on the refuge. The bulls shed their antlers each spring. Antlers are picked up by local Boy Scouts and sold by public auction in this square each May. All four arches were built by the Jackson Hole Rotary Club.
The arches are here for all to enjoy
it is unlawful to remove antlers from
these arches, and subject to $750 in fines.
TEA REX — Google review
Adorable little town!! You need a good couple hours to browse around and look at the shops! don’t forget to grab some huckleberry sorbet and a picture with the bears!
Christina Scott — Google review
It was our second visit to Jackson Hole, this time bringing my brother and family from Germany. We all enjoyed our stay. Jackson square is unique with shops and restaurants. We visited art galleries, souvenir shops and restaurants. We only had 1 night in Jackson Hole but we will be back - again.
Christa Jones — Google review
This is truly one of the nicest cleanest amazing towns I've ever been in. If your traveling close to Jackson hole Wyoming it is a must see for sure. It's a beautiful city with amazing shops an anything you can think of for rustic an western art home decorating furs you name it they've got it there in one of those street side shops
Steve Klahn — Google review
This is a cozy little town with the Elk Antler Arches being an iconic thing to see. The town is beautiful and it is surrounded by mountains. In the town, you can find lots of shops and restaurants.
Millie Obregon — Google review
This town is very lively and full of life....If you want to enjoy nature & a good evening in town... So this is one of the best places to enjoy your stay
Twinkle Patel — Google review
Beautiful and fun place to shop. Liquor, clothing, food, and ice cream stores can be found all over the place. Cool town, would definitely come back.
Friggin Fragger — Google review
A kid friendly and family oriented place to see. Everything in town is walkable. Parking can be challenging as there is not much, but when you go around the street, you'll find one.
Kathleen Villamayor — Google review
In Jackson's heart, where legends ride,
A tradition lives, with a cowboy stride.
The Town Square Shootout, a Wild West play,
For sixty-five years, it's held its sway.
Memorial to Labor, each summer night,
The streets come alive, in the fading light.
The Chamber of Commerce, the Playhouse true,
Bring history to life, for me and for you.
From six to seven, the gunslingers stand,
Reenacting the past, a courageous band.
Four million souls, they've witnessed the sight,
Of bullets and showdowns, as day turns to night.
No need for a ticket, no need for a fee,
Just gather 'round, let your spirit run free.
At half past five, on the northeast side,
In Jackson's Town Square, let history ride.
Stephen de Man — Google review
4 corners of the park has an antler arch which is very unique. The square it self is kinda small but surrounded by restaurants and gift shop.
FriedChicken — Google review
A MUST for ALL ages!!! Man this place is soo cool, quaint, and NOT cheesy touristy at ALL!!! We're from Florida and travel a lot and have seen all aspects of tourist places for families or singles and this is a keeper and you'll wanna go back!!
Silverson Steven — Google review
We absolutely loved our time at Jackson Town square, plenty of attractions to walk around and see as well as very family friendly. See the show they do every afternoon and enjoy the area!
Jake Stringfellow — Google review
Cozy center of town surrounded by some decent eateries and overpriced tourist trap bars & shops.
The town used to have meaning. Historic value. Check out Clint Eastwood I. 'every which way but loose' and 'every which way you can.' Much of the second film was made in Jackson and one gets a feel for it's charm. We started having annual family camping trips in the 80's near Teton Village. Now the campground is a private gated community with 7 or 8 twenty million dollar homes. Yeah, they're nice but get real. When the average citizen cannot gain access, camp with their kids or share an afternoon doing what families have been doing there for centuries, it makes me sick knowing it belongs to the spoiled few who could in all reality care less about the rest of us, the past struggles of ordinary immigrants and trappers, their sacrifices and harsh realities. Not to mention the natives who once inhabited the land with reverence. The idea of 'owning' the land was preposterous to them. You cannot own the land. You take from it and give back. Let's give it all back to them so it can become as it once was: proud, glorious and free
Allen Thomas M — Google review
If you are visiting Grand Teton NP or skiing Jackson Hole this quaint town square deserves a stop. Sheriff on horseback and the iconic antler arches! I highly recommend walking around, dining, and spending some time exploring Jackson Hole's Town Square.
Ms. Teacher — Google review
Jackson Town Square is a great stop if you're staying in Jackson Hole. There are plenty of gift shops and restaurants here. Don't miss the chance to take a photo with the iconic antler arches, which are a symbol of the city. I highly recommend walking around and spending some time exploring this charming city.
Nook Hanklang — Google review
What a beautiful square. The antler arches, war memorial, historic feeling and statues are great.
Very relaxing atmosphere and clean. All the shops, restaurants, and places of interest are perfect.
Sehnsucht Adventures (Sehnsucht_Adventures) — Google review
This is a very unique picturesque public space. It is not very big but very beautiful.
It is surrounded by unique wooden boardwalks, local shops, art galleries and restaurants. One of the most notable features of the town square are the iconic elk antler arches, which were constructed from shed antlers collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge. There is a giant arch at each corner of the square.
