Livingston, Montana
Downtown Livingston, Montana.
Livingston, Montana is surrounded by the multiple mountain ranges, the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area and sits next to the Yellowstone River.
It sits just 30 minutes east on 191 from Bozeman, and 2 hours east of Billings.
Livingston’s beautiful backdrop is part of the reason Livingston has been used for scenery in several movies, including A River Runs Through It.
Livingston’s natural features also make for great Montana activities, such as mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, skiing, whitewater rafting and perhaps most famously, fly fishing.
Being located on the blue ribbon fishing waters of the Yellowstone River, has made Livingston a fly fisherman’s mecca. Livingston is also home to the International Federation of Fly Fishers. If you stop by their Discovery Centery you’ll get a chance to get great Montana fly fishing information.
Livingston isn’t only known for its outdoor attractions though. Downtown buildings from the late-1800s give Livingston old west town, even as it has become a playground for the rich and famous.
The Paradise Valley near Livingston.
In recent yeras, Livingston has attracted a flock of writers and artists from all over the country. Downtown Livingston has more than 15 art galleries, and you’ll find more than 200 artisans throughout Park County. If you like your art in heavy doses, check out the Livingston Gallery Association Downtown Art Walk every fourth Friday of the month from June through September. You can also find live theatre Livingston’s Blue Slipper Theatre and Firehouse 5 Playhouse.
There are also great Montana vacation ranches and dude ranches in the area that are great for anyone wanting to experience a taste of the old west.
In addition to all these attractions in and near town, it’s only a short drive to places like Yellowstone National Park, Bridger Bowl Ski Resort and Big Sky ski resort. You’ll also find great Montana hotels and lodging in and all around Livingston.
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