Old Faithful Visitor Center
The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center features a large theater and exhibits on hydrothermal features.
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Old Faithful Visitor Center Details
The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center features a large theater and exhibits on hydrothermal features, life in extreme environments, and volcanic geology. Huge windows provide incredible views of the Old Faithful geyser. You'll find evening Ranger-led programs during the summer and winter seasons, and a large Yellowstone Association book and gift shop. Across the parking lot from the visitor center is a ranger station, backcountry office, and clinic.
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Low
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Old Faithful to West Thumb
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Old Faithful Visitor Center
Flush toilets are available near the Visitor Center.
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Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
This new center is designed to educate visitors on the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone National Park.
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Old Faithful Backcountry Office & Clinic
Located across from the new Old Faithful Visitor Education Center.
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Obsidian Dining Room
Located within the Snow Lodge in the Old Faithful area.
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Old Faithful Inn
As a national historic landmark, Old Faithful Inn is the most requested lodging facility in the park.
