{"id":24270,"date":"2021-05-31T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T21:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=24270"},"modified":"2025-12-08T21:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T03:51:38","slug":"9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Day Summertime Montana Road Trip Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Montana is an incredible state with unlimited outdoor adventures. Thanks to public access being such a high priority throughout Montana, everyone can come visit and enjoy the natural beauty.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb436861c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb436861c0\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_1_Fly_into_Billings_Montana\" >Day 1: Fly into Billings, Montana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_2_Rappelling_and_Biking\" >Day 2: Rappelling and Biking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_3_Livingston\" >Day 3: Livingston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_4_Gardiner_MT\" >Day 4: Gardiner, MT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_5_Yellowstone_National_Park\" >Day 5: Yellowstone National Park<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Mammoth_Hot_Springs_Terraces\" >Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Porcelain_Basin_at_Norris_Geyser_Basin\" >Porcelain Basin at Norris Geyser Basin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_6_West_Yellowstone\" >Day 6: West Yellowstone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_7_Big_Sky\" >Day 7: Big Sky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_8_Fly_Fishing\" >Day 8: Fly Fishing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Sacajawea_Hotel\" >Sacajawea Hotel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_9_Bozeman\" >Day 9: Bozeman<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Other_great_places_to_eat_while_in_Bozeman\" >Other great places to eat while in Bozeman<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Day_10\" >Day 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/#Montana_Packing_List\" >Montana Packing List<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_1_Fly_into_Billings_Montana\"><\/span><b>Day 1: Fly into Billings, Montana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today fly into Billings and rent a car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner<\/strong>: Tonight have dinner at the local favorite, Montana Brewing Company. Opened in 1994, Montana&#8217;s first Brew Pub features a brewery, full bar, and grill right in the heart of downtown Billings!<\/p>\n<p>You should also grab a cider at The Last Chance. It&#8217;s a cool building, and their ciders are great. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana.png\" alt=\"The Last Chance Cider House Billings, Montana\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-200x267.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-400x533.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-600x800.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-640x853.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Last-Chance-Cider-House-Billings-Montana-150x200.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.stay22.com\/mommytravels\/HUnJcZSnMT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Northern Hotel.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_2_Rappelling_and_Biking\"><\/span>Day 2: Rappelling and Biking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20743\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20743\" style=\"width: 761px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-and-around-billings-montana\/img_2416\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20743\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416.jpg\" alt=\"Rappelling in Billings, Montana at The Rims\" width=\"761\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416.jpg 761w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416-200x189.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416-400x378.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416-600x568.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2416-735x695.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20743\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rappelling in Billings, Montana at The Rims<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Billings has some fun outdoor recreation opportunities. At the rim, you can do rappelling and rock climbing off the sandstone cliffs that serve as the northern border of downtown Billings. Although I don&#8217;t mind rappelling, I found it nerve racking to rappel off of a random anchor in the rock. If that is bothersome to you, I would skip this and do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbillings.com\/billings-brew-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billings Brew Trail<\/a>\u00a0or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artmuseum.org\/plan-your-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellowstone Art Museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner<\/strong>: Tonight have dinner at Walker&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>For more things to do in Billings, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-and-around-billings-montana\/\">10 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Billings, Montana.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_3_Livingston\"><\/span>Day 3: Livingston<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana.png\" alt=\"Livingston, MT\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-200x124.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-400x248.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-600x373.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-800x497.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Livingston-Montana-150x93.