Trip Planner
Bozeman is one of the most dynamic small towns in the West. It’s where ranchers, artists, academics and entrepreneurs cross paths at coffee shops, farmers markets and trailheads. With Montana State University and Gallatin College adding brainpower and vibrancy, and a love of the outdoors baked into daily life, the town pulses with fresh ideas and alpine energy.
Downtown is where it all comes together — historic buildings house local shops, buzzing breweries, small-batch distilleries and more than 100 locally owned businesses. Art galleries, live music and a packed events calendar keep things lively. The world-class Museum of the Rockies brings ancient fossils, groundbreaking exhibits and a deeper sense of place to this forward-thinking town. A short drive to the airport makes Bozeman an easy basecamp for Montana travel.
Cradled by six mountain ranges and the Custer Gallatin National Forest, and laced with blue-ribbon trout streams, Bozeman delivers serious adventure cred. Nordic ski trails cut through the woods, while nearby Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Resort offer everything from powdery glades to legendary steeps. Chase first tracks, cast a line, catch a show — Bozeman blends wild landscapes with modern-day Montana culture.
Grab breakfast at Jam! or Western Café, then hit the trails for a hike. Afterward, unwind with a soak at Bozeman Hot Springs and finish the day with a pint at a local brewery or distillery — Bozeman’s craft beverage scene is worth exploring. Also plan to visit one of Bozeman’s two summertime farmers markets.
Travel through 4 billion years of Earth's history at the Smithsonian-affiliated Museum of the Rockies, featuring a planetarium, paleontology, ethnology and displays of dinosaurs and dinosaur eggs unearthed in Montana, as well as Plains Indian artifacts, pioneer exhibits and western art exhibits and a full-scale T. rex.
Bozeman’s events calendar hums all year long. August brings the Sweet Pea Festival, a multiday celebration of arts, music and local flavor. In July, Music on Main fills downtown with live tunes and festive fun. Winter welcomes the Bozeman Ice Festival, where climbers from around the globe gather to scale Hyalite Canyon, as well as the Winter Farmers Market. Warmer months bring additional favorites, like the Big Sky Country State Fair, the Valley View Rodeo, and the Bozeman Marathon (September). No matter the season, there’s always something happening in Bozeman.
