Local Recommendations

Outdoor Activities

 

We recommend booking any activities or equipment rentals as far in advance as possible, as the summer months are very busy for these companies and last minute availability is rare.

 
 
 

Horseback Riding

  • Open year round.
    Located in Gallatin Gateway, about 20 minutes outside Bozeman on the way to Big Sky.
    406-995-4630
    Website

  • Day rides available from July 1st to September 15th.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 579-9642
    Website

  • Horseback rides available from June to early October.
    Located in Big Sky.
    406-995-4644
    Website

 

Fly Fishing

  • Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 579-9553
    Website

  • Located in Livingston.
    406-223-2488
    Website

  • Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 579-3871
    Website

  • Located in Gallatin Gateway.
    (406) 995-2290
    Website

  • Located in Bozeman.
    406.587.4707
    Website

 

Outdoor Adventures

  • White water rafting/Zipling
    Located in Gallatin Canyon, on the way to Big Sky.
    406-763-4465
    Website

  • Side by side rentals (unguided but great for beginners).
    Available June 16th to October 15th.
    Locations in Gallatin Gateway and Big Sky.
    (406) 581-5086
    Website

  • Zipline Tours, Mountain Biking, Golf, Scenic Lift Rides, Guided Hikes, Rafting, Fishing, and more!
    Located in Big Sky
    (800) 548-4486
    Website

  • Hot Air Balloon Rides
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 600-8999
    Website

  • Helicopter Rides
    Located in Belgrade.
    406-579-9312
    Website

Norris Hot Springs

 
 

Hot Springs

  • Open daily. See website for hours.
    Gym and showers available.
    Located just outside Bozeman on the way to Big Sky.
    (406) 586-6492
    Website

  • Open Thursday to Sunday. 10am to 10pm.
    Food and beverages available. No showers on site.
    Located in Norris, about 40 from Bozeman.
    (406) 685-3303
    Website

  • Open daily 8am to 11pm.
    Located in Pray, MT about halfway between Livingston and the north entrance of Yellowstone at Gardiner.
    (406) 333-4933
    Website

  • Showers available.
    Located in Gardiner about 15 outside the north entrance of Yellowstone.
    (833-977-7464)
    Website

 

Equipment Rentals

  • Rentals include: ATVs, kayaks, rafts, tubes, jet skis, motor boats, fishing gear and more.
    Located in Bozeman.
    406-587-4747
    Website

  • Raft and paddleboard rentals.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 587-1258
    Website

  • Bike Rentals. Everything from e-bikes to mountain bikes.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 587-5404
    Website

  • Fishing gear rental. Fly fishing gear available.
    Located in Bozeman.
    406-586-5373
    Website

Restaurants

 
 

Bozeman

Breakfast

  • Thursday-Sunday 8am-2pm
    Located in Bozeman near MSU.

    406-586-0395

    Menu

  • Open daily 7am to 3:30pm
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 585-1761 (call 30 to 40 min ahead to get on the waiting list.)
    Menu

  • Open Daily-check website for hours.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 994-0188
    Menu

  • Open daily 6am to 2pm.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 587-0436
    Menu

Casual

  • Open daily for lunch and dinner.
    Great for dine in or takeout. Brewery as well.
    Located in Belgrade near the airport.
    406.388.9182
    Menu

  • Open daily for lunch and dinner.
    Great place for a bison burger.
    (406) 587-6000
    Menu

  • Open daily for lunch and dinner.
    Located in downtown Belgrade.
    (406) 924-6033
    Menu

  • Open daily 12pm to 8pm.
    Great food and beer and a stunning view.
    Located in Bozeman.
    406-587-4070
    Menu

  • Dinner only daily.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 587-7700
    Menu

  • Dinner only daily, 3pm to 10pm.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 404-1700
    Menu

Pizza

  • Open daily for lunch and dinner.
    Locations in Bozeman and Belgrade.
    Menu

  • Open daily 11am to 8:30pm.
    Great pizza and beer.
    Located on the MSU campus in Bozeman.
    (406) 587-2124
    Menu

  • Open daily from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 5pm to 9pm.
    Authentic NY Pizza.
    Located near the MSU campus in Bozeman.
    (406) 587-5544
    Menu