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today you will start your drive. The\u00a0Yellowstone River runs throughout the state, somewhat along I-94. Leave Billings and follow the Yellowstone River all the way into the park. Along the way, you will make a stop in Livingston. Plan to have either a late brunch here or lunch followed with some afternoon fishing or a scenic drive around the Paradise Valley loop. The Paradise Valley Scenic Loop is a paved, 62-mile \u201cloop drive\u201d that circles through the beautiful Paradise Valley of Montana<\/p>\n<p>Livingston is an adorable little city that looks like it came out of the 1950&#8217;s, and it is easily walkable. It is home to lots of ranches, and for such a small town the real estate is expensive. Hunting and fishing are quite popular here, and they&#8217;ve got several fantastic art galleries. The Livingston Depot is a restored 1902 Northern Pacific Railroad train station that operates as a museum from about mid-May to early September. \u00a0Mark\u2019s In &amp; Out has great hamburgers for just $2.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RP52G4J3opg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Stay the night at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-3447064-11552042?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com%2FHotel_Review-g45316-d147109-Reviews-Chico_Hot_Springs_Resort-Pray_Montana.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chico Hot Springs<\/a>. This is a full-up resort with a spa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_4_Gardiner_MT\"><\/span><b>Day 4: Gardiner, MT<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gardiner was officially founded in 1880, but the area has served as a main entrance to Yellowstone National Park since its creation in 1872. It looks like a town straight out of the wild wild west. Gardiner has lots of lodging for those wanting to go into the national park. Plus, there are lots of rafting companies located here. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-27075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge.png\" alt=\"Wonderland Caf\u00e9 &amp; Lounge\" width=\"359\" height=\"359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wonderland-Cafe-Lounge-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> Have lunch at <a href=\"http:\/\/wonderlandcafeandlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Wonderland Caf\u00e9 &amp; Lounge<\/b><\/a>\u00a0where they focus on organic &amp; locally sourced food. It is located at\u00a0206 Main St., Gardiner, MT 59030.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After lunch:<\/strong> Check out the town and do a bit of shopping, or you can head into Yellowstone. On your way to into Yellowstone, be sure to take time to pull over and see the Roosevelt Arch. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-27076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"Roosevelt Arch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-2048x1145.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-400x224.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-800x447.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-1200x671.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Roosevelt-Arch-scaled.jpg 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are more things to do in this area than you might think upon first look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_5_Yellowstone_National_Park\"><\/span>Day 5: Yellowstone National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today you will dip out of Montana for a bit to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/7-reasons-to-explore-yellowstone-national-park\/\">Yellowstone National Park<\/a>. While in Yellowstone, there are some must-see stops. In this itinerary, we are rushing through Yellowstone, but I recommend spending a minimum of 3 days in Yellowstone if at all possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mammoth_Hot_Springs_Terraces\"><\/span>Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6AJXSmT5nOI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Porcelain_Basin_at_Norris_Geyser_Basin\"><\/span>Porcelain Basin at Norris Geyser Basin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Porcelain Basin at Norris Geyser Basin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/img_2595.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Old Faithful<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-23136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Old Faithful in Yellowstone\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-735x414.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Old-Faithful-in-Yellowstone-scaled.jpg 1820w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>They have a large sitting area where you can sit and wait for the eruption.\u00a0Also worth seeing while in the park is Grand Prismatic Springs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-yellowstone\/\">6 Things to do in Yellowstone with Kids<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_6_West_Yellowstone\"><\/span>Day 6: West Yellowstone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>West Yellowstone is part of Yellowstone Country. Yellowstone Country is smaller than Yellowstone park, but still sprawling. It is a collection of five counties in Montana surrounding the main park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong>: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/threebearlodge.com\/amenities\/restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Three Bear Restaurant<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>After breakfast:<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grizzlydiscoveryctr.