Where To Go And What To See!
Bozeman is truly the American frontier at its best and it is no wonder the state is nicknamed “Big Sky Country.”

Montana is renowned for natural beauty and scenic wonders and visitors to the Homewood Suites Bozeman can take advantage of all there is to see and do in the area with easy day trips from the hotel. Here are some suggested day trips that you might want to enjoy:

Virginia City
Once a booming gold mining town, Virginia City was also the original capitol of the Montana territory. Located 14 miles from Ennis on Highway 287, Virginia City offers visitors the opportunity to walk along boardwalks and relive a part of the past.

Both historic and architecturally significant, the past comes alive and your imagination will take over when your visit the restored buildings in the city frozen in time. The Opera House provides summer stock theatre and a vaudeville variety show.

Grant-Kohrs Ranch

The heritage of the cowboy and cattleman lives on at Grant-Khors Ranch National Historic Site. Reflecting 130 years of history, visitors can tour the cattle baron's manor, cowboy bunkhouse, horse barn and blacksmith shop. Founded in 1860 by Stockman John Grant, the ranch became home and headquarters of Cattle Baron Conrad Kohrs. Grant - Kohrs Ranch is a time capsule of a vanished way of life.

Gardiner MT

Gardiner is located at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park which features the famous Roosevelt Arch as well as numerous restaurants and shops. Founded in 1880, Gardiner became a center of activity for visitors to the region, serving as the original and only year round entrance to the park.

This frontier town fed and sheltered miners and entertained the early soldiers who operated Yellowstone Park. Elk regularly roam around town, while Big Horn Sheep come down from the mountains to graze within view.

Madison Valley Day Trip
In this 240 mile day trip through the Madison Valley, You'll find a wide variety of things to see and do. There are spectacular views of the mountains and lush valleys, as well as plenty of little towns to stop and walk around.

The Open Range Day Trip
This leisurely 190-mile drive takes you on a breathtaking drive through the mountains and eventually through some of the best farmland and ranches in Montana. This area is also steeped in history, taking you to important spots along Lewis and Clark's expedition.

Old West Day Trip
Take some time and see the way the west really was. For a short day, make the 37 mile drive from Bozeman to the Lewis & Clark Caverns and do some exploring. For those with more time, carry on and travel through ghost towns, fish the rivers or maybe dabble in the hot springs along the rest of this 170 mile tour.

Yellowstone National Park Day Trip
On your way to Yellowstone National Park, you'll travel through some outstanding scenery, driving through the mountains and along streams. Yellowstone is the country's first National Park and has seen millions of visitors since its opening in 1872.