Jackie's Guidebook
Dining Locally
Breakfast & lunch - Only open April thru October. Home baked goods & breads. This place is super popular. Be prepared for a line out the door. It’s worth the wait…. owned by a young couple from Virginia. She runs the bakery. He is the smoke master at the BBQ next door. They've been doing wonderful things here for about 10 years now
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Wild Flour Bakery & Cafe
4 Overlook RdBreakfast & lunch - Only open April thru October. Home baked goods & breads. This place is super popular. Be prepared for a line out the door. It’s worth the wait…. owned by a young couple from Virginia. She runs the bakery. He is the smoke master at the BBQ next door. They've been doing wonderful things here for about 10 years now
The main dining room is open for breakfast & dinner year round. Offers a buffet brunch on Sundays. No lunch in the main dining room but bar food is available from noon til 9pm in the Saloon.
There is also a pool-side grill offering pizzas, burgers, salads, etc....
There is also a coffee bar & gift shop on the property
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Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
163 Chico RdThe main dining room is open for breakfast & dinner year round. Offers a buffet brunch on Sundays. No lunch in the main dining room but bar food is available from noon til 9pm in the Saloon.
There is also a pool-side grill offering pizzas, burgers, salads, etc....
There is also a coffee bar & gift shop on the property
Open for breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. Serving lunch & dinner from 11am til 9pm daily. Historic old saloon dating from 1903. Great atmosphere
Live music during the summer. Check their website for details
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Old Saloon
210 Railroad LnOpen for breakfast Friday, Saturday & Sunday only. Serving lunch & dinner from 11am til 9pm daily. Historic old saloon dating from 1903. Great atmosphere
Live music during the summer. Check their website for details
This place is a trip! And it is not local but if you find yourself in the area, it's worth a stop
The owner is insane but it's worth a stop for sheer shits n' giggles & some bar food
If you are visiting The Natural Bridge Falls, make sure you stop here on the way back
Holly's Road Kill Saloon
1557 Main Boulder RdThis place is a trip! And it is not local but if you find yourself in the area, it's worth a stop
The owner is insane but it's worth a stop for sheer shits n' giggles & some bar food
If you are visiting The Natural Bridge Falls, make sure you stop here on the way back
BBQ
Delicious, authentic BBQ done right!
Only open April thru October. Run by a husband & wife team - she runs the bakery next door, he runs the bbq. A locals favorite big time! Live music during the summer on Thursdays & Saturdays
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Follow Yer' Nose BBQ
4 Overlook RdOnly open April thru October. Run by a husband & wife team - she runs the bakery next door, he runs the bbq. A locals favorite big time! Live music during the summer on Thursdays & Saturdays
Fine Dining
Best places to go if you want to splurge or celebrate a special occasion. Reservations strongly advised especially during high season. I personally recommend having your reservations in place before you get here at least during the summer months, easter, xmas & new years weeks
Open year round.
Two restaurants at this high end luxury resort. Be prepared to drop serious $$$$
Super expensive fine dining in The Grill.
The more casual “Fireside Dining Room” has even more spectacular views and is my personal choice. Also recommend sitting by the fire pit with one of their signature cocktails & watching the Alpenglow
on warm summer nights
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Sage Lodge
55 Sage Lodge DrOpen year round.
Two restaurants at this high end luxury resort. Be prepared to drop serious $$$$
Super expensive fine dining in The Grill.
The more casual “Fireside Dining Room” has even more spectacular views and is my personal choice. Also recommend sitting by the fire pit with one of their signature cocktails & watching the Alpenglow
on warm summer nights
Open mid April - mid October. Best restaurant in the valley, hands down! This is the place for all special occasions… I celebrate my birthday here EVERY year
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Yellowstone Valley Lodge and Restaurant
3840 US-89Open mid April - mid October. Best restaurant in the valley, hands down! This is the place for all special occasions… I celebrate my birthday here EVERY year
The main dining room offers fine dining daily 5pm-9pm. reservations strongly recommended
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Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
163 Chico RdThe main dining room offers fine dining daily 5pm-9pm. reservations strongly recommended
Pubs with grub. Open year round
Historic saloon with great live music & crusty locals!
Serving bar food daily from 11am...
Great venue for live music on a summer’s evening
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Old Saloon
210 Railroad LnHistoric saloon with great live music & crusty locals!
Serving bar food daily from 11am...
