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TABLE of CONTENTS ACTION & RECREATION Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Recreation & Having Fun - 8
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Arts-Related Awesomeness - 12
CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Favorite Food & Drink - 16
HERE & THERE Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Locations - 22
MEDIA & INFO Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Great Local News & Radio - 26
NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Outstanding 21+ Recreation - 30
RANTING & RAVING Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Topics Of Discussion - 34
SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Places To Unload Some Cold Hard Cash - 38
ACTION and RECREATION There is no better place to get outside and play than Bozeman, and there is no better time to get outside and play than a global pandemic. The options for outdoor play are endless - running the rivers, getting a line wet, skiing the cold smoke or hiking to a natural hot spring are just a few of your options. We asked Bozeman locals and visitors to share their favorite places to recreate.
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Bozeman’s Choice Bike Trail 1. 2. 3.
TrailCopper City Trails Leverich Canyon Bangtail Divide
Bozeman’s Choice Campground 1. 2. 3.
Wade Lake Fairy Lake Hood Creek - Hyalite
Bozeman’s Choice Dance Studio 1. 2. 3.
Tanya’s Dance Bozeman Dance Academy Montana Ballet Company
Bozeman’s Choice Fly Shop 1. Troutfitters 2. Fins and Feathers 3. Rivers Edge West
Bozeman’s Choice Golf Course (Montana) 1. 2. 3.
Bridger Creek Cottonwood Hills Golf Club Black Bull
Bozeman’s Choice Hiking Trail 1. 2. 3.
The M Lava Lake Drinking Horse Trail
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bike Shop 1. Bangtail 2. Owenhouse Cycling 3. Summit Bike and Ski
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports Team 1. 2. 3.
MSU Bobcat Football Belgrade Panthers / Gallatin Roller Girlz Ice Dogs Hockey
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (summer) 1. 2. 3.
Tubing the Madison 317 Run to the Pub Bridger Ridge Run
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (winter) 1. 2. 3.
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Skiing at Bridger Big Sky Pond Skim Huffing for Stuffing
ACTION & RECREATION Bozeman’s Choice Martial Arts School
Bozeman’s Choice Run/Walk
Bozeman’s Choice Yoga Studio
Bozeman’s Choice National Sports Team
Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area/Resort
Bozeman’s Choice Sports/Recreation Event (Non-Run/Walk)
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Montana Mixed Martial Arts - Bozeman Cunningham’s Martial Arts Bozeman Taekwondo Academy
Green Bay Packers Seattle Seahawks Denver Broncos
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Run to the Pub Huffing For Stuffing Bridger Ridge Run / Run 4 Your Life
Bridger Bowl Big Sky Resort Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
Bozeman’s Choice Personal Trainer
Bozeman’s Choice Sledding Hill
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Get Fit (gym, club, etc.)
Bozeman’s Choice Sporting Goods Store
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Visit in Montana Outside the Gallatin Valley
Bozeman’s Choice State Park (Montana)
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Sarah Dennis A New Leaf, LLC Sarah White
Zephyr Cycling Studio Ridge Athletic Clubs Bend Beyond
Yellowstone Park Glacier National Park Paradise Valley
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Ekam Yoga Bend Beyond The Practice Power Yoga
MSU Rodeo Gallatin Roller Girls / GVLT Summer Trails Challenge Big Sky Pro Bull Riding
Peets Hill Gallatin Regional Park Snowfill Park
1. Bob Wards 2. REI 3. Chalet Sports
1. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park 2. Missouri Headwaters 3. Bannack
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (developed) 1. 2. 3.
Chico Hot Springs Norris Hot Springs Bozeman Hot Springs
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (undeveloped) 1. 2. 3.
Boiling River Potosi Hot Springs Firehole River
Bozeman’s Choice River for Fishing 1. Madison 2. Yellowstone 3. Gallatin
Bozeman’s Choice River for Recreation 1. Madison 2. Yellowstone 3. Gallatin
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Arts and Entertainment So many of our Bozeman’s Choice categories have been impacted negatively by the pandemic, and our local artists and entertainers are no exception. As theaters and music venues closed, local artists did what they do best - got creative. Prior to the pandemic, Bozeman was a hub of cultural and creative activity, and we have every expectation that the artistic community will return stronger than ever. Check out this list to see who’s adapting and creating art and experiences that Bozemanites love.
