You’ll Never Run Out Of Things To Do In This Tiny Montana Town

If you’ve visited Yellowstone Park and entered through Gardiner, you probably already know how charming the small town of about 875 people can be. Located where the Gardiner and Yellowstone rivers meet, it’s surrounded on all sides by beautiful natural landscape.

But there’s a lot more to Gardiner than just the Yellowstone entrance. In fact, if you were to visit and make it your destination, you’d never be bored.

1. You could look into a fishing charter and tour.

Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing is one of the companies that will take you out to try your hand at fishing.

2. Do some shopping.

The downtown area has gift shops, markets, and galleries to explore.

3. Visit The Roosevelt Arch.

This monument marks the only entrance to Yellowstone that's open all year.

4. Head to the Two Bit Saloon

Whether you're craving a buffalo burger or a happy hour drink, the Two Bit Saloon is a Gardiner staple.

5. Take a hike.

There are numerous hiking trails in the area, and some companies, like Yellowstone Hiking Guides, will take you on a tour of the park.

6. Spend an afternoon at the Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe.

Have a light lunch and a latte, then browse the bookshelves for your next read.

7. Be brave and go rafting.

Wild West Rafting has dry scenic rafting trips for days that are too cold to get wet.

8. Go on a guided tour.

Explore the Gardiner area with In Our Nature Guiding Services.

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