Guidebook for Paradise Valley and beyond
Shopping
Historic charming bookstore featured in a movie with Dennis Quaid called Everything that Rises.
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Sax & Fryer Co
109 W Callender StHistoric charming bookstore featured in a movie with Dennis Quaid called Everything that Rises.
Recently located to Main Street next to Floral Boutique across from Sears. Quality used clothing and decorative items, books, art, jewelry, vintage wear, some furniture. One of my favorite spots to stop in and find a unique and special gift or decor item for the cabins.
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Curated Closet
117 S Main StRecently located to Main Street next to Floral Boutique across from Sears. Quality used clothing and decorative items, books, art, jewelry, vintage wear, some furniture. One of my favorite spots to stop in and find a unique and special gift or decor item for the cabins.
Our favored store that is known for bargains. Proceeds support local non-profits.
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Community Closet Thrift Store
416 E Park StOur favored store that is known for bargains. Proceeds support local non-profits.
Legendary fly fishing shop
Right on Park St across from the Depot.
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Dan Bailey's Fly Shop
209 W Park StLegendary fly fishing shop
Right on Park St across from the Depot.
This store has just about everything you would need or forgot and at reasonable prices. Great produce (love the corn on the cob, small watermelons, the beef and pork in the freezer), even some gluten-free and organic items. Also gas and a car wash here too.
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Emigrant General Store
3 Murphy LnThis store has just about everything you would need or forgot and at reasonable prices. Great produce (love the corn on the cob, small watermelons, the beef and pork in the freezer), even some gluten-free and organic items. Also gas and a car wash here too.
Arts & Culture
An "oasis of fine arts and crafts" in the town of Pray. Used to be an old bar, somewhat infamous by its owner and a watering hole for those going up and down the valley between Gardiner and Livingston! Features the art of over 65 artists and craftsmen almost exclusively from the West. Address is 1390 East River Road, next to the old Post Office and store.
Shining Mountain Gallery
1390 E River RdAn "oasis of fine arts and crafts" in the town of Pray. Used to be an old bar, somewhat infamous by its owner and a watering hole for those going up and down the valley between Gardiner and Livingston! Features the art of over 65 artists and craftsmen almost exclusively from the West. Address is 1390 East River Road, next to the old Post Office and store.
During the summer, the railroad museum is open. Livingston is a railroad town and I hear the museum is a must see for railroad enthusiasts.
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Livingston Depot Center
200 W Park StDuring the summer, the railroad museum is open. Livingston is a railroad town and I hear the museum is a must see for railroad enthusiasts.
Wonderful museum with a special permanent dinosaur section, a planetarium, often there are art exhibits, a pioneer's home and garden with staff in period clothing serving fresh baked cookies.
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Museum of the Rockies
600 W Kagy BlvdWonderful museum with a special permanent dinosaur section, a planetarium, often there are art exhibits, a pioneer's home and garden with staff in period clothing serving fresh baked cookies.
History about early settlers, Lewis and Clark, railway's impact on the area, children's exhibits, caboose, one-room schoolhouse, native americans, artifacts.
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Yellowstone Gateway Museum
118 W Chinook StHistory about early settlers, Lewis and Clark, railway's impact on the area, children's exhibits, caboose, one-room schoolhouse, native americans, artifacts.
A variety of live music, indoor and outdoor seating with a focus on country, but also comedy, acoustic and more! Food available. Fun seating on terraced hillside, chairs provided. Very affordable, located just about 5-7 miles outside of Livingston, west of Highway 89.
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Music Ranch Montana
4664 Old Yellowstone Trail North RdA variety of live music, indoor and outdoor seating with a focus on country, but also comedy, acoustic and more! Food available. Fun seating on terraced hillside, chairs provided. Very affordable, located just about 5-7 miles outside of Livingston, west of Highway 89.
Essentials
Emigrant Laundromat
Laundromat next door to the General Store in Emigrant.
