Lauren’s guidebook
Activities
Outdoor adventure paradise in any season.
Great alpine skiing or snowboarding for all ages and abilities. Affordable play care for young kids. Get lunch at the Alpine Cabin on the hill! Locally owned, community ski area. Grab a beer at the Grizzly "Griz" bar after skiing.
164 moradores locais recomendam
Área de Esqui Bridger Bowl
15795 Bridger Canyon RdGreat alpine skiing or snowboarding for all ages and abilities. Affordable play care for young kids. Get lunch at the Alpine Cabin on the hill! Locally owned, community ski area. Grab a beer at the Grizzly "Griz" bar after skiing.
Hiking, mountain biking, sledding, Nordic skiing, fishing, trail running, ice climbing, camping, ice fishing, and playing. Every Spring the road closes to cars from April 1st-May 15th. It is a road bikers paradise during that time.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Hyalite Canyon
Hiking, mountain biking, sledding, Nordic skiing, fishing, trail running, ice climbing, camping, ice fishing, and playing. Every Spring the road closes to cars from April 1st-May 15th. It is a road bikers paradise during that time.
Nordic skiing and trail running in the winter and mountain biking or walking in the summer. In the winter these trails are maintained by a local non-profit, Bridger Ski Foundation. Dogs can go off leash, but it can get crowded during peak evening and weekend times.
19 moradores locais recomendam
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
Nordic skiing and trail running in the winter and mountain biking or walking in the summer. In the winter these trails are maintained by a local non-profit, Bridger Ski Foundation. Dogs can go off leash, but it can get crowded during peak evening and weekend times.
A 3-ish mile hike across the street from the house with a great view of Bozeman at the top of panoramic bench. 3 different loops. Dogs can go off leash, but the first part of the trail borders private property so recommend to keep them on leash for the first part.
Kirk Hill
7856 S 19th RdA 3-ish mile hike across the street from the house with a great view of Bozeman at the top of panoramic bench. 3 different loops. Dogs can go off leash, but the first part of the trail borders private property so recommend to keep them on leash for the first part.
A rustic hot springs with beer, wine and food, only 45 minutes from the house. This one is our favorite developed hot spring. **closed during the pandemic**
101 moradores locais recomendam
Norris Fontes Termais
42 MT-84A rustic hot springs with beer, wine and food, only 45 minutes from the house. This one is our favorite developed hot spring. **closed during the pandemic**
Nordic skiing venue with lights for night skiing and limited hours when dogs are allowed.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
16621 Bridger Canyon RdNordic skiing venue with lights for night skiing and limited hours when dogs are allowed.
does your dog need to expend some energy after a day being crated at the ski hill? Stop at this huge dog park with mountain views.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Snowfill Recreation Area
does your dog need to expend some energy after a day being crated at the ski hill? Stop at this huge dog park with mountain views.
The M is a great hike for all levels with views of the Bozeman valley. The M foothills trail is a great trail for runners. Dogs can go off leash, but the trail can get crowded during peak evening and weekend times.
83 moradores locais recomendam
College 'M'
Trail to 'M'The M is a great hike for all levels with views of the Bozeman valley. The M foothills trail is a great trail for runners. Dogs can go off leash, but the trail can get crowded during peak evening and weekend times.
Great hike for all levels. Beautiful wildflowers in the late Spring/early Summer. Dogs can go off-leash, but can be busy during peak weekend and evening times. Best place to watch the sunset in Bozeman. Look around for secret sunset benches at the top.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Drinking Horse Mountain Trailhead
Drinking Horse Hill TrailGreat hike for all levels. Beautiful wildflowers in the late Spring/early Summer. Dogs can go off-leash, but can be busy during peak weekend and evening times. Best place to watch the sunset in Bozeman. Look around for secret sunset benches at the top.
Great for mountain biking, hiking, or trail running. Opens to bikes mid-June. More advanced.
Chestnut Mountain Trailhead
Chestnut Mountain TrailGreat for mountain biking, hiking, or trail running. Opens to bikes mid-June. More advanced.
A great all levels hike. Good for mountain biking and hiking late Spring once the snow melts and trails dry out. Great spot to trail run. Very close to the house! Dogs can go off leash.
7 moradores locais recomendam
South Cottonwood Trailhead
A great all levels hike. Good for mountain biking and hiking late Spring once the snow melts and trails dry out. Great spot to trail run. Very close to the house! Dogs can go off leash.
Great easy mountain bike ride, hike or trail run. From the Triple Tree trailhead you can take the Triple Tree trail (loop) or connect to Highland Glenn and the Hyalite view trail via the connector trail to make your trip longer. Great views. Dogs should be kept on leash near the neighborhood areas.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Triple Tree Trailhead
5974 Sourdough RdGreat easy mountain bike ride, hike or trail run. From the Triple Tree trailhead you can take the Triple Tree trail (loop) or connect to Highland Glenn and the Hyalite view trail via the connector trail to make your trip longer. Great views. Dogs should be kept on leash near the neighborhood areas.
Go whitewater rafting for the day close to the house!
34 moradores locais recomendam
Montana Whitewater Rafting Co - Gallatin River
63960 Gallatin RdGo whitewater rafting for the day close to the house!
Shop local vendors, bring your own beverages, and sit out on the lawn and listen to live music. Check website for dates and times.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Bogert Farmers' Market
Shop local vendors, bring your own beverages, and sit out on the lawn and listen to live music. Check website for dates and times.