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Bozeman’s Choice Annual Event 1. Christmas Stroll 2. Sweet Pea Festival 3. SLAM
Bozeman’s Choice Art Gallery 1. Altitude Gallery 2. Emerson Cultural Center 3. Rapscallion
Bozeman’s Choice Event That Never Happened 1. 2. 3.
Shakespeare in the Park Sweet Pea All new Broad Comedy Show
Bozeman’s Choice Local Album Released In The Last Year 1. 2. 3.
“Depth Perception” - Goners UK “Mountain Child” - Great Grey “SteadyTrees” - Taking Shape
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bluegrass Band 1. 2. 3.
Laney Lou and The Bird Dogs Kitchen Dwellers Bridger Creek Boys
Bozeman’s Choice Local Blues Band 1. 2. 3.
Paige and the People’s Band The Dusty Pockets Swamp Dawg
Bozeman’s Choice Local Book Released In The Last Year 1. 2.
“The Bangtail Ghost” - Keith McCafferty “Lions and Tigers” - Ted Rechlin
Bozeman’s Choice Local Comedy Group 1. 2. 3.
Improv on the VERGE Broad Comedy Freak Out!
Bozeman’s Choice Local Country Band 1. Little Jane and the Pistol Whips 2. The Dirty Shame 3. www.Twang
Bozeman’s Choice Local Cover Band 1. 2. 3.
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Pinky & the Floyd The Max / Paige & the People’s Band The Tiny Band
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Bozeman’s Choice Local Electronic Musician(s)
Bozeman’s Choice Local Stand-Up Comedian
Bozeman’s Choice New Local Band
Bozeman’s Choice Local Folk Performer(s)
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatre Group Verge
Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatrical Production in the Past Year
Bozeman’s Choice Public Art Installation (non-gallery)
1. Nintendeaux 2. Animoscillator 3. Mitch Brady
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Hawthorne Roots Wind and the Willows Joe Knapp & Chelsea Hunt
Bozeman’s Choice Local Hard Rock/Metal Band 1. 2. 3.
The Salamanders Goners UK As the Crow Flies / Death Trophy
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Good Time Charlie Danielle Rovira Ryan Cassavaugh
Shakespeare in the Park Broad Comedy
A Christmas Carol
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hip Hop Artist
Bozeman’s Choice Local Visual Artist
Bozeman’s Choice Local Jazz Band
Bozeman’s Choice Music Festival (local or regional)
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Bud Holly Buckshot Killit MC Unknown
The Bridger Mountain Big Band Robilotta, Tsuru, Greenberg Spy Trap
Bozeman’s Choice Local Play 1. 2.
Freak Out!: The Musical A Christmas Carol
Bozeman’s Choice Local Rock Band 1. 2. 3.
Pinky and the Floyd Paige & the Peoples Band Goners UK / The Max
Bozeman’s Choice Local Solo Musician 1. 2. 3.
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Spy Trap Fountain Street Theater The Tiny Band
The Haufbrau Wild Joe’s Coffee Shop Townsends Tea House
Library Sculpture Garden Clean Slate Group: Traffic Signal Boxes Mosaic at Bogart Pool
Bozeman’s Choice Touring Theatrical Production In The Past Year
Mimi Matsuda DG House Ole Nelson
1. SLAM 2. Red Ants Pants 3. Sweet Pea Festival
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Bozeman’s Choice Local Author 1.
Bozeman’s Choice Musical Performance in the Past Year (touring or local) 1. 2. 3.
