Gift shops in the park offer a wide range of possibilities—both in variety and quality—for the traveler who wants to carry home a remembrance of Yellowstone. Although many items are standard tourist fare, many shops promote the work of local artists and artisans. The Indian Handicrafts Shop at Old Faithful Inn, for example, is worth investigating for its selection of Native American pottery, jewelry and art. For a deeper look into Western art, head to the town of Livingston, Montana, which has nearly two dozen galleries.
General stores carry a range of grocery items and alcoholic beverages (because the park predates the state of Wyoming, it is not subject to state laws governing liquor sales), books and souvenirs. They also carry camping, fishing and sports gear.
Shopping Hours: Shops within the park are open every day 7:30 am-9:30 pm during the summer season. Stores in the surrounding communities are generally open daily, with widely varying store hours.
Bookstores
There are no dedicated bookstores in the park, but most gift shops and general stores offer a good selection of books about Yellowstone's history, geology and wildlife.
