Guidebook for Big Sky
Food Scene
Yeti Dogs
Quick bite to eat in Mountain Village during the ski day.
Montana Ale Works
611 E Main StGreat Bozeman brewery if you have some time.
Montana Jack
52 Big Sky Resort RdGood meeting place at the end of the day of skiing.
One of my favorite Bars and the food is tasty also. It's hidden downstairs so it's easy to walk by.
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Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill
101 E Main StOne of my favorite Bars and the food is tasty also. It's hidden downstairs so it's easy to walk by.
Get the BBQ platter for the table and you'll have leftovers for days. $7.99 Fried chicken special. Can get busy.
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Riverhouse BBQ & Events
45130 Gallatin RdGet the BBQ platter for the table and you'll have leftovers for days. $7.99 Fried chicken special. Can get busy.
Swing by for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Or have a sandwich made for a day hike. Beer and wine sold here also.
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Hungry Moose Market and Deli
209 Aspen Leaf DrSwing by for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. Or have a sandwich made for a day hike. Beer and wine sold here also.
Ousel & Spur Pizza Co.
50 Ousel Falls RdGreat Pizza or nice (little) bar to sit.
Great place for a steak. Don't let it throw you off that it's in a Best Western.
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Buck's T-4 Lodge
46625 Gallatin RdGreat place for a steak. Don't let it throw you off that it's in a Best Western.
Buttr
120 Big Pine DriveBreakfast
Conoco
90 Lone Mountain TrailGreasy Spoon Breakfast
Olive B's Big Sky Bistro
151 Center LnNice restaurant close by
Nice atmosphere for a summer time restaurant. A little on the Pricey side.
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Lone Mountain Ranch
750 Lone Mountain Ranch RdNice atmosphere for a summer time restaurant. A little on the Pricey side.
Milkies Pizza & Pub
77 Aspen Leaf DrPizza to go, cheap beer, pool table.
Compass Cafe by Sola
25 Town Center AveQuick breakfast bakery and coffee shop.
Parks & Nature
Ousel Falls Park
Ousel Falls Road1.5 Mile quick easy hike with a water fall at the end!
6.5 Mile hike. Rank it as hard when it's hot out do to the lack of shade along the way. Well worth it once at the lake.
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Beehive Basin Trailhead
Beehive Basin Road6.5 Mile hike. Rank it as hard when it's hot out do to the lack of shade along the way. Well worth it once at the lake.
6 Miles roundtrip. Medium hike with a lake at the end. Great place to bring a lunch and relax.
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Lava Lake Trail
501-901 Cascade Creek Road6 Miles roundtrip. Medium hike with a lake at the end. Great place to bring a lunch and relax.
1. If your goal is to see animals the ideal time is early in the morning. The gate can get a little crowded around 7:30 on, so the earlier you get into the park the better.
2. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
- Co-located with the ranger station at the West Yellowstone entrance, this is a great place to see wolves and grizzlies. They also have an IMAX theatre there. The ranger station is also a great to swing into and grab maps and get information on the park. They'll help set up an itinerary. Also, great bathrooms after making the drive from Big Sky.
3. When entering the park be patient. If it's peak season be prepared for traffic (bison) jams when a car sees any kind of animal.
4. If you're making your way down towards Old Faithful, you'll pass some geysers and the grand Prismatic Spring. Do not stop at the first entrance into the first geyser. This is the busiest stop due to it being the first real attraction. Drive by the first entrance and take the second entrance, less traffic and people.
5. When entering the old faithful area follow the signs for the Old Faithful Lodge/Handicap parking. The main parking lot will be off to your left. Before the lodge, follow "Old Faithful Lodge Rd" this will take you behind the main lodge and you'll start to see little cabins. There are usually front row parking spots on the backside of the lodge. There are also bathrooms scattered throughout the cabins. Start walking up towards old faithful and there will be multiple paths around the area. My recommendation is to sit on the deck of the lodge where there are rocking chairs and watch from there. You won't deal with pushy crowds and you'll have the same view. After old faithful is done, stay in the rocking chairs and grab an ice cream, which is immediately behind the rocking chairs. While you eat your ice cream the parking lot mass exit will ease up and you won't have to wait in traffic.
6. Yellowstone Falls: Artist Point has the best views of the Lower Yellowstone Falls. Park your car and walk the path to the scenic overlook.
7. If you're looking for herds of animals, the majority of the buffalo and elk tend to be up in the Lamar Valley area. Don't just focus on the herds immediately insight. If you have binoculars look towards the bottom of the tree line when looking across the valley and you'll usually see elk laying in the shade.
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Yellowstone National Park
1. If your goal is to see animals the ideal time is early in the morning. The gate can get a little crowded around 7:30 on, so the earlier you get into the park the better.
2. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
- Co-located with the ranger station at the West Yellowstone entrance, this is a great place to see wolves and grizzlies. They also have an IMAX theatre there. The ranger station is also a great to swing into and grab maps and get information on the park. They'll help set up an itinerary. Also, great bathrooms after making the drive from Big Sky.
3. When entering the park be patient. If it's peak season be prepared for traffic (bison) jams when a car sees any kind of animal.
4. If you're making your way down towards Old Faithful, you'll pass some geysers and the grand Prismatic Spring. Do not stop at the first entrance into the first geyser. This is the busiest stop due to it being the first real attraction. Drive by the first entrance and take the second entrance, less traffic and people.
5. When entering the old faithful area follow the signs for the Old Faithful Lodge/Handicap parking. The main parking lot will be off to your left. Before the lodge, follow "Old Faithful Lodge Rd" this will take you behind the main lodge and you'll start to see little cabins. There are usually front row parking spots on the backside of the lodge. There are also bathrooms scattered throughout the cabins. Start walking up towards old faithful and there will be multiple paths around the area. My recommendation is to sit on the deck of the lodge where there are rocking chairs and watch from there. You won't deal with pushy crowds and you'll have the same view. After old faithful is done, stay in the rocking chairs and grab an ice cream, which is immediately behind the rocking chairs. While you eat your ice cream the parking lot mass exit will ease up and you won't have to wait in traffic.
6. Yellowstone Falls: Artist Point has the best views of the Lower Yellowstone Falls. Park your car and walk the path to the scenic overlook.
7. If you're looking for herds of animals, the majority of the buffalo and elk tend to be up in the Lamar Valley area. Don't just focus on the herds immediately insight. If you have binoculars look towards the bottom of the tree line when looking across the valley and you'll usually see elk laying in the shade.
Essentials
Roxy's Market
20 Huntley DrPrices are set at resort prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beehive Basin Brewery
245 Town Center AveGreat place for a beer.
Michaelangelo's Big Sky
1554 Center LnRomantic Italian Restaurant
Scissorbills Saloon
39 Black Eagle RdLocals Bar
Entertainment & Activities
Fly fishing guide service/shop. JD runs the place with his dog hopper. Ask for Sam as a guide!
Wild Trout Outfitters
47520 Gallatin RdFly fishing guide service/shop. JD runs the place with his dog hopper. Ask for Sam as a guide!
Nice horseback riding outfitter. Multiple tours available.
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Jake's Horses Inc.
200 Beaver Creek RdNice horseback riding outfitter. Multiple tours available.