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“Beneath A Scarlet Sky” - Mark Sullivan / “Sue: The World of T-Rex” - Ted Rechlin “The Miracle of Bubba” - Joe Flynn “The Bangtail Ghost” - Keith McCafferty
Wind and the Willows - Filling Station Zion I - The Rialto Brother Ali - The Rialto
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Live Music in or near the Gallatin Valley 1. Rialto 2. Filling Station 3. Pine Creek Lodge
Stephanie Quayle Amanda Stewart / Dan Dubuque Kelly Nicholson / Madeline Hawthorne
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CHOMPING and CHUGGING Bozeman has a plethora of restaurants serving up great eats that will satisfy any craving. Our local restauranteurs have had to adapt in ways they never imagined to continue to feed our community during the pandemic. We’re rooting for all our local restaurants and hope this list inspires you to order take-out from one of our amazing local eateries. Seriously, pick up the phone or hop on the internet and place an order. You know you’re hungry!
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Bozeman’s Choice All-around Dessert 1. 2. 3.
Wild Crumb Bakery Brookie’s Cookie Dough Granny’s Gourmet Donuts
Bozeman’s Choice Appetizer (location and item) 1. 2. 3.
Sidewinders - Stuffed Pretzel Tanglewood- General Tsos cauliflower Map Brewing - poutine
Bozeman’s Choice Asian Food 1. 2. 3.
Dave’s Sushi Sweet Chili’s Thai Basil
Bozeman’s Choice Bakery 1. 2. 3.
Wild Crumb Granny’s Donuts The Coffee Pot / Cupcake Mountain
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Outdoor Dining 1. MAP Brewing 2. Sidewinders 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Outdoor Seats
1. Map Brewing 2. Sidewinders 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Specialty Drinks 1. Plonk 2. Devil’s Toboggan 3. Tanglewood
Bozeman’s Choice Barbecue 1. 2. 3.
Bar 3 BBQ Follow Yer Nose River House Bar and Grill
Bozeman’s Choice Baristas 1. Zocalo 2. Treeline Coffee Roasters 3. The Daily Coffee Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Breakfast Spot 1. Jam! 2. Cateye Cafe 3. Storm Castle Cafe
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CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Burger 1. Backcountry Burger Bar 2. Best Burger / University Burger 3. Sidewinders
Bozeman’s Choice Café/Coffeehouse
1. Coldsmoke / Treeline Coffee Roasters 2. Zocalo 3. Wild Joe’s
Bozeman’s Choice Catering Company 1. 2. 3.
Food For Thought Mo Bowls Brookie’s Cookie Dough
Bozeman’s Choice Chicken 1. The Roost 2. Sidewinders 3. River House Bar and Grill
Bozeman’s Choice Comfort Food
1. Sidewinders 2. Western Cafe 3. Iron Horse Café and Pie Shop / Mo’Bowls
Bozeman’s Choice Food Truck
Bozeman’s Choice Local Mixologists 1. 2. 3.
Chandra - The Club Tavern & Grill Craig - The Club Tavern & Grill Art - Tanglewood / Caleb C - Tune Up
Bozeman’s Choice Local Waiter/Waitress 1. 2. 3.
Danni @ Sidewinders Hayes - The Club Tavern and Grill Staff at Jam!
Bozeman’s Choice Locally Produced Foodstuff 1. 2. 3.
Daniels Gourmet Meats & Sausage Amaltheia Organic Dairy Wilcoxson’s Ice Cream
Bozeman’s Choice Mexican Food 1. 2. 3.
1. Sidewinders 2. Map Brewing / Tanglewood 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Menu 1. Sidewinders / Tanglewood 2. Revelry 3. Dave’s Sushi / Feast Raw Bar & Bistro
Bozeman’s Choice New Restaurant 1. Tanglewood 2. Revelry 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary
Bozeman’s Choice Pizza
Fiesta Mexicana El Rodeo Food Truck La Tinga / Taco Monte’s
Bozeman’s Choice Montana Distillery 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant Atmosphere
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Bridger Brewing Pizza Campania Red Tractor
Dry Hills Distillery / Wildrye Distillery Bozeman Spirits Distillery Willie’s Distillery
1. Knuckle 2. Mo Bowls 3. Brookie’s Cookie Dough
Bozeman’s Choice Italian Food 1. Blacksmith Italian 2. Cafe Fresco 3. Blackbird
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar 1. Sidewinders 2. Shine Beer Sanctuary 3. Bozeman Taproom
Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery (quality & variety of beer) 1. 2. 3.