Great venue for live music on a summer’s evening
Odd little bar full of local yokels. Pizza, wings, burgers.... the usual fare
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Emigrant Outpost
70 Murphy LnOdd little bar full of local yokels. Pizza, wings, burgers.... the usual fare
Saloon at Chico Hot Springs serves bar food daily from noon til 9pm
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Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
163 Chico RdSaloon at Chico Hot Springs serves bar food daily from noon til 9pm
Sightseeing
simply fascinating! One of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America. Amazing adventures underground
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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
simply fascinating! One of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America. Amazing adventures underground
Fantastic! Especially in the spring when the snow melts it is astounding
It's a good, long day out with a drive through some of the most spectacular Montana scenery. Make a day of it! It's so worth it
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Natural Bridge Falls Picnic Area
Fantastic! Especially in the spring when the snow melts it is astounding
It's a good, long day out with a drive through some of the most spectacular Montana scenery. Make a day of it! It's so worth it
NOTE: JUNE 2022 THIS ROAD IS CLOSED AT THE MOMENT! Check back to see when they are re-opening it.
Update 30 June: Open for a 23 mile stretch from the intersection with Wyoming 296 to the Beartooth Pass Ski Hill parking lot. It will take you 4 1/2 hours each way to the Beartooth Pass at the moment. Still a fun day out!
Keep checking back. I will update this info as things change this summer! I'm sure they will have it all open soon...
Meanwhile when things return to normal: For an impressive day out - A great drive through spectacular scenery! Get up early, drive to Red Lodge. Have lunch/brunch at The Wild Table. Continue on up the pass to Beartooth Pass. Just jaw dropping!
A spectacular trip through the mountains... not for the faint of heart! Only open usually mid-may til mid october, depending on snowfall.... Called "the most beautiful drive in America"! Always check to see if the road is open before you leave the house. They can get snowfall at any time..... which may close the highway until it is cleared
Get up early. Head north to Livingston for breakfast at Faye's, drive east towards Billings & then head up to the quaint & historic town of Red Lodge. Have lunch in Red Lodge & then cruise UP the pass..... it's an endless series of switchbacks. You may have to come back down the same way since the park is not open fully a the moment. Check on which entrances are open before you plan your day
For an impressive day out - A great drive through spectacular scenery! Get up early, drive to Red Lodge. Have lunch/brunch at The Wild Table. Continue on up the pass to Beartooth Pass. Just jaw dropping!
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Beartooth Highway
NOTE: JUNE 2022 THIS ROAD IS CLOSED AT THE MOMENT! Check back to see when they are re-opening it.
Update 30 June: Open for a 23 mile stretch from the intersection with Wyoming 296 to the Beartooth Pass Ski Hill parking lot. It will take you 4 1/2 hours each way to the Beartooth Pass at the moment. Still a fun day out!
Keep checking back. I will update this info as things change this summer! I'm sure they will have it all open soon...
Meanwhile when things return to normal: For an impressive day out - A great drive through spectacular scenery! Get up early, drive to Red Lodge. Have lunch/brunch at The Wild Table. Continue on up the pass to Beartooth Pass. Just jaw dropping!
A spectacular trip through the mountains... not for the faint of heart! Only open usually mid-may til mid october, depending on snowfall.... Called "the most beautiful drive in America"! Always check to see if the road is open before you leave the house. They can get snowfall at any time..... which may close the highway until it is cleared
Get up early. Head north to Livingston for breakfast at Faye's, drive east towards Billings & then head up to the quaint & historic town of Red Lodge. Have lunch in Red Lodge & then cruise UP the pass..... it's an endless series of switchbacks. You may have to come back down the same way since the park is not open fully a the moment. Check on which entrances are open before you plan your day
For an impressive day out - A great drive through spectacular scenery! Get up early, drive to Red Lodge. Have lunch/brunch at The Wild Table. Continue on up the pass to Beartooth Pass. Just jaw dropping!
Live Music
You will also find music at some of the establishments already listed above:
The Saloon @ Chico Hot springs Resort, Follow Yer Nose BBQ, The Old Saloon in Emigrant.
Call or check their websites for more info
Awesome venue for live music outdoors among the pine trees. Just go! Take my word for it.... it's a good time .
There is no convenience store any longer, just a great outdoor music venue complete with taco trucks & a stream running through the venue! need i say more? idyllic!!!
This summer features The Red Elvises, The Young Dubliners, Pinky & the Floyds & much much more... check out their website for a full list of events:
pinecreeklodgemontana.com
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Pine Creek Lodge
2496 E River RdAwesome venue for live music outdoors among the pine trees. Just go! Take my word for it.... it's a good time .
There is no convenience store any longer, just a great outdoor music venue complete with taco trucks & a stream running through the venue! need i say more? idyllic!!!
