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TABLE of CONTENTS
8 ACTION & RECREATION
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Recreation & Having Fun
12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 16 CHOMPING & CHUGGING
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Arts-Related Awesomeness
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Favorite Food & Drink
22 HERE & THERE
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Locations
26 MEDIA & INFO
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Great Local News & Radio
30 NIGHTLIFE & TAVERNS 34 RANTING & RAVING
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Outstanding 21+ Recreation
Bozeman’s Choice Picks For Local Topics Of Discussion
38 SHOPPING & SPENDING
Bozeman’s Choice Places To Unload Some Cold Hard Cash
HOW IT ALL WORKS WORKS
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KITCHEN DWELLERS
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bluegrass Band
ACTION and
RECREATION From first light on the trail to last chair on the mountain, Bozeman moves with the seasons—and so do the people who call it home. Whether it’s dawn patrols, after-work laps, or long weekends lost to the mountains, these local favorites celebrate the places and pursuits that shape our days. They’re the routes we know by heart, the gear shops we trust, and the activities that keep us active, grounded, and always planning the next adventure.
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BRIDGER BOWL Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area - photo: Ben Jacobson
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Bozeman’s Choice Biking Trail
Bozeman’s Choice Personal Trainer
Bozeman’s Choice Sporting Goods Store
1. Crosscut 2. Copper City Trails 3. Bangtail Divide
1. Neil Wilczynski 2. Devin Helen Personal Training 3. Kris Bodean
1. Bob Wards 2. REI 3. Second Wind Sports
Bozeman’s Choice Dance Studio
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Get Fit (gym, club, etc.)
1. Tanya’s Dance 2. Bozeman Dance Academy 3. The Demi Space
1. Dialed Fitness Company 2. Ascension Fitness Studio 3. The Pitt
Bozeman’s Choice Sports/Recreation Event (Non-Run/Walk)
Bozeman’s Choice Fly Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Visit in Montana Outside the Gallatin Valley
1. Bozeman Fly Supply 2. Yellow Dog Flyfishing 3. Troutfitters
Bozeman’s Choice Golf Course (Montana) 1. Bridger Creek 2. Cottonwood Hills Golf Club 3. Valley View Country Club
Bozeman’s Choice Hiking Trail 1. Lava Lake 2. The M 3. Sypes Canyon
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bike Shop 1. Owenhouse Cycling 2. Alter Cycles 3. The Bike Kitchen
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports Team 1. Montana Surf/Blitzz 2. MSU Bobcat Football 3. Bozeman ICEDOGS Hockey (NA3HL)
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (summer) 1. Surf Challenge Montana Soccer Tournament 2. Tubing the Madison 3. Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village
Bozeman’s Choice Local Sports/Recreation Event (winter)
1. Glacier National Park 2. Yellowstone Park 3. Butte, America
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (developed) 1. Chico Hot Springs 2. Norris Hot Springs 3. Bozeman Hot Springs
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Hot Springs (undeveloped) 1. Firehole River 2. Potosi Hot Springs 3. Renova Hot Springs
Bozeman’s Choice River for Fishing
Bozeman’s Choice State Park (Montana) 1. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park 2. Missouri Headwaters 3. Buffalo Jump
Bozeman’s Choice Swimming Lessons 1. Montana Swim Academy 2. The Ridge Aquatics 3. Lone Mountain Gymnastics
Bozeman’s Choice Yoga Studio 1. Your Yoga 2. Ekam Yoga 3. Bend Beyond
1. Gallatin 2. Madison 3. Yellowstone
Bozeman’s Choice River for Recreation 1. Madison 2. Yellowstone 3. Gallatin
Bozeman’s Choice Run/Walk 1. Huffing For Stuffing 2. Run for Your Life Suicide Prevention Halloween Run 3. Run to the Pub
Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area/Resort
1. Skiing at Bridger 2. Huffing for Stuffing 3. Ice Hockey
1. Bridger Bowl 2. Big Sky Resort 3. Showdown
Bozeman’s Choice Martial Arts School
Bozeman’s Choice Sledding Hill
1. Montana Mixed Martial Arts - Bozeman 2. Gallatin Valley Martial Arts 3. Bozeman Taekwondo Academy
1. MSU Rodeo 2. Gallatin Roller Girls 3. Gallatin Speedway 3. Skijouring at Big Sky
1. Peets Hill 2. Gallatin Regional Park - Dinosaur Park 3. Snowfill Park
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Arts and
Entertainment Bozeman’s creative spirit is shared on stages, pages, and spaces across town. From intimate live music and community theater to festivals, books, and moments of comic relief, this category celebrates the live musicians, performers, authors, and visual artists who give the town its creative heartbeat. Their work brings people together, sparks conversation, and reflects the character of this community that values expression, imagination, and the power of art to connect us all.