Map Brewing Bridger Brewing Mountains Walking
Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery Beer Tender 1. 2. 3.
Ross @ Bridger Brewing Taylor @ Outlaw Brewing Sam @ MAP Brewing
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CHOMPING & CHUGGING Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Alcohol 1. 2. 3.
Cat’s Paw Montana Spirits & Wine Single Barrel Liquor and Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Meat 1. Daniel’s Gourmet Meats 2. Costco 3. Heebs
Bozeman’s Choice Quick Lunch 1. 2. 3.
5 on Black Bridger Brewing Fink’s Deli
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Good Wait Staff
1. Sidewinders 2. The Club Tavern / Iron Horse Cafe & Pie 3. Bridger Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Late-night Eats 1. 2. 3.
Taco Montes Pita Pit The Club Tavern and Grill
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Four Corners 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Vegetarian Menu 1. Farmacy 2. Pakeezah 3. Community Food Co-op
Best Burger Drivethru The Coffee Pot Korner Klub
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Livingston 1. 2. 3.
Montana Rib and Chop House Neptune’s TapHouse & Eatery Mark’s In & Out
Bozeman’s Choice Sandwich (not burger) 1. Finks 2. Knuckle 3. Pickle Barrel
Bozeman’s Choice Steak 1. 2. 3.
Open Range Sir Scott’s Oasis Land of Magic
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Retailer 1. 2. 3.
Montana Spirits and Wine Wine Gallery Vino Per Tutti
Bozeman’s Choice World Food
1. Dave’s Sushi 2. Pakeezah / Z’s Meze Market 3. Rice - Thai
Kind of Restaurant/Bar We Most Need or Want 1. Chick-Fil-A 2. 24/7 Diner 3. More Mexican
Bozeman’s Choice Tasting Room 1. 2. 3.
Map Brewing Bridger Brewing Outlaw Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Upscale Dining 1. Tanglewood 2. Open Range 3. Feast Raw Bar and Bistro
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Belgrade 1. 2. 3.
The Mint Bar 3 BBQ Curry Express / The Local American Saloon
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Big Sky 1. Gallatin River House 2. Choppers 3. The Corral Bar & Steakhouse / Lotus Pad Thai
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Bozeman 1. Sidewinders 2. Dave’s Sushi 3. Blackbird
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HERE and THERE This list is all about location, location, location! We asked readers to name their favorite (and least favorite) places in town. Want to know the best place for people-watching or the most fascinating historic site in Bozeman? Look no further!
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HERE & THERE Bozeman’s Choice Retirement or Assisted Living Facility 1. 2.
The Springs Living Brookdale Springmeadows
Bozeman’s Choice All Ages Hangout 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman Bowl Bozeman Public Library Shine Beer Sanctuary
Bozeman’s Choice Best Kept Local Secret 1. 2. 3.
Taco Montes Iron Horse Café and Pie Shop El Mercadito
Bozeman’s Choice Bozeman Building 1. 2. 3.
Baxter Hotel Story Mansion The Ellen Theatre
Bozeman’s Choice Business or Structure You Wish Was STILL Here But Is Gone 1. Drive In Theater 2. Franks / Old Navy 3. Boodles / Leaf & Bean
Bozeman’s Choice Most Beautiful Spot 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Impress Out-of-town Guests 1. Yellowstone National Park 2. Hyalite 3. Map Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Kids 1. 2. 3.
Museum of the Rockies Jump Time Bozeman Public Library / Dino Playground / Story Mill Park
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Pet (non-business) 1. Snowfill 2. Gallatin County Regional Park 3. Heart of the Valley Dog Park
Bozeman’s Choice Places to Avoid 1. 2. 3.
Bar IX North 19th During Commuter Hours Places where people don’t wear masks
Bozeman’s Choice Public Park 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Historic Site 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Thing in Bozeman 1. Bridger Bowl 2. Farmer’s Markets 3. Hyalite
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Meet Singles 1. Breweries 2. MSU 3. Church
Bozeman’s Choice Structure We’d Like To See Locally Erected 1. 2. 3.
