Yellowstone Christmas Guide

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For many travelers, a trip to Yellowstone comes complete with visions of summer getaways where time on the hiking and biking trails, wildlife watching, and spending time by the water abound. While this is certainly a terrific place to enjoy time away in the warm weather months of the year, Yellowstone is equally appealing and unforgettable when you plan a Christmas getaway in this direction alongside family and friends. When the snow begins to fall and temperatures drop, the holidays mean there are magical moments just waiting to be enjoyed in Yellowstone. When you’re looking to make the most of every single second you’re here, the following guide is a great place to start your Christmas in Yellowstone trip this year.

Take Part in the West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll

When travel plans bring you to Yellowstone this Christmas and you’ve booked your inviting accommodations in West Yellowstone, you’ll be within easy reach of the exciting annual West Yellowstone Christmas Stroll. Every winter without fail, the town of West Yellowstone is successfully transformed into a winter wonderland where locals and visitors alike can bundle up and head out to enjoy twinkling holiday lights, trees covered in ornaments, and businesses boasting holiday-themed décor too.

The annual Christmas Stroll is much more than just a walk, but instead, combines a variety of Christmas activities for participants to enjoy. There’s typically a Santa selfie station set up at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center which is not only fun but a convenient place to take a photo for this year’s Christmas card when that’s still on your to-do list. There are options for Christmas Stroll participants to enjoy Santa-themed games and raffles where they can earn chances to win prizes up to $120 to spend on local holiday shopping. The annual Christmas Stroll in West Yellowstone also includes stations where you can cook up a s’more or two around town and designated holiday story time gatherings for the little ones at the public library.

In the evening, a highlight of this event is always the parade of lights followed by the official town tree-lighting at the grizzly statue on Canyon Street. The evening ends with night sledding and a free holiday movie screening to enjoy at 6:30 pm. Whether you swing by for a few of the events or stick around for the entire day, it’s a sure way to get into the holiday spirit in West Yellowstone.

Plan on Exploring and Enjoying Yellowstone National Park on Christmas Day

The Christmastime fun and adventure are seemingly endless when you make plans to spend quality time together at Yellowstone National Park on Christmas Day this year. While the park is always a one-of-a-kind place to explore, there’s something extra magical about spending time here when the trees are covered in snow and the landscape sparkles. Many holiday visitors opt to book guided snowshoeing outings through the park this time of year when they want to slow things down, learn more about their surroundings, and enjoy some winter wildlife-watching options too. By snowshoe, you can also observe some of the park’s most impressive landmarks at Christmastime like Old Faithful or the many hot springs that remain toasty year-round. If you happen to be a landscape photographer, Christmas at Yellowstone is a beautiful place to capture the terrain on camera and if you stick around until the evening hours, you’ll be treated to some truly spectacular stargazing as well on a clear night.

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Add a Snowmobiling Adventure to Your Holiday Lineup in Yellowstone

Once you’ve taken time to adventure through Yellowstone National Park this Christmas, those who have a need for speed and adventure can continue the fun on snowmobile throughout West Yellowstone. This area is a premier snowmobiling hot spot on the map for good reason. Upon arrival in West Yellowstone, you’ll be treated to a Christmas getaway that comes with the gift of 400 miles of groomed trails to check out. The beauty of your winter surroundings will be unsurpassed, and all of nature will feel like your playground. This is an activity you won’t want to miss if you’re a group of travelers spending the holidays here with a passion for adventure in the great outdoors.

Book Your West Yellowstone Stay in Style

Finding time to enjoy a West Yellowstone journey any time of year is a treat, but when you’re heading here over the holidays and you want to be sure you have incredible accommodations in place to match the moment flawlessly, the team at Sweet Home Montana can help make it happen. From cozy abodes to spacious retreats in town, we’ll make sure you and your entire traveling crew get settled into a place that hosts the elevated standards of luxury, comfort, and style you’ve been looking for. Reach out today to learn more about our exciting and inviting property options available and to start planning your Christmas in Yellowstone trip for the holidays.

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