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PINE CREEK LODGE Bozeman’s Choice Place for Live Music - photo: Brian Ripple
Bozeman’s Choice Annual Event
Bozeman’s Choice Local Folk Performer(s)
1. Rapping The Rivers 2. Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village (by Random Acts of Silliness) 3. Christmas Stroll
1. Jacob Rountree 2. Drew McDowell 3. Raven Roshi
Bozeman’s Choice Art Gallery 1. LeeAnn Ramey Art 2. Tinworks Art 3. Altitude Gallery
Bozeman’s Choice Local Album Released In The Last Year 1. Cole Decker: Starting Fires On A Dare 2. Jampoke: “Walk Into The Trees” 3. Dead Yellers: Begin Again
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bluegrass Band 1. Kitchen Dwellers 2. North Fork Crossing 3. Bridger Creek Boys
Bozeman’s Choice Local Blues Band 1. Emma and The Ledge 2. Swamp Dawg 3. The Dirty Dirty
Bozeman’s Choice Local Book Released In The Last Year 1. 60 Days to a Greener Life - Heather White 2. Bumblewood Thicket: 2025 3. Pursuit of Love - Bethany Rosa
Bozeman’s Choice Local Comedy Group 1. Last Best Comedy 2. Okay Carol 3. Bone Dry Comedy + 3. Whiz Bang
Bozeman’s Choice Local Country Band 1. Cole Decker Band 2. Neon Rainbow 3. Little Jane and The Pistol Whips
Bozeman’s Choice Local Cover Band 1. Savvy 2. Pinky & the Floyd 3. Emma and The Ledge
Bozeman’s Choice Local Electronic Musician(s) 1. Cosmo & Wanda 2. SEDA (Reza Moinossadat) 3. Monstera
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Bozeman’s Choice Funk/Soul Band 1. Paige & The People’s Band 2. Hornbread 3. STiLGONE
Bozeman’s Choice Local Hard Rock/Metal Band 1. The Love Darts 2. Goochslam 3. Goners UK + 3. Liquid Gnar
Bozeman’s Choice Local Hip Hop Artist 1. Filth and Foul 2. Nickbusy 3. SorryImOlive
Bozeman’s Choice Local Jazz Band 1. The Bridger Mountain Big Band 2. Eddie T & Friends 3. Hornbread
Bozeman’s Choice Local Rock Band 1. Jacob Rountree & The Somethings 2. Emma and The Ledge 3. The Love Darts
Bozeman’s Choice Local Solo Musician 1. Jacob Rountree 2. Cole Decker 3. Drew McDowell
Bozeman’s Choice Local Stand-Up Comedian 1. Luna Richards 2. Garrison Choitz 3. Branson Gerst
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatre Group 1. Shakespeare in the Park 2. Montana TheatreWorks (The Ellen Theatre) 3. Fruitbag TheatreLast Best Comedy
Bozeman’s Choice Local Theatrical Production in the Past Year 1. Sweeney Todd - Opera Montana 2. Cabaret - The Ellen Theatre 3. Twas The Night Before Christmas - Cassie Farmer
Bozeman’s Choice Local Visual Artist 1. LeeAnn Ramey 2. Mimi Matsuda 3. Josh DeWeese
Bozeman’s Choice Music Educator (Individual) 1. Annabella Joy 2. Hayden Woods 3. Jacob Malczyk - BHS Choir
Bozeman’s Choice Music Festival (local or regional) 1. Rappin the Rivers 2. SLAM 3. Sweet Pea Festival
Bozeman’s Choice Musical Performance in the Past Year (touring or local) 1. Whitney with Jacob Rountree at the ELM 2. Anti Valentine’s show - sorryimolive 3. Filth and Foul at Rappin The Rivers Festival
Bozeman’s Choice New Local Band 1. The Scurry 2. The Old Ones 3. Bullet Train to Butte
Bozeman’s Choice Open Mic 1. The Haufbrau 2. Bone Dry Comedy Hour @ Last Best Comedy 3. Grey Dog Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Live Music For Gallatin Valley Residents 1. Pine Creek Lodge 2. The ELM 3. Filling Station
Bozeman’s Choice Public Art Installation (non-gallery) 1. Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village (by Random Acts of Silliness) 2. Library Sculpture Garden 3. RSVP Motel Mural
Bozeman’s Favorite Local Author (Book) 1. Heather White 2. Betsy Gaines Quammen 3. Bethany Rosa
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CHOMPING and
CHUGGING
This category encompasses the good food, great drinks, and places worth lingering a little longer than planned. From early-morning coffee counters to memorable dinners and well-earned drinks at day’s end, these favorites feed much more than just appetites. They’re where conversations stretch, friendships form, and Bozeman’s flavor— bold, thoughtful, and local—comes to life, one bite and sip at a time.
