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13 Fun Things to Do in Bozeman, Montana (With Tours & Free Activities)

Mark Barnett
Last Updated: February 28th, 2023

Bozeman is one of the most interesting cities in Montana with Hollywood stars, yoga studios, hip restaurants, coffee bars, breweries, farmers, ranchers, and everyday people looking for a simpler way of life.

Today, Bozeman is a vibrant community and boasts both becoming a tech hub and a booming tourist attraction. Many flocks to the town thanks to plenty of outdoor attractions, recreational activities, and an art and cultural scene that can’t be beaten.

In this article, we will take a look at the many activities in and around the Bozeman area so you can plan for the best visit possible.

 The 10 Best Things to Do in Bozeman

1. Bozeman Hot Springs

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Image: Dan Nguyen

Montana has its fair share of relaxing and rejuvenating hot springs, and Bozeman is home to its own. Some of the pools have been used for a century or more, and are warmed by the natural hot springs. Here you’ll find as many as twelve pools, and they are heated to various degrees somewhere between 59 to 106 degrees.

The Bozeman Hot Springs can be found along Highway 191 on route to Big Sky Resort. Here you’ll find a large indoor pool, hot tubs, and even a cold tub for recovery. There is an outdoor pool if you fancy a soak in the fresh Montana air, and there is sometimes live music on the outside stage.

2. Museum of the Rockies

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Here you’ll find not only one of the best Montana museums but also one of the best dinosaur museums in the world. It is located within the Bozeman city limits, and contains some impressive dinosaur fossils and skeletons.

It also houses a fair few other items from the Cretaceous period, which were found in the Montana region. There is a Native American culture and history exhibition as Montana was also an original historical western frontier.

3. Take a Day Trip to Yellowstone National Park

yellowstone national park

Bozeman is within driving distance for at least a day trip to Yellowstone National Park. It’s about a 90-minute drive to both the north and west entrances in Gardiner and West Yellowstone.

If you are interested in checking out a few dormant supervolcanoes along with sky-high geysers, multi-hued hot springs, and wildlife like bison and bears – you’ll love this place. Yellowstone was actually the first national park in the US and it has been enthralling visitors from around the world for more than a century.

4. Visit the Local Breweries and Distilleries