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town, offers rooms in the main house or more private self-contained cabins, all with fine
views of Electric Peak. For insider advice on your park itinerary chat to the owners; a Yel-
lowstone ranger and his knowledgeable wife. Evening cookies and the option of early-
morning breakfasts to go are all part of the thoughtful service.
Hillcrest Cottages $
Offline map
( 800-970-7353;
www.hillcrestcottages.com
; 200 Scott St W; d $78-94, 2-room cot-
tages $120; May-Sep; )
This slightly cramped mini-village features a variety of
pleasant if old-fashioned cottages, most with kitchenettes, that sleep two to seven.
MOTEL
Yellowstone River Motel $
Offline map
( 406-848-7303;
www.yellowstonerivermotel.com
;
14 E Park St; d $89-110, ste $145;
May-Oct; )
This is one of the better-run motels, clean and friendly with picnic
tables and a BBQ area overlooking the river. The renovated new-block rooms are freshest,
with a fridge and microwave.
MOTEL
Yellowstone Village Inn $$
Offline map
( 800-228-8158;
www.yellowstonevinn.com
; 1102 Scott St W; d/ste from $129/199;
)
Standing alone at the entrance to Gardiner, this locally owned motel is pretty good
value, with a few family suites featuring a private porch.
MOTEL
Best Western by Mammoth Hot Springs $$
( 406-848-7311;
www.bestwestern.com/mammoth
hotsprings; 905 Scott St W; d $180;
)
It's not 'by Mammoth Hot Springs' (they're 5 miles away), but once you get past that
tiny fib this is a solid choice, with spacious modern rooms. Pay $10 more for a mountain-
view room, $20 for a riverside view or $30 for a hot tub in your room. After a hard day in
the park, the kids can attack the indoor pool while the adults relax in the sauna.
HOTEL
Eating
For a lighter meal try the fresh tacos and quesadillas at the funky
Silvertip Restaurant
Offline map
(
www.the-silvertip.com
;
505 Scott St W; 11am-8pm; )
, served with
home-made salsa on the back deck. Alternatively, browse the selection of Yellowstone