The town square serves as a gathering place for locals and tourists, offering a variety of activities and events throughout the year. During the summer, the square hosts farmers markets where visitors can find fresh produce, local crafts and homemade goods. Art festivals, concerts and other cultural events are also held on the square, providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.
In the winter, the town square is transformed into a winter wonderland. Festive lights adorn the trees and an ice skating rink is set up for visitors to enjoy. The annual holiday tradition of lighting the town square Christmas tree attracts locals and tourists alike, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
In addition to its attractions and events, the town square is a starting point for exploring nearby Grand Teton National Park and world-renowned Yellowstone National Park. Visitors will find information centers and tour operators around the square, offering guidance and assistance for outdoor adventures.
Ingrid Kacaniova — Google review
I like old places and cities...buildings are built in the old style, cowboy hats and fire water :) at least for a little while you travel in time...:) But the cityJackson was originally populated by Native American tribes including the Shoshoni, Crow, Blackfeet, Bannock, and Gros Ventre...
The National Elk Refuge is a protected area in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that is home to elk herds in winter. The refuge offers car rides and sleigh rides to see the animals up close. It is one of the premier wildlife destinations in the country.
We came to the elk refuge for the sleigh ride without a reservation and the ladies in the ticket booth got us in when another party hadn't shown up and within 5 minutes we were on the shuttle to get to the sleigh ride. The whole process to get on the ride was quick and easy. The only downfall is the area you load into the ride was very muddy (probably due to the recent snow melting). We also didn't have a "sleigh" ride it was more of a pulled wagon due to the snow melting and it was super bumpy, but overall our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed seeing all of the Elk. My 6 year old daughter loved it. We would definitely do this tour again!
Lauren Quinney — Google review
This place is truly one of a kind, it’s so beautiful and there’s wildlife everywhere. You never know what’s gonna be out there. Great for a hike or a nice walk, you really get to see the natural beauty of Jackson Hole!
Oscar Villalba — Google review
Amazing experience! I went out before the sun was up and watched the sun hit the Tetons. I then watched a pack of coyotes kill a elk calf and then fight eagles over the calf for hours. I also saw bighorn sheep and moose.
Jakob Reinhold — Google review
This is a wonder-filled adventure for everyone! Cole our wagon-master was a real horseman and a very educated young man regarding horses, elk behavior and biology and eco-system awareness of the refuge. Coyotes and a Adult Bald Eagle rounded out our tour perfectly. Highly recommend.
The Volkenator — Google review
Our sleigh ride experience at the elk refuge was exhilarating!
Lynn was knowledgeable & gave us a whole new appreciation for the wildlife and the refuge.
Morgan Carter — Google review
There were no elk at the time we drove through... better time to visit is when it's colder and the elk have actually come down to the refuge from the mountains. (Dec-Apr)
Overall, it was scenic and you can get great views of the Tetons!
NurseNat 22 — Google review
If you are visiting Jackson, the National Elk Refuge under the management of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a must visit; however, the elks migrate and stay there only during the winter, so plan appropriately. Admission is free (unless you opt to take the sleigh ride), and access is by the National Elk Refuge Road via East Broadway Ave of Jackson. There is also an observation deck at the back of the visitor center in the center of town. When we visited between Christmas and New Year's Day, numerous elks were huddled in the fields around south of the refuge near the Miller House historical landmark. Make sure to bring your binoculars and super telephoto lens if you want to see the elks and bighorn sheep close-up.
Steve Fung — Google review
Incredible! I had no idea this would be so easily accessible and free! You can just drive right through, stop on the pullouts and enjoy the thousands of elk. We saw a bunch of ram as well that were fighting and very active. So glad we stumbled on this place and went. The road actually goes on for a very long way that not many people I noticed venture out to. We did and saw a lot more wildlife.
S Swizz — Google review
Nice little setup inside. Very clean and very polite/helpful employees. It has a nice little gift shop and has the stamps for the journey and passport collection books. Very beautiful outside view. Telescope to see the Elk way out in the fields. 10-15 min walk thru.
jarrod london — Google review
Beautiful lands. Had coyotes howling all around me and 1 came within 60 yards. The wintering sheep are beautiful.
Victor Matz — Google review
What’s not to like about the Elk refuge? We didn’t take the tour but drove around the back side. The elk were all right in the middle of the refuge so we didn’t get a good look at them. But, there was a bunch of mountain goats climbing the cliffs and just relaxing in the grass.
LISA HANEY — Google review
The sleigh rides at the National Elk Refuge was such a wonderful experience! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Bring layers if you're going in the winter. The elk are so majestic and even got to see some of the males play fighting each other with their horns. We also had a surprise guest appearance from a beautiful bald eagle. Sorry to everyone who had to deal with our over-tired toddler 😬 Stunning views.
Kari Treat — Google review
This place is awesome. I have the opportunity to be one of the sleigh guides and see what really goes on out here. Getting up close and personal with these Elk is truly an incredible experience. These animals are wild and you get to see them in their natural winter environment. It is a must for anyone coming to the Jackson Hole area. Dress warm and come on over. you are in for a ride of a lifetime.
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