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Yellowstone Entrance Fees: Single Vehicle, Annual Passes, and How to Skip the Line

MAR 31

Yellowstone Road Closures: Spring Plowing and Fall Shutdown Dates Explained

MAR 20

Bozeman airport security wait times and how early to arrive

MAR 17

Bozeman in October: Weather, What to Pack, and What to Do

MAR 13

Visiting Bozeman in Mud Season (April & May): What's Actually Open

Aerial view of Bozeman neighborhoods with the Bridger Range in the background

lodging

Where to Stay in Bozeman: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

A local's breakdown of Bozeman's best neighborhoods for visitors, from downtown walkability to quieter spots near the Bridger Range, with specific hotel and rental picks.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Interior of a warmly lit Bozeman restaurant with exposed brick and a full bar

food & drink

The 13 Best Restaurants in Bozeman, According to a Local

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Panoramic view of Big Sky Resort ski runs with Lone Mountain peak in the background

winter & ski

Big Sky Resort: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Visit

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Lodging

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lodging

Where to Stay in Bozeman: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide

A local's breakdown of Bozeman's best neighborhoods for visitors, from downtown walkability to quieter spots near the Bridger Range, with specific hotel and rental picks.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Slopeside condos at Big Sky Resort with ski runs behind them

lodging

Ski-In Ski-Out Lodging at Big Sky: What's Actually Worth It

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Split view of a Bozeman Airbnb cabin and a downtown hotel room

lodging

Airbnb vs. Hotel in Bozeman: A Brutally Honest Comparison

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Food & Drink

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Group of friends clinking pint glasses at a Bozeman brewery patio with mountain views

food & drink

Bozeman Bachelor Party Guide: Best Activities, Steakhouses & Bars

How to plan a bachelor party in Bozeman, Montana. Group activities, steakhouse picks, bar crawl strategy, lodging for 8-12 guys, and the seasonal stuff nobody tells you.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Flight of craft beers on a wooden paddle at a Bozeman brewery taproom

food & drink

The Best Breweries in Bozeman, Ranked

By Bozeman Proper Staff

food & drink

The 13 Best Restaurants in Bozeman, According to a Local

By Bozeman Proper Staff

A pour-over coffee being prepared at a Bozeman coffee shop

food & drink

Every Coffee Shop in Bozeman, Ranked

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Winter & Ski

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winter & ski

Big Sky Resort: Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Visit

A first-timer's guide to Big Sky Resort covering terrain, lift tickets, lodging, rentals, lessons, and the mistakes that ruin most people's first ski trip to Montana.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Split view of Bridger Bowl and Big Sky Resort ski terrain

winter & ski

Bridger Bowl vs. Big Sky: A Local's Honest Take

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Cross-country skier on a groomed trail with the Bridger Mountains in the background

winter & ski

Where to Cross-Country Ski Near Bozeman

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Attractions

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Parent pushing a stroller on a wide gravel trail through open grassland with the Bridger Mountains in the background near Bozeman

attractions

Family-Friendly Hikes Near Bozeman (Stroller-Accessible & Toddler Approved)

Eight stroller-friendly and toddler-tested trails near Bozeman, Montana -- paved paths, flat loops, waterfall walks, and what to know before you go.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Warm brewery taproom interior in Bozeman on a rainy afternoon with condensation on the windows

attractions

What to Do in Bozeman When It Rains: 15 Indoor Activities

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Hiker and dog on a shady trail along a creek in the Gallatin Valley near Bozeman

attractions

Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Bozeman: 12 Trails Your Pup Will Love

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Main Street Bozeman on a summer evening with pedestrians and the Bridger Range in the distance

attractions

Bozeman in 3 Days: The Ultimate First-Timer's Guide

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Logistics

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Travelers with luggage walking through the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport terminal in early morning light

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Bozeman airport security wait times and how early to arrive

Realistic TSA wait times at BZN by season and time of day, plus exactly how early you need to show up for your flight.

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Angled street parking along Main Street in downtown Bozeman with storefronts and the Bridger Range visible at the end of the block

logistics

Where to park in downtown Bozeman (free lots, the garage, and what not to do)

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Cars parked in a snow-covered Mountain Village parking lot at Big Sky Resort with Lone Mountain rising in the background

logistics

Big Sky Resort parking guide: where to park, what it costs, and how to avoid the lot shuffle

By Bozeman Proper Staff

Bear spray canister in a hip holster on a hiker heading into the trails outside Bozeman, Montana

logistics

Bear spray in Bozeman: where to buy, rent, and how to fly with it

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Seasons

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Golden aspen trees lining a trail in Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman with the Gallatin Range in the background

seasons

Bozeman in October: Weather, What to Pack, and What to Do

October in Bozeman means fall colors, empty trails, cheap hotels, and weather that can swing 40 degrees in a single day. Here's what to expect and how to plan.

By Bozeman Proper Staff