Bozeman, MT is known for its stunning natural beauty and plethora of outdoor activities. This is a great destination for those looking to experience the best of Montana's outdoors, from skiing to hiking and fishing. It is also home to a vibrant arts and culture scene with many museums, galleries, and theaters. Its cozy downtown area has plenty of shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy. Bozeman also has a thriving nightlife with plenty of bars and clubs to choose from. No matter what you're looking for, Bozeman has something for everyone! Reviews from visitors have been overwhelmingly positive, praising all that Bozeman has to offer. Many speak highly of its diverse range of attractions, including the incredible outdoor experiences available in the surrounding area. Others comment on how friendly the locals are and how much there is to do in town. All in all, Bozeman is a great place to visit with something fun for everyone!
based on 60 ReviewsGet to know Bozeman with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Bozeman
Gorgeous - 3/17/2023
My family is from the region, two generations back, and I spent both summers and winter holidays there with my grandparents (my parents only moved away in the 1960’s simply to find more lucrative work). It’s so beautiful, quirky, lovely. I now reside outside of Bozeman for approximately half the year, more after tourists have left and it winds back down. I prefer quiet. Local shops are great, it’s a slower pace. People complain a lot more now about being overrun by out of state buyers and wanderers, but I’d remind them that tourists bring money. You’d miss it! And houses are worth a lot more should anyone wish to move, or sell and downsize…they’d make more money from people buying in the area. That being said, I always, always support local when I’m there and I’d live there all year except I have a skin condition that requires a certain amount of natural sunshine, at least for some of the year and I manage it in between. But autumn and winter when I’m there…pure bliss, believe it or
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Democrat Rat Race - 4/20/2021
Democrat transplants have turned Bozeman into a fetid rat race. It no longer looks like Montana, nor do the people there act like Montanans. Democrats are turning once conservative country into the same putrid place they ran away from because they act the same, have the same ideals, bring that with them, then wonder why this new place they ran to is looking the same as their last home. They have not the brains to fill a thimble.
I chose to live on quiet acreage, raise animals, enjoy the peace and harmony of the small town living that conservative people bring, and enjoy the relatively crimeless and favored, benevolent demographic neighbors. Pants up, don't poop! :)
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Bozeman and Montana...ruined by liberals - 2/5/2021
Liberals from out of state, especially Californians, have destroyed Bozeman by escaping the mess thy created in their own states, only to find another to mess up as well, bringing their ideologies and trash with them. Don't tell a native Montanan you are from California. You aren't welcomed there, or anywhere else. Liberals ruin every state they
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Best skiing/snow. A Great place to live healthy! - 10/15/2019
I lived here for 6 years. Best powder skiing I have ever had in my lifetime. This place has world class recreation second to none and extremely close to town. I'd never felt healthier than when I lived here due to lifestyle. Great air quality. Overall a fun town day and night. Bozeman is wonderful and has wonderful people!! And lots of sunny days to
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Over-rated Bozangelas - 11/23/2018
I've held a mailing address since 2004. It was nice when it was a sleepy cow town. The town has become so overrun with Californians and Boulderites. Lift lines are insane at the local ski areas, hiking trails are overrun, dogs are banned in all open spaces, public land access is a zoo with idiot hunters and the fishing has gone to sh*t with every joe in a drift boat. What is worse is idiots walk up next to you while you are wade fishing and cast into the same pool... you don't come to big sky country to stand next to somebody while fishing. Plus dirt bikes rip up the single track mountain bike trails within a few years of their creation. Individuals visit here and think its nice on a summer day then move in and realize winter lasts 9 months. These same individuals bring in their wealth from Orange County and drive the real estate prices to insane levels. Crappy built spec homes on 1/8 acre with a granite countertop for $500K+. The town has no concept of zoning for new growth
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This IS our last best place! - 12/10/2017
We have lived on the west coast, in east-central, in the south, and in the midwest. The sense of humor of the residents of Bozeman, who often have also lived in numerous other areas of the United States, pleases us. Most people in Bozeman are articulate, honest, polite, and church members. If those attributes are what you value, then you, too, will value Bozeman. Admittedly housing is more expensive than expected, but this is a DIY-style place. Admittedly the dog population is hi, but the animal control officer is highly effective. Admittedly the winters are often very cold, but puffers and heavy jeans and cowboy boots are the style. Yep, in our opinion, Bozeman is the last best place.
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Local Who Hates It - 5/24/2017
I grew up in Bozeman. I still live here. This place is overrun with 1) Californians, 2) East Coasters, 3) Boulderites, 4) trustfunders, 5) assorted rich assholes from out-of-state, and 6) itinerant bros coming for the skiing and flyfishing . Categories 1-5 move here, push up real estate prices, don't support the local economy by creating new jobs or working here, and in general have made it a hostile environment for those of us who grew up here and hoped to stay here. I make $60K a year (which is an anomaly in Bozeman), and I still can't afford a house here. Otherwise, the transplants who move here are cliquey and snobby.
Wages are REALLY low, and most of the jobs are in the service industry. Prices on EVERYTHING are near or above the national average. We get winter 6-7 months out of the year. This year, in fact, we had snow on May 17. If it's not snowing, it's cold. Even in the summer, it cools down at night enough to merit a jacket and long pants.
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Montanan suggesting living anywhere else in state - 4/24/2017
I'm a born and raised Montanan and have lived in every part of the state and Bozeman is my least favorite place so far. I came here for the college (which is way too experience for being taught only by TA's) and can't wait to get out.
Pros: Beautiful views, great hiking paths, dog friendly, low crime
Cons: Housing is insane! Everyone has a dog here and yet no rentals allow pets so you're forced to either buy a house or sneak your pet in. Bozeman is currently the fastest growing city in the U.S. at 4.6% growth and the city has not prepared at all for it. The streets are confusing and it is a 3-hour wait to get a title certificate or licence plates from the Treasurer's Office. The winter gets depressing if you aren't a snow bum because there is nothing else to do but that or become an alcoholic and join everyone downtown. It seems like everyone here is unfriendly and depressed, which actually could be the case considering how few sunny days there are. The
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