Yellowstone Country

Travel Guide

Bisons on the Yellowstone national park
Bisons on the Yellowstone national park
The historic Gallatin City Hotel is one of the oldest standing hotels in Montana at 148 years old. The hotel is just one of three structures remaining of Gallatin City in what is now Missouri Headwaters State Park. The original city was abandoned when the steamboats stopped coming up the Missouri River from Fort Benton.
Traveling on the 89S towards Yellowstone, turn left on Mill Creek Road and follow it approximately 18 miles to the Passage Creek Trailhead. The falls are a beautiful 2.5 mile hike through a burn area from a 2007 fire. There are tons of snags but the wildflowers and smaller growth have taken over what was once a dense pine forest. Getting down to the falls is a bit of a scree scramble, but the beauty is worth the effort. #waterlust #waterfalls #Montana
This view of one of the three Spanish Lakes makes for a great #troverdetour. The 8 mile (2700 ft elevation gain) hike is intense but obviously worth it. Follow Spanish Creek all the way up the mountain from the trailhead just off the 191.

Where to stay in Yellowstone Country

panorama of a mountain in big sky montana

Big Sky Mountain Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sky Mountain Village, Explorer Ski Lift and Big Sky Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sky Mountain Village
Montana

Downtown Bozeman

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture.

Downtown Bozeman
Ousel Falls Park Trail is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Gallatin Gateway, MT that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.

Spanish Peaks

While visiting Spanish Peaks, you might make a stop by sights like Cabin Ski Lift and Ousel Falls Park.

Spanish Peaks
Near Livingston Montana

Big Sky Meadow Village

While visiting Big Sky Meadow Village, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Golf Course and Historic Crail Ranch.

Big Sky Meadow Village
amazing sunset panorama over snowy mountain range with big glaciers with red, orange, violet and moonlight colors

Powder Ridge

When in Powder Ridge, you can plan a visit to Explorer Ski Lift and Big Sky Resort, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Powder Ridge
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Lazy Acres

While Lazy Acres may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Two Top Mountain and Tweedy Lake.

Lazy Acres
Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
905 Scott Street W Gardiner MT
The price is €117 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
€117
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gardiner. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,421 reviews)
Cute little place. The "somemore's" kit was fun. The shower head was awful. The hot/cold is reversed, it failed to adjust the pattern, and the spray was so needle-sharp as to be painful. Breakfast at the next door restaurant was poor: frozen breakfast potato rounds that tasted like grease, and sausage ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel
C'mon Inn Bozeman

C'mon Inn Bozeman

2.5 out of 5
6139 E Valley Center Rd. Bozeman MT
The price is €93 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
€93
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bozeman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,340 reviews)
Very courteous staff and great accommodations. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the indoor pool and we all enjoyed spending time in the hot tubs. The breakfast was delicious - one disappointment was that the biscuits were not restocked after the 8:00 hour. We loved the open area on the third floor where ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

C'mon Inn Bozeman
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray Montana
Stay at this holiday home in Pray. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

2 out of 5
20 Maiden Basin Dr. Gardiner MT
Stay at this campsite in Gardiner. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray Montana
Stay at this holiday home in Pray. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures
Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

3 out of 5
318 5th St W Gardiner MT
Stay at this holiday home in Gardiner. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Clean room with a great location. Everything we needed was in the unit. The room was well appointed. We did not have any issues.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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