Trader Joe’s Roller Rink Big Water Park (Water Slides/Wave pool)
Ugliest Gallatin Valley Structure 1.
Story Mill Park Lindley Park Gallatin County Regional Park
Virginia City Lewis & Clark Caverns Bannack St Park
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All of the high rise buildings going up downtown (not including The Baxter) The Korner Klub The mural on the West side of Red Tractor Pizza
Fairy Lake Hyalite Rec Area Top of Sacajawea Peak
Bozeman’s Choice Most Romantic Spot 1. 2. 3.
Chico Hot Springs Hyalite Reservoir / The Spanish Peaks The Haufbrau / Rainbow Ranch
Bozeman’s Choice Museum/Historic Site 1. 2. 3.
Museum of the Rockies Virginia City Bannack State Park
Bozeman’s Choice Place for People Watching 1. Downtown 2. Music on Main 3. Wal-Mart
Bozeman’s Choice Place That’s Open 24 Hours 1. Flying J Diner 2. CVS / Town Pump 3. Loaf & Jug / Walmart
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MEDIA and INFORMATION Do you suffer from infobesity - that feeling that there is just too much information to process and it’s coming at you from all directions? In Bozeman, we’re fortunate to have several media outlets that focus on delivering local news and weather forecasts that we can trust. This list will help you wade through all your options to find the sources of news and information that locals find most reliable, whether it’s on the television, radio, or internet.
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MEDIA & INFORMATION Bozeman’s Choice Favorite Local Celebrity 1. 2. 3.
Missy O’Mally Jeff (The Dude) Bridges Chet Layman
Bozeman’s Choice Local Meteorologist 1. 2. 3.
Mike Heard - KBZK Matt Elwell - KBZK Majestic Storm - ABC FOX News
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Source 1. KBZK 2. XL Country 3. Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Writer 1. 2. 3.
Gaby Krevat Angie Ripple / Cody Boyer Eric Dietrich
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio DJ 1. 2. 3.
Dave & Ally Kenny T - KGLT Dead Show Michelle Wolfe
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Show 1. 2. 3.
XL Country Morning show KGLT Dead Show / Tom & Shane Saturday Show KMMS Morning Show with Michelle Wolfe
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Station 1. 2. 3.
100.7 XL Country 91.9 KGLT 104.7 The Eagle
Bozeman’s Choice Local TV News Anchor 1. 2. 3.
Donna Kelly Chet Layman Cody Boyer KBZK
Bozeman’s Choice Most Luscious Local Radio Voice 1. 2. 3.
Ally Hart Michelle Wolfe - KMMS Morning Show DJ Erika - KGLT
Bozeman’s Choice Wackiest On-Air Banter (TV anchor) 1.
Chet Layman & Matt Elwell
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NIGHTLIFE and TAVERNS Bozeman’s clubs, taverns, bars, and breweries have taken a terrible hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most residents, we miss celebrating anything and everything (especially the end of a work week) at the many local establishments that make up the city’s party scene. We asked locals about their favorite places to spend a night out - those places they can’t wait to get back to when the pandemic ends. Once we’re able to party with abandon again, don’t forget to bring a DD or hop on the Streamline bus.
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NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS Bozeman’s Choice Bar Food 1. 2. 3.
MAP Brewing The Club Tavern & Grill Bridger Brewing / Nordic Brew Works / Sidewinders
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Drinkin’ 1. 2. 3.
Club Tavern Bozeman Taproom Rocking R Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Indoor Games (pool, darts, etc.) 1. 2. 3.
Molly Brown Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop The Scoop
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Last Call 1. 2. 3.
The Haufbrau The Club Tavern & Grill The Pour House
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Talkin’ 1. The Club Tavern & Grill 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Plonk
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar DJ 1. 2. 3.
DJ Mitch Brady DJ Chedda Andreas Welch / K7NG (Walker)
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bartender 1. 2. 3.
