Grant's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning! There’s a reason (hundreds, really) it’s the number one visited national park in America. Just 22 miles from our property, you’ll feel like it’s a different world while traveling through the park. Must sees are Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (easy hike down, hard hike up, SO worth it!!) and of course no trip to the park is complete without visiting Old Faithful and the Old Faithful Inn. Be prepared to be patient while traveling through the park, the buffalo can cause traffic jams!
988 locals recommend
Yellowstone National Park
Stunning! There’s a reason (hundreds, really) it’s the number one visited national park in America. Just 22 miles from our property, you’ll feel like it’s a different world while traveling through the park. Must sees are Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (easy hike down, hard hike up, SO worth it!!) and of course no trip to the park is complete without visiting Old Faithful and the Old Faithful Inn. Be prepared to be patient while traveling through the park, the buffalo can cause traffic jams!
World. Class. Fly fishing. Some of the best fishing in the world, in the most scenic locales of the area. It’s what dreams are made of.
11 locals recommend
Henry's Fork
World. Class. Fly fishing. Some of the best fishing in the world, in the most scenic locales of the area. It’s what dreams are made of.
Built in the early 1930s by one of Island Park’s first settlers. Open for tours usually beginning in June, but still a picturesque setting all year round
89 locals recommend
Johnny Sack's Cabin
South Big Springs Loop RoadBuilt in the early 1930s by one of Island Park’s first settlers. Open for tours usually beginning in June, but still a picturesque setting all year round
Have a meal or drinks with family and friends on the back deck, the view is unbeatable. You can often find live music on weekends!
68 locals recommend
Lakeside Lodge and Resort
3857 Lakeside Lodge LnHave a meal or drinks with family and friends on the back deck, the view is unbeatable. You can often find live music on weekends!
Food scene
Awesome pizza (try the Grizzly and add pineapple and red bell peppers - pineapple DOES belong on pizza, fight me!), burgers, and drinks
113 locals recommend
Pond's Lodge
3757 US-20Awesome pizza (try the Grizzly and add pineapple and red bell peppers - pineapple DOES belong on pizza, fight me!), burgers, and drinks
Robin's Roost
4150 N Big Springs LoopFor groceries in Island Park, this has a good selection
Connie's
4130 Quakie LnGreat menu, awesome atmosphere, souvenirs!
Great Mexican food in a perfect setting. Summer dining on the patio is the best!
104 locals recommend
Cafe Sabor
4298 US-20Great Mexican food in a perfect setting. Summer dining on the patio is the best!
Sightseeing
Stunning! There’s a reason (hundreds, really) it’s the number one visited national park in America. Just 22 miles from our property, you’ll feel like it’s a different world while traveling through the park. Must sees are Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (easy hike down, hard hike up, SO worth it!!) and of course no trip to the park is complete without visiting Old Faithful and the Old Faithful Inn. Be prepared to be patient while traveling through the park, the buffalo can cause traffic jams!
988 locals recommend
Yellowstone National Park
Stunning! There’s a reason (hundreds, really) it’s the number one visited national park in America. Just 22 miles from our property, you’ll feel like it’s a different world while traveling through the park. Must sees are Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River is the beginning of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone (easy hike down, hard hike up, SO worth it!!) and of course no trip to the park is complete without visiting Old Faithful and the Old Faithful Inn. Be prepared to be patient while traveling through the park, the buffalo can cause traffic jams!
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
BEAR (and moose) COUNTRY
Be wildlife aware! There are plenty of wild animals in the area, don’t end up in a viral video as the tourist who thought they could pet a moose and ends up being trampled. (Moose are cute, not friendly!) Keep your distance if you come across an animal in the wild.