South Central Montana Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Driving south on scenic route Highway 287 south of Augusta, Central Montana, USA.
Driving south on scenic route Highway 287 south of Augusta, Central Montana, USA.
The view along Soda Butte Creek toward the Beartooth is impressive.  Many photo opportunities along the Beartooth Highway (212).
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Easy drive and hike.
Hyalite: Grotto Falls. Short hike up to a mystical place.

Where to stay in South Central Montana

Montana

Downtown Bozeman

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture.

Downtown Bozeman
Near Livingston Montana

Big Sky Meadow Village

While visiting Big Sky Meadow Village, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Golf Course and Historic Crail Ranch.

Big Sky Meadow Village
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Cooper Park

While Cooper Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum.

Cooper Park
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Bogert Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bogert Park and surrounding area, you can visit Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture and The Ellen Theatre.

Bogert Park
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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The ELM and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum.

Midtown
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Northeast

Though Northeast may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like American Prairie Reserve and Andesite Mountain.

Northeast
Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
905 Scott Street W Gardiner MT
The price is ฿3,982 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿3,982
฿4,300 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gardiner. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,423 reviews)
Nice room. Friendly staff. Great stay.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel
C'mon Inn Bozeman

C'mon Inn Bozeman

2.5 out of 5
6139 E Valley Center Rd. Bozeman MT
The price is ฿3,105 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿3,105
฿3,415 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bozeman. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,343 reviews)
Hotel is great!! Rooms are nice, next we will get one on the 2nd or 3rd floor with the private balcony!!! The interior is fun. The entire place is spotless. Staff is happy and helpful

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

C'mon Inn Bozeman
Kelly Inn Billings Montana

Kelly Inn Billings Montana

2.5 out of 5
5610 South Frontage Road Billings MT
The price is ฿3,269 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,269
฿3,654 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Billings. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,872 reviews)
clean and helpful front desk staff.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Kelly Inn Billings Montana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

2 out of 5
20 Maiden Basin Dr. Gardiner MT
Stay at this campsite in Gardiner. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

3 out of 5
318 5th St W Gardiner MT
Stay at this holiday home in Gardiner. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Clean room with a great location. Everything we needed was in the unit. The room was well appointed. We did not have any issues.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins
Silver Gate Lodging

Silver Gate Lodging

3 out of 5
109 US Hwy 212 W Silver Gate MT
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Silver Gate. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Yellowstone Northeast Entrance ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (217 reviews)
The cabin was so like being at home. I did notiss my home at all while here. I did not want to leave.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Silver Gate Lodging
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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