Chandra - The Club Tavern Andie - The Pour House Dakota - Nordic Brew Works
Bozeman’s Choice Sports Bar (Place to Watch the Big Game) 1. 2. 3.
The Club Tavern & Grill Cat’s Paw Old Chicago
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Dancing 1. 2. 3.
The Filling Station Bar IX Pine Creek Lodge
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Selection
1. Plonk / Tanglewood / Wine Gallery 2. Montana Spirits & Wine 3. Rosauers
Bozeman’s Choice Beer Selection 1. 2. 3.
Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop Bozeman Taproom / Bridger Brewing Outlaw Brewing / Sidewinders
Bozeman’s Choice Bloody Mary
1. The Club Tavern & Grill 2. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 3. Sidewinders
Bozeman’s Choice Specialty Drink (Non-Bloody Mary) 1. 2. 3.
“GFC” - Plonk “Hot Norlander” - Nordic Brew Works “Buzzy Bee” - Single Barrel / “The Don Margarita” - Sidewinders
Bozeman’s Choice Happy Hour Spot 1. 2. 3.
Bridger Brewing The Club Tavern Bar IX
Bozeman’s Choice Karaoke Spot 1. 2. 3.
The Eagles The Legion Bar IX
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RANTING and RAVING Bozeman is a strong community full of people who work to support and advocate for a variety of issues. While we’re lucky to live in such an idyllic place, Bozeman is not without its problems. In this category, we asked readers about community issues that are important to them. What local issues need to be addressed? What is the city doing well? And, who are the movers and shakers who make things happen?
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RANTING & RAVING Bozeman’s Choice All Around Bozeman Citizen 1. 2. 3.
Waded Cruzado Dee Metrick of Reach, Inc. / Robert McWilliams the Doughnut man Mike “Bueno” Good - Cactus Records
Bozeman’s Choice Community Advocate 1. 2. 3.
Bridget Wilkinson - Bozeman Area Community Foundation Billy McWilliams EJ Porth - GVLT
Bozeman’s Choice Community Business Leader 1. 2. 3.
Carolyn Williams — Zephyr Cycling Studio Dr. Jon Wilhelm - Pro Chiropractic Prospera Business Network
Bozeman’s Choice Employer 1. Pro Chiropractic 2. West Paw 3. MSU
Bozeman’s Choice Local Elected Official 1. 2. 3.
Brian Gootkin Terry Cunningham I-Ho Pomeroy
Bozeman’s Choice Local Idea That Worked Last Year 1. 2.
Shutting the town down during the coronavirus Less government
Bozeman’s Choice Local NonProfit
1. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter 2. Eagle Mount 3. HAVEN
Bozeman’s Choice Most Needed Street Improvement 1. 2. 3.
Traffic Light in front of Costco Open 27th fron Baxter Lane to Win-Co REAL Bike Lanes
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Volunteer 1. 2. 3.
Heart of the Valley Fork & Spoon Eagle Mount
Bozeman’s Choice Use Of Taxpayer Dollars Last Year 1. Roundabouts 2. Streamline Bus Route
Bozeman’s Choice Category We Should Add Next Year 1. 2. 3.
Already Enough Categories Best Wings Favorite Mountain Summit
Bozeman’s Choice Most Annoying Thing About Bozeman 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Things The Gallatin Valley Is Bad At 1. 2. 3.
Affordable Housing Livable Wages Not Managing Growth Well
Bozeman’s Choice Things The Gallatin Valley Is Good At 1. 2. 3.
Outdoors Access Selection of Local Restaurants / Supporting local businesses Stepping Up to Help People in Need
Lack of Affordable Housing Options Out-of-Stater Growth Steve Daines
Bozeman’s Choice Most Bizarre Local News Story in the Past Year 1. 2. 3.
M Trail Fire Badger inside Ace Hardware Mayor Drama
Bozeman’s Choice Most Disappointing Failure in the Past Year 1. 2.
Trump Administration People that think wearing a mask is violating their freedom“Personal Liberties” 3. Superspreaders
Bozeman’s Choice Most Memorable Event In The Past Year 1.
