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BOZEMAN & BEYOND
HE GORGEOUS SKYSCRAPER MOUN-
tains surrounding southwestern Montana’s
continental United States, and Big Sky Resort, which is known for its size and legendary terrain. Bridger is right in Bozeman’s backyard, and Big Sky is a short, one hour drive away, accessible by public transportation
and serviced by Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Boutiques and local shops line the historic downtown main street, which is lively day and night. e city is home to many restaurants of all cuisines, as well as multiple breweries, cider houses and distilleries that pair their local brews and spirits with live music and local fare.
A college town at heart, Bozeman is home to Montana State University, which was founded only four years
after Montana became a state. Spirit is at its highest during fall, when the Bobcats fans ood the stadium to cheer on the football team, which has won 20 conference titles. MSU students have also won national champion- ships in men’s rodeo—a reminder of the city’s deeply set Western roots.
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Located near the Continental Divide, beautiful Bozeman sits in the Valley of Flowers, named so for its lush lands and fertile soils. e three rivers that thread through the nearby mountain ranges o er world- class rafting and blue ribbon trout y- shing. e scenery seamlessly gives way to Yellowstone National Park, which is less than 100 miles south and famous for its colorful hot springs and gushing geysers.
Warm summers give way to snowy winters, and when deep blankets of powder cover the region, the alpine city shines under crystallized akes. Many people come to Bozeman for the skiing at Bridger Bowl, which regularly sees the most snowfall in the
natural playground make a stunning backdrop for one of the state’s most vibrant cities. Bozeman is both a booming cultural hub and a gateway
to breathtaking, pristine nature.
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Mountains and rivers: classic Bozeman.
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Sypes Canyon is nestled in the foothills of Bozeman's north side. © SCHLAUCH UHLMANN PLATINUM PROPERTIES