Albertsons
2120 W Park StAll the essentials. Main grocery chain. Has a Redbox.
Persnickety Dry Cleaners
623 W Park StJust in case you have a need while traveling.
Groceries and hard liquor in Gardiner on the way out of the park to the cabin or RV.
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Gardiner Market
701 Scott St WGroceries and hard liquor in Gardiner on the way out of the park to the cabin or RV.
Spirits
118 N B StLiquor store, friendly service, owned by long-time Livingston family.
Wonderful veterinary services while you are away from home. Will come in after hours, just call them at 406-222-1700.
Colmey Veterinary Hospital
5288 US-89Wonderful veterinary services while you are away from home. Will come in after hours, just call them at 406-222-1700.
Ours is located 1/8 mile north off I-90 on right. Employee owned, good prices, decent selection of organic products and popular gourmet items, i.e. Hot sauces, BBQ sauce, mustards, etc.
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Town & Country Foods
1611 S 11th AveOurs is located 1/8 mile north off I-90 on right. Employee owned, good prices, decent selection of organic products and popular gourmet items, i.e. Hot sauces, BBQ sauce, mustards, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
All the advice and supplies and equipment for some legendary fishing on the Yellowstone and creeks in the area!
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Angler’s West Fly Fishing Outfitters
206 Railroad LnAll the advice and supplies and equipment for some legendary fishing on the Yellowstone and creeks in the area!
Small town theater updated with comfy seating and new screens. Check for special matinee pricing for any movies before 6. Tuesdays, all movies $5.
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Empire Twin Theatres
106 N 2nd StSmall town theater updated with comfy seating and new screens. Check for special matinee pricing for any movies before 6. Tuesdays, all movies $5.
Known for its music on the lawn or inside, other events like trivia nights, dining and breakfasts on the weekend.
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Pine Creek Lodge
2496 E River RdKnown for its music on the lawn or inside, other events like trivia nights, dining and breakfasts on the weekend.
Fine dining in the casually elegant historic dining room ($$$), casual dining in the Poolside Grill ($) and the Chico Saloon which borders the wonderful outdoor hot springs pool with fresh water daily!
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Chico Hot Springs
Fine dining in the casually elegant historic dining room ($$$), casual dining in the Poolside Grill ($) and the Chico Saloon which borders the wonderful outdoor hot springs pool with fresh water daily!
Famous burgers and locals hangout. Pool table. Newer owners now have expanded the venue to music on the outside stage throughout the summer. The Saloon is attached to the Livery Stable ($$) which has a nice varied menu of steak, elk or bison, pork and hearty breakfasts, including my favorite, Huevos Rancheros and my husband's, Bacon or Sausage and eggs. Check open hours and musical events online.
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Old Saloon
210 Railroad LnFamous burgers and locals hangout. Pool table. Newer owners now have expanded the venue to music on the outside stage throughout the summer. The Saloon is attached to the Livery Stable ($$) which has a nice varied menu of steak, elk or bison, pork and hearty breakfasts, including my favorite, Huevos Rancheros and my husband's, Bacon or Sausage and eggs. Check open hours and musical events online.
Getting Around
Trustworthy service at reasonable prices. If Destry can get it done quicker, he will charge you less than quotes from manual. Is friendly towards veterans too!
American Automotive Inc
320 1/2 N Main StTrustworthy service at reasonable prices. If Destry can get it done quicker, he will charge you less than quotes from manual. Is friendly towards veterans too!
Family-owned, where the locals go, old-fashioned service. Tires, oil changes, alignments. Good and fair prices.
All Service Tire Alignment Inc.
618 E Park StFamily-owned, where the locals go, old-fashioned service. Tires, oil changes, alignments. Good and fair prices.
A-1 Muffler & Auto Repair
1226 W Front StHonest, good service of any repair needed.
Parks and Nature
Local parks and hikes
Pine Creek Falls and Lake. Turnoff is at milemarker 24 from the south on East River