Recommendations
Restaurants
Breakfast
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“Homey place with a rustic vibe serving hearty breakfast plates all day, plus burgers & sandwiches.”
Our favorite breakfast spot!
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Bozeman (on MSU campus) -
“American diner serving breakfast & lunch favorites amid knotty pine paneling & local memorabilia.”
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“Hip, contemporary diner popular for creative takes on breakfast classics, served all day.”
Call ahead 30 to 40 min. to get on the waitlist.
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Downtown Bozeman -
“Unassuming eatery with Louisiana-style food, including po’ boys & jambalaya, plus all-day breakfast.”
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Bozeman
Lunch
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Welcoming and comfortable sports bar with a great all American menu.
One of our favorite places for a burger and fries.Menu
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Belgrade -
Great bbq and locally brewed beer.
Our favorite place for takeout.
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Belgrade -
“Old West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.”
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Downtown Bozeman
Dinner
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“Known by some as one of the finest steakhouses in Montana, Pompey’s Grill features a sophisticated setting and an enticing menu.”
Our favorite!
30-40 minutes from Ross Creek but beautiful drive.
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Three Forks, MT -
“Step into Downtown Bozeman's hidden Noir Bar & Restaurant, where dim lighting, candles, and dark rustic wood create an intimate ambiance. Savor Craft Cocktails, Montana-inspired cuisine, and Delectable Desserts in this 1900s-inspired gem.”
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“Sophisticated eatery featuring upscale New American & seafood dishes & raw bar eats, plus cocktails.”
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Bozeman -
“Serving prime beef, fresh seafood, classic cocktails, and an award-winning wine list in a high-end Steakhouse atmosphere.”
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Downtown Bozeman -
“Italian fare like pasta, espresso & wine in a warm dining room with an old-world vibe & large patio.”
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“Sophisticated tavern with stone & plank decor, offering upscale comfort food & a broad whiskey menu.”
Great burger - they put ground bacon in the patty!
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“Over 40 craft beers on tap & creative pub fare in a former freight house with happy-hour specials.”
Long time local favorite. Great patio! Always busy, so make a reservation if you can.
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Downtown Bozeman
Casual
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“Pizzeria serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.”
Great for takeout.Menu
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Downtown Bozeman & Belgrade -
“Laid-back local brewpub offering a variety of craft brews plus many kinds of pizza & live music.”
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Bozeman (on MSU campus) -
“Modern pizza restaurant preparing Neopolitan-style pies in a wood-fired oven.”
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Bozeman -
Welcoming and comfortable sports bar with a great all American menu.
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Belgrade -
“MAP Brewing Company focuses on delivering fresh, local, and high quality Montana beer served in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere.”
Great outdoor patio with stunning views.Menu
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Bozeman
MT Saloons
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“A casual western saloon and eatery that strives to maintain an authentic Montana experience and the traditions that make this state great. At Stacey’s, you can be sure to find an honest pour, a hearty meal, country music and the love of the West.”
Live music and dancing next door at The WesternerMenu
Upcoming Music @ The Westerner
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Gallatin Gateway, MT -
“Family friendly fun service restaurant with a full bar, casino in a old west Montana feel. Western American steakhouse with many other options to please everyone.”
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Manhattan, MT -
“A great original Montana steakhouse, proudly serving the Certified Angus Beef brand. Awesome steaks and great seafood!”
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Logan, MT -
“Established in 1902, the Old Saloon was built on great stories and is an iconic fixture in Montana and the Paradise Valley. It is one of a kind and the last of a dying breed. Come experience Montana how it used to be and make your own story!”
Great live music!Menu
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Emigrant, MT -
“The Corral has welcomed locals and travelers alike since it first opened its doors in 1947. Originally built as a dance hall and watering hole for cowboys wrangling in the area, it is said that the building walls sport bullet holes from late-night altercations gone awry.”