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Grizzly &amp; Wolf Discovery Center<\/b><\/a> after breakfast where you can see otters, wolves, and bears. They bring out various bears at different times, but you are basically assured to see at least one if not 3 or 4. I saw quite a few during my visit, and kids will get a huge kick out of the otters. The center is located at 201 S. Canyon St., West Yellowstone, MT 59758.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KWMuFl013Lg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>Check into <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yellowstonevacations.com\/stay\/west-yellowstone\/gray-wolf-inn-and-suites?utm_source=googlemaps&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_campaign=graywolf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Gray Wolf Inn &amp; Suites<\/b><\/a>\u00a0located at\u00a0250 S. Canyon St., West Yellowstone, MT 59758.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/asqb7RTM7kY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After you get checked in you have some free time to explore West Yellowstone. There are lots of cute shops.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_7_Big_Sky\"><\/span><b>Day 7: Big Sky<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/16-things-to-do-in-big-sky-montana\/\">Big Sky,<\/a> home to fantastic skiing in the winter with 5,850 acres of ski terrain which spreads out from the summit of 11,166-foot. In the fall, there are golden aspen and cottonwood trees,\u00a0 and fly fishing for feisty trout and bugling elk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> Along the way have lunch at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lonemountainranch.com\/horn-cantle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Horn &amp; Cantle<\/b><\/a>\u00a0located at\u00a0750 Lone Mountain Ranch Road, Big Sky, MT 59716. You will need to make sure they are open and not closed for a private party. If possible at all make a reservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After lunch:<\/strong> Go for a local hike.\u00a0There are a lot of places to hike in this area including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/montana\/ousel-falls-park-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Ousel Falls Park.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery-.png\" alt=\"Beehive Basin Brewery\u00a0\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery-.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--853x640.png 853w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beehive-Basin-Brewery--150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After your hike, pop into microbrewery<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beehivebasinbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Beehive Basin Brewery<\/b><\/a> to try some interesting beers. They do not have any food available, but you are welcome to bring in your own food. They are located at\u00a0245 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, MT 59716. If you are grabbing food to go with you, I highly recommend sandwiches from Roxy&#8217;s Market Cafe.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline.png\" alt=\"Montana Whitewater Zipline\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-66x66.png 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Montana-Whitewater-Zipline-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have kids with you and do not want to take them to a brewery, head over to Montana Whitewater Zipline instead for some super fun zip lining. \u00a0Be sure to make an advance reservation for ziplining at<b> <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/tours\/Big-Sky\/Gallatin-Ziplining\/d50777-15799P5?m=28353&amp;supag=68732029897&amp;supca=1939178107&amp;supsc=aud-2226856787438%3Adsa-650389793948&amp;supai=660585468213&amp;supdv=c&amp;supnt=g&amp;suplp=9027295&amp;supli=&amp;supti=aud-2226856787438%3Adsa-650389793948&amp;tsem=true&amp;supci=aud-2226856787438%3Adsa-650389793948&amp;supap1=&amp;supap2=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA4smsBhAEEiwAO6DEjYZQuTuVNJ_7aYoms7NbV51AiliM9r1USSBNvAkzeUIIIgw8vY3u7BoCtCsQAvD_BwE&amp;pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link&amp;campaign=9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Montana Whitewater Zipline.<\/b><\/a>\u00a0The activity takes about 2 hours start to finish. You will need closed-toe shoes for this activity. It is located at\u00a063960 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@meaganwristen\/video\/6843254764910693638\" data-video-id=\"6843254764910693638\">\n<section><a title=\"@meaganwristen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@meaganwristen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@meaganwristen<\/a><a title=\"ziplining\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/ziplining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">##ziplining<\/a> at <a title=\"montana\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">##Montana<\/a> Whitewater Zipline in Gallatin Gateway <a title=\"yellowstonecounty\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/yellowstonecounty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">##yellowstonecounty<\/a>\u00a0<a title=\"\u266c Stay - Kygo \/ Maty Noyes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Stay-6457681522123082510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Stay &#8211; Kygo \/ Maty Noyes<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel.png\" alt=\"The Wilson Hotel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"592\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-200x116.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-400x231.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-600x347.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-800x463.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/The-Wilson-Hotel-150x87.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Tonight stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;checkin=&amp;checkout=&amp;adults=&amp;children=&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FBig-Sky-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Big-SkyThe-Wilson-Hotel.h34424112.