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Community coming together in Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Effort “Mick” Rescued in the Bridgers After 5 Nights Bozeman’s Choice Awards Bash
Bozeman’s Choice Most Overrated Thing In or About the Gallatin Valley 1. 2. 3.
Sweet Pea Festival - Not affordable by the average family Music on Main Gallatin Valley Mall
Bozeman’s Choice Most Underrated Thing In or About the Gallatin Valley 1. 2. 3.
Fork and Spoon Generosity of community members Number of sunny days each year
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SHOPPING and SPENDING The pandemic has made it much harder to get out and shop, but that hasn’t stopped Bozemanites from doing their best to support local businesses. Not sure where to shop for locally made gifts, which dentist’s office to visit, or where to buy a new car? This list of all the places Bozeman locals like to spend their hard-earned cash will point you in the right direction!
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Bozeman’s Choice Accounting Office 1. 2. 3.
Hubley, Phillips & Williams Rudd & Company Empire Tax and Accounting
Bozeman’s Choice Antiques/Old Stuff Shop 1. Antique Barn 2. Antique Market on Huffine 3. Sacks
Bozeman’s Choice Arts & Crafts Store 1. Arts on Fire 2. Michaels 3. Hobby Lobby
Bozeman’s Choice Auto Body Shop 1. 2. 3.
A&D Auto Body Ressler Motors Billion Auto Body / McGinley Motorsports
Bozeman’s Choice Automotive Repair 1. 2. 3.
Belgrade Garage Power Train Plus Auto & Diesel Repair / Ressler Motors Farr Auto / Rising Sun
Bozeman’s Choice Bank/Credit Union 1. 2. 3.
First Security Bank Rocky Mountain Credit Union Stockman Bank
Bozeman’s Choice Bookstore 1. The Country Bookshelf 2. Used Book Emporium 3. Vargo’s
Bozeman’s Choice Business for Green Products/Services 1. 2. 3.
The Garden Barn Happy Trash Can Composting Gone Green Curbside Recycling
Bozeman’s Choice Carpentry/Construction 1. 2. 3.
Hidden Ridge Construction Kenyon Noble Black Diamond Development
Bozeman’s Choice Children’s Store 1. 2. 3.
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SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Chiropractor
Bozeman’s Choice Daycare Provider
Bozeman’s Choice Grocery Store
Bozeman’s Choice Clinic (medical)
Bozeman’s Choice Dentist
Bozeman’s Choice Hardware Store
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Pro Chiropractic Gallatin Valley Chiropractic Absaroka Pain & Rehab
Pro Chiropractic Absaroka Pain & Rehab Pro Physio
Bozeman’s Choice Clothing Store, Kids 1. 2. 3.
Once Upon A Child Second Wind Sports The Natural Baby Company
Bozeman’s Choice Computer/Electronics Shop 1. Re-compute 2. Simply MAC 3. Gadget Fix
Bozeman’s Choice Convenience Store 1. 2. 3.
Town Pump Joe’s Parkway Casey’s Corner Stores
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Faith Early Learning Center Dino Drop-In Little Loved Ones
Moos Family Dental - Dr. William Moos Big Sky Dental Center Summit Dental - Dr. Samson
Bozeman’s Choice Doctor 1. 2. 3.
Dr. Jonathan Wilhelm Dr. Forrest Allen Dr. Bradford
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ACE Downtown ACE Huffine ACE Belgrade
Bozeman’s Choice Home & Garden Business 1. 2. 3.
Bozeman’s Choice Electrician 1. 2. 3.
1. Town & Country 2. Rosauers 3. Community Food Co-op
Cashman Nursery & Landscaping The Garden Barn Visser Greenhouse
Bozeman’s Choice Hospital/Clinic
Mike Wilhelm Electric Rocky Mountain Electric Kredit Electric
Bozeman’s Choice Florist 1. Budget Bouquet 2. Wild Blume 3. Labellum / Langhor’s Flowerland
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Pro Chiropractic Pro Physio Bozeman Health
Bozeman’s Choice HVAC Service 1. 2. 3.
