Bozeman is a picturesque city in Montana's Yellowstone Country. Set in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, this college town is a place for experiencing the great outdoors around the year, and for those days the weather makes you want to stay indoors there are a number of museums and galleries to explore.
With a population of 56,000 in 2022, Bozeman is the fourth largest city in the state, and the county seat of Gallatin County. The city is named after John M. Bozeman, founder of the Bozeman Trail. Residents are known as Bozemanites. Bozeman is home to Montana State University. The population of the city nearly doubles during school semesters. Lodging may be difficult to find at the beginning of the school year, graduation and any time the Bobcats have a home football game. Bozeman sees a steady stream of visitors for its outdoor activities—not just hiking, kayaking, and mountain climbing, but also winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, popular among locals and students as well as trav…
Streamline Bus System, ☏ +1 406-587-2434. Streamline provides fare free service Monday through Friday, with late night service operating Thursday through Saturday. The service area includes Bozeman, Belgrade, and Four Corners. The major hubs are at Montana State University and downtown at Mendehall and Tracy. Free. Classic Limo (Bozeman Limo), ☏ +1 406 585-5466, info@bozemanlimo.com. Has shuttles to Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Chico, Mammoth and Livingston. (updated Jan 2025) Lone Mountain Limo (LML), ☏ +1 406 580 8122, info@lonemountainlimo.com. 24/7. A premium limo shuttle service. (updated Jul 2023)
1 American Computer & Robotics Museum, 2023 Stadium Dr, Suite 1-A, ☏ +1 406 582-1288. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM year-round. Educational and slightly quirky, if you have even a passing interest in computers or computing, this should be a must-see. Highlighting everything from the abacus to the laptop as well as video gaming systems, The American Computer Museum is dedicated to chronicling the evolution of computer technology. $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children. (updated Jun 2023) 2 Children's Museum of Bozeman, 202 S Willson Ave, ☏ +1 406 522-9087, info@cmbozeman.org. M-Sa 10AM-5PM.
1 Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness Center, 81123 Gallatin Rd (on US-191), ☏ +1 406 522-9563, info@bhsprings.com. Hours vary by season. Natural hot springs. 9 pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees and both dry and wet saunas $21 adult, $17 ages 5-13, senior/military discounts; lower prices on weekdays. (updated Jul 2023) 2 Bozeman Icedogs, 901 N Black Ave, info@bozemanicedogs.com. See website for current season schedule. Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Haynes Pavilion. The Icedogs play in the North American Tier III hockey league. $10 adults, $8 senior/military, $5 student. (updated Aug 2023) Bozeman Skatepark.
1 Cateye Cafe, 23 N Tracy Ave (Fun looking building, impossible to miss.), ☏ +1 406 587-8844. Breakfast served M-F 7AM-2:30PM & Sa Su 7AM-2PM; Lunch served M-F 11AM-2:30PM. Everything is homemade, and has atmosphere to spare. Advertises "50 cents off to anyone who wears their own Cateye glasses throughout their entire meal. No lenses required. Add a cowboy hat for 50 more cents." (updated Jan 2020) 2 Dave's Sushi, 115 N Bozeman Ave, ☏ +1 406 556 1351. Su-Th 11AM-9:30PM; F Sa 11AM-10PM. Quite honestly a fantastic meal, even for Bozeman. Would stand on its own as a sushi restaurant even in a larger city with more options.
The "Barmuda Triangle" consisted of three dive bars arranged around a back lot between Main Street and Babcock at 8th Ave. All three of these bars are of eclectic crowd; college students, Montana hippies, construction workers, out-of-work ranchers, divorcees, and that one guy who operates under the illusion that cowboys still exist. The Scoop faced Main Street and must have been one of the oldest bars in town with a few pool tables, a few slot machines and TVs for the game. 1 The Haufbrau, 22 S 8th Ave, ☏ +1 406 587-4931.
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