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DANIELS GOURMET MEATS AND SAUSAGES
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Meat, Bozeman’s Choice Locally Produced Foodstuff
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Bozeman’s Choice All-Around Dessert
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Specialty Drinks
1. Aurore French Bakery 2. Genuine Ice Cream 3. Wild Crumb
1. Devil’s Toboggan 2. Plonk 3. It Will Always Be That Way
Bozeman’s Choice Appetizer (location and item)
Bozeman’s Choice Barbecue
1. Shan - Lamb Dumplings 2. Sidewinders - Stuffed Pretzel 3. Mo’Bowls - Fried Bacon Mac-n-Cheese Balls
1. Bar 3 BBQ 2. Follow Yer Nose 3. Yellowhouse BBQ
Bozeman’s Choice Asian Food
Bozeman’s Choice Baristas
1. Shan 2. I-Ho’s Korean Grill 3. Whistle Pig Korean
1. The Lucky Penny 2. Ghost Town Coffee Roasters 3. Roly Poly
Bozeman’s Choice Bakery
Bozeman’s Choice Breakfast Spot
1. Aurore French Bakery 2. Wild Crumb 3. Vienne
1. The Western Cafe 2. Storm Castle Cafe 3. Jam!
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Outdoor Seats
Bozeman’s Choice Burger
1. MAP Brewing 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop
1. Cholms Burger 2. Backcountry Burger Bar 3. Mark’s In & Out (Livingston)
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Bozeman’s Choice Café/Coffeehouse
Bozeman’s Choice Local Waiter/Waitress
1. Rowan Coffee Roasters 2. Wild Joes 3. Ghost Town Coffee Roasters
1. Aimee Spivak - Sidewinders 2. Michelle - Korner Klub 3. Rick - Bridger Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Catering Company
Bozeman’s Choice Locally Produced Foodstuff
1. Gather 406 2. Food for Thought 3. Mo Bowls
1. Daniels Gourmet Meats and Sausage 2. Genuine Ice Cream 3. Amaltheia Organic Dairy
Bozeman’s Choice Chicken
Bozeman’s Choice Mexican Food
1. Cross The Road Chicken 2. The Roost 3. Hop Lounge
1. Plaza Azteca 2. Ramire’s 3. Tres Toros Tacos & Tequila
Bozeman’s Choice Comfort Food 1. Cross The Road Chicken 2. Mo Bowls 3. Western Cafe
Bozeman’s Choice Food Truck 1. Cross the Road Chicken 2. Cholms Burger 3. Mo Bowls
Bozeman’s Choice Italian Food 1. Cafe Fresco 2. Blackbird 3. Campione + 3. Tutti Bene
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar 1. Korner Klub 2. The Haufbrau 3. The Hideaway
Bozeman’s Choice Local Beer Tender (Tap House/Brewery) 1. Eli - Outlaw Brewing 2. Mitch - Bridger Brewing 3. Madison - Bridger Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Local Brewery (quality & variety of beer) 1. Map Brewing 2. Outlaw Brewing 3. Bridger Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Local Mixologists 1. Jordan Collins - Make It A Double 2. Izakaya - Maddi 3. Cyera - Last Best Comedy
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Bozeman’s Choice Montana Distillery 1. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 2. Wildrye Distillery 3. Dry Hills Distillery
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant (Atmosphere) 1. The Devil’s Toboggan 2. Tutti Bene 3. Shan
Bozeman’s Choice Most Inspired/Interesting Restaurant (Menu) 1. Shan 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Little Star Diner
Bozeman’s Choice New Restaurant 1. Spitz 2. Tutti Bene 3. Khanom Thai BZN
Bozeman’s Choice Pizza 1. Bridger Brewing 2. Sidewall Pizza 3. Tarantino’s
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Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Alcohol
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Livingston
1. Belgrade Liquor 2. Cat’s Paw 3. Montana Spirits & Wine
1. Campione 2. Mark’s In & Out 3. Fiesta en Jalisco
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Meat
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Manhattan
1. Daniels Gourmet Meats and Sausage 2. Primal Meat & Fish Market 3. Community Food Co-op
1. Land of Magic 2. Auto Inn Pizza 3. Manhattan Saloon
Bozeman’s Choice Quick Lunch
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Three Forks
1. Bridger BrewingCholms Burger 2. Finks Deli 3. Community Food Co-op
1. Bridger Brewing 2. Sacajawea Bar 3. Wheat Montana
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Good Wait Staff
Bozeman’s Choice Sandwich (not burger)
1. Bridger Brewing 2. Aleworks 3. Korner Klub
1. Cross The Road Chicken 2. Finks 3. Pickle Barrel
