Trip Planner
Livingston has always done its own thing, and that’s exactly why people love it. Tucked between the Gallatin and Crazy Mountains and backed by the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, this Montana town has long drawn artists, writers, musicians, fly-fishers and free spirits—not to mention a few movie stars who keep coming back for more.
Downtown feels like a western film set that collided with a creative revival. Historic buildings from the 1880s and 90s house local bookstores, lively bars, high-end art galleries and old-school saloons. At night, the vintage neon signs light up Main Street, adding to the town’s cinematic charm. The Yellowstone River cuts right through town, offering blue-ribbon fly fishing, guided rafting trips, and that sound of moving water you didn’t know you missed.
Livingston pulses with creative energy. More than 200 working artists call Park County home, and the town’s 15+ galleries, Livingston Depot Center (a restored rail station with a beloved model train), and Yellowstone Gateway Museum show off its love of history, culture and imagination. Adventure is always nearby—hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, birding, horseback riding and mountain-town wandering are all part of the rhythm here.
Kick off the morning with coffee and a pastry at Gil’s Goods or The Coffee Crossing, then stroll downtown to admire the vintage neon signs, browse indie bookstores, and pop into art galleries. While you’re there, stop by local-favorite Dan Bailey’s Outdoor Co. to gear up for your adventures. In the evening, join locals for live music at the Murray Bar or catch one of the Shane Center’s outdoor summer concerts.
If you haven’t been to the Murray Hotel, you haven’t really been to Livingston. Anthony Bourdain once called it his favorite hotel on the planet. Grab dinner at Second Street Bistro — a top-tier Montana dining spot tucked just off the hotel lobby — and cap the evening at the Murray Bar for live music and local color.
Each July, Livingston takes the spotlight with the Livingston Roundup Rodeo, a top-tier event that draws professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the country. The Livingston Farmers Market runs Wednesday evenings from June through September — a community favorite for local produce, live music and mountain-town atmosphere.
