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
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
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
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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
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
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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
$128 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
$139 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and 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! (1,423 reviews)
The staff is very helpful and it is a great location to base out of for a Yellowstone trip. I loved the view of the river from our room.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman

3 out of 5
1321 N 7th Ave Bozeman MT
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$67 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Total with taxes and 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)
The staff are nice

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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.
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
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! (294 reviews)
Check in was a breeze. Great location, close to groceries and restaurants. Full kitchen w everything you need. Comfortable bed, lots of towels, spare batteries for remote on hand. They thought of everything. Very clean. Two things to be aware of: We couldn’t get unit warm enough to suit us. We were ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins
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.
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.

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