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Late-night Eats
Bozeman’s Choice Steak
1. Mo Bowls 2. Mr. Burritos 3. Tarantino’s Pizza
1. J.W. Heist 2. Stacey’s Steakhouse 3. Land of Magic
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Outdoor Dining
Bozeman’s Choice Tasting Room
1 .MAP Brewing 2. Bridger Brewing Three Forks 3. Bodhi Farms
1. Bridger Brewing 2. Map Brewing 3. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant For Upscale Dining
Bozeman’s Choice Vegetarian Menu
1. Tutti Bene 2. J.W. Heist 2. Little Star Diner
1. Community Food Co-op 2. Pakeezah 3. Whistle Pig
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Belgrade
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Retailer
1. Mint Cafe & Bar 2. Bar 3 BBQ 3. The Local American Saloon
1. Wine Gallery 2. Montana Spirits and Wine 3. Mischa’s
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Big Sky
Bozeman’s Choice World Food
1. Tres Toros Tacos & Tequila 2. Riverhouse BBQ 3. Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge
1. Shan 2. I Ho’s 3. Pakeezah
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Bozeman
Kind of Restaurant/Bar We Most Need
1. Shan 2. Bitterroot Bistro 3. Bridger Brewing
1. 24hr Diner 2. Chinese (not buffet) 3. In & Out Burger
Bozeman’s Choice Restaurant in Four Corners 1. Korner Klub 2. Best Burger 3. Stacey’s Bar
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HERE and
THERE The places locals love to show off—and keep coming back to, again and again. From hidden corners only shared with friends and partners, to familiar landmarks woven into daily life, these winners capture Bozeman’s epic sense of place. They hold the feeling of belonging, of arriving exactly where you’re meant to be, whether it’s your first or hundredth visit or where you’ve spent a lifetime.
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GLACIER PARK GLACIER PARK photo: RobertMMRussell Russell photo: Robert
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Bozeman’s Choice All Ages Hangout
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Meet Singles
Bozeman’s Choice Public Park
1. Bridger Bowl 2. Bozeman Public Library 3. Bozeman Hot Springs
1. Haufbrau 2. Breweries/Distilleries 3. Local Trails
1. Story Mill Park 2. Lindley Park 3. Gallatin County Regional Park - Dinosaur Park
Bozeman’s Choice Best Kept Local Secret
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Kids
Bozeman’s Choice Regional Historic Site
1. Filling Station 2. Live from the Divide 3. Rowan Coffee Roasters
1. Big Sky Arcadia 2. Museum of the Rockies 3. The Dinosaur Playground at Gallatin County Regional Park
1. Virginia City 2. Lewis & Clark Caverns 3. Headwaters State Park
Bozeman’s Choice Bozeman Building 1. Bozeman Public Library 2. Baxter Hotel 3. The Ellen Theatre
Bozeman’s Choice Business or Structure You Wish Was STILL Here But Is Gone 1. Affordable houses 2. Drive In Theater 3. Santa Fe Reds
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Take Your Pet (non-business) 1. Snowfill 2. Heart of the Valley Dog Park 3. Gallatin County Regional Park
Bozeman’s Choice Thing in Bozeman 1. Bridger Bowl 2. Hyalite 3. Sweet Pea Festival
Structure We’d Like To See Locally Erected 1. Trader Joe’s 2. Affordable housing 3. Roller Rink
Bozeman’s Choice Most Beautiful Spot in the Gallatin Valley 1. Fairy Lake 2. Hyalite Rec Area 3. Top of Sacajawea Peak
Bozeman’s Choice Most Romantic Spot in the Gallatin Valley 1. Erotique 2. The Haufbrau 3. Hyalite Reservoir
Bozeman’s Choice Museum/History 1. Museum of the Rockies 2. Virginia City 3. Gallatin History Museum
Bozeman’s Choice Place for People Watching 1. Airport 2. Downtown 3. Music on Main
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Impress Out-of-town Guests 1. Palisade Falls 2. Yellowstone National Park 3. Museum of the Rockies
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MEDIA and
INFORMATION In a town that values connection as much as Bozeman does, information matters. These trusted voices help Bozeman stay curious, informed, and engaged with the world around it. From breaking news to thoughtful storytelling, they reflect the questions we ask, the conversations we have, and the stories that bind this community together.
