In the heart of Yellowstone National Park, where steam meets sky, stands one of Wyoming’s most historic commercial landmarks — the Old Faithful Inn
For more than a century, this grand log masterpiece has reigned as the original great lodge of the national parks — a true national treasure.
When it first opened, it was hailed as “the largest log cabin in the world,” a marvel of frontier craftsmanship and imagination.Through the decades, the Old Faithful Inn has welcomed presidents, royalty, and millions of travelers from around the world. It has stood strong against earthquakes, raging wildfires, and time itself — a living monument to Wyoming’s enduring spirit and the wonder of the American West. Yellowstone National Park was created a dozen years before Wyoming became a state in 1890.
1896 Aladdin General Store
Step back in time at the Aladdin General Store — Wyoming’s oldest continuously operating store. Since 1896, this tiny gem (once the Wyoming Mercantile) has served locals and travelers alike in downtown Aladdin — population 15. Nestled in the rolling Black Hills along Highway 24 near the South Dakota border, it’s a living piece of frontier history, still open every day, all year long.
1901 The Virginian Hotel
When it opened in 1901, the Virginian Hotel was the grandest stop between Chicago and San Francisco on the Union Pacific Railroad. Named after The Virginian—the iconic Western novel penned in nearby Medicine Bow by Owen Wister, a close friend of President Teddy Roosevelt—the hotel welcomed everyone from cowboys to dignitaries. Towering over a town of just 284, it remains a proud landmark and symbol of Wyoming’s frontier spirit.
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1911 The Colter Lodge
In 1807 John Colter was the first mountain man to”discover” (tribal people were there for millenia) what became Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks. About an hour south of Jackson Hole, located in Afton, Wyoming pop. 2,172, encompassing 24,000 SF, the distinctive 4 story building is the tallest commercial building in Lincoln County. The iconic art deco architecture was intended to make a modern statement when construction began in the 1930s. The Governor of Wyoming traveled 500+ miles from Cheyenne to attend the ribbon cutting, a big task on paltry roads. Today, Colter’s is a top tier boutique hotel with 23 rooms offering the right blend of updates and rustic chic, served by 2 restaurants and featuring a BIG classic western saloon. Completed in 1958 spanning, 75 feet across all four lanes of U.S. Highway 89, Afton is home to the world’s largest arch made of elk antlers, a testament to the bountiful wildlife in the Star Valley. Colter’s new owner will have the rare opportunity to carry on the Colter Legacy that has been a cherished community treasure for 86 years.
Circa 1975 The Bull Moose Lodge & Saloon
For about 50 years the Bull Moose has been the landmark meeting place in Alpine, WY pop. 1,220, located only about 35 miles south of Jackson Hole at the confluence of the Snake and Greys River. This beautiful mountain river valley set in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is a mecca for 4 Season Recreation: hunting, fishing, white water rafting & kayaking, horse pack trips and countless miles for RVs and snowmobiling. You can park your toys right outside your lodge room and enjoy a hardy meal at the restaurant or the atmosphere of the BIG classic western saloon. The 20,000 SF commercial enterprise is comprised of 2 western, log style buildings. The restaurant, liquor store and saloon are 12,600 SF and The Lodge is 6,600 SF offering 22 overnight units. The Lodge is an affordable spike camp for treks to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks.
For more information: Steve Duerr, 307.699.4920, steve.duerr@jhsir.com
