Rebekah’s guidebook
Trails & Parks
The 'M' - Not just a local favorite, but our favorite! To the top of the 'M' is a gain of about 800 vertical feet, there are a few options to the top (hard, medium, easy) which makes this a great hiking option for all ability levels. This trail is dog-friendly (on-leash or off-leash). https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/m-trail
If you are feeling more adventurous, you can hike to the top of the Ridge Lookout (about 1700 vertical) or all the way to Mount Baldy (about 8 miles round trip and 4300 vertical) - https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/m-mt-baldy-trail
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College 'M'
Trail to 'M'The 'M' - Not just a local favorite, but our favorite! To the top of the 'M' is a gain of about 800 vertical feet, there are a few options to the top (hard, medium, easy) which makes this a great hiking option for all ability levels. This trail is dog-friendly (on-leash or off-leash). https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/m-trail
If you are feeling more adventurous, you can hike to the top of the Ridge Lookout (about 1700 vertical) or all the way to Mount Baldy (about 8 miles round trip and 4300 vertical) - https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/m-mt-baldy-trail
Storm Castle is a great hike up the canyon on your way up to Big Sky. It's about 4.5 miles roundtrip and 2300 feet of vertical gain. Super dog friendly, and this hike will not be as crowded. There are bears here, so be sure to bring bear spray. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/storm-castle-peak-trail
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Storm Castle Peak Trailhead
Storm Castle RoadStorm Castle is a great hike up the canyon on your way up to Big Sky. It's about 4.5 miles roundtrip and 2300 feet of vertical gain. Super dog friendly, and this hike will not be as crowded. There are bears here, so be sure to bring bear spray. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/storm-castle-peak-trail
Great for an easy walk and is very dog friendly, especially on a hot day as the the creek parallels the trail most of the way. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/bozeman-creek-trail
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Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
Great for an easy walk and is very dog friendly, especially on a hot day as the the creek parallels the trail most of the way. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/bozeman-creek-trail
Similar to the 'M' (and right across the street) but there is a creek at the bottom which is nice for dogs on a hot day. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/drinking-horse-mountain-trail
Drinking Horse Hill Trail
Drinking Horse Hill TrailSimilar to the 'M' (and right across the street) but there is a creek at the bottom which is nice for dogs on a hot day. https://outsidebozeman.com/trails-tours/hiking-trails/drinking-horse-mountain-trail
Great place to swim, fish, paddleboard. Picnic tables and grills available and dog friendly. Good hiking options from the Reservoir as well. We love to go up for the evening and grill or bring carryout from town. Be sure to bring extra layers as it can get chilly up there in the evening.
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Hyalite Reservoir
Great place to swim, fish, paddleboard. Picnic tables and grills available and dog friendly. Good hiking options from the Reservoir as well. We love to go up for the evening and grill or bring carryout from town. Be sure to bring extra layers as it can get chilly up there in the evening.
Food scene
Bacchus Pub
105 W Main StRight downtown with a patio and must-eat curry fries!
One of our favorite places for baked goods (cinnamon rolls and caramel rolls are great) and coffee. It's a bit pricey and note they are not open on Sundays. They also have really cool pottery for sale if you are looking for a souvenir.
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The Coffee Pot Bakery Café
80795 Gallatin RdOne of our favorite places for baked goods (cinnamon rolls and caramel rolls are great) and coffee. It's a bit pricey and note they are not open on Sundays. They also have really cool pottery for sale if you are looking for a souvenir.
If you are looking for a genuine Montana bar - this is the place to go. Good bar food and known for their steaks - you can eat on the bar-side or the restaurant.
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Stacey's Old Faithful Bar
300 Mill StIf you are looking for a genuine Montana bar - this is the place to go. Good bar food and known for their steaks - you can eat on the bar-side or the restaurant.
Granny's has the best donuts. **NOTE** they are cash only. Donuts are only $1 or $10 for a dozen. Be sure to go early, because when they sell out for the day, they close.
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Granny's Gourmet Donuts
3 Tai LnGranny's has the best donuts. **NOTE** they are cash only. Donuts are only $1 or $10 for a dozen. Be sure to go early, because when they sell out for the day, they close.
Great Pizza and very family friendly atmosphere. There Thai Pie pizza is amazing!
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MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
232 E Main StGreat Pizza and very family friendly atmosphere. There Thai Pie pizza is amazing!
Great higher-end pasta & wood-fired pizza. Intimate atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
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Blackbird
140 E Main StGreat higher-end pasta & wood-fired pizza. Intimate atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
Breweries
One of the most popular breweries in Bozeman -- beer and food is great. Has a great Patio with views of the Bridger Mountains. Right next to Bozeman Beach. With Covid restrictions, their capacity is limited, you can go to their website and get on the waitlist - then they will text you when your table is ready: https://waitlist.me/w/11519070081
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MAP Brewing Company
510 Manley RdOne of the most popular breweries in Bozeman -- beer and food is great. Has a great Patio with views of the Bridger Mountains. Right next to Bozeman Beach. With Covid restrictions, their capacity is limited, you can go to their website and get on the waitlist - then they will text you when your table is ready: https://waitlist.me/w/11519070081
Mountains Walking Brewery
422 Plum AveGood food and a cool new(er) brewery in town.
Really fun vibe, and you can sit outside in the open-market style shopping center. Nordic has great beer, but also serves wine and cocktails for the non-beer drinkers. Pizzas (and all food) are really good. This is one of our favorites and is really close to the house.
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Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk AveReally fun vibe, and you can sit outside in the open-market style shopping center. Nordic has great beer, but also serves wine and cocktails for the non-beer drinkers. Pizzas (and all food) are really good. This is one of our favorites and is really close to the house.
Walking-Distance to the House
An all-vegan, fast-casual eatery with bottomless fries on the menu. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
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Farmacy
1234 West Main StreetAn all-vegan, fast-casual eatery with bottomless fries on the menu. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
Amazing tap beer selection. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
Hop Lounge
93 Rowland RoadAmazing tap beer selection. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
Great coffee house. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
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Cold Smoke Coffeehouse
64 Willow Peak DrGreat coffee house. You can walk from the house, there is a short distance (about 50 yards) on the busy Gooch Hill road, but the rest is on neighborhood roads.
Hot Springs
Chico Hot Springs is quintessential Montana at it's best! Beautiful drive through Paradise Valley to get there. Bar and Diner are good for family-eating. The restaurant is delicious and a bit more fancy (reservation suggest for the restaurant).
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Chico Hot Springs
Chico Hot Springs is quintessential Montana at it's best! Beautiful drive through Paradise Valley to get there. Bar and Diner are good for family-eating. The restaurant is delicious and a bit more fancy (reservation suggest for the restaurant).