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Bozeman’s Choice Favorite Local Celebrity
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Show
1. Chet Layman 2. Dave Wooten 3. Stephanie Quayle
1. Dave & Ally on the 106.9 KSKY Morning Show 2. The Coffee Show 3. Dave Vischer, 93.7 The River + 3. KGLT Dead Show
Bozeman’s Choice Local Meteorologist 1. Mike Heard - KBZK 2. Mark Heyka - ABC/FOX 3. Matt Elwell - KBZK
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Source 1. KBZK 2. KSKY 3. Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Bozeman’s Choice Local News Writer 1. Chet Layman - KBZK 2. Bradley Warren - FOX NEWS MONTANA 3. Alex McCollum - FOX NEWS MONTANA
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio DJ 1. Dave & Ally on the 106.9 KSKY Morning Show 2. Jim Kehoe, KGLT 3. Good Time Charlie (retired)
Bozeman’s Choice Local Radio Station 1. K-SKY 106.9 2. 91.9 KGLT 3. 100.7 XL Country
Bozeman’s Choice Local TV News Anchor 1. Chet Layman - KBZK 2. Bradley Warren - FOX NEWS 3. Jane McDonald - KBZK
Bozeman’s Choice Most Luscious Local Radio Voice 1. Ally - KSKY 106.9 2. Dave Wooten - KSKY 106.9 3. Rachel Hergett - KGLT
Wackiest On-Air Banter 1. Dave and Ally - KSKY 106.9 2. Randy and Keith - KGLT Coffee Show 3. The Tall Boy and Shot Glass - The Eagle
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NIGHTLIFE and
TAVERNS When the sun goes down, Bozeman lights up in its own way. These are the go-to spots for craft cocktails, cold beers, big games, dancing, live music, and late nights done right. Whether it’s a quiet drink with friends or a packed room buzzing with energy, these favorites prove that the town’s spirit doesn’t clock out after dark.
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CRYSTAL BAR Bozeman’s Choice for Last Call
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Bozeman’s Choice Bar Food
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bartender
1. Korner Klub 2. The Hideaway Grill 3. The Bacchus Pub
1. Cami - Bacchus Pub 2. Ashley - Korner Klub 3. Abbiy - Bar IX
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Drinkin’
Bozeman’s Choice Place For Dancing
1. Korner Klub 2. The Cannery 3. Cat’s Paw
1. The Jump 2. Club Zebra 3. Rocking R Bar
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Indoor Games (pool, darts, etc.)
Bozeman’s Choice Specialty Drink (Non-Bloody Mary)
1. Ponderosa Social Club 2. Molly Brown 3. Cat’s Paw
1. Coconut Lime Rickey - Plonk 2. Huckleberry Lemondrop - Bozeman Spirits 3. Frozen Mule - The Buck
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Last Call
Bozeman’s Choice Sports Bar (Place to Watch the Big Game)
1. Crystal Bar 2. The Haufbrau 3. Cannery
Bozeman’s Choice Bar For Talkin’ 1. Bridger Brewing 2. Devil’s Toboggan 3. Plonk
Bozeman’s Choice Beer Selection
1. Cousin Pub 2. Cat’s Paw 3. Spectators
Bozeman’s Choice Wine Selection 1. Plonk 2. Tanglewood 3. Feast
1. Bridger Brewing 2. Shine Beer Sanctuary + Bottle Shop 3. MAP Brewing
Bozeman’s Choice Bloody Mary 1. The Club Tavern & Grill 2. Bozeman Spirits Distillery 3. The Cat’s Paw
Bozeman’s Choice Happy Hour 1. Brigade 2. Bridger Brewing 3. Bacchus Pub
Bozeman’s Choice Karaoke Spot 1. The Legion 2. Rocking R Bar 3. The Eagles + 3. The Jump
Bozeman’s Choice Local Bar DJ 1. DJ Habes 2. DJ Nettie C 3. Nitekrawl
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RANTING and
RAVING
From community champions to areas that need attention, these picks reflect what Bozeman is cheering—and challenged with. They capture what locals love fiercely, what sparks debate, and what we hope to see grow stronger in the year to come. This category is a snapshot of a town that cares deeply, speaks up, and believes in shaping its own future.
