Activities for Big Kids in West Yellowstone
70 activities for kids ages 7–9 in West Yellowstone. More adventurous options with age ratings, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Highest rated: Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting, Yellowstone Wild Tours, Yellowstone Adventures Service Department. 2 are free. 26 work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
Top Picks

Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting
5 starsOlder kids and teens get a massive thrill from navigating real whitewater rapids in the Yellowstone area

Yellowstone Wild Tours
5 starsYellowstone Wild Tours puts a knowledgeable naturalist guide in the vehicle with your family, which completely changes the wildlife experience. Instea

Yellowstone Adventures Service Department
5 starsTeen and older kids curious about engines and mechanics may enjoy watching or learning about snowmobile and ATV maintenance.

Caldera Tours
5 starsCaldera Tours guides know the park well enough to make real-time adjustments — if a wolf pack is active that morning, they go there. That responsivene

Yellowstone Expeditions
5 starsKids love the thrill of snowmobile or wildlife tours guided by experts who know where the animals like to roam.

Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting
Ages: 7 and up (check operator age minimums)

Yellowstone Wild Tours
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Adventures Service Department
Ages: Older kids and teens interested in mechanics

Caldera Tours
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Expeditions
Ages: 6 and up

Yellowstone Excursions
Ages: 5–17

Montana Yellowstone Tours | Private Tours and Hikes
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Artistry Hub
Ages: 5–17

Flying Pig Adventures Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting
Ages: Big kids (8+), tweens, teens

Yellowstone Raft Company
Ages: 7 and up (varies by trip difficulty)

Brink Of The Upper Falls
Ages: 5 and up

Grand Prismatic Spring
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone Day Tours
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Big Gun Fun
Ages: 5 and up

Paradise Adventure Company
Ages: 6 and up

Yellowstone Playhouse at Island Park
Ages: Infants through big kids (up to ~12)
Yellowstone ATV
Ages: 8 and up as passengers; teens for operation

Yellowstone Horses at Eagle Ridge Ranch
Ages: Little kids (5+) through teens

Island Park Expeditions
Ages: 6 and up

Upper Falls View
Ages: All ages

Rendezvous Ski Trails
Ages: 5–17

Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
Ages: 5 and up

The Playmill Theatre
Ages: 5 and up

Back Country Adventures
Ages: 7 and up
FreeBlack Sand Basin
Ages: All ages

Island Park Adventures
Ages: 6 and up

Gibbon Falls
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone National Park
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone Vacation Tours
Ages: 5 and up

Yellowstone Fun
Ages: 3 and up

Freeheel and Wheel
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Holiday RV Campground
Ages: All ages

The Idaho Art Lab
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Adventures
Ages: 8 and up

The Adventure Inn Yellowstone
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone Helicopters
Ages: 8 and up

The Diamond P Ranch
Ages: 6 and up

Tizer Botanic Garden & Arboretum
Ages: 0–12

Parade Rest Guest Ranch
Ages: All ages

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Ages: 3 and up

Fairy Falls Trailhead
Ages: 5 and up

High Mountain Adventures
Ages: 7 and up
Yellowstone Western Tours
Ages: 5–17

West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce
Ages: All ages

Old Faithful Visitor and Education Center
Ages: All ages

Mammoth Hot Springs
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
Ages: All ages

Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum
Ages: Toddlers through tweens

Yellowstone Alliance Adventures | Christian Camp & Retreat Center
Ages: 6 and up

Flying Giant Adventure Park
Ages: 5 and up

Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone
Ages: All ages

West Yellowstone Heritage Park
Ages: Under 10

Highmark Rentals
Ages: 6 and up

Hanks Chop Shop
Ages: All ages

Best of Yellowstone
Ages: All ages

West Yellowstone Shooting Sports Association
Ages: 10–17
$Running Bear Pancake House
Ages: All ages

Gallatin Valley Botanical at Rocky Creek Farm
Ages: 0–10

SeeYellowstone
Ages: 5–17

Yellowstone Hot Springs
Ages: Toddlers through teens

Bar N Ranch
Ages: All ages
$$Wonderland Cafe & Lodge
Ages: All ages

Canyon Village - General Store
Ages: All ages

WorldMark West Yellowstone
Ages: 4–17
FreePerforated Pool
Ages: All ages

Yellowstone Trading Post
Ages: All ages
$$Beartooth Barbecue
Ages: All ages
$$Book Peddler & Coffee Cafe @ Book Peddler
Ages: All ages

Under Canvas West Yellowstone
Ages: All ages

Triple Play Family Fun Park
Ages: 3 and up
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for big kids (ages 7–9) in West Yellowstone?
- West Yellowstone has 70 activities rated for big kids (ages 7–9). Top picks: Wild West Rafting: Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting, Yellowstone Wild Tours, Yellowstone Adventures Service Department, Caldera Tours, Yellowstone Expeditions.
- Are there free big kids activities in West Yellowstone?
- Yes — 2 of the 70 big kids-friendly activities in West Yellowstone are completely free, including Black Sand Basin, Perforated Pool.
- What indoor activities are good for big kids (ages 7–9) in West Yellowstone?
- 26 indoor or rainy-day activities in West Yellowstone are suitable for big kids (ages 7–9). Best rated: Yellowstone Adventures Service Department, Yellowstone Artistry Hub, Yellowstone Playhouse at Island Park.
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