Yellowstone Valley Lodge is located 15 miles south of Livingston, MT on Highway 89, on a 38 acre ranch style property in the Paradise Valley. One of the most popular ways to get here is to fly into Gallatin Air Field, the regional airport for Bozeman and rent a car. The Yellowstone Valley Lodge is an easy one-hour drive from the airport.
Directions from the airport: From the rental car parking lot, there's only one way out of the airport. When you come to the first intersection, turn left onto Frontage Road. Follow Frontage Road for approximately 8 miles; it will veer right over the highway and become North 7th Avenue. Turn left onto 1-90 East, towards Billings. Drive about 25 miles to Exit 333 to US 89. Take the exit and turn left onto US 89 South. In about 15 miles of scenic driving, you'll see us!
If you'd prefer not to drive, Classic Limo & Shuttle will meet you at the airport and deliver you and your luggage safely to Yellowstone Valley Lodge in a well-maintained Chevy Suburban. Round trip costs $250 up to 6 passengers.
The Paradise Valley lives up to its name, especially for outdoorsy types. Lined by striking mountains, the valley hosts an array of outdoor activities from hiking to paragliding. Historic Chico Hot Springs offers a well-developed, charming soaking spot to soothe away any “over-recreating” aches in an outdoor pool under the stars. Nearby, the Pine Creek Cafe keeps locals and visitors entertained with lectures, poetry readings, and live local music in the evening.
Livingston, on the north end of the valley, is a small thriving art town without a trace of pretense. A cute, historic downtown offers locally-owned coffeeshops, art galleries, restaurants and strollable residential streets filled with adorable old houses and mature trees. Home to the Livingston Depot (a railway museum), the Yellowstone Gateway Museum and the Fly Fishing Federation's museum, friendly Livingston makes for an educational trip, too.
Bozeman is built for fun. Hiking and biking trails wind through town, uncrowded mountains are minutes away, and the entire town exudes a laid-back, outdoorsy vibe. Downtown you'll find a healthy mix of upscale shops and restaurants, yummy casual eateries and locally-owned coffeeshops, specialty stores and a surprisingly good nightlife. The town also features several museums, Montana State University and two summer farmers' markets.
America's first National Park knows how to put on a show: geysers erupt, dainty natural travertine fountains gurgle, mud pots boil and waterfalls crash. Wildlife is abundant here—you'll almost certainly see elk, antelope, and bison; and sometimes, wolves, cranes, swans and bears. With park tours (from vehicle to horseback), junior ranger programs, miles of trails, camping opportunities and more, there is no such thing as boredom in Yellowstone.