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BIG SKY RESORT
Bozeman’s Choice Ski Area - photo: Brian Ripple
Diesel Pros
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Bozeman’s Choice All Around Bozeman Citizen
Most Bizarre Local News Story in the Past Year
Most Underrated Thing In or About the Valley
1. Terry Cunningham - Run Dog Run 2. Champ 3. Billy McWilliams
1. Meth Burning Shuts Down Animal Shelter 2. Sinclair Dino atop Bozeman’s M Trail
1. Bozeman Public Library 2. Being the #2 most fertile Ag Soil in the US 3. The INCREDIBLE Arts community in Bozeman
Bozeman’s Choice Community Advocate 1. Terry Cunningham 2. Heather Grenier - HRDC 3. Billy McWilliams
Most Memorable Event In The Past Year 1. No Kings protests 2. Rappin The Rivers 3. Dave Matthews at Wildlands
Things The Gallatin Valley Is Good At 1. Supporting local nonprofits 2. Supporting local business 3. Expensive living
Bozeman’s Choice Community Business Leader 1. Jason Baide - Gem Gallery 2. Sue Martin - Owner Arts on Fire 3. Bailey Evans - Owner Ekam Yoga
Bozeman’s Choice Employer 1. Stockman Bank 2. Bank of Bozeman 3. MSU
Bozeman’s Choice Local Elected Official 1. Mayor Terry Cunningham 2. Emma Bode 3. Joey Morrison
Bozeman’s Choice Local NonProfit 1. Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter 2. Eagle Mount 3. Bridgercare
Bozeman’s Choice Most Needed Street Improvement 1. Green arrows for left turns on Main 2. Change parking to just one side of streets that aren’t wide enough for two 3. REAL Bike Lanes
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Volunteer 1. Heart of the Valley 2. Eagle Mount 3. Fork & Spoon
Bozeman’s Choice Category We Should Add Next Year 1. Indoor Recreation 2. Best Budtender 3. Holistic healthcare
Most Annoying Thing About Bozeman 1. Cost of living 2. Liberals & MAGA Supporters 3. 19th Ave at 5PM
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SHOPPING and
SPENDING
Every purchase tells a story, and in Bozeman, those stories often begin close to home. These local favorites reflect the town’s values—craft, quality, and a commitment to shopping smart and buying local. They’re the places where relationships matter, goods are made to last, and spending dollars feels like investing in the community itself.
