Ariel’s Bitterroot Guidebook
Food Scene
The best all-around place to eat, something for everyone and very flexible for dietary-restricted folks.
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Bitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus StThe best all-around place to eat, something for everyone and very flexible for dietary-restricted folks.
Go to town on a big burger, pig wings, or other bar-type food. Decent cocktails too!
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Nap's Grill
200 W Main StGo to town on a big burger, pig wings, or other bar-type food. Decent cocktails too!
Higherground Brewing Co.
518 N 1st StLarge space, and good pizza!
Big Creek Coffee Roasters
301 W Main StBest coffeeshop in town!
Solid Mexican food cooked with a lot of heart and soul. Upstairs on Main Street.
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Maria's
217 W Main StSolid Mexican food cooked with a lot of heart and soul. Upstairs on Main Street.
This place screams Montana, it's a Steakhouse but not overly pricey. Lots of charm and taxidermy.
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Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc
6600 U.S. 12This place screams Montana, it's a Steakhouse but not overly pricey. Lots of charm and taxidermy.
Freestone Ice Cream
113 S 1st StServes Montana-made Wilcoxson's ice cream.
Very creative menu, unpretentious but they put a lot of effort into every dish.
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Bouilla
111 S 3rd StVery creative menu, unpretentious but they put a lot of effort into every dish.
Mineshaft Pasty Co
111 N 2nd StCozy coffee shop/bakery.
Tons of interesting imported goods, a nice deli case, and some prepared foods, too. Stop here before having a picnic – you won't be sorry!
Seppi's European Market & Deli
129 Copper King CourtTons of interesting imported goods, a nice deli case, and some prepared foods, too. Stop here before having a picnic – you won't be sorry!
Large menu of great Asian flavors – sushi, Thai, and some classic Chinese dishes.
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A Thaiger
102 S 2nd StLarge menu of great Asian flavors – sushi, Thai, and some classic Chinese dishes.
Suzette's Organics
When you need a nutritious and unique meal.
River Rising
337 W Main StOnly 4 blocks away, a very convenient cafe for sandwiches.
Local Drinks
Blodgett Canyon Cellars
111 W Main StWestslope Distillery
172 S 2nd StWildwood Brewery
4018 U.S. 93Blacksmith Brewing Company
114 Main StBitter Root Brewing
101 Marcus StActivities
Hike around it, swim in it, kayak, paddleboard, mountain bike, get some sun.
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Lake Como
Hike around it, swim in it, kayak, paddleboard, mountain bike, get some sun.
One of our favorites, a beautiful scenic hike that is close to town, and fairly flat!
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Blodgett Trailhead
Blodgett Camp RoadOne of our favorites, a beautiful scenic hike that is close to town, and fairly flat!
Another Blodgett Canyon viewing opportunity, a higher vantage but still fairly quick and easy.
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Blodgett Overlook Trailhead
Another Blodgett Canyon viewing opportunity, a higher vantage but still fairly quick and easy.
Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Ski and snowboard at our favorite hill.
Best cross country skiing on the Continental Divide, or hiking and biking in other seasons.
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Chief Joseph Pass
Best cross country skiing on the Continental Divide, or hiking and biking in other seasons.
Saturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm on Bedford & 3rd Streets, mid-April through October. Get a breakfast burrito from Maria's!
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Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op, MT
205 Bedford StSaturdays 9 am to 12:30 pm on Bedford & 3rd Streets, mid-April through October. Get a breakfast burrito from Maria's!
A fairly level hike with a mix of forest and rock field, it's only one and a half miles to a nice waterfall.
Bear Creek Trailhead
Bear Creek TrailA fairly level hike with a mix of forest and rock field, it's only one and a half miles to a nice waterfall.
So close to our guesthouse, we basically use it as our backyard. A fun place to explore without leaving town, great if you're short on time!
River Park
401 S 9th StSo close to our guesthouse, we basically use it as our backyard. A fun place to explore without leaving town, great if you're short on time!
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
4567 Wild Fowl LaneExcellent place for birding.