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Old Faithful

Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
307-547-2750
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Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Description: A popular geyser located in the Geyser Country region of Yellowstone National Park.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Amazing experience to see nature in action. Check the visitor center or gift shop for eruption times. Had young kids (6, 4, 1) who loved running the path more than waiting for the eruption but when it happened- all were amazed! Great spot because there is the gift shop, visitor center & attraction all close by. Well planned.

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Branson, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed the excitement, as the moment of the blow gathered near. People ready with their cameras, small children asking "when it is going to go off ?" There are several geysers near "Old Faithful" but we wanted to see the real thing. Waited about an hour as we arrived after it had just blew.

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Loughborough, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
15 attraction reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Old Faithful is the most 'famous' geyser in Yellowstone, but it is not the most spectacular. This review covers the Old Faithful Geyser as well as the other Geysers in the area. Certainly make sure that you see Old Faithful erupt (every 90 mins +/- 10 mins). Times are posted in the visitor centre right infront of the geyser. My... More

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UK
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73 reviews 73 reviews
8 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

A cool day, slightly overcast but the geysers here are fantastic. Not just old faithful, but all of them. You can walk on well maintained boardwalks all around the area and see bubbling and erupting pools everywhere. Not as sulphurous as Ireland's geysers, but equally impressive.

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Dothan, al
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Had seen Old Faithful before so it was a repeat for me. But it is a very consistently timed eruption.

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Bozeman
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Everybody visiting Yellowstone Park comes to see Old Faithful. It is crowded in summertime, but worth the wait to see this national treasure. It's never quite the same, a Kodak moment, and the kids will love it, too. Take a wide-brimmed hat--the sun can get pretty hot in summer, while you're waiting.

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wilson wy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Gotta see it, but there are many more things to see in the park without so many people around. Gotta be able to walk.

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Aurora, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

I first visited Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park when I was only 8 years old. I was interested and enjoyed it. However, visiting it many years later with my 24 year old son was much more meaningful. There is so much to learn about the park and the and so many fascinating sites to see; it was nice to... More

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Senior Contributor
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013 via mobile

I understand that everyone wants to see Old Faithful, but this was a JOKE! We knew we were getting close when we started seeing parking exits off the road out in the middle of nowhere. The parking lot is so huge I got lost! Didn't know where to park because there's this huge building blocking the geyser. I'm sorry -... More

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Uusikaupunki, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

It´s nice that you don´t have to spent all day to see it erupt. They know when it erupts, so if you have time you should check morning glory pool. It´s having very nice beautiful rainbow colors.

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