Wyoming, South Dakota, Grand Teton and Yellowstone Family Vacation Hotels

Mt. Rushmore's White House Resort
Keystone, South Dakota
(Southbound: Night 1, Northbound: Night 7)

Presidential images come to mind when you stay at this Keystone resort, minutes away from the four most famous faces in rock. Located at the base of Mt. Rushmore adjacent to the town's historic 1880 boardwalk, your resort features an indoor pool and hot tub, three family restaurants and spacious air-conditioned rooms with fireplaces. The resort's convenient location in the legendary Black Hills puts you close to Crazy Horse Memorial too, giving you ample opportunity to see the work in progress of one of the world's largest sculptures. 

The Ranch at Ucross
Ucross, Wyoming
(Southbound: Night 2, Northbound: Night 6)

No trip to Cowboy Country would be complete without a visit to a real dude ranch. That's why your stay at The Ranch at Ucross is sure to be one of your family's favorite experiences. Days start with a cowboy breakfast spread, and end with a dinner buffet that has everything from grilled trout to Wyoming beef and tender chicken – with an apple pie that can't be beat. Lodging accommodations vary and feature views of horses grazing in the back pasture, a trout stream perfect for fishing; or sage-covered hills well suited for a trail ride. There are so many activities here you'll never run out of things to do. You can choose to ride a horse, splash in the pool or catch a big fish. Play tennis, soccer or challenge your family to a game of horseshoes. Board games make indoor time fun too. And believe it or not, there is one TV at the ranch but according to the ranch hands, there's hardly ever a kid in front of it!

Holiday Inn Cody at Buffalo Bill Village
Cody, Wyoming
(Southbound: Night 3, Northbound: Night 5)

Did you know that more than 93% of all American travelers have stayed in a Holiday Inn? That's because they know they can find friendly services, comfortable accommodations, and family-style amenities at this well-known hotel chain. The Holiday Inn Cody is no exception. It’s just blocks away from the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum and really close to the Cody Nite Rodeo, offering you one of the best locations in this historic "Old West" town. What's more, it's under an hour's drive from Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks – a great stopping-off point for your visit in Cowboy Country. 

Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
(Southbound: Night 4 & 5, Northbound: Night 3 & 4)

In 1987 the Old Faithful Inn was designated a National Historic Landmark because it was "the first building in a National Park constructed in an architectural style harmonious with the grandeur of the surrounding landscape". Its seven-story-high log lobby is unique in American architecture. Created with gnarled logs and rough-sawn wood from the Northern Pacific Railroad, it has a sense of place as identifiable as the park itself. But that's not the only thing special about this 100+-year-old hotel. It is also steps from the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser, where you can count on the clockwork timing of its plume of steam that soars skyward every hour. When you are not outside marveling at this natural wonder, you can enjoy the Inn's immense lobby and huge stone fireplace, comfortable rooms and a great restaurant.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Built in 1999, this new park lodge has attracted a lot of notice and praise. It won the "Cody Award" for authentic western design and was named "Inn of the Month" in an issue of Travel & Leisure magazine. Its "parkitecture" includes its heavy timber construction, exterior log columns and a cedar shingle roof, making it right at home with the natural surroundings of the park. Guest rooms are spacious and comfortable, with furnishings and fixtures that reflect creative wildlife and park themes – you won't find TVs, radios or Internet hook-ups here because you'll find great natural entertainment right outside your door. A full service dining room and a quick grill satisfy appetites of all ages.

Jackson Lake Lodge
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
(Southbound: Night 6 & 7, Northbound: Night 1 & 2)

It's hard to sit still here. Everywhere you look, wilderness beckons. See the spectacular Grand Tetons rising out of the sky above the Snake River from the huge picture windows 60 feet tall in the main lodge. Gaze across the shimmering lake and spy glimpses of wildlife ambling near the shore as you sit down to eat in the Mural Room. Or peer through your handy binoculars – a must for "up-close" viewing of mountain slopes dotted with wildflowers – while you are enjoying the only swimming pool in Grand Teton National Park. Set in the heart of the park, the Lodge offers all kinds of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, float trips and boat excursions. So when you're not off with Tauck Bridges exploring postcard-perfect sights near the Lodge, like Jenny Lake and the wildlife-rich Snake River, you are free to enjoy your stay as you like.