Heading to Bozeman? Check Out These Must-Visit Spots!

The university city of Bozeman, Montana, offers a diverse range of sights, entertainments, and historical spots to visit; it's richly steeped in history, and its beautiful scenery is the reason that films including A River Runs Through It and Amazing Grace were shot here.

If you're planning a trip to the seat of Gallatin County, and are wondering which locations should be on your must-visit list, then relax, as we've done the work for you! Here are the spots and sights that you should put on your itinerary.

Explore Yellowstone

Joining a day tour that begins in Bozeman and heads into Yellowstone via the dramatic Gallatin Canyon is a spectacular way to kick off your trip!

During the excursion, you'll hear all about the park's ecology, geology, and history and have the opportunity to view a diverse range of wildlife and landscape features. Marvel at Yellowstone highlights such as the park's very own Grand Canyon and Old Faithful before returning to Bozeman after your adventures. And if all that wildlife spotting has left you hungry for dinner…

Montana Aleworks

The Montana Ale Works offers a creative gourmet-yet-relaxed dining experience that's as delicious as it is stylish. All the dishes on the menu are handcrafted from scratch daily using fresh, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients, and there is a range of drinks on tap that have arrived straight from the state's best craft breweries and distilleries.

The atmosphere here is vibrant and fresh: the decor, restaurant furniture, and artwork all combine to create a space that's as intimate and cozy as it is contemporary. And if you want a taster of the menu? Think bacon-wrapped sirloin steak with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies, truffled parmesan frites, grilled fish tacos served with black beans and slaw, and bison patty melt sandwich with caramelized onions on toasted rye. Hungry yet?

Museum of the Rockies

Located within Montana State University, the Museum of the Rockies is a fascinating exploration of the natural and human history of the Rocky Mountain region. It also houses the largest collection of dinosaur remains in the whole of the US, which the kids, especially, will love - particularly the T-Rex skull, the biggest that's been discovered worldwide to date.

The living history house is also impressive, and the sections on indigenous and settler history relating to the area are fascinating, too.

Guided Kayak Excursion

Ready for more adventure? If you want something a little different, then this fully guided kayak trip that sets off from Bozeman is just the ticket! You'll be told all about the history and wildlife of the area and taken to some of the most scenic spots on the Madison River.

The experience is designed to be relaxing and informative, offering a unique way to view the area's stunning landscape. As a stress-free family day out while in town, it's hard to beat.

American Computer and Robotics Museum

Currently ranked on TripAdvisor as one of Bozeman's very best attractions, the American Computer and Robotics Museum’s impressive exhibits are a testament to human innovation and creativity.

From the earliest computers to AI-enriched machines, quantum computing, the space race, and the cracking of the Enigma code, visitors will be fascinated by the museum's scope. It's recommended that you allow around two hours for your trip to best appreciate everything the museum offers.

Downtown Bozeman

Take a trip to Bozeman's charming main street to view some of the city's most beautiful historic buildings, a range of artisan shops, cute places to eat, and craft breweries. Preserving the historical elements of the city is important to Bozeman, and this care is evident in the stunning condition of even the oldest of the buildings downtown. When night falls, the atmosphere is vibrant, as bars, restaurants, and casual eateries come alive, such as…

The Bozeman Tap Room

For those wanting to relax after a day of hiking (or hitting all those gorgeous shops!), the Bozeman Tap Room is just the place! As well as a huge selection of regional and international beers, the bar also offers a wide variety of wines and champagnes and a selection of easy-eating bar snacks.

This venue prides itself on the mountain culture it's a part of, and the bar area's TV screens regularly play sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and extreme mountain sports, which you can enjoy watching as you sip one of the establishment's craft beers.

Bridger Bowl

And if watching mountain sports puts you in the mood to try some out yourself, then why not head over to Bridger Bowl, one of Bozeman's community skiing and snowboarding areas?

This friendly ski resort offers plenty of different trails for all levels and abilities; and if you're totally new to mountain sports? Take advantage of the on-site skiing lessons to get started!

Exploring Bozeman

Bozeman is a gorgeous city and acts as a natural gateway for those keen to use it as a base from which to explore Yellowstone. The town itself, though, boasts such a multitude of attractions, restaurants, and boutique shops that setting aside time to explore Bozeman, as well as Yellowstone, is something that you won't regret.