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Things to do in Bozeman

13 activities, venues and outings in Bozeman, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do in Bozeman

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    Bozeman Hot Springs & Fitness Center

    Natural hot springs. 9 pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees and both dry and wet saunas

    Hours vary by season$21 adult, $17 ages 5-13, senior/military discounts; lower prices on weekdays

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    Bozeman Icedogs

    Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Haynes Pavilion. The Icedogs play in the North American Tier III hockey league.

    See website for current season schedule$10 adults, $8 senior/military, $5 student

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    Bridger Bowl Ski Area

    Highly popular ski area with 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and 7 lifts. Top elevation is 8,800 feet. Most of the mountain is intermediate level and above, including "The Ridge," a hikeable area to the top of the mountain and accessing a wide variety of expert terrain. MSU students have been known to call it "Bridger Bowl University" because they spend so much time there.

    Generally Dec-Apr

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    Fish Technology Center

    Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, visitors to the Fish Technology Center are welcome to learn about and observe some of the ongoing research in the health, nutrition, reproduction and management of fish in hatcheries and the wild. In addition to these attractions, the center also houses several types of threatened fish species, such as the pallid sturgeon. Additional activities include walking and hiking trails (including Bozeman's "M" trail), picnic areas, and fish feeding ponds.

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM

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    Lee Metcalf Wilderness

    protected wilderness area. Hiking access to Bear Trap Canyon is from the north end of the canyon only. To reach the trailhead, follow State Highway 84 west from Bozeman. Just before the highway crosses the Madison River, and directly across from the Red Mountain Campground, a gravel road intersects the highway on the left and leads upstream on the east side of the river to the trailhead.

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    Montana State Football

    Check out the annual game against in-state rival "University of Montana" commonly known as the "cats-griz" game.

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    Montana Whitewater Rafting and Zipline

    Adventure activity packages. Also has tube float and fishing packages. Shuttle pick up from multiple locations.

    Late spring to early fall

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    Rose Park Disc Golf Course

    Very basic 14 hole course. As the only course in town, it is a decent place to play.

    Free

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    The Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo

    The events held at this rodeo depict actual jobs the working cowboys of today may perform on the ranch.

    July

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    Gallatin River

    The Gallatin River offers a tremendous amount of water sport opportunities, including rafting at varying skill levels. The river is also known for its scenic beauty and serenity.

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    Sweet Pea Festival

    Activities include music, dance, theater, comedy, food, and art exhibitions. The festival always starts with a parade on the Friday before. Festival regulars include Shakespeare in the Parks, children's woodworking, Verge Theatre, and the Bozeman Chord Rustlers' tater pigs.

    First weekend of August

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    Bozeman Skatepark

    Built by Team Pain

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    Custer Gallatin National Forest - Bozeman Ranger District service office

    3710 Fallon St, Suite C

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Bozeman (CC BY-SA 4.0).