Drinks

  • Open daily 4pm to midnight.
    Craft cocktails and whiskey bar dressed up as an old time speakeasy.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 587-4829
    Menu

  • Open daily 3pm to 2am.
    Craft cocktails and wine bar.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 587-2170
    Menu

  • Open daily 12pm to 8pm.
    Great food and beer and a stunning view.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 587-4070
    Menu

  • Open daily 11:30 to 8pm.
    Great beer, seltzer, and food.
    Located near downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 219-3480
    Menu

  • Open daily 11:30-2am.
    Beer, craft cocktails, and food.
    Located in Bozeman.
    (406) 414-0730
    Menu

  • Open daily. Mon.-Thurs., 4pm-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 2pm-12am, Sun. 2pm-10pm.
    Hard cider and small bites (all gluten free).
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 580-9098
    Menu

Upscale Dinner

  • Open for dinner Thursday to Sunday.
    Located in the historic Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks, a beautiful 30 min drive outside of Bozeman.
    Reservations recommended.
    (406) 285-6515
    Menu

  • Open daily for dinner and weekends 10-2pm for brunch.
    Located in Bozeman.
    Reservations strongly recommended.
    (406) 551-7437
    Menu

  • Open daily for breakfast and Tuesday-Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for dinner.
    Located in the Armory Hotel in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 551-7701
    Menu

  • Open daily for dinner.
    Italian and pizza.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 586-0010
    Menu

  • Open daily for dinner.
    Located in downtown Bozeman.
    (406) 586-6826
    Menu

 

Big Sky

Breakfast

  • Open daily 6am to 3pm.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-3232
    Menu

  • Open weekdays 8am to 9pm and weekends 2pm to 9pm.
    Serves baked goods, sandwiches, and pizza.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-2305
    Menu

  • Open daily 7am to 3pm.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-7311
    Menu

Casual

  • Open Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 9m.
    Rustic bar with a local vibe and great food.
    Located just past the turn to Big Sky.
    (406) 995-4249
    Menu

  • Open Monday to Friday 11:30 to 8:30.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-2992
    Menu

  • Deli is open daily 7am to 2pm.
    Great sandwiches.
    2 locations in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-3045
    Menu

Drinks

  • Open daily noon to 8pm.
    Serves beer. (no food)
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995 7444
    Menu

  • Open daily 4pm to 2am. Weekend brunch from 10am to 2pm.
    Craft cocktails and fun atmosphere.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 290-3900
    Menu

Upscale Dinner

  • Open Monday to Friday 4pm to 9pm.
    Great place to sample wild game.
    Located in Big Sky.
    (406) 995-3355
    Menu

  • Take a 15 minute mountain ride up to a yurt to enjoy a 3 course meal. Book ahead to enjoy this unusual dining experience.
    (406) 995-3880
    Menu

Livingston/Paradise Valley

Breakfast

  • Open Friday to Monday, 8am to 12pm
    Located in Livingston.
    (406) 223-7481
    Menu

  • Open Friday to Tuesday 7:30 am to 2pm.
    All day breakfast.
    Located in Livingston.
    (406) 222-0668
    Weekly Menu

  • Open Monday to Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 7am to 4pm.
    Great breakfast and lunch options.
    Located in Livingston.
    (406) 333-3300
    Menu

Casual

  • Open daily 11am to 9pm.
    Brewery with surf and turf menu.
    Located in Livingston.
    (406) 333-2400
    Menu

  • Open daily 12pm to 8pm.
    Brewery and hearty Mexican.
    Located in downtown Livingston.
    (406) 333-2855
    Menu

Drinks

  • Open Sunday to Wednesday 4pm to 8pm, Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 10pm.
    Located in downtown Livingston.
    (406) 222-9463
    Menu

Upscale Dinner

  • Open Thursday to Sunday, 4pm to 9pm.
    Located in Livingston.
    (406) 333-3034
    Menu

  • Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm to 9pm.
    Located in Livingston.
    (406)-333-2427
    https://www.eatcampione.com/dinner

  • Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6pm to 7:30
    Fixed 4 course Menu.
    Located in downtown Livingston
    (406) 222-9463
    Menu