Interesting, beautiful places to stay near, but outside of Yellowstone?

Post date: 2018-08-16 03:26:58

My folks' 50th wedding anniversary is coming up, and they've expressed an interest in a family trip west, preferably to Yellowstone or nearby. I'm trying to help with this, and need some advice.

This will be happening the last two weeks of June or in early July 2019, and it's possible the in-park historic lodge options are likely already booked up (I am still looking into this). I'm looking for some suggestions for other nearby resort / hotel / lodge options that rise above being bland / tourist traps / nodes of rote, packaged, industrial tourism.

Some particulars:

* 10 people altogether, ranging in age from 6 to 76. Some nearby activities for the four kids (ages 6, 82x], and 11) would be ideal. Mobility issues are not a concern.

* We will need 3 rooms, possibly 4, with private bathrooms.

* Prioritizing time spent outside vs. time spent driving either ourselves or in shuttles, etc.] once we are there.

* We have 3 vegetarians.

* Setting price aside for the time being to get the largest palette of options.

* Strong interest in local + natural history / hiking / swimming / biking / sitting around in beautiful spots.

Thanks in advance, hivemind - I know nothing about the area and welcome any suggestions that help us pull this off!

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