Guidebook for Big Sky
Drinks & Nightlife
Milkies Pizza & Pub
77 Aspen Leaf DrDivish, fair food, happening.
More dancing than Milkies, both near each other in West Fork/Town Center.
15 locals recommend
Broken Spoke Bar & Grill
120 Big Pine DrMore dancing than Milkies, both near each other in West Fork/Town Center.
Local fresh beer, 3 drink max, low key but lively free house. Closes early, good immediately following days activity but before dinner.
39 locals recommend
Beehive Basin Brewery
245 Town Center AveLocal fresh beer, 3 drink max, low key but lively free house. Closes early, good immediately following days activity but before dinner.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful scenic floats, exciting upper river rafting, and full on intense lower river rafting through the Gallatin Canyon's "mad mile". Plus, get 10% off when you mention to Nicole at booking that you're staying with me, Beau Blessing, one of their guides (I also try to keep discount cards in unit).
14 locals recommend
Geyser Whitewater Expeditions
46651 Gallatin RdBeautiful scenic floats, exciting upper river rafting, and full on intense lower river rafting through the Gallatin Canyon's "mad mile". Plus, get 10% off when you mention to Nicole at booking that you're staying with me, Beau Blessing, one of their guides (I also try to keep discount cards in unit).
Lone Peak Cinema
50 Ousel Falls RdOwned by former ski instructors. Beer and bar in lobby!
Sign up for a ski or snowboard session with Mountain Sports! First time adults get a great package deal on equipment, limited lift ticket and lesson. Kids under 11 get discounted/free lift ticket with lessons. Half day available for 4-6 year olds, with day care at Lone Peak Playhouse an option, too.
122 locals recommend
Big Sky Resort
50 Big Sky Resort RoadSign up for a ski or snowboard session with Mountain Sports! First time adults get a great package deal on equipment, limited lift ticket and lesson. Kids under 11 get discounted/free lift ticket with lessons. Half day available for 4-6 year olds, with day care at Lone Peak Playhouse an option, too.
Parks & Nature
Hoof it from the house or drive 1-3 minutes and park at the trail head. From there, a one mile moderate walk following the South Fork of the West Fork to Ousel Falls. Runs biggest in June, freezes in deep winter. Pinic tables at falls and other places along trail. Vault toilet at trail head. Trail head one mile south (up) from MT Home Base.
67 locals recommend
Ousel Falls Park
Ousel Falls RoadHoof it from the house or drive 1-3 minutes and park at the trail head. From there, a one mile moderate walk following the South Fork of the West Fork to Ousel Falls. Runs biggest in June, freezes in deep winter. Pinic tables at falls and other places along trail. Vault toilet at trail head. Trail head one mile south (up) from MT Home Base.
Moderate+ hike requiring some stamina, 3-4 hours round trip. Carry bear spray, water and snacks. Briefly follows Storm Castle Creek (formally Squaw Creek) towards Hyalite Canyon, then climbs to a neat window rock formation where one can pear out high above the Gallatin River and Canyon.
32 locals recommend
Storm Castle Peak Trailhead
Storm Castle RoadModerate+ hike requiring some stamina, 3-4 hours round trip. Carry bear spray, water and snacks. Briefly follows Storm Castle Creek (formally Squaw Creek) towards Hyalite Canyon, then climbs to a neat window rock formation where one can pear out high above the Gallatin River and Canyon.
Beautiful alpine lake, moderate hike. Carry bear spray, water and snacks. 3-4 hours round trip. From trailhead parking, watch river rafting groups come in, or pause before the Mad Mile.
36 locals recommend
Lava Lake Trail
501-901 Cascade Creek RoadBeautiful alpine lake, moderate hike. Carry bear spray, water and snacks. 3-4 hours round trip. From trailhead parking, watch river rafting groups come in, or pause before the Mad Mile.
Oh, wow. Winter, amazing. Summer, amazing. Its probably why you're here. Also consider Boiling River in the park near Mammoth (towards Gardner.)
14 locals recommend
West Entrance
Oh, wow. Winter, amazing. Summer, amazing. Its probably why you're here. Also consider Boiling River in the park near Mammoth (towards Gardner.)
