Outdoor Recreation
Hyalite is a beautiful forest service area offering anything from easy hikes to waterfalls, to water sports and even (in the winter) world-class ice-climbing. The reservoir is the nearest body of water where you can take a motorized boat - and happens to be where most of the City of Bozeman's water comes from! Dozens of amazing hikes from the reservoir parking lot. Hyalite is a must if you have to stay close to Bozeman for your visit. Check out hyalite dot org for more info.
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Hyalite Reservoir
Hyalite is a beautiful forest service area offering anything from easy hikes to waterfalls, to water sports and even (in the winter) world-class ice-climbing. The reservoir is the nearest body of water where you can take a motorized boat - and happens to be where most of the City of Bozeman's water comes from! Dozens of amazing hikes from the reservoir parking lot. Hyalite is a must if you have to stay close to Bozeman for your visit. Check out hyalite dot org for more info.
A popular way to experience the Bridgers, about an hour drive from Arrowwood, this alpine lake is one of the few you can drive to (4WD needed). There are a handful of first come, first serve campsites up there. Outhouse and water pump are the only amenities. Trailhead for the shortest hike to the top of the bridgers - Sacagawea Peak. Hike 3 miles up 2,000ft of elevation. An amazing way to experience Bozeman.
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Fairy Lake Trailhead
A popular way to experience the Bridgers, about an hour drive from Arrowwood, this alpine lake is one of the few you can drive to (4WD needed). There are a handful of first come, first serve campsites up there. Outhouse and water pump are the only amenities. Trailhead for the shortest hike to the top of the bridgers - Sacagawea Peak. Hike 3 miles up 2,000ft of elevation. An amazing way to experience Bozeman.
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
Great way to experience Big Sky. About a 7m round trip, maybe 1,600 ft elevation gain to the basin.
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Beehive Basin Trailhead
Beehive Basin RoadGreat way to experience Big Sky. About a 7m round trip, maybe 1,600 ft elevation gain to the basin.
Sypes Canyon Trailhead
130 Churn RdOne of our favorite trails in the Bridgers
Food & Drink
One of our favorite places to bring friends for great beer, great views, and easy access to trails and even water activities.
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MAP Brewing Company
510 Manley RdOne of our favorite places to bring friends for great beer, great views, and easy access to trails and even water activities.
Bridger Brewing
1609 S 11th AveMacKenzie River Pizza Co.
232 E Main StMountains Walking Brewery
422 Plum AveBeehive Basin Brewery
245 Town Center AveGenuine Ice Cream Co.
605 W Main StGREAT restaurant close to Arrowwood. First come first serve (no reservations) so if you’re bringing the family go early.
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Sidewinders American Grill
780 Boardwalk AveGREAT restaurant close to Arrowwood. First come first serve (no reservations) so if you’re bringing the family go early.
World’s greatest donuts brought to you by a small town dude right here in Bozeman - right on campus - CASH ONLY **
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Granny's Gourmet Donuts
3 Tai LnWorld’s greatest donuts brought to you by a small town dude right here in Bozeman - right on campus - CASH ONLY **
Jam!
25 W Main StHip breakfast spot on Main
It’s all in the name. The Western offers the genuine small town Montana feel, other than how busy it is! A classic, charming diner with local ownership- say hello to owner Suzanne and check out Jim Howards original watercolor paintings in the back corner!
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Western Café
443 E Main StIt’s all in the name. The Western offers the genuine small town Montana feel, other than how busy it is! A classic, charming diner with local ownership- say hello to owner Suzanne and check out Jim Howards original watercolor paintings in the back corner!
Phenomenal bakery. Expect a decent wait in line. Close to treeline coffee roasters in the cool part of town. Also near some art galleries.
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Wild Crumb
600 N Wallace AvePhenomenal bakery. Expect a decent wait in line. Close to treeline coffee roasters in the cool part of town. Also near some art galleries.
Treeline is up there for the best coffee in town if you like pour over / craft
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Treeline Coffee Roasters
624 N Wallace AveTreeline is up there for the best coffee in town if you like pour over / craft
Mukai Coffeehouse
Good place to get a quality cup of coffee and put in a few hours of computer work
Another good one to get some coffee and meet a friend or do work. On downtown Main Street in an old building with tons of local artist featured on the walls. Coolest vibe award, IMO.
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Zocalo Coffee House
117 E Main StAnother good one to get some coffee and meet a friend or do work. On downtown Main Street in an old building with tons of local artist featured on the walls. Coolest vibe award, IMO.
Good sushi does exist in Bozeman! Surprising, I know. We love this spot.
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Seven
113 E Oak StGood sushi does exist in Bozeman! Surprising, I know. We love this spot.
Charming Italian restaurant by Bozeman creek. Great for a date night. Not cheap, but worth it for a good occasion!
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Fresco Café
317 E Mendenhall StCharming Italian restaurant by Bozeman creek. Great for a date night. Not cheap, but worth it for a good occasion!
La Parrilla/SHINE Beer Lounge - Fun place to grab a drink with friends. Family friendly with lots of board games to choose from.
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La Parrilla
451 East Main StreetLa Parrilla/SHINE Beer Lounge - Fun place to grab a drink with friends. Family friendly with lots of board games to choose from.
Parks
Great place to go sit out for a picnic and let the kids play. Family friendly park with lots of entertainment for children.
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Story Mill Community Park
698 Bridger DrGreat place to go sit out for a picnic and let the kids play. Family friendly park with lots of entertainment for children.
Easy way to experience the 360° view of the mountains in Bozeman
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Peets Hill/Burke Park
429 East Story StreetEasy way to experience the 360° view of the mountains in Bozeman
Popular park for its location right by the Bozeman library and Peets Hill. Very close to downtown Main Street.
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Lindley Park
Popular park for its location right by the Bozeman library and Peets Hill. Very close to downtown Main Street.
Churches
PCA church with great preaching and community events. Join them for the annual Clyde Ride in July, or any Sunday service - trinitybozeman dot org
Trinity Church
4720 Classical WayPCA church with great preaching and community events. Join them for the annual Clyde Ride in July, or any Sunday service - trinitybozeman dot org
Kind of the young and cool church in Bozeman. Warm community and creative ministries meant to engage with the town
Venture Church
2595 Simmental WayKind of the young and cool church in Bozeman. Warm community and creative ministries meant to engage with the town
Evangelical Free Church of Bozeman
1701 South 19th AvenueBigger church in town
Great church with spirit-filled worship services. Smaller but lively congregation. Similar to Venture with lots of young families.
Alliance Fellowship
315 South 19th AvenueGreat church with spirit-filled worship services. Smaller but lively congregation. Similar to Venture with lots of young families.
Journey Church
1794 East Baxter LaneLarger church
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Don’t brag about being from CA
It’s real in Montana… especially in recent years, an influx of people and money from high population areas like CA, TX, and the East Coast has led to some bitterness from locals toward those particular demographics for bringing mass development, high housing prices, and more traffic both on the roads and trails - in many cases with a lack of respect. My advice is to simply live the golden rule- be kind respectful and courteous to everyone you meet. Montanans are kind and thoughtful people (maybe a bit stoic too). They just find it annoying and aggravating when tourists come in and act entitled