Yellowstone Country, MT

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(98 area reviews)

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, 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

While there might not be top attractions in Powder Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Explorer Ski Lift and Big Sky Resort.

Powder Ridge
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Lazy Acres

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lazy Acres and surrounding area, you can visit 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 ¥19,990 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥19,990
¥21,590 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gardiner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
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 Feb 25, 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 ¥15,587 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥15,587
¥17,146 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bozeman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,342 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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 vacation home in Pray. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Sep 17, 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 campground in Gardiner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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 vacation home in Pray. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Sep 17, 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 vacation home in Gardiner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the property condition in our 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 Feb 20, 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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