Cassie's Guidebook
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A fantastic restaurant and a local favorite. We strongly recommend making reservations ahead of time. The restaurant is not very big and can fill up fast, especially during peak season.
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Olive B's Big Sky Bistro
151 Center LnA fantastic restaurant and a local favorite. We strongly recommend making reservations ahead of time. The restaurant is not very big and can fill up fast, especially during peak season.
Pinky G's Pizzeria
47 Town Center AvenuePinky G's -- Open for lunch and some late -ight slices.
If you're looking for a real experience, Horn & Cantle provides an authentic off-the-beaten-path atmosphere. Located on Lone Mountain Ranch. We would categorize this as mountain high end in terms of cost, but it is pretty one-of-a-kind here in Big Sky.
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Horn and Cantle
750 Lone Mountain Ranch RdIf you're looking for a real experience, Horn & Cantle provides an authentic off-the-beaten-path atmosphere. Located on Lone Mountain Ranch. We would categorize this as mountain high end in terms of cost, but it is pretty one-of-a-kind here in Big Sky.
Another local favorite. Ousel & Spur offers an Italian array of pasta dishes, pizza, and wine. They are conveniently located right in Town Center, which makes them extremely popular during peak season. We strongly recommend making reservations ahead of time.
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Ousel & Spur Pizza Co.
50 Ousel Falls RdAnother local favorite. Ousel & Spur offers an Italian array of pasta dishes, pizza, and wine. They are conveniently located right in Town Center, which makes them extremely popular during peak season. We strongly recommend making reservations ahead of time.
A local favorite coffee shop. They also offer a variety of to-go breakfast burritos and pastries.
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Caliber Coffee Inc
80 Snowy Mountain CircleA local favorite coffee shop. They also offer a variety of to-go breakfast burritos and pastries.
Small convenient grocer and deli located in Town Center. They also make grab-n-go options, such as salads, sandwiches, and sides. They even have take-and-bake meals prepared, as well. A large selection of beer and wine. You can even call ahead for some catering options.
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Hungry Moose Market and Deli
209 Aspen Leaf DrSmall convenient grocer and deli located in Town Center. They also make grab-n-go options, such as salads, sandwiches, and sides. They even have take-and-bake meals prepared, as well. A large selection of beer and wine. You can even call ahead for some catering options.
Beehive Brewery is a whole vibe in Big Sky. Definitely a local favorite. After a day on the mountain, do not be surprised to find this place packed. They offer growlers and "crowlers," to-go. In the summertime, they have outdoor seating.
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Beehive Basin Brewery
245 Town Center AveBeehive Brewery is a whole vibe in Big Sky. Definitely a local favorite. After a day on the mountain, do not be surprised to find this place packed. They offer growlers and "crowlers," to-go. In the summertime, they have outdoor seating.
A breakfast and lunch spot right off of Highway 191, now offering dinner. They have a full bar and a delicious menu. They even have breakfast grab-n-go options.
Cafe 191 Big Sky
A breakfast and lunch spot right off of Highway 191, now offering dinner. They have a full bar and a delicious menu. They even have breakfast grab-n-go options.
An absolute local Favorite! Saloon-style atmosphere serving Texas-style BBQ. The summertime offers an outdoor bar with lawn games and live music. Please note: They do not accept reservations, and this place gets packed!
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Riverhouse BBQ & Events
45130 Gallatin RdAn absolute local Favorite! Saloon-style atmosphere serving Texas-style BBQ. The summertime offers an outdoor bar with lawn games and live music. Please note: They do not accept reservations, and this place gets packed!
Michaelangelo's is a beautiful upscale restaurant serving Northern Italy fare. The owner of this restaurant is a James Beard award nominee. We highly recommend making reservations in advance.
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Michaelangelo's Big Sky
1554 Center LnMichaelangelo's is a beautiful upscale restaurant serving Northern Italy fare. The owner of this restaurant is a James Beard award nominee. We highly recommend making reservations in advance.
Milkies is definitely one of the best local watering holes in Big Sky. They have big booths to fit families. If you are looking to catch a game and some pub-grub, this is the place.
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Milkies Pizza & Pub
77 Aspen Leaf DrMilkies is definitely one of the best local watering holes in Big Sky. They have big booths to fit families. If you are looking to catch a game and some pub-grub, this is the place.