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Bozeman’s Choice Accounting Office 1. Holmes & Turner 2. Gallatin Valley Tax 3. McDermott Financial
Bozeman’s Choice Antiques/Old Stuff Shop 1. Antique Barn 2. Sacks 3. Do-overs
Bozeman’s Choice Arts & Crafts Store 1. Arts on Fire 2. Biome Slow Craft 3. Paper & Grace
Bozeman’s Choice Auto Body Shop 1. Auto Body Experience 2. Gallatin Subaru 3. Ressler Motors
Bozeman’s Choice Auto Detailing Business 1. Bozeman Car Care - Mobile Car Detailing 2. Every Detail 3. New Again Detailing
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Bozeman’s Choice Automotive Repair
Bozeman’s Choice Clothing Store, Kids
Bozeman’s Choice Doctor (non Chiropractic)
1. Diesel Pros 2. Rising Sun 3. Tom’s Alignment Center
1. Once Upon A Child 2. Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply 3. The Natural Baby Company
1. Dr. Brandon Beamer 2. Dr Pepper Kerr (Henyon) 3. Dr. Jeff Green
Bozeman’s Choice Bank/Credit Union
Bozeman’s Choice Computer/Electronics Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Electrician
1. Stockman Bank 2. First Security Bank 3. Bank of Bozeman
1. Re-compute 2. MSU Bookstore 3. Ram Computer Services
1. Sacry Electric 2. Core Electric 3. Chris Bakken
Bozeman’s Choice Barbershop
Bozeman’s Choice Convenience Store
1. Legends Barber Club 2. Sellsword Barber Co. 3. American Treasure Barber Shop
1. Town Pump 2. Joe’s Parkway 3. Kagy Korner
Bozeman’s Choice Event/Party Planning (Non-Wedding)
Bozeman’s Choice Bookstore
Bozeman’s Choice Daycare Provider
1. The Country Bookshelf 2. Isle of Books 3. Vargo’s
1. Jen’s Little Rugrats 2. HRDC Head Start 3. Faith Early Learning Center
Bozeman’s Choice Bridal Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Dentist
1. Plume Bridal 2. The White Dress 3. After 5 and Weddings
1. Moos Family Dental - Dr. William Moos 2. MINT 3. Alpenglow Family Dentistry
Bozeman’s Choice Business for Green Products/Services
1. Gather 406 2. Big Sky Party Pros 3. Big Time Inflatables
Bozeman’s Choice Florist 1. Wild Blume 2. Poppy & August 3. Labellum
Bozeman’s Choice Grocery Store 1. Town & Country 2. Community Food Co-op 3. WinCo
1. The Refillery Supply Co 2. Happy Trash Can Composting 3. 4 Corners Recycling/We Recycle MT
Bozeman’s Choice Carpentry/Construction 1. Kirchhoff Construction 2. Langlas & Associates 3. Martel Construction
Bozeman’s Choice Casino 1. Cat’s Paw 2. Old Chicago 3. Ponderosa Social Club
Bozeman’s Choice Children’s Store 1. Great Rocky Mountain Toy Co 2. Once Upon a Child 3. Hullabaloo Toys
Bozeman’s Choice Chiropractor 1. Gallatin Valley Chiropractic 2. Linebarger Chiropractic 3. Bozeman Back and Neck Clinic
Bozeman’s Choice Clinic (medical) 1. Billings Clinic Bozeman 2. Bridgercare 3. Bridger Orthopedic
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Bozeman’s Choice Hairdresser (Individual) 1. Teddy Marinaccio - Canyon River Spa 2. Alaina Perez - Ceremony 3. Alexis Prygrocki - Zuri
Bozeman’s Choice Hardware Store 1. ACE Downtown 2. ACE Huffine 3. Kenyon Noble
Bozeman’s Choice Home & Garden Business 1. The Garden Barn 2. Cashman Nursery & Landscaping 3. Phoenix Garden Center
Bozeman’s Choice Home Healthcare Business 1. Price Rite Medical Equipment 2. Stillwater Hospice 3. Home Instead
Bozeman’s Choice Hospital/Clinic 1. Bozeman Health 2. Billings Clinic 3. Bridger Orthopedic and Urgent Care
Bozeman’s Choice House Cleaner 1. Queen Clean 2. Mr and Mrs Clean 3. Mountain Maids
Bozeman’s Choice HVAC Service 1. Comfort Systems of Montana 2. Premier Systems 3. Monarch Heating & Cooling
Bozeman’s Choice Jewelry Store 1. Miller’s Jewelry 2. Alara Jewelry 3. Gem Gallery
Bozeman’s Choice Junk Removal Company 1. Junk in the Trunk Bozeman 2. L&L Site Services 3. Hustle Haulers
Bozeman’s Choice Laundry Services 1. Duds N Suds 2. Laundry Liberator 3. The Clothesline
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Bozeman’s Choice Licensed Esthetician (Individual)
Bozeman’s Choice Orthodontic Practice
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Watch/Jewelry Repair
1. Bozeman Orthodontics (Dr. Pulfer) 2. Sayre Orthodontic 3. Kristian Hansen
