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Midway Geyser Basin

Midway between Madison and Old Faithful Village on Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Hot Springs/ Geysers
Traveler Description: The Midway Geyser Basin is one of the unexpected delights of Yellowstone if you have not visited before. It is well marked and just off the road... more »
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Baltimore, Maryland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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So much beauty here that you will desire to return again and again. Incredible, vibrant and remarkable colors. You won't want to miss this. More

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Gardiner, Montana
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

It is worth seeing once (very beautiful) but there are so many thing to see in Yellowstone. More

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Oak Ridge, New Jersey
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153 reviews 153 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
113 helpful votes 113 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

We visited here 14 years ago, in the Spring. This time, our Winter trip brought us here at night and during the following day. Viewing and listening to the geothermals at night, by flashlight, is eerie and special - even if, like us, you get attacked by horizontal snow! The experience the next day was like visiting someplace completely different.... More

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Montreal, Canada
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

You must go here and see the Grand Prismatic Spring! See my photos http://samsplayground.com/five-days-in-yellowstone-national-park/ More

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Reading, Pennsylvania
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222 reviews 222 reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
141 helpful votes 141 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

I really love Midway Geyser Basin. There are several different pools and features around the basin, located along the Firehole River, and it's really a great, easy walk. More

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San Jose, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

The walk from the bridge across the firehole river into the steam and mist covered pathways truly transports you to some other world. But the mist and steam in winter almost hides everything - including the Excelsior & Grand Prismatic. The Turquoise pool is glorious. A must visit area. More

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Macon, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

beautiful.. How can you describe?? An experience everyone should be able to do.. Esp children.. to see Natures wonders.. More

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Portland, Oregon
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2011

I have visited they geyser basins in both types of weather, and on overcast days the colors of the springs and hot pools is disappointing. Only a few had the deep blue-green hues we were expecting, and the absence of the vivid colors and the contrast of them made all the geyser basins look the same. If you are not... More

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Atlanta, GA
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2011

To me this was the coolest of the geyser areas, with Excelsior Geyser Crater and several other features worth seeing. As always, boardwalks keep you safe and make getting around easy and convenient. Lots of spectacular reminders about the supervolcano under Yellowstone. More

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Deerfield, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2011

The day was warm and sunny until we decided to head to Midway Geyser Basin. The cool air and rain was moving in but it made this attraction all the more interesting. We were enveloped in steam as we walked past each geyser but we were still able to appreciate the beauty of the geysers. This is a flat, low... More

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