Premier Air Heating & Cooling Mountain Heating and Cooling Hometown Heating and Cooling
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Bozeman’s Choice Laundry Services 1. Laundry Liberator 2. Persnickety 3. Duds ‘n Suds
Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Mens 1. REVOLVR Menswear 2. Murdoch’s 3. REI
Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Womens 1. Whiskey & Lace 2. Evrgreen / Murdochs / Recouture 3. Girls Outdoor
Bozeman’s Choice Local Insurance Office 1. 2. 3.
Big Sky Benefit Solutions Farm Bureau - Kay Bright State Farm - Ty Elliot
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Music 1. 2. 3.
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Cactus Records Wax Museum Barnes and Noble
SHOPPING & SPENDING Bozeman’s Choice Local Mortgage Lender 1. 2. 3.
The Wood Team - Colleen Wood Shannon and Graver Team at Cornerstone Home Lending First Security Bank
Bozeman’s Choice Medical Marijuana Dispensary 1. Spark1 2. Grizzly Pine 3. Treasure Tree
Bozeman’s Choice Moving Company 1. 2. 3.
On The Move Mergenthaler - Now Mesa Moving & Storage We do anything
Bozeman’s Choice New Business 1. 2. 3.
Whiskey and Lace Brookie’s Cookie Dough Single Barrel Liquor and Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Orthodontic Practice 1. 2. 3.
Dr. Fred Schwendeman Sayre Orthodontic Bozeman Orthodonics / Dr. Rector
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Gamers
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Shoes
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Jewelry
Bozeman’s Choice Real Estate Agent
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy a Car
Bozeman’s Choice Salon Or Barbershop
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy an Instrument
Bozeman’s Choice Shop For Gifts
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Furniture
Bozeman’s Choice Smoke Shop
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Rook’s Games and More Game Stop - Mall Game Stop - 19th Ave
1. Schnee’s 2. Whiskey and Lace 3. Bozeman Running Company
1. Miller’s Jewelry 2. Alara 3. Riddle’s
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1. 2. 3.
Ressler Motors JC Billion Danhof Chevrolet
Dina Emmert Shawn Gaugler Brooke Passmore
1. Evolve Hair Design 2. Theory 3. Static
1. Music Villa 2. Eckroth 3. Online
1. UFS 2. Outwest Furniture 3. Ashley Furniture / Conlins
1. Heyday 2. Montana Gift Corral 3. Sassy Sisters
1. 2. 3.
Grateful Shed Smokin Smitty’s Cold Smoke Tobacco / Mellow Mood
Bozeman’s Choice Pet-Related Business (Non-Veterinary) 1. Dee-O-Gee 2. Andie’s Paws & Claws 3. Bridger Animal Nutrition
Bozeman’s Choice Place For a Massage 1. 2. 3.
Absaroka Pain & Rehab 406 Massage Canyon River Spa
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Bozeman’s Choice Spa 1. 2. 3.
Canyon River Spa The Loft Spa Shen White Chapel
Bozeman’s Choice Tattoo Shop 1. 2. 3.
Aether Tattoo Club East Main Ink Element Tattoo
Bozeman’s Choice Used/Thrift Store 1. Sacks 2. Second Wind Sports 3. Play it Again Sports
Bozeman’s Choice Place to buy Made In Montana Items 1. 2. 3.
Montana Gift Corral The Coffee Pot Farmer’s Markets / Sassy Sisters
Bozeman’s Choice Veterinary Clinic 1. 2. 3.
Black Dog Veterinary Services Hardaway Veterinary Hospital Alpenglow Animal Hospital
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding Planner
1. Beautifully Born Events 2. Happenings 3. Bijou Weddings by Design
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding/Portrait Photographer 1. 2. 3.
40 watt Notarius Photography KT Kaptures
Bozeman’s Choice Window Display (Place for window shopping at a distance) 1. 2. 3.
Anything Downtown Bozeman Jonah & Sage / Whiskey & Lace Great Rocky Mtn Toy Co. / Heyday
Bozeman’s Choice Oral Surgeon 1. 2. 3.
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Dr. Chisdak Bozeman Oral Surgery Dr. Wallis
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