One of the original pizza places in Big Sky. It's a little off the beaten path in the older section of Town Center. They serve up pizzas and sandwiches and bake their own selection of bread and pastries.
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Blue Moon
120 Big Pine DrOne of the original pizza places in Big Sky. It's a little off the beaten path in the older section of Town Center. They serve up pizzas and sandwiches and bake their own selection of bread and pastries.
Eclectic sushi restaurant with flare. Very popular. Make reservations in advance.
Happy hour starts at 5 pm at bar seating only.
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Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge
99 Town Center AveEclectic sushi restaurant with flare. Very popular. Make reservations in advance.
Happy hour starts at 5 pm at bar seating only.
This is another favorite local watering hole. They have pool tables upstairs and show most sporting games. They also have a casino room and a large back deck.
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Broken Spoke Bar & Grill
120 Big Pine DrThis is another favorite local watering hole. They have pool tables upstairs and show most sporting games. They also have a casino room and a large back deck.
Delicious Mexican fare and Margaritas! We love the guac! On music nights, don't be afraid to grab a margarita to-go!
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Alberto’s Mexican Cuisine
118 Ousel Falls RdDelicious Mexican fare and Margaritas! We love the guac! On music nights, don't be afraid to grab a margarita to-go!
Great tavern style bar with liquor store in the back. They have a great selection of local brews on tap and locally distilled liquors. Small bite food options.
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The Rocks Tasting Room and Liquor Store
33 Lone Peak DrGreat tavern style bar with liquor store in the back. They have a great selection of local brews on tap and locally distilled liquors. Small bite food options.
Tips Up is a large bar and restaurant located right in Town Center. It can be very crowded here, especially when they have live music. In the summertime, they have a great outdoor patio with lawn games. They also have a casino room and have live poker evenings.
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Tips Up
76 Town Center AvenueTips Up is a large bar and restaurant located right in Town Center. It can be very crowded here, especially when they have live music. In the summertime, they have a great outdoor patio with lawn games. They also have a casino room and have live poker evenings.
This is a new coffee spot right in Town Center. They offer a variety of coffee, smoothies, breakfast, and lunch options. It has quite a bit of seating and is a great spot for working on your computer. It is also easy walking distance from the condo.
Cowboy Coffee Co.
This is a new coffee spot right in Town Center. They offer a variety of coffee, smoothies, breakfast, and lunch options. It has quite a bit of seating and is a great spot for working on your computer. It is also easy walking distance from the condo.
A unique movie theater and bar. Enjoy a lovely atmosphere with tasty cocktails, and look for some of their free movie events.
The Waypoint
A unique movie theater and bar. Enjoy a lovely atmosphere with tasty cocktails, and look for some of their free movie events.
Dining @ The Waypoint
Located in the same building as the Waypoint.
Thai Basil Big Sky
Really delicious thai food and a great place for takeout.
Tasty smash burgers, fries, and gourmet milkshakes. They also serve beer and cocktails. Fantastic lunch special!
Blindside Burger
Tasty smash burgers, fries, and gourmet milkshakes. They also serve beer and cocktails. Fantastic lunch special!
Outdoor adventure
Horseback riding tours in the summer.
Awesome cross county ski trails with amazing views in the winter. Able to purchase trail passes and X ski rentals. LMR also offers sleigh ride options and horseback trail rides.
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Lone Mountain Ranch
750 Lone Mountain Ranch RdHorseback riding tours in the summer.
Awesome cross county ski trails with amazing views in the winter. Able to purchase trail passes and X ski rentals. LMR also offers sleigh ride options and horseback trail rides.
Epic Montana skiing!
Zip lining and family activities in the summer.
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Big Sky Mountain Village
Epic Montana skiing!
Zip lining and family activities in the summer.
Popular, family friendly hike with a wonderful waterfall view.
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Ousel Falls Park
Ousel Falls RoadPopular, family friendly hike with a wonderful waterfall view.
A visit to Yellowstone is always a must. We are only 50 minutes away from the West Yellowstone Entrance.
We highly recommend guests:
-Have a plan of 1 or 2 items they must see.
-Leave early. (Entrance lines are long!)
-Bring your own snacks and water.
-Bring a camera.
-Bring an extra jacket.
- Be Patient!
