Vacationing in Bozeman Montana

If you find yourself in Bozeman Montana you will find that there are quite a few entertaining activities. Located in the Gallatin Valley, Bozeman is at the foot of the magnificent Rocky Mountains and is an outdoorsman and nature lover's dream. There are a variety of places to see, including mountain ranges, rivers, shopping, restaurants, and hotels within an easy distance of one another.

Bozeman Area Activities

Between Bozeman and Livingston, the Bridger Mountains are among the most popular ski sites in the area, attracting thousands of skiers a year. The tops of these ranges that surround the valley are covered in snow the greater part of the year, providing a place to ski and snowboard for die hard winter sportspeople. On average the Bridger Bowl ski area gets somewhere around 350 inches of snow a year. Sacagawea Peak is a popular 2.2 mile trail that takes visitors through alpine tundra, pine forest, scenic fields, and other natural beauty = making it a lovely hiking destination.

Located 8 miles west of Bozeman, the Gallatin River is one of the best trout rivers in the area. Due to the large number of trout (an estimated 400 per 1,000 feet of stream) this is one of the best rivers to learn how to do fly fishing on. Yellowstone River is another great fishing river. Located east of Bozeman, it begins in Yellowstone National Park, boasts exceptional scenery, Rainbow trout, Browns, and other fresh water fish.

Bozeman Area Shopping

The Gallatin Valley Mall is located just west of the downtown area, and contains a variety of stores and shops (like Barnes & Noble, and department stores) to get any odds or end that may be needed.

When shopping for fishing gear, Powder Horn Sporting Good, on Main Street, is the place to go. They sell everything you will need for hunting, fishing, or any other outdoor activity.

Bozeman Area Restaurants

Main Street in Bozeman has most of the best restaurants in the city, all located in one convenient area.

For those who are looking for some good old fashioned cooking, the Western Café is the place to go. They have a good selection of down home dishes that will make anyone want to eat more than their fair share.

Ted's Montana Grill offers the famous buffalo burger that nearly everyone loves.

Bozeman Area Inns and Hotels

There a variety of different hospitality establishments that we can stay in while they visit this fair city and enjoy everything they have to offer.

With an indoor pool, restaurant, and beautiful scenic view, Holiday Inn Bozeman is a comfortable rooming option for an economic stay or weekend trip.

Nestled between the north and west entrances of Yellowstone Park on HWY 191, (12 miles southwest of Bozeman) the Gallatin Gateway Inn is a unique and historic hotel. The building used to be a railroad hotel in the 1020's, but has since had a restorative face lift and is open again to the public. The Inn has 35 guest rooms and suites, dining room, and continental breakfast.

Regardless of which place you choose to visit, you are sure to enjoy yourself and have an experience you will remember for a long time to come. So, get ready to see what Bozeman has to offer you.

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