Small-Town Adventure Beyond the Park THE HEART OF YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY

There’s a lot to be said for charm. And Montana’s historic, thriving and wildly enjoyable communities excel at just that (plus a whole slew of other things you’ll fall for). These remarkably enchanting towns are the heart and soul of Yellowstone Country. They’re genuine, western mountain escapes that draw inspiration from nature and from roots in American Indian traditions, mining and railroad life.

Folks work hard here, and they play even harder. When you’re at a local fly shop learning what flies you should have in your box that day, savoring the morning sunshine and a freshly baked scone at a farmers market, or ordering a locally crafted whiskey made from glacial waters, you’ll feel it—the essence of happiness.

Our small towns preserve history and celebrate the arts at museums, galleries and theaters. There’s always a festival or musical event happening somewhere in Yellowstone Country on any given day. We appreciate lovingly crafted food and drink as much as we cherish the outdoors. Shops, breweries, distilleries, cafés, coffee shops and entertainment venues line the streets of our downtowns.

There’s quite a bit to discover north of the park, and you’ll find it in our small towns as much as you will in our mountains and rivers.

Scenes from the TV series Yellowstone and 1883 have been filmed in parts of Montana's Yellowstone Country, and famous films, like The Horse Whisperer and A River Runs Through It, were also filmed in the region.