South Central Montana

Travel Guide

Driving south on scenic route Highway 287 south of Augusta, Central Montana, USA.
Driving south on scenic route Highway 287 south of Augusta, Central Montana, USA.
The view along Soda Butte Creek toward the Beartooth is impressive. Many photo opportunities along the Beartooth Highway (212). #beartooth_highway #nature #adventure #mountain #mountain_and_river #sky
Easy drive and hike.
Hyalite: Grotto Falls. Short hike up to a mystical place.

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Where to stay in South Central Montana

Montana

Downtown Bozeman

4/5(1 area review)

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and The Ellen Theatre.

Downtown Bozeman
Near Livingston Montana

Big Sky Meadow Village

While visiting Big Sky Meadow Village, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Golf Course and Historic Crail Ranch.

Big Sky Meadow Village
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Bogert Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bogert Park and surrounding area, you can visit Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture and The Ellen Theatre.

Bogert Park
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Cooper Park

When in Cooper Park, you can plan a visit to Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cooper Park
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Midtown

While Midtown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The ELM and Gallatin County Pioneer Museum.

Midtown
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Northeast

While Northeast might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like American Prairie Reserve and Andesite Mountain.

Northeast
Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
905 Scott Street W Gardiner MT
The price is CA $154 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
CA $154
CA $167 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gardiner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,425 reviews)
Staff is awesome, a room on the river, what more could you want!! Free s’mores kits are a great touch!!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, an Ascend Collection Hotel
C'mon Inn Bozeman

C'mon Inn Bozeman

2.5 out of 5
6139 E Valley Center Rd. Bozeman MT
The price is CA $137 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $137
CA $150 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bozeman. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,352 reviews)
Great stay! Super cute building and layout with nice amenities. Lots of hot tubs so you can have your own space, though it’s a bit strange that all of the porches look down on them. Near lots of good food options. We had one strange interaction with a hotel employee that was a weeee bit racist but ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

C'mon Inn Bozeman
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray MT
Stay at this vacation home in Pray. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel

2 out of 5
20 Maiden Basin Dr. Gardiner MT
Stay at this campground in Gardiner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures

Pray MT
Stay at this vacation home in Pray. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Chico Hot Springs is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
RWFFA Women's Yellowstone River Trip 2025
Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I contacted Deena and we locked down the perfect house for our small group. Tons of hang ...

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Indulge in the Ultimate Western Retreat: Ideal location close to adventures
Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins

3 out of 5
318 5th St W Gardiner MT
Stay at this vacation home in Gardiner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews)
Clean room with a great location. Everything we needed was in the unit. The room was well appointed. We did not have any issues.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Yellowstone's Treasure Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Prismatic Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Montana, USA

Yellowstone National Park North Entrance

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Yellowstone National Park North Entrance, a lovely green space in Gardiner. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Yellowstone National Park North Entrance
The big watch in Birmingham city center

Big Sky Town Center

4/5(10 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Big Sky Town Center during your trip to Big Sky. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its ski slopes.

Big Sky Town Center
Chico Hot Springs

Chico Hot Springs

4/5(7 reviews)

You can take time to visit Chico Hot Springs during your travels to Pray. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the fishing spots.

Chico Hot Springs
Yellowstone

Yellowstone Hot Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yellowstone Hot Springs during your travels in Corwin Springs. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Yellowstone Hot Springs
Wildflowers in the Bridger Mountains

Bridger Canyon

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bridger Canyon during your travels in Bozeman. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Bridger Canyon
HAMILTON, MT, MAY 2022: white house with red roof and nearby hut, grassland, trees, and heavy clouds over mountains in background

Red Lodge Mountain

Hit the slopes in Red Lodge with a visit to Red Lodge Mountain. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Red Lodge Mountain

Cities near South Central Montana

Billings

Billings

Bozeman showing a small town or village

Bozeman

West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone

Bozeman Montana Winter Landscape January 2023

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