Shopping
Neat outdoor gear and clothing, have pretty much anything you'd want for hiking, skiing or ski touring. Folks are helpful, just down the road.
12 locals recommend
Grizzly Outfitters
11 Lone Peak DrNeat outdoor gear and clothing, have pretty much anything you'd want for hiking, skiing or ski touring. Folks are helpful, just down the road.
Food Scene
Best Value in Big Sky, Views are amazing. Ribs are spot on, sampler a good bet for the indecisive. The $7 fried chicken is a staple for locals, and can't be beat (includes coldslaw, bbq baked beans, whole kernel corn, cornbread and three pieces of chicken). TIP: Three normal folks can split a $7 chicken and the full rack rib dinner, mixing it up family style! With drinks, get out for under $40.
Food mostly, but warm, lively and vibrant atmosphere: the place to be in Big Sky for running into others after a day rafting, fishing, riding horses or skiing. Watch the Gallatin River race by, feeding elk too. Enjoy a Coldsmoke or PBR with dinner, then stick around. Games for kids.
70 locals recommend
Riverhouse BBQ & Events
45130 Gallatin RdBest Value in Big Sky, Views are amazing. Ribs are spot on, sampler a good bet for the indecisive. The $7 fried chicken is a staple for locals, and can't be beat (includes coldslaw, bbq baked beans, whole kernel corn, cornbread and three pieces of chicken). TIP: Three normal folks can split a $7 chicken and the full rack rib dinner, mixing it up family style! With drinks, get out for under $40.
Food mostly, but warm, lively and vibrant atmosphere: the place to be in Big Sky for running into others after a day rafting, fishing, riding horses or skiing. Watch the Gallatin River race by, feeding elk too. Enjoy a Coldsmoke or PBR with dinner, then stick around. Games for kids.
Wrap Shack
77 Aspen Leaf DrTake away burrito place, another casual fast dining option.
Something different, because we can't all eat at Riverhouse 3 times. Brown rice is nice. 3 can like split 2, especially with an app (the chicken peanuts lettuce wrap thingy is delicious.)
52 locals recommend
Lotus Pad
47 Town Center AveSomething different, because we can't all eat at Riverhouse 3 times. Brown rice is nice. 3 can like split 2, especially with an app (the chicken peanuts lettuce wrap thingy is delicious.)
Ousel & Spur Pizza Co.
50 Ousel Falls RdGood option for lazy nights, cozy interior and good pizza.
Craft beers, now liquor, and better than average bar food.
15 locals recommend
Lone Peak Brewery & Taphouse
48 Market PlCraft beers, now liquor, and better than average bar food.
Essentials
Full featured grocery store with meats, kumbucha tap and great wine selection.
44 locals recommend
Roxy's Market
20 Huntley DrFull featured grocery store with meats, kumbucha tap and great wine selection.
Tabacco, beer and wine, plus deli fresh selections for lunch or takeaway. Small seating area outside overlooking Town Center. Suggestion: Take an after dinner walk from Mt Home Base for ice cream!
36 locals recommend
Hungry Moose Market and Deli
209 Aspen Leaf DrTabacco, beer and wine, plus deli fresh selections for lunch or takeaway. Small seating area outside overlooking Town Center. Suggestion: Take an after dinner walk from Mt Home Base for ice cream!
Arts & Culture
Hard to imagine this is where T-Rex lived! The paleontologist Michael Crichton based his "Jurassic Park" character on lives here, and this is his life's work. Several full fossil Triceratops, some T-Rex mean lizard dudes and a planetarium; learn what to look for in this months sky or see a film. Its pretty rad, and maybe an option on the way in or out of Bozeman or BZN.
254 locals recommend
Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy BlvdHard to imagine this is where T-Rex lived! The paleontologist Michael Crichton based his "Jurassic Park" character on lives here, and this is his life's work. Several full fossil Triceratops, some T-Rex mean lizard dudes and a planetarium; learn what to look for in this months sky or see a film. Its pretty rad, and maybe an option on the way in or out of Bozeman or BZN.