Museum of the Rockies
Superb dinosaurs, and Jack Horner's research.
Bozeman and Big Sky
Montana's boom town: dinosaurs at the Museum of the Rockies, Big Sky's ski slopes and the gateway to Yellowstone.
Bozeman is a real college town with a lively main street and an airport for Yellowstone. Its Museum of the Rockies has one of the largest T. rex collections anywhere. Big Sky, an hour south, is a huge ski resort. Whitefish, up north, is the other Montana ski town, by Glacier.
- Best Time
- January–March and June–September
- Time Needed
- 2–3 days
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- Bozeman's airport (BZN) has nonstops from many US cities.
What to See
0 of 3 are freeBig Sky Resort
Big skiing, and a tram to Lone Peak.
Whitefish
A ski town and rail stop near Glacier.
Know Before You Go
- Prices have soared, and summer roads can be busy.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown in Bozeman.
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Rocky Mountains list.