This summer features The Red Elvises, The Young Dubliners, Pinky & the Floyds & much much more... check out their website for a full list of events:
pinecreeklodgemontana.com
Fun outdoor concerts in the summer
This year they are hosting concerts by Steve Earle & the Dukes, Jamey Johnson & lots more...
Check out the list of events on:
oldsaloonmt.com
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Old Saloon
210 Railroad LnFun outdoor concerts in the summer
This year they are hosting concerts by Steve Earle & the Dukes, Jamey Johnson & lots more...
Check out the list of events on:
oldsaloonmt.com
If you wanna get country this summer! The line-up Has everyone from Dion Pride, son of legendary Charley Pride to The Kenny Rodgers Band
Check out the full listing of events:
musicranchmontana.net
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Music Ranch Montana
4664 Old Yellowstone Trail North RdIf you wanna get country this summer! The line-up Has everyone from Dion Pride, son of legendary Charley Pride to The Kenny Rodgers Band
Check out the full listing of events:
musicranchmontana.net
Hiking
Easy" Beautiful, gentle hike through the pine trees to a beautiful waterfall. Nice & shaded on hot summer days. What’s not to love?
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Pine Creek Falls
Pine Creek RoadEasy" Beautiful, gentle hike through the pine trees to a beautiful waterfall. Nice & shaded on hot summer days. What’s not to love?
Difficult" 10.4 miles out & back with 4,000 feet gain
“A gorgeous trail to a series of alpine lakes nestled in a granite cirque. ”
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7052121/pine-creek-lake
Overview:
Getting to Pine Creek Lake makes for a long day filled with lots of climbing, but the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness delivers with waterfalls and lakes tucked into a rocky basin.
Description:
From the parking lot, the trail starts off passing through a mix of old, burnt-out forest and some thick stands of trees. About a mile in, you come to the first waterfall which is where most parties turn around.
The next mile switchbacks its way up the hill until you come to a broad alpine valley that is filled with flowers in the right season. Rock hop across the river and don't follow the trail that stays to the right. Continue pushing uphill, gaining 1,800 feet in a 1.3 miles until the trail flattens out as it hugs a pretty stream.
You arrive at the first of lakes (it can be buggy it the right season and without wind) which lies at the base of a waterfall and large stone wall. More switchbacks head up the side of the cliff until you top out at a small pristine lake. Pass along the right side to arrive at Pine Creek Lake proper.
Pine Creek Lake
Difficult" 10.4 miles out & back with 4,000 feet gain
“A gorgeous trail to a series of alpine lakes nestled in a granite cirque. ”
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7052121/pine-creek-lake
Overview:
Getting to Pine Creek Lake makes for a long day filled with lots of climbing, but the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness delivers with waterfalls and lakes tucked into a rocky basin.
Description:
From the parking lot, the trail starts off passing through a mix of old, burnt-out forest and some thick stands of trees. About a mile in, you come to the first waterfall which is where most parties turn around.
The next mile switchbacks its way up the hill until you come to a broad alpine valley that is filled with flowers in the right season. Rock hop across the river and don't follow the trail that stays to the right. Continue pushing uphill, gaining 1,800 feet in a 1.3 miles until the trail flattens out as it hugs a pretty stream.
You arrive at the first of lakes (it can be buggy it the right season and without wind) which lies at the base of a waterfall and large stone wall. More switchbacks head up the side of the cliff until you top out at a small pristine lake. Pass along the right side to arrive at Pine Creek Lake proper.
Difficult"
Livingston Peak Trail is a 7.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Livingston, Montana that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Length
7.3 mi
Elevation gain
3,156 ft
Route type
Out & back
Livingston Peak Trailhead
Difficult"
Livingston Peak Trail is a 7.3 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Livingston, Montana that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and bird watching and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Length
7.3 mi
Elevation gain
3,156 ft
Route type
Out & back
Moderate"
Suce Creek Trail #44 and Suce Creek West Trail #450 Loop is a 5.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Livingston, Montana that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Length
5.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,459 ft
Route type
Loop
Suce Creek Trailhead Road
Suce Creek Trailhead RoadModerate"
Suce Creek Trail #44 and Suce Creek West Trail #450 Loop is a 5.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Livingston, Montana that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Length
5.9 mi
Elevation gain
1,459 ft
Route type
Loop
Moderate" Passage Falls is a 5.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Livingston, Montana that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Length
5.1 mi
Elevation gain
623 ft
Route type
Out & back
Passage Falls
Moderate" Passage Falls is a 5.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Livingston, Montana that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Length
5.1 mi
Elevation gain
623 ft
Route type
Out & back