Cute place to take a picnic and walk around. Great place for kids to play.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Story Mill Community Park
698 Bridger DrCute place to take a picnic and walk around. Great place for kids to play.
Food scene
Lots of pizza, steaks, burgers and beer in Bozeman.
Great seasonal pizzas and beer. Try the cream ale and the Bridger Chop salad.
66 moradores locais recomendam
Bridger Brewing
1609 S 11th AveGreat seasonal pizzas and beer. Try the cream ale and the Bridger Chop salad.
Best place to catch a football game. Good selection of drinks and food. Kid friendly.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Sidewinders American Grill
780 Boardwalk AveBest place to catch a football game. Good selection of drinks and food. Kid friendly.
Delicious pizzas and wine. Try the kale salad too! Great spot for a date night.
134 moradores locais recomendam
Blackbird
140 E Main StDelicious pizzas and wine. Try the kale salad too! Great spot for a date night.
local brewery with rotating beers. Great patio with mountain views in the summer. Kids are allowed at breweries in Montana, but dogs will have to be tied up outside the patio.
100 moradores locais recomendam
MAP Brewing Company
510 Manley Rdlocal brewery with rotating beers. Great patio with mountain views in the summer. Kids are allowed at breweries in Montana, but dogs will have to be tied up outside the patio.
A large menu with a mix of local Montana food, burgers, and seasonal dishes. Great cocktail, wine, and beer menu. Cool vibe for a date or a group. They don't take reservations and can have a waiting list on the weekend, but you can put your name in while you have a drink.
138 moradores locais recomendam
Montana Ale Works
611 E Main StA large menu with a mix of local Montana food, burgers, and seasonal dishes. Great cocktail, wine, and beer menu. Cool vibe for a date or a group. They don't take reservations and can have a waiting list on the weekend, but you can put your name in while you have a drink.
Authentic Italian food. Great date night. Wednesday half-price bottles (double-check they still do that!). **Open for takeout during the pandemic**
25 moradores locais recomendam
Blacksmith Italian
290 W Kagy BlvdAuthentic Italian food. Great date night. Wednesday half-price bottles (double-check they still do that!). **Open for takeout during the pandemic**
Great brunch spot with minosas and Bloody Mary's. A little pricier for Bozeman prices.
109 moradores locais recomendam
Jam!
25 W Main StGreat brunch spot with minosas and Bloody Mary's. A little pricier for Bozeman prices.
The best-baked goods of your life. This is a great breakfast spot. Also attached to Wild Crumb is Fink's Deli, which has awesome soups and sandwiches, plus meats and cheeses to take home. Nice outdoor seating.
99 moradores locais recomendam
Wild Crumb
600 N Wallace AveThe best-baked goods of your life. This is a great breakfast spot. Also attached to Wild Crumb is Fink's Deli, which has awesome soups and sandwiches, plus meats and cheeses to take home. Nice outdoor seating.
Roost Fried Chicken
1520 W Main StGreat fried chicken buckets, sandwiches, and beer.
Casual grab and go healthy breakfast, salads, bowls, sandwiches, wine and beer. You can sit outside on the porch couches.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Foxtrot
730 Boardwalk AveCasual grab and go healthy breakfast, salads, bowls, sandwiches, wine and beer. You can sit outside on the porch couches.
Best place for healthy groceries. No co-op membership required. Online ordering and curbside delivery available for $5.
90 moradores locais recomendam
Bozeman Co-op West Main
908 W Main StBest place for healthy groceries. No co-op membership required. Online ordering and curbside delivery available for $5.
Historic, classic Montana bar with good steaks.
48 moradores locais recomendam
Stacey's Old Faithful Bar
300 Mill StHistoric, classic Montana bar with good steaks.
Ghost Town Coffee Roasters
104 Bridger Center DrFamous Bozeman coffee.
Tasty charcuterie boards, wine and olive oil on tap, and cute household and cooking goods. Plus gelato!
15 moradores locais recomendam
Mavens Market
720 W Main StTasty charcuterie boards, wine and olive oil on tap, and cute household and cooking goods. Plus gelato!
Bar 3 Bar-B-Q
119 E Main StBest barbeque in Bozeman. Lots of beer on tap.
Shops
Chalet Sports
108 W Main StBest shop for outdoor gear and ski rentals.
Cute locally owned dog (and cat) shop to stop and get a treat for your pet. They also have doggy daycare and grooming. This company does a lot to support local trails in Bozeman.
Dee-O-Gee BZN @ 19th & Oak
2051 W Oak StCute locally owned dog (and cat) shop to stop and get a treat for your pet. They also have doggy daycare and grooming. This company does a lot to support local trails in Bozeman.
Country Bookshelf
28 W Main StBest bookstore in Bozeman.
Women's secondhand clothes store. In fashion and designer labels. You will always find something when you shop there!
Re-Couture
2320 W Main StWomen's secondhand clothes store. In fashion and designer labels. You will always find something when you shop there!
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
Rent a car
There are Ubers and Lyfts for going out at night, and a free bus on the weekends to get to Bridger Bowl, but otherwise you will want a car to get around town. Parking is free and usually not hard to find. While the roads are flat, it can. be very icy in the winter. Consider renting an AWD car.
O que levar
The weather changes every 30 minutes in Montana
Bring a warm puffy coat any time of the year.