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EVENTS —

Keep an eye out for other cool events outside the downtown area - with a median age of about 28, events of all kinds are constantly being thrown across the city. Facebook event pages are a good way to keep track of what is going on in town. There is probably no better time to enjoy downtown Bozeman than during the summer months when a number of events are put on by the Downtown Business Partnership. Downtown Art Walks are held on the second Friday of each month, June through September. Businesses and galleries hold open houses and some offer complimentary refreshments. A Winter Art Walk is held in December. Every Thursday from early July to mid-August, downtown shuts down for Music on Main, which features live music, food and drinks. Kids events go from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and live music goes from about 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There are even more events, including summer and winter “crazy days,” where downtown stores have great deals, and the Cruisin’ on Main Car Show in August. One of the most beloved Bozeman traditions is the Sweet Pea Festival, which is held over three-days in August every year and includes a performance by Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a children’s run, parade, live music and performances, flower show and arts and crafts vendors. Find out more at sweetpeafestival.org

GOOD EATS —

downtown Bozeman, though fair warning that wait times can be long at popular spots during tourist season. There’s a wide variety of cuisines in downtown Bozeman, from Irish pub fare at Bacchus Pub to quality burgers from Backcountry Burger Bar to great sushi at Dave’s Sushi. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or a fancy dinner, downtown Bozeman probably has the perfect restaurant for you. Check out a restaurant guide at: www.downtownbozeman.org/directory/dining

The outdoors around Bozeman

are pretty great, and there’s plenty of reasons to take weekend or day trips to Montana’s other cities and towns. But don’t discount what Bozeman has going on right in town. The downtown area is hopping at all times of the day, with wonderful breakfast spots, shops, restaurants and bars, and is lively even in the winter. There’s something for everyone, whether you’ve just come from the slopes or you’re looking to spend an entire weekend relaxing downtown.

THE BAR SCENE —

Bozeman is a true college town, and it’s late-night scene reflects that with a number of fun, young bars like the Rocking R Bar or the Molly Brown. But, there’s a bar stool for everyone. The Eagles Club on Main Street offers a laid-back, welcoming vibe; the Kitty Warren Social Club has a speakeasy feel and Shine Beer Sanctuary is stocked with just about every kind of beer, to name just a few favorites. Each bar has its own feel, so try to experience a lot of them.

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