Gardiner is located in Southwest Montana, at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, with the Yellowstone River running right through the middle of town. Founded in 1880, Gardiner became a center of activity for visitors to the region, serving as the original, and only year-round entrance to the park. Best Western Gardiner Montana.
Things to do in Gardiner
Roosevelt Arch
This Arch marks the North Entrance to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. The unique Yellowstone River offers a great variety of fishing and rafting and be certain to visit JARDINE, a nearby gold mining town.
Yellowstone National Park
Visit America's premier National Park, featuring over 2.2 million acres and drawing over three million visitors yearly. Yellowstone was established in 1872 by the United States Congress for the enjoyment of the people and to preserve the many attractions throughout the park. Featuring over 250 active geysers that sprout among 10,000 total thermal features, the park has more geysers than any place on earth. Some top features include Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Lake, Norris Geyser Basin, Lamar Valley, Tower Falls, Lower Geyser Basin and West Thumb Geyser Basin. Highlighted by the powerful Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is 1200 feet deep. Situated in stark contrast are the many pristine mountain ranges-home to grizzly bear, elk, American bison, moose and wolf. A Best Western Montana hotel is close by. Call 406-388-2100 for more information.