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Wilson Hotel. <\/b><\/a>They have comfortable suites in Big Sky\u2019s Town Center. (This is a Residence Inn by Marriott so you can get some points.) They&#8217;ve got a great hot tub and pool with killer views. In the mornings they serve a hot breakfast that is included in your stay. The hotel is located at 145 Town Center Ave., Big Sky, MT 59716.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_8_Fly_Fishing\"><\/span><b>Day 8: Fly Fishing<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Fly fishing the Gallatin River near Big Sky, Montana\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389-735x414.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0e2893dc-6e7d-4920-b998-bcf1b9dbd389.jpg 1137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Today will be an absolutely incredible day. If you&#8217;ve never fly-fished, I promise you it will be an extremely rewarding experience. My first time to fly fish was here and it remains one of the best experiences I&#8217;ve ever had. (Not to brag but I caught 15 fish. Okay, I am bragging.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong> Kick off your day with an early breakfast, ideally you have breakfast at your hotel if it is available. If your hotel doesn&#8217;t offer breakfast stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungrymoose.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hungry Moose Market &amp; Deli<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for breakfast instead. It&#8217;s located at 52 Big Sky Resort Road, Big Sky, MT.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>After breakfast:<\/strong> Head over to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/montanaflyfishing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Gallatin River Guides<\/b><\/a>\u00a0for fly fishing. It is located at\u00a047430 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730. Their guides are top notch and know the area intimately ensuring you catch some fish. If you have kids with you I recommend not crossing the river. Even for an adult it can be difficult. A child will fall in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong> After fly fishing depart for Three Forks and have lunch at <b>Bar3BBQ.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bar 3 BBQ\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bar-3-BBQ-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/b>As a Texas girl, I must say I was very impressed. I often have extremely low expectation for bbq outside of Texas. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Bar3BBQ is located at 119 E. Main St., Belgrade, MT 59714.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park.png\" alt=\"Madison Buffalo Jump State Park\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-853x640.png 853w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Madison-Buffalo-Jump-State-Park-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><strong>After lunch:<\/strong> Learn some history, and take a hike if you like at Madison Buffalo Jump State Park. At <b>Madison Buffalo Jump State Park<\/b> you can learn about some of the techniques Native Americans used to capture buffalo. The park is located at 6990 Buffalo Jump Road, Three Forks, MT 59752.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sacajawea_Hotel\"><\/span>Sacajawea Hotel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tonight stay at the cozy boutique hotel,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacajaweahotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sacajawea Hotel,<\/b><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0located at\u00a0<\/span>5 N. Main St., Three Forks, MT 59752.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22364\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-22364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sacajawea Hotel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-735x551.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Sacajawea-Hotel-scaled.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sacajawea Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h54oHIKoDWk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner: <\/strong>Have dinner at the\u00a0Sac Bar, located in the downstairs part of the Sacajawea hotel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After dinner:<\/strong> Hit a hot springs,\u00a0<i><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/bozemanhotsprings.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Bozeman Hot Springs<\/b><\/a>\u00a0located at\u00a081123 Gallatin Road, Bozeman, MT 59718.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bozeman Hot Springs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-scaled.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Bozeman-Hot-Springs-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_9_Bozeman\"><\/span><b>Day 9: Bozeman<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Breakfast:<\/strong>\u00a0<b>Jam!<\/b>\u00a0located at\u00a025 W. Main St., Bozeman, MT 59715.<\/p>\n<p><b><\/b> <b>Museum of the Rockies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>600 W. Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lunch:<\/strong>\u00a0at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainswalking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Mountains Walking Brewery<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>422 N. Plum Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Afternoon:\u00a0<\/b>Hike at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/montana\/drinking-horse-mountain-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Drinking Horse Mountain Trail<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dinner:<\/strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>14 North Restaurant<\/b> located at 14 N. Church Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.