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, Big Sky Resort and Explorer Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sky Mountain Village
Montana

Downtown Bozeman

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum.

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 Big Sky Resort and Cabin Ski Lift.

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 Big Sky Resort and Explorer Ski Lift.

Powder Ridge
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Lazy Acres

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
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman

3 out of 5
1321 N 7th Ave Bozeman MT
The price is P4,143 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
P4,143
P4,591 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bozeman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,155 reviews)
Clean room. Courteous staff. Easy check in and check out

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman
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 P7,437 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P7,437
P8,032 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,422 reviews)
Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 14, 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 P5,799 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
P5,799
P6,378 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,339 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, relaxing hot tubs, great breakfast options

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

C'mon Inn Bozeman
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
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! (295 reviews)
Excellent Cabin. Superb location. 4 star equivalent Accomodation.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins
Aspects Big Sky

Aspects Big Sky

4 out of 5
200 Misty Mountain Court Gallatin Gateway MT
Stay at this villa in Gallatin Gateway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Soldiers Chapel and Warren Miller Performing Arts Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
A girls weekend in Big Sky and this was the perfect choice for us. All the amenities, clean, comfortable and modern. Best of all no long list of things to do before check out. Great value.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Aspects Big Sky
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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