"Old Faithful Inn"

Opened in 1904, next to the Old Faithful Geyser in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

This icon hardly needs an introduction for over a century this colossal exposed log and wood frame building ( believed to be the largest log building in the world ) has influenced and inspired the construction of all the national park lodges that followed.

This massive log structure is almost 700 feet long and soars seven-stories tall at its center. The central portion also known as the Old House is the first thing you will notice upon arrival. Its towering steep gabled roof is cut through with three-stories of dormers crowned with a crow's nest observation deck at its peak.

The Old Faithful Inn has a massive roof that makes up six of the seven-stories that comprise the main lodge building and contains one of the most historically striking and recognized interior spaces any where in the world.

The grand lobby towers over ninety-feet to the ceiling. A forest of exposed post and beam timbers support the massive exposed roof above and creates an unforgettable cathedral of open space within the lobby. Multiple levels of interior balconies with balusters crafted from rustic logs and branches encompass the room providing expansive views of the grand lobby.

A monumental stone fireplace sixteen feet square adorned with a huge brass and wrought-iron clock anchors the room. This is unquestionably the "Queen" of all national park lodges. The skill and determination of the hundreds of craftsmen that built this majestic lodge from natural stone and timber collected within the park boundaries is evident every where you look.

Guests can view the historic Old Faithful Geysers eruption from the comfort of a large second-story porch, accessible from an interior balcony. The grand lobby also serves as a central hub for guests to access the expansive three-and-a-half-story wing additions or the impressive dinning room and lounge.

The area around the giant fireplace and throughout the lobby is furnished with historic mission furniture, rustic hickory chairs, rockers, cushioned settees, arm chairs, and historic leather covered tables.

This grand space is a memorable place to relax and admire the sheer scale and magnitude of this truly grand historic building. Hand crafted works of Native American and western art along with unique chandeliers of iron and copper are everywhere you look.

The Old Faithful Inn. was the first national park lodge built in America. Yellowstone National Park was the first designated national park not only in America, but the world.

The geyser basin of Yellowstone National Park is the largest most active of its kind anywhere in the world. This grand old lodge truly fits the backdrop of its park surroundings. Both are massive in size and filled with unequaled unique features to see and explore. This historic national park lodge and the historic park it resides in will never be forgotten once you experience it.

The Old Faithful Inn has many rooms, and room selections available.

Suites: Semi-suites: Premium rooms: and High-Range rooms: All are well furnished and have selections from either two queen sized beds, down to a single queen or two double beds with private bath, tub/shower, sink and toilet.

Mid-Range rooms: Are comfortable with one or two queen sized beds with a private bath room, sink and toilet.

Rooms with-out-bath: Rustic basic rooms with a queen size bed or beds, a sink with hot and cold water. Shared bathrooms and showers are just down the hall.

Accessible rooms: Are nice rooms with a queen sized bed and privet bath. The bathtubs have shower-hose attachments, sinks and toilets are all accessible equipped with handrails. These rooms are all located on the first floor.

The Old Faithful Inn is open seasonally from mid-May through Mid-October.

"Reservations" should be made up to a year in advance if possible for best room selection...for reservations call Xanterra Parks & Resorts #866-439-7375 / or Click Xanterra Parks & Resorts

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Grand Dining Room	Grand Lobby Area	The Old Faithful Inn with the Old Faithful Geyser in The Background

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Please check below for more information that may help you plan your adventure to the historic Old Faithful Inn and beautiful Yellowstone National Park.

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• Camping in Yellowstone National Park
• Yellowstone National Park Maps and Interactive Trail Guides
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Fishing Bridge & Lake Areas
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Canyon Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Madison Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Mammoth Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Norris Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Old Faithful Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the Tower Roosevelt Area
• Hiking Yellowstone in the West Thumb & Grant Village Areas
• Boating and Fishing
• Bear and Wildlife viewing
• Take a Historic Park Bus tour
• View Geysers
• View Lakes, Rivers, and Waterfalls
• Scenic Viewing of the Park
• Horseback or Stagecoach rides
• Learn to Fly Fish

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