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Big Sky, MT -
“The Gravel Bar is the bar you always hope you’re gonna stumble across- locals bellied up at the bar, the aroma of burgers wafting through the air, a great local selection of tap beer, funky art on the walls, good tunes, and friendly staff.”
Next door to Willie’s Distillery
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Ennis, MT
Breweries
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“MAP Brewing Company focuses on delivering fresh, local, and high quality Montana beer served in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere.”
Great outdoor patio with stunning views.
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Bozeman -
“Independent cidery featuring craft ciders, gluten-free charcuterie plates, tours & outdoor seating.”
You will find Lockhorn’s Grapefruit Mint Cider on tap in The Pump House.Menu
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Downtown Bozeman -
“Local family owned and operated Brewery located in Bozeman’s North East neighborhood, just blocks away from Downtown’s Main Street. Serving Bozeman’s largest brewery tap list and a full food menu.”
Includes a full menu of craft seltzers and alcoholic slushies!Menu
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Bozeman -
“Laid-back local brewpub offering a variety of craft brews plus many kinds of pizza & live music.”
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Bozeman (on MSU campus) -
“The Bunkhouse Brewery is committed to making the best possible craft beers for you to enjoy! This veteran owned/operated business specializes in American style beers and strives to use local ingredients as much as possible.”
Bunkhouse does not serve food.Menu
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Bozeman (Four Corners) -
“Outlaw is your friendly neighborhood brewery.”
Outlaw does not serve food, but they have a food truck outside.Menu
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Bozeman
Cocktails
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“Many wines by the glass, plus cocktails & globally inspired dishes, in a space with exposed brick.”
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Downtown Bozeman -
“Devil's Toboggan transports its riders to the golden age of cocktails. Experience the nostalgia in a relaxed, well-appointed speakeasy environment with a spirit-centric vision, providing exquisitely crafted cocktails, and delightful international fare.”
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Bozeman -
"It Will Always Be That Way is a bar with the 60s and 70s vibes you wish you could have experienced back then. Come on in for a craft martini, unique bruschetta boards, and a banana split for the table, all with the accompaniment of nostalgic decor and music."
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Bozeman -
“You'll find high energy, local music, classic cocktails and beer and tasty small bites at Tune Up. Bozeman's unique underground bar.”
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“Year-round rooftop bar and lounge in downtown Bozeman with sweeping mountain vistas and a firepit.”
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Downtown Bozeman
Coffee
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“Cozy hub for organic breads, classic pastries such as croissants & tarts, plus sandwiches & coffee.”
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Bozeman -
“Coffee, coffee shop, bakery, vegan bakery, gluten-free bakery, burritos, breakfast, lunch.”
Great gluten free treatsMenu
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Bozeman -
“Local, Bozeman, small batch coffee roasters specializing in high quality, micro lot beans.”
Great gluten free treats.
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“Coffee roasterie and cafe serving fresh roasted coffee along with pastries baked in-house and scratch made sandwiches.”
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Downtown Bozeman
Deli
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“Fink's deli offers homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and the best selection of cheese and charcuterie in town.”
Great place to grab a picnic lunch for day trip to Yellowstone.Menu
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Bozeman -
“Extensive salad and hot bar packed with fresh, local and organic ingredients.”
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Downtown Bozeman -
“Our cafe and coffee bar will be your new favorite stop for breakfast and lunch! Whether our friendly staff makes you one of our local favorite Eggwiches (our take on a breakfast panini), or a Grilled and Gooey lunch sandwich, you won't be disappointed.”
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“The Chalet Market is a deli, gift shop, U.S.D.A. meat plant and wholesaler. We specialize in buffalo, elk and beef smoked snack stix, jerky and sausages. In our gift shop, you'll find many made in Montana items, specialty cheeses, housewares, cards, beer and wine.”
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Belgrade
Meat/Cheese
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Premium butcher shop offering local meats, sausages, jerky, and cheeses.
Wine, beer, veggies, and assorted condiments are also available to buy.Best place to buy meat to grill at Ross Creek.
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Bozeman -
“A one stop butcher & grocery market (with beer & wine). Primal is a full service butcher shop serving local & regional beef, pork, chicken, lamb, elk, bison & several others along with a wide selection of seafood. A wide selection of deli meats, pre-made deli salads, take & bake options, custom sauces, seasonings & to-go sandwiches.”
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Bozeman (Four Corners) -
“We're proud to offer the largest selection of meats and cheeses in Montana! With over 100 to choose from paired with our wide variety of artisan products, we have everything you need to build the perfect cheese board.”
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Bozeman
Seasonal Activities
Summer
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Jake’s Horses
Offers 1-8 hour rides.
Season: Year Round
Gallatin Gateway, MT
More InfoRockin’ Hk Outfitters
Rides leave from Chico Horse Barn. Offers 1 hour, 2 hour, half day, and full day rides. Also offers pony rides for children 4-7.
Season: April 1-October 31
Pray, MT
More InfoMedicine Lake Outfitters
Offers 1.5 or 2 hour rides, or full day mountain rides.
Season: May-August
Belgrade, MT
More InfoSunrise Pack Station
Offers half or full day Yellowstone trail rides.
Season: July 1-September 1
Gardiner, MT
More Info320 Guest Ranch
Offers 1 hour, 2 hour, and half-day rides.
2024 Season: June 15-September 28
Big Sky, MT
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Guides
•Montana Angling Co.
•Montana Fly Fishing Guides
•Montana Guided Fly Fishing
•Montana White Water Fly Fishing
•Gallatin River Guides
•Montana Troutfitters
Fly Fishing River Guides
This comprehensive guide to Montana’s best fly fishing rivers has incredible month by month information for each river.
We are closest to the East Gallatin, but you may also be fishing on the Madison or Yellowstone rivers.
Closest Fishing Access to Ross Creek
East Gallatin Access Spots
•Cameron Bridge 24 min
•Erwin Bridge 23 min
•Cherry River 15 Min
Equipment Rentals
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Montana White Water
Locations in Big Sky and Gardiner, MT.Big Sky Resort Ziplining
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Endeavor Ballooning
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White Water Rafting
•Montana White Water
•Wild West Rafting
Floating
•Madison River Tubing
Floating the Madison River is a local pastime and you will see many on tubes or paddle boards partying their way down the river on hot summer days.
Rentals
•Big Boys Toys
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Big Sky
•Summit ATR
•Canyon Adventures
West Yellowstone
•Yellowstone Vacations
• Yellowstone Adventures
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"Montana's first and best-known state park showcases one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in the Northwest. Naturally air conditioned, these spectacular caves, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites, date back through time."
Season: May 1-September 30
Whitehall, MT
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Winter
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Guided Yellowstone Tours:
•Yellowstone Vacations
•See Yellowstone
Note: The yellowstone snowmobile tours are a full day on a snowmobile. If you have never ridden before, that is a very long day.Guided Big Sky Tours:
•Canyon Adventures
Half day option is great for less experienced riders.Unguided Big Sky Tours
•Summit ATR
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Downhill Skiing
•Bridger Bowl- Bozeman, MT
•Big Sky Resort - Big Sky, MT
Both resorts have ski and snowboard rentals available onsite.
Cross Country Skiing
•Trails
•Equipment Rentals
•Nordic Skiing at Big Sky Resort
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•Sunrise Pack Station - Bozeman, MT
30 minute - 1 hour rides hay or sleigh rides depending on season. Located 15 minutes from Ross Creek.
•Lone Mountain Ranch - Big Sky, MT
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Places to Skate
•Bozeman Parks
•Beall Park
•Southside Park
•Bogert Park
Bozeman turns several parks into rinks each year. Free to use.•Haynes Pavilion
The hockey rink at the fair grounds is open to public skating at specific times. Check the schedule.Skate rentals available on site.Rentals
•Play It Again Sports
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Buy Inexpensive Sleds
•Murdoch’s
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“Over 10,000 lights illuminate your way in the Enchanted Forest. This family-friendly activity features immersive light displays along a kilometer-long path. Warm up at the end of your walk around the outdoor fireplace. You'll also be cozy on the ride up Ramcharger 8, with heated seats and weatherproof bubbles.”
Big Sky Resort
Dec. 13-Mar. 30
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Year Round
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Norris Hot Springs - Our favorite!
”Norris Hot Springs' wood-lined pool is a throw back to the ingenuity of miners in the late 18th century. It has been modernized but retains the feel of the old west.” Live music on the weekend, food, beer/wine served.
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Norris, MTBozeman Hot Springs - Closest
”Features 12 different pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees and both dry and wet saunas. Bozeman Hot Springs is the perfect destination for a family get together, a relaxing soak after a hard day of skiing, or just for an energizing swim in the therapeutic water.”
Live music on weekends.
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Bozeman, MTChico Hot Springs - Near North Entrance of YNP.
”Our resort’s best feature just so happens to be its most natural. Our two open-air mineral hot springs pools have been the centerpiece of our resort since its first days as a boarding house and health spa.Nearly a century later, little has changed; our hot springs are still exactly where they were in 1900.”
Food and drink served.
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Pray, MTYellowstone Hot Springs - Near North Entrance of YNP.
”Relax while soaking in the steaming waters of the hot plunge at 104 degrees or take an invigorating dip in the cold plunge at 60-65ºF. Bask in the soothing 102ºF average of the main pool. Enjoy the privacy of the alcoves while reaping the benefits of the hot mineral spring water.”
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Museum of the Rockies
”Now affiliated with the Smithsonian, MOR is recognized as one of the world's finest research and history museums and is renowned for displaying an extensive collection of dinosaur fossils, including a full-scale T-Rex skeleton!”
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Gallatin History Museum
”The Gallatin History Museum features many exhibits such as the original 1911 jail it is housed in, Bozeman natives, Yellowstone, and stories and artifacts from Gallatin County families."
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Rocky Mountain Rotors
”There’s nothing quite as breathtaking as seeing all that nature has to offer from the sky. At Rocky Mountain Rotors, we love being able to give our customers a once-in-a-lifetime experience by taking them up to 500ft., to showcase the beauty and allure of the natural world below.”
Let Mark know you are a guest of Ross Creek Cabins and discuss the option of being picked up here at the cabins!
Check out local rodeos, farmer’s markets, music, and more!
Easy Hikes
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Crescent Lake Loop Trail
Hyalite Reservoir - Bozeman
3.3 Mile Loop Trail
May-October
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Palisade Falls
Hyalite Reservoir - Bozeman
1.1 Mile Out & Back, Paved
May-October
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Ousel Falls
Big Sky
1.7 Mile Out & Back
Year Round
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Peets Hill
Near Downtown Bozeman
2.3 Mile Out & Back
Year Round
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Moderate Hikes
Scenic Drives
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Gallatin Canyon
Highway 191 to Big Sky.
We have commuted through this canyon for years working on construction projects in Big Sky. Probably one of the most beautiful commutes in America! 2 hour round trip. There is a zip line and white water rafting in this neck of the woods at Montana White Water. Ousel Falls Trail is a lovely, easy hike in Big Sky. -
Bridger Canyon
Drive through Bridger Canyon to Wilsall. Go on to Livingston for a bite to eat and drive back through Paradise Valley. It's about a 2 hours for the full loop. Stop at The Daily or Wild Crumb Bakery on your way. You might even go for a quick hike to the "M" on your way up the hill. Enjoy spectacular views of the valley from the top!
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Maudlow
This 45 minute drive takes you to the ghost town of Maudlow.
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Bear Creek
10 minute drive to the trailhead of Bear Canyon Trail.
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Corbly Gulch
10 Minute drive takes you to the Corbly Gulch Trailhead.
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Thiesen Road
20 Minute drive to Thiesen Road. This road follows the Gallatin River.
9.7 Miles