Memorial Day has always been considered the kickoff to summer, and even as we love winter here in West Yellowstone, we are equally in love with not having to wear winter parkas and boots every day. If your Montana vacation plans bring you to our West Yellowstone home for a stay in our Sweet Home Montana holiday hideaways, you may be wondering about what all there is to do in the area over Memorial Day, and we want to make sure that you don’t miss out on a single wonderful activity. This guide to planning a 2025 Memorial Day getaway to West Yellowstone will help you make memories you will never want to forget.
Baby Fever
While this first activity probably isn’t one you would have come up with all on your own, we bet it ends up being the one you remember the fondest, as the animal babies of West Yellowstone are just so darn cute. Memorial Day Weekend is smack dab in the middle of baby season in this part of the world, starting in late April and ending sometime around mid-June, and even we get giddy when we unexpectedly come across baby bison running behind their mamas. You don’t even have to visit Yellowstone National Park to see the mamas and babies roaming around the countryside; you may catch sight of doe and fawn while sitting on the back deck of your Sweet Home Montana vacation escape.
It’s a Good Time to Visit Old Faithful
As the snow melts and the temperatures begin to rise, you and your family will find yourself wanting to play outside as much as possible, making Memorial Day Weekend the perfect time to explore the awesome and breathtaking Old Faithful geyser. Erupting boiling water approximately 20 times a day, Old Faithful is named for its regular eruptions, changing by only 30 minutes over the years that it has been documented. There are nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, but Old Faithful is the most famous of all, and your Memorial Day adventures will be enhanced when you visit.
Shop the Sales
Memorial Day is known for a lot of things, including the wonderful sales that take place, and our downtown shops are sure to offer some really good deals on clothing, souvenirs, and just about everything you never knew you needed until you held the item in your hot little hands. Dancing Moose Gifts (108 N Canyon Street) offers souvenirs, gifts, tee shirts, and pizza, and we all know that there is never a bad time for pizza! Forever West (127 Yellowstone Avenue) offers Western style accessories that will serve as a fantastic reminder of your adventures in our Western town. And although we can’t tell you if there will be any sales going on at Rustic Candy (33 N Canyon Street), we can tell you that a visit to this hot spot will certainly sweeten your disposition! Also selling gifts and souvenirs, if you can’t find what you’re looking for at Rustic Candy, who cares? There’s candy!
Get Back to Nature
The real draw to this part of the world is the beauty of our countryside, offering a serene and tranquil vibe to whatever adventure you are enjoying, and there are so many ways to play outside, you may never want to go back inside again! Fish on the Madison River, hike along the Fairy Falls Trail, mountain bike along many of the same trails you may hike along, or simply explore all that our West Yellowstone Heritage Park has to offer with your family. Featuring picnic tables and grills, you may want to take Memorial Day to enjoy a picnic in the park, grilling your catch of the day, and savoring every bite. A playground will thrill the youngest members of your traveling party while also giving parents some time to sit and relax in the sunshine as they watch the littles scrambling over the equipment. Although there is nothing on the calendar as of this writing, there are often special events such as car shows and holiday celebrations that take place in the park, adding a little something extra to your day in the park adventures.
Bring the Celebration Home to Sweet Home Montana
Our holiday hideaways offer all the elements necessary for an idyllic Memorial Day family celebration, offering lakefront escapes where you can dock your rental boat and spend the day exploring the water, hot tubs on the decks that are open to the skies, barbecue grills, fully equipped kitchens, and outdoor tables for a family barbecue that will never be forgotten and may become one of your favorite traditions. Watch the sunset from a comfortable perch on the balcony, waking early and sitting with a cup of coffee in the same spot as the sun rises. Every adventure will be your favorite when you choose Sweet Home Montana for your holiday retreat. Reserve your favorite property today!
