Bozeman
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Bozeman is a picturesque city set against the Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana and the home of Montana State University.
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By Plane Gallatin Field Airport is located 15 miles east in Belgrade on Interstate 90. There are call taxi's and hotel shuttles available to bring you into town, but renting a car is advisable. Rental locations are a good 5-15 minute walk from the airport, depending on luggage, as the terminal is located off the main road.
By Car There are two main exits from Interstate 90, the N. 19th exit, and the N 7th exit. The N. 19th exit is further from the down town area, but quicker to Montana State University. There are a few hotels close to the exit, as well as a rest area. The N. 7th exit is closer to the downtown area and has a wider selection of restaurants and hotels immediately available.
Bozeman is 87 miles east of Butte, Montana via I-90, 143 miles west of Billings, Montana. Yellowstone National Park is approximately 90 miles south via Route 89, or Route 191.
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Classic Limo (406) 585-5466 Offering full ground transportation options including airport shuttles to Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Chico, Mammoth, Livingston or anywhere else you may need. Providing private and economical travel to your meeting or for your vacation. (406) 585-5466 www.bozemanlimo.com
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- Streamline Bus System, ☎ 406-587-2434, [2]. Streamline provides fare free service Monday through Friday, with Latenight service operating Thursday through Saturday. The service area includes Bozeman, Belgrade, and Four Corners. The major hubs are at Montana State University and downtown at Mendehall and Tracy. free. edit
-The Museum of the Rockies; museumoftherockies.org
-The Bozeman Public Library; www.bozemanlibrary.org
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- The annual Sweet Pea Festival is usually held the first weekend of August. Activities include music, dance, theater, comedy, food, and art exhibitions. The festival always starts with a parade on the Friday before. Festival regulars include Shakespeare in the Parks, children's woodworking, Equinox Theatre, and the Bozeman Chord Rustlers' tater pigs.
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- The Pickle Barrel 809 W. College (Just off the Northwest corner of the campus), 587-2411, Mon-Sun 10:30AM - 10:00PM. It serves very good, fresh subway sandwiches. It's standing room only, although there are a few tables and chairs outside during the summer. Next door is an icecream shop serving the local Wilcoxson's (Moose Tracks is very good). Another location is at 209/211 Main Street in the Rockin' R Bar. This one has more seating available, as well as soup and icecream. Delivery is available from both locations at 587-2411 (college) and 582-0020 (downtown). $4.50-$12 per sandwich.
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- Bozeman Backpackers Hostel, 405 West Olive Street, +1 406 586-4659, [3]. Dorm beds start at $20, private rooms at $42. Cash or travelers checks only, no credit cards.
- C'mon Inn Bozeman MT, 6139 E Valley Center Rd, +1 866-782-2717, [4]. Full service hotel with pool that caters to both business travelers or family vacationers. Cash, credit cards or travelers checks are accepted - online booking is also available.
- Microtel Inn & Suites, 612 Nikles Drive, (406) 586-3797,[5]. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns & Suites. Microtel is one of the fastest-growing budget hotel chains in the US and the recipient of many awards and accolades over the years.
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