{"id":24524,"date":"2020-09-13T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=24524"},"modified":"2024-07-10T19:14:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T00:14:29","slug":"things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things to do in Red Lodge, Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/\">Montana<\/a> you imagine scenes from A River Runs Through It or the Horse Whisperer, locations that are breathtakingly beautiful. As mentioned in previous posts, that\u2019s not necessarily what you\u2019ll find in southeastern Montana (or specifically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-and-around-billings-montana\/\">Billings<\/a>). Though we live in a less picturesque locale, we are close enough to mountains and majesty to get our scenic fix whenever we have a free afternoon or day. One such place to travel is Red Lodge. Located at the entryway of the Beartooth Pass, Red Lodge is a main point of entry into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/yellowstone-national-park-with-teens\/\">Yellowstone National Park<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/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-693fb4855bcf5\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Red_Lodge_Mountain\" >Red Lodge Mountain<\/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\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Main_Street\" >Main Street<\/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\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Bear_Creek_Pig_Races\" >Bear Creek Pig Races<\/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\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Hiking_Biking_and_Fishing\" >Hiking, Biking, and Fishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Yellowstone_National_Park_and_the_Beartooth_Pass\" >Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Yellowstone_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary&nbsp;<\/a><\/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\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/#Beartooth_Rally_and_Annual_Fun\" >Beartooth Rally and Annual Fun<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fun_Things_to_do_in_Red_Lodge_Montana\"><\/span>Fun Things to do in Red Lodge, Montana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the town isn\u2019t very large \u2013 you won\u2019t find even a single stoplight \u2013 there are still a number of fun things to do while visiting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Lodge_Mountain\"><\/span>Red Lodge Mountain<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/red-lodge-mountain\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Red Lodge Mountain\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Red-Lodge-Mountain.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During the winter months, Red Lodge Mountain is an ideal place to hit the slopes. Bigger destinations like Big Sky or Bridger Bowl in Bozeman draw the bulk of the tourist population, so while RLM is a great place to ski you\u2019re more apt to find locals or visitors from Billings or another close city. The mountain boasts up to 70 slopes of varying levels of difficulty to suit skiers from beginner to advanced. With a restaurant and bar at the base of the mountain as well as the Midway Chalet halfway up the mountain, you\u2019ll find a variety of foods and beverages to quench any appetite as well as a place to rest your legs after a hard day on the slopes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Street\"><\/span>Main Street<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24528 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Candy-Emporium-sign-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Candy Emporium sign in Red Lodge Montana\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Candy-Emporium-sign-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Candy-Emporium-sign-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Candy-Emporium-sign-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Candy-Emporium-sign-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-400x533.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Main Street Red Lodge is comparable to what you\u2019d find in small resort towns across the country. As you stroll along, you\u2019ll find boutique shops, outdoor equipment stores, dive bars, upscale restaurants, rock shops, and a fun-filled candy store. We always have fun perusing the different shops and trying out the local fare, the last time we went we enjoyed some giant slices of pizza at Red Lodge Pizza Company and some delicious tacos a local favorite, Mas Taco.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Red Lodge is keeping up with the times with the addition of local farm to plate style food and a local brewery, Red Lodge Ales, which has locally-brewed beers on tap.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bear_Creek_Pig_Races\"><\/span>Bear Creek Pig Races<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/pig-races\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25137\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25137 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races.jpg\" alt=\"Red Lodge Pig Races\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Pig-Races-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I recently had the chance to revisit the pig races at the Bear Creek Saloon. Located just 7 miles from Red Lodge, it\u2019s a quick trip for a unique experience. We decided to go for dinner (it\u2019s located behind a steakhouse) but you can go for just the races and a cold beverage. Betting on the winning bovine isn\u2019t the same as you\u2019d find at common racetracks, instead, your name goes onto a squares-style board (think Super Bowl betting) and if your name matches the winning pig you win some cold hard cash. There\u2019s also a small playground there for the kids (if adorable running piggies isn\u2019t fun enough) and a lot of outdoor seating ala picnic table.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_Biking_and_Fishing\"><\/span>Hiking, Biking, and Fishing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red Lodge has a vast number of trails in the surrounding areas. Depending on the level of difficulty, you can find just about anything to suit your comfort level. We\u2019ve spent many days fishing at Wild Bill Lake, a stocked pond surrounded by an easily accessible trail. It\u2019s a nice way to guarantee fishing success, even though the fish are tiny and you have to throw them back. It\u2019s an easy way to have some family fun.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellowstone_National_Park_and_the_Beartooth_Pass\"><\/span>Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red Lodge is the northern entrance of the Beartooth Pass, a scenic highway leading into to Northeastern Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The distance from Red Lodge to the entrance to YNP is only 68 miles but the drive takes much longer because of the multiple switchbacks and scenic opportunities. We\u2019ve made the trip over a number of times because it\u2019s breathtaking beauty, wildlife opportunities, and easy access to Billings.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yellowstone_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span>Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wildlife Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization set up to house injured or domesticated wildlife. Visiting is a great opportunity to see bears, bison, wolves, and other wild animals up close without the fear of attack. With the number of tourists that continue to approach wildlife to either touch them or get a photo opportunity in YNP, the sanctuary gives a great option to take a photo or learn more about the animals without fear of injury. The sanctuary even offers \u2018up close and personal\u2019 opportunities so you can have a unique experience with a wild animal and a great story to tell your friends and family.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beartooth_Rally_and_Annual_Fun\"><\/span>Beartooth Rally and Annual Fun<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-red-lodge-montana\/beartooth-rally\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-25133\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Beartooth Rally\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Beartooth-Rally.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red Lodge has a number of fun holiday-inspired activities throughout the year. We\u2019ve visited for the Fourth of July parade where the kids received candy from various parade entries and sodas from the Pepsi truck. We also got to see a man ride by on a large bull, not an everyday occurrence. The town also hosts a Christmas stroll, a rodeo, Oktoberfest, and is the home of the Beartooth Rally, a large motorcycle ride over the Beartooth Pass. The rally is an annual occurrence featuring hundreds of motorcycles, concerts, and various events throughout the course of a fun-filled weekend.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When traveling through Montana it\u2019s amazing the different small towns and locations you\u2019ll come across. Red Lodge is one of my personal favorites because it\u2019s easily accessible and has so much to offer. My kids continue to ask for overnight trips to stay at Rock Creek Resort to swim in the pool and go on a day hike. Our favorite restaurant, Old Piney Dell, is located on Rock Creek directly in front of the hotel and offers amazing food, wine, and atmosphere. Whether winter or summer, Red Lodge really is a lovely small town with a lot of Montana to offer.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/9-day-summertime-montana-road-trip-itinerary\/\">9 Day Summertime Montana Road Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-family-friendly-things-to-do-in-and-around-billings-montana\/\">11 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Billings, Montana<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-Things-to-do-in-Red-Lodge-Montana.png\" alt=\"9 Things to do in Red Lodge, Montana\" width=\"392\" height=\"590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-Things-to-do-in-Red-Lodge-Montana.png 392w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-Things-to-do-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-199x300.png 199w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-Things-to-do-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-200x301.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/9-Things-to-do-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-150x226.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of Montana you imagine scenes from A River Runs Through It or the Horse Whisperer, locations that are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":25138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"twitter_aToxMzYzMDE4MDA7_136301800":"","facebook_10216960885986637_122283935708":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1622],"tags":[1625],"class_list":["post-24524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-montana","tag-montana"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":25138,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Bullrider-Parade-in-Red-Lodge-Montana-225x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24524","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24524"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24524\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25138"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}