<\/p>\n<p>After dinner explore downtown Bozeman.<\/p>\n<p>Tonight stay at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-3447064-13731472?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kayak.com%2FBozeman-Hotels-Element-Bozeman.2322764.ksp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Element Bozeman<\/b><\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_great_places_to_eat_while_in_Bozeman\"><\/span>Other great places to eat while in Bozeman<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fielding\u2019s \u2013 <\/strong>Casual upscale dining with American fare conveniently located just off of West Mendenhall Street, Fielding&#8217;s is the namesake of prolific Bozeman architect Fred Fielding Willson, who designed the original Armory building in 1941. Montana\u2019s local flavors are infused into every dish thanks to partnerships with local farmers and ranchers such as Wickens Ranch and Daniels Meats &amp; Sausages. Intentional ingredients are paired with attention to detail when it comes to signature menu selections such as pan-seared Sweet Potato Gnocchi with brown butter and fresh sage, as well as Lamb Shoulder Navarin presented with pomme puree and French petit poix, which is a medley of vegetables including peas, fava beans and pearl onions.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy drinks here like &#8220;The Romeo&#8221; a spirit forward, Larceny bourbon based drink with Campari and Averna Amaro or &#8220;The Secret Garden&#8221; made with the restaurant\u2019s house-made strawberry-balsamic gastrique with elder flower liqueur, basil, and lemon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tune Up \u2013 <\/strong>A basement Bar &amp; Live Music Venue located in the basement of the Kimpton Armory Hotel, but it&#8217;s far from a speakeasy. The cozy whiskey and beer bar is located in the space where the Armory band used to practice and will pay homage to its musical roots with regularly scheduled live performances. The back bar features a library of whiskey that ranges from locally made Bozeman favorites to rare and hard to find spirits. Tune Up has a wide range of craft beers from Montana microbreweries including hometown Bozeman Brewing Company. Classic and creative cocktails also don the menu from the Poms of Wrath to the Light My Fire, a sweet and spicy concoction that brings all the elements of a good concert in one glass. The cocktail features house infused pineapple-habanero George Dickel Rye Whiskey, Demerara Sugar, Peychauds Bitters and served in a rocks glass over a large ice ball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sky Shed \u2013 Rooftop Lounge &amp; Pool with a View<\/strong><br \/>\nSet nine stories above Bozeman\u2019s historic downtown, Sky Shed is an elevated social experience where guests can soak up the scene and enjoy boozy delights and light bites all year long. Unique indoor and outdoor spaces transform with the seasons, perfect for basking in the sun or getting cozy by the fire.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Shed\u2019s extensive cocktail program showcases a creative collection of drinks with flirty garnishes. Local breweries support the beer program, while the carefully curated collection of ros\u00e9 and sparkling rounds out the elegant wine list. Sample Ros\u00e9 all Day on Sundays with $20 bottles or visit the Sky Shed mid-week for Golden Hour happy hour special from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday including $1 off all draft and cocktails as well as $7 house wines by the glass.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_10\"><\/span>Day 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fly home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Montana_Packing_List\"><\/span><b>Montana Packing List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will want to monitor the weather conditions leading up to your trip.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0The weather can change quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Outdoor Clothing<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mid-weight fleece layer and winter jacket, a fleece or wool jacket\/ pullover. (It can still be quite cold at high altitudes and in the mornings and evenings.)<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof and windproof outer layers; lightweight\/breathable <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4o9yT54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jacket<\/a> and pants recommended<\/li>\n<li>Close-toed shoes<\/li>\n<li>Pants or jeans<\/li>\n<li>Hat, for sun protection<\/li>\n<li>Bathing suit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Necessities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/product\/patagonia-lightweight-travel-tote\/\">Daypack<\/a> with the capacity for things you may need during a hike.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/product\/sony-a6300-mirrorless-camera\/\">Camera<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen\/lip balm (Sun and wind can take a toll at higher elevations.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+h1mqsUBwIF2RR_IH4-hJsQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunglasses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45imG6n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bear Spray<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-27267 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-683x1024.png\" alt=\"9 Day Summertime Montana Road Trip Itinerary\" width=\"270\" height=\"405\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary-150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9-Day-Summertime-Montana-Road-Trip-Itinerary.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montana is an incredible state with unlimited outdoor adventures. 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