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.

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Where to stay in South Central Montana

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Downtown Bozeman

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 Montana Arboretum and Gardens and Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture.

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 Andesite Mountain.

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 Andesite Mountain and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum.

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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$232 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$232
28 Feb - 1 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! (1,420 reviews)
Great and helpful staff! A nice room and perfect location to go into the park in the winter time.

Reviewed on 24 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 NZ$184 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$184
1 Mar - 2 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! (1,340 reviews)
Very courteous staff and great accommodations. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the indoor pool and we all enjoyed spending time in the hot tubs. The breakfast was delicious - one disappointment was that the biscuits were not restocked after the 8:00 hour. We loved the open area on the third floor where ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

C'mon Inn Bozeman
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray Montana
Stay at this holiday home in Pray. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures
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
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray Montana
Stay at this holiday home in Pray. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures
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
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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