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Plan Your Bozeman Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

College-town energy meets world-class Montana golf

Bozeman has exploded in recent years but kept its Montana soul — a legit downtown bar scene, multiple solid courses within 20 minutes, and Yellowstone an hour south. The Bridger Range backdrop is unreal, and the restaurant scene punches way above its weight for a town this size.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Bozeman — curated for groups.

5 coursesSummer, FallBZN (15 min drive)50-200k population

Courses

Bridger Creek Golf Course

Solid

Best public value in the valley; Bridger Mountain views from every hole and a fun, rolling layout

$42-$62mountainPar 71 · 6,544 ydsWalkableBEST VALUE

Valley View Golf Course

Budget

Budget-friendly muni with wide fairways; perfect warm-up or hangover round

$28-$42parklandPar 72 · 6,300 ydsWalkable
Cottonwood Hills Golf Course

Cottonwood Hills Golf Course

Solid

Tight tree-lined fairways with a links-style finish; the most centrally located course in Bozeman

$45-$65parklandPar 70 · 6,326 ydsWalkable

Riverside Country Club

Premium

Semi-private gem along the East Gallatin River; best-conditioned greens in the valley

$70-$95parklandPar 72 · 6,800 ydsWalkableHIDDEN GEM

Black Bull Golf Community

Premium

Tom Weiskopf design with dramatic elevation changes and panoramic Gallatin Valley views; limited public times

$85-$135mountainPar 72 · 7,100 ydsDESIGNER CLASSIC

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 10-16

$600-$1600/night

South Bozeman / Meadow Village area

hot tubfire pitfull kitchenmountain viewsgame roomgarage
lodgeSleeps 12-20

$900-$2200/night

Gallatin Gateway / Gallatin Canyon

hot tubfire pitfull kitchenmountain viewsmultiple living areasgrill

Dining

Open Range

$$$
steakhouse

Montana-raised beef in a rustic-elegant downtown space; large party reservations available upstairs

Blackbird Kitchen

$$
italian

Wood-fired pizzas and handmade pasta with a killer cocktail program; downtown staple

Montana Ale Works

$$
brewpub

Massive converted railroad warehouse; craft beer, elevated pub food, and room for big groups

Revelry

$$
farm-to-table

Bozeman's best fine dining; seasonal tasting menus with local ingredients and an outstanding wine list

Nightlife

The Haufbrau

Late Night
dive

Legendary Main Street dive since 1969; cheap drinks, pool tables, and zero attitude

Plonk Wine Bar

cocktail

Upscale wine and cocktail bar with a sophisticated vibe; great for a post-dinner nightcap

Bozeman Brewing Company

brewpub

Local craft brewery with a big taproom and outdoor space; Bozone Amber is a classic

Bar IX

Bar IX

Late Night
cocktail

Craft cocktails in a speakeasy-inspired space; late-night DJ sets and dancing on weekends

Activities

Gallatin River Whitewater Rafting

raftinghalf day$55-$95/pp

Class III-IV rapids through the Gallatin Canyon made famous by A River Runs Through It

Gallatin River Fly Fishing

fishinghalf day$175-$300/pp

Blue-ribbon trout water with guided wade or float trips; incredible summer hatches

Bozeman Brewery Trail

brewery3-4 hours$20-$50/pp

Hit 5+ craft breweries all within a short walk or ride; MAP Brewing has the best patio in town

Yellowstone National Park Day Trip

hikingfull day$0-$35/pp

North entrance of Yellowstone is about 90 minutes south; geysers, wildlife, and bragging rights

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