Lauren’s guidebook

Lauren
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 locals recommend
Bridger Bowl Ski Area
15795 Bridger Canyon Rd
164 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Hyalite Canyon
40 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
19 locals recommend
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 Rd
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.
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 locals recommend
Norris Hot Springs
42 MT-84
101 locals recommend
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**
Nordic skiing venue with lights for night skiing and limited hours when dogs are allowed.
24 locals recommend
Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
16621 Bridger Canyon Rd
24 locals recommend
Nordic 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 locals recommend
Snowfill Recreation Area
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
College 'M'
Trail to 'M'
83 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Drinking Horse Mountain Trailhead
Drinking Horse Hill Trail
40 locals recommend
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.
Great for mountain biking, hiking, or trail running. Opens to bikes mid-June. More advanced.
Chestnut Mountain Trailhead
Chestnut Mountain Trail
Great 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 locals recommend
South Cottonwood Trailhead
7 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Triple Tree Trailhead
5974 Sourdough Rd
16 locals recommend
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.
Go whitewater rafting for the day close to the house!
34 locals recommend
Montana Whitewater Rafting Co - Gallatin River
63960 Gallatin Rd
34 locals recommend
Go 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 locals recommend
Bogert Farmers' Market
9 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Story Mill Community Park
698 Bridger Dr
13 locals recommend
Cute 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 locals recommend
Bridger Brewing
1609 S 11th Ave
66 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Sidewinders American Grill
780 Boardwalk Ave
46 locals recommend
Best 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 locals recommend
Blackbird
140 E Main St
134 locals recommend
Delicious 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 locals recommend
MAP Brewing Company
510 Manley Rd
100 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Montana Ale Works
611 E Main St
138 locals recommend
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.
Authentic Italian food. Great date night. Wednesday half-price bottles (double-check they still do that!). **Open for takeout during the pandemic**
25 locals recommend
Blacksmith Italian
290 W Kagy Blvd
25 locals recommend
Authentic 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 locals recommend
Jam!
25 W Main St
109 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Wild Crumb
600 N Wallace Ave
99 locals recommend
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.
Great fried chicken buckets, sandwiches, and beer.
31 locals recommend
Roost Fried Chicken
1520 W Main St
31 locals recommend
Great 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 locals recommend
Foxtrot
730 Boardwalk Ave
7 locals recommend
Casual 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 locals recommend
Bozeman Co-op West Main
908 W Main St
90 locals recommend
Best 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 locals recommend
Stacey's Old Faithful Bar
300 Mill St
48 locals recommend
Historic, classic Montana bar with good steaks.
Famous Bozeman coffee.
16 locals recommend
Ghost Town Coffee Roasters
104 Bridger Center Dr
16 locals recommend
Famous Bozeman coffee.
Tasty charcuterie boards, wine and olive oil on tap, and cute household and cooking goods. Plus gelato!
15 locals recommend
Mavens Market
720 W Main St
15 locals recommend
Tasty charcuterie boards, wine and olive oil on tap, and cute household and cooking goods. Plus gelato!
Best barbeque in Bozeman. Lots of beer on tap.
41 locals recommend
Bar 3 Bar-B-Q
119 E Main St
41 locals recommend
Best barbeque in Bozeman. Lots of beer on tap.

Shops

Best shop for outdoor gear and ski rentals.
10 locals recommend
Chalet Sports
108 W Main St
10 locals recommend
Best 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 St
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.
Best bookstore in Bozeman.
16 locals recommend
Country Bookshelf
28 W Main St
16 locals recommend
Best 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 St
Women's secondhand clothes store. In fashion and designer labels. You will always find something when you shop there!

City advice

Getting around

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.
What to pack

The weather changes every 30 minutes in Montana

Bring a warm puffy coat any time of the year.