1. The Last Wind Up 2. Miller’s Jewelry 3. Benjamin Jewelers
Bozeman’s Choice Orthopedic Practice
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy a Car
1. Bridger Orthopedics 2. Alpine Orthopedics 3. Ortho Montana
1. Ressler Motors 2. Gallatin Subaru 3. JC Billion
Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Womens
Bozeman’s Choice Pet-Related Business (Non-Veterinary)
Bozeman’s Choice Place to Buy Furniture
1. Evrgreen 2. Intrigue Ink 3. Moka
1. Dee-O-Gee 2. Kenzie Hegstad - Storm Castle Canines 3. Bridger Animal Nutrition
Bozeman’s Choice Local Insurance Office
Bozeman’s Choice Place For a Massage
Bozeman’s Choice Place to buy Made In Montana Items
1. Big Sky Benefit Solutions 2. State Farm - Dan Rust 3. Stockman Insurance
1. Ulu Wellness 2. Daria Stone LMT inside Aura Esthetics & Ink 3. Canyon River Spa
1. The Refillery Supply Co 2. Bozeman MADE Fair 3. 406 Store Gallatin Valley Mall
Bozeman’s Choice Local Landscaping Company
Bozeman’s Choice Place for Gamers
Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Music
1. Cashman Nursery and Landscape 2. Webby Landscaping 3. Greenspace Landscaping
1. Rook’s Games and More 2. Game Stop 3. Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company
1. Cactus Records 2. Wax Museum 3. Vargos
1. Claire Ryan - Clarity Esthetics 2. Kass Kittilsen - Ceremony 3. Cinnamon Klein - Cinnamon & Sage
Bozeman’s Choice Local Clothing Store, Mens 1. REVOLVR Menswear 2. Bozeman Vintage 3. VOORMI
1. UFS 2. The Architect’s Wife 3. Rikki’s Furniture
Bozeman’s Choice Local Mortgage Lender 1. Stockman Bank 2. Bank of Bozeman 3. First Security Bank
Bozeman’s Choice Marijuana Dispensary 1. In The Trees Industries 2. Collective Elevation 3. Lone Peak Cannabis
Bozeman’s Choice Moving Company 1. On The Move 2. Junk in the Trunk Bozeman 3. Rock Steady Movers
Bozeman’s Choice Nail Technician (individual) 1. Nail Theory - Kim Stewart 2. Tammy - The M Nail & Day Spa 3. Sarah - Chi Nails
Bozeman’s Choice New Business 1. Montana Horse Chiropractic Co 2. Big Sky Wired 3. Cross-The-Road Chicken
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Bozeman’s Choice Place To Buy Shoes 1. Schnee’s 2. Murdoch’s 3. Bozeman Running Company
Bozeman’s Choice Property Management Company 1. The Property Managers Company 2. Peak Property Management 3. 4G Property Management
Bozeman’s Choice Real Estate Agent 1. Dina Emmert 2. Mike Harper 3. Brooke Passmore
Bozeman’s Choice Restoration Business 1. Buffalo Restoration 2. Revitalized Restoration 3. Treasure State Restoration
Bozeman’s Choice Retirement or Assisted Living Facility 1. The Springs Living 2. Bozeman Lodge 3. Parkhaven - Manhattan
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Bozeman’s Choice Rug Shop
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding Planner
1. District Loom 2. Rocky Mountain Rug Gallery
1. Carefree Events 2. Lodico Event Co 3. Golden Hour Events
Bozeman’s Choice Salon 1. Goldn Salon 2. Ceremony 3. Canyon River Salon
Bozeman’s Choice Shop For Gifts 1. Heyday 2. Biome Slow Craft 3. Intrigue Ink
Bozeman’s Choice Smoke Shop 1. Poor Richard’s 2. The Karma Korner 3. Mellow Mood
Bozeman’s Choice Spa 1. Ceremony 2. Canyon River Spa 3. Eternal Dream Day Spa
Bozeman’s Choice Tattoo Shop 1. The Loyal Sparrow 2. Ramble On Tattoo (formerly Aether) 3. East Main Ink
Bozeman’s Choice Wedding/Portrait Photographer 1. Charles Moll Photography 2. Sarah Blacher s.b imagery 3. LCPhotostyle
Bozeman’s Choice Window Display 1. Erotique 2. The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company 3. Heyday
Bozeman’s Choice Workplace Pet (Name & Location) 1. Koda - Gallatin Valley Chiropractic 2. Oakley - Peak Property Management 3. Niko & Barrel - Bank of Bozeman
Bozeman’s Choice Oral Surgeon 1. Bozeman Oral Surgery 2. Dr. Chisdak 3. Big Sky Oral & Facial Surgery - Dr. Wallis
Bozeman’s Choice Used/Thrift Store 1. Sacks 2. Twice Treasured Thrift in Four Corners 3. Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Bozeman’s Choice Veterinary Clinic 1. Alpenglow Animal Hospital 2. Gallatin Vet Hospital 3. Foothills Veterinary Hospital
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