Yellowstone is one of the most highly sought after National Parks. Waiting in line and in traffic, is unfortunately inevitable. Tread lightly in the park. Park your garbage in and pack it back out. Please do not approach any wildlife. Pull off to the side of the road if you want to take pictures!
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Yellowstone National Park
A visit to Yellowstone is always a must. We are only 50 minutes away from the West Yellowstone Entrance.
We highly recommend guests:
-Have a plan of 1 or 2 items they must see.
-Leave early. (Entrance lines are long!)
-Bring your own snacks and water.
-Bring a camera.
-Bring an extra jacket.
- Be Patient!
Yellowstone is one of the most highly sought after National Parks. Waiting in line and in traffic, is unfortunately inevitable. Tread lightly in the park. Park your garbage in and pack it back out. Please do not approach any wildlife. Pull off to the side of the road if you want to take pictures!
Canyon Adventures
47200 Gallatin RdHorseback trail rides, snowmobile rentals.
Beehive basin trail is a 7 mile out-and-back intermediate trail, gaining about 1500 ft of elevation. It brings you to a gorgeous glacial cirque with lake. Great wildflower viewing between June-July. Can be very popular. Bring water and be bear aware.
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Beehive Basin Trailhead
Beehive Basin RoadBeehive basin trail is a 7 mile out-and-back intermediate trail, gaining about 1500 ft of elevation. It brings you to a gorgeous glacial cirque with lake. Great wildflower viewing between June-July. Can be very popular. Bring water and be bear aware.
Great community park with baseball diamonds, playground, pavilion, boulder park, basketball hoops, skate park, frisbee golf course and black diamond trailhead.
Big Sky Community Park
25 Seeway RoadGreat community park with baseball diamonds, playground, pavilion, boulder park, basketball hoops, skate park, frisbee golf course and black diamond trailhead.
Hummocks is about a 3 mile lollipop loop trail with flowy, rolling incline. Close to town center. Great for viewing wild flowers during June-July.
Hummocks Trailhead
Hummocks is about a 3 mile lollipop loop trail with flowy, rolling incline. Close to town center. Great for viewing wild flowers during June-July.
Begins at same trailhead as hummocks. This is a 2.2 mile out-and-back trail with more incline than hummocks. Trail is used to connect to Ralph's pass. Close to town center. Great wildflower viewing.
Uplands Trailhead
Begins at same trailhead as hummocks. This is a 2.2 mile out-and-back trail with more incline than hummocks. Trail is used to connect to Ralph's pass. Close to town center. Great wildflower viewing.
Storm Castle is a popular hike in the Gallatin Canyon. It is a 5.2 out-and-back hike with a spectacular view at the top. This is an intermediate to expert hike. It is a short distance to the top but you continuously gain incline as you climb. Bring water!
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Storm Castle Peak Trailhead
Storm Castle RoadStorm Castle is a popular hike in the Gallatin Canyon. It is a 5.2 out-and-back hike with a spectacular view at the top. This is an intermediate to expert hike. It is a short distance to the top but you continuously gain incline as you climb. Bring water!
Beautiful and popular hike. I recommend starting early in the summer as it can heat up quickly and you can avoid crowds this way. Finishes at a beautiful mountain lake. It is a 6 mile intermediate out-and-back hike. Most of the hike is mainly in wooded area. Bring water and be bear aware.
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Lava Lake Trail
501-901 Cascade Creek RoadBeautiful and popular hike. I recommend starting early in the summer as it can heat up quickly and you can avoid crowds this way. Finishes at a beautiful mountain lake. It is a 6 mile intermediate out-and-back hike. Most of the hike is mainly in wooded area. Bring water and be bear aware.
Beautiful large lake about 45-50 minutes from Big Sky. Fishing, swimming, and boating. There is a public access day use area at the Rainbow Campground.
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Hebgen Lake
Beautiful large lake about 45-50 minutes from Big Sky. Fishing, swimming, and boating. There is a public access day use area at the Rainbow Campground.
Big Sky Resort
50 Big Sky Resort RoadThe best skiing-- Hands down!
The sights on the Gallatin River are beautiful and breathtaking. A great way to see the area.
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Montana Whitewater Rafting Co - Gallatin River
63960 Gallatin RdThe sights on the Gallatin River are beautiful and breathtaking. A great way to see the area.
Neighborhoods
Original Big Sky neighborhood located just past Ace Haredware, includes the BS Post Office, Olive B’s Bistro, Michaelangelos, The Country Market, The Trove and Horse of a Different Color.
Meadow Village Drive
Meadow Village DriveOriginal Big Sky neighborhood located just past Ace Haredware, includes the BS Post Office, Olive B’s Bistro, Michaelangelos, The Country Market, The Trove and Horse of a Different Color.
Main square of Big Sky with several restaurants and shops. In the summertime, Town Center hosts the Farmers’ Market and Music in the Mountains series.
Town Center Avenue
Town Center AvenueMain square of Big Sky with several restaurants and shops. In the summertime, Town Center hosts the Farmers’ Market and Music in the Mountains series.
Mountain village is home to Big Sky resort, located 7 miles up the mountain from Town Center.
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Big Sky Mountain Village
Mountain village is home to Big Sky resort, located 7 miles up the mountain from Town Center.
Sightseeing and poor weather activities
Also called, Quake lake, it is very unique to see and read about the history of the lake. We recommend checking out the visitor center down towards the dam.
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Earthquake Lake
Also called, Quake lake, it is very unique to see and read about the history of the lake. We recommend checking out the visitor center down towards the dam.
They have a Huge dinosaur exhibit and also feature different passing exhibits throughout the year.
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I-Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy BlvdThey have a Huge dinosaur exhibit and also feature different passing exhibits throughout the year.
A unique experience to safely get up close to Grizzly's and wolves. They also feature an otter exhibit and birds of prey exhibit. This center does a lot of rescuing work in the area.
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I-Center ye-Grizzly ne-Wolf Discovery
201 S Canyon StA unique experience to safely get up close to Grizzly's and wolves. They also feature an otter exhibit and birds of prey exhibit. This center does a lot of rescuing work in the area.
Family friendly and clean hot springs. They generally have live music in the summer.
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Bozeman Hot Springs Spa and Fitness
81123 Gallatin RdFamily friendly and clean hot springs. They generally have live music in the summer.
Go back in time at Virginia City. A little bit of a drive from Big Sky, but a cute western town with dirt side streets and planked walkways. They have an old train depot you can take to the Ghost Town; an old saloon; shops; and old west stagecoach.
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Virginia City
Go back in time at Virginia City. A little bit of a drive from Big Sky, but a cute western town with dirt side streets and planked walkways. They have an old train depot you can take to the Ghost Town; an old saloon; shops; and old west stagecoach.
Sanctuary
17 Meadow Village DriveSpa, massage and facials.
Santosha Wellness Center
169 Snowy Mountain CircleOffering a variety of yoga classes and wellness massages.
Grocers
Basic, local grocery store, but the cheapest in Big Sky. Not a large selection, but should have all the necessary items.
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Country Market
66 Market PlBasic, local grocery store, but the cheapest in Big Sky. Not a large selection, but should have all the necessary items.
Largest grocer in Big Sky. They have a larger variety of items and more specialty items, but it is pricey.
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Roxy's Market
20 Huntley DrLargest grocer in Big Sky. They have a larger variety of items and more specialty items, but it is pricey.
Very small grocery area, but a large selection of wine and beer.
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Hungry Moose Market and Deli
209 Aspen Leaf DrVery small grocery area, but a large selection of wine and beer.
If you are thinking of cooking your own meals, we highly recommend stocking up at Costco in Bozeman if able. It will definitely save you some $ on groceries.
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Costco Wholesale
2505 Catron StIf you are thinking of cooking your own meals, we highly recommend stocking up at Costco in Bozeman if able. It will definitely save you some $ on groceries.
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Be bear aware.
Do not leave food or trash outside. This can attract bears and other wildlife. Do not feed any wildlife or approach wildlife.
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Pull over
It is a general common courtesy to pull over to allow traffic to pass if you would like to take photos of wildlife or are moving much more slowly than others.
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Restaurant Reservations
Due to high demand and labor shortages, we recommend booking reservations in advance for dinner, especially in the winter season. It is almost impossible to “walk-in” to a restaurant on the night of.
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Dinner service- late night food
In general, dinner service ends between 8-10pm in Big Sky. There are very few late night food options, if any. Plan ahead.
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No Open Container law!
There is no open container law in Big Sky. You’ll notice locals will carry cocktails around to events such as Music in the Mountains etc.