We made a spontaneous trip to the Yellowstone lower loop last weekend. There are a ton of things to see in Yellowstone, and all of them are incredible. You’ll probably find yourself saying “I’ve never seen anything like this before!” repeatedly as you travel around the park.
The park is too big to do everything in one day. There’s two different loops, and we went to the lower one. This list is things to see that are all near each other. You can read part two here: 10 More Things to See in Yellowstone.
I made a map of these stops on the lower loop so you can plan your route accordingly. You can click on this link: Things to See in Yellowstone Map or click on the map below. The blue markers on the left side are the sites listed in this post.
1. Grand Prismatic Spring
2. Red Spouter
3. Lower Geyser Basin
4. Spasm Geyser
5. Opal Pool
6. Bacteria Mat
7. Old Faithful Geyser
8. Fountain Paint Pots
9. Excelsior Crater Geyser
10. Firehole River
Bonus: Buffalo Chip Ice Cream at the Old Faithful General Store
