U.S. News Insider Tip: Escape the crowds directly in front of Old Faithful and enjoy the geyser's eruption from the second-floor outdoor balcony of the Old Faithful Inn, another national treasure.

It offers deli-style offerings and ice cream. Grab a drink and head to the second-floor outside balcony to see Old Faithful Geyser blow from the bench seating. During the day, we stopped by the ...