Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
The ClubHouse Inn of West Yellowstone is just a minute away from the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. You're guaranteed to see bears and wolves in Yellowstone with a visit to the Center!
Things To Do in West Yellowstone
Museum of the Yellowstone
The Museum of the Yellowstone is just up the road from the Clubhouse Inn and is an excellent place to begin your exploration of the region. Discover the heritage of travel to the Yellowstone from horses to snow planes trains, and the automobile. The Museum of the Yellowstone tells the story of travel to and through Yellowstone National Park, and the Park’s influence on West Yellowstone and the Hebgen Lake Basin.
Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo
The Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo, is about 4 miles west of town. This long-standing West Yellowstone tradition features calf roping, bronco & bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, jr. bronc riding and is a great family activity at a reasonable price for an evening of rodeo!
Horseback Riding
The West Yellowstone area offers many options for horseback riding in the local foothills. Some of the local outfitters offer family rides from 1 hour to all day, evening rides, cookouts or guided hunting and fishing trips via horseback. You can even take a winter sleigh ride.
Whitewater Rafting
If you've ever wanted to try whitewater rafting or kayaking, you are in for a treat. The West Yellowstone area offers many exciting options for fantastic water adventures.
West Yellowstone Crosscountry Skiing and Snowshoeing
Adventurous skiers and snowshoers can explore miles of trails in Yellowstone and the surrounding area. Though track is set only on a few trails, all unplowed roads and trails are open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Ski groomed trails or get out into the backcountry and see Yellowstone from a whole new point of view!
Snow Coach Tours in Yellowstone
Ride a snowcoach in Yellowstone National Park to see it covered in a blanket of white snow! Most roads in the park close in early November, but re-open to "oversnow" adventures when there's enough snow on the ground.
Snowmobile West Yellowstone
Today, the West Yellowstone trail system ranks as one of the best anywhere in the snow belt. The off trail riding is some of the best you will find anywhere too, with challenging mountains, awesome boon docking and terrain that is as varied as those who come to ride it. And because West Yellowstone is an established tourist destination, you will find all the services you ever need while on a snowmobile trip.
Earthquake Lake Visitor Center
Learn a bit of local history at the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center which gives visitors a panoramic view of the mountain that fell and the lake that was formed in a 1959 earthquake.
Yellowstone Giant Screen Theatre
Located just blocks from the Clubhouse Inn, the Yellowstone Giant Screen Theatre is a “must see” on your travel itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we do right around the ClubHouse Inn?
A lot without ever moving your car. The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center is one minute away, where bear and wolf sightings are guaranteed. The Museum of the Yellowstone is right behind the hotel, and downtown's shops and restaurants surround you. The Rendezvous Trails, a favorite for summer mountain biking, are a few blocks away.
Where can we see a rodeo near West Yellowstone?
The Wild West Yellowstone Rodeo runs about 4 miles west of town. It's a long-standing local tradition featuring calf roping, bronc and bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and junior bronc riding, and it makes a great family evening at a reasonable price.
What water adventures are close by?
The area is famous for both whitewater and fly fishing. Rafting and kayaking outfitters run exciting trips on nearby rivers, and West Yellowstone sits amid world-class blue-ribbon fly fishing waters. Our front desk can help you match a trip to your group's comfort level.
Can I go horseback riding from West Yellowstone?
Yes. Local outfitters in the surrounding foothills offer everything from one-hour family rides to all-day trips, evening rides, and cookouts. Ask our staff for a recommendation that fits your group.
What is the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center?
It's a short, worthwhile drive from town: the center overlooks the mountain that fell and the lake that formed in the 1959 earthquake, with panoramic views and exhibits telling the story. Pair it with a scenic drive along the Madison River.