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Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

Bozeman is what all those formerly hip, now-overrun Colorado mountain towns used to be like. The laid-back, old-school rancher legacy still dominates over the New West pioneers with their mountain bikes, skis and climbing racks. But that's changing rapidly. It is now one of the fastest-growing towns in America.

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Museum of the Rockies
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The most entertaining museum in Montana should not be missed. It has stellar displays on the geological history of the Rockies, and dinosaur exhibits…
American Computer & Robotics Museum
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
If you have even one bit of computer geek in you (and caught the pun), visit this eclectic collection of artifacts covering landmarks in computer…
Emerson Cultural Center
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Known around town as the Emerson, this nonprofit art collective occupying an old school is the place to plug into Bozeman’s culture scene. Retail…
Gallatin History Museum
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The former town jail does a good job presenting local history and famous residents (including one Gary Cooper).

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Sip beers, take hikes and encounter T. rexes: the best things to do in Bozeman

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Gallatin History Museum
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The former town jail does a good job presenting local history and famous residents (including one Gary Cooper).
Bridger Brewing
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This well-run, friendly brewpub with central horseshoe bar draws a loyal combination of beer hounds and local MSU students. The Lee Metcalfe Pale Ale is a…
American Computer & Robotics Museum
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
If you have even one bit of computer geek in you (and caught the pun), visit this eclectic collection of artifacts covering landmarks in computer…
Molly Brown
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Popular with MSU students, this noisy dive bar offers 20 beers on tap and eight pool tables for getting your game on.
Haufbrau
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The pumping Haufbrau is a rowdy college dive hangout, with frequent live music.
Bozeman Taproom & Fill Station
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
One of Bozeman's coolest places to grab a pint and fill a growler has an open-air rooftop beer garden. Its 44 draft brews served from 75 taps can be…
Museum of the Rockies
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The most entertaining museum in Montana should not be missed. It has stellar displays on the geological history of the Rockies, and dinosaur exhibits…
Montana Ale Works
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Bozeman’s former Northern Pacific freight warehouse brings industrial chic to this ever-reliable bar-restaurant, with excellent food (mains $11 to $26),…

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Things to Know

Hailed as one of the hippest towns in the American West, Bozeman is the gateway to Rocky Mountain adventures. Here's what you need to know before you come.

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Day Trips

Bozeman offers an embarrassment of scenic splendor just a short drive from downtown. Here's our pick of the best day trips for a taster of mighty Montana.

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Money and Costs

By Montana standards, Bozeman is an expensive place for a vacation, but budget trips are perfectly possible if you follow these top tips for saving money.

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Free Things to Do

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have fun in Bozeman, Montana. Here are our picks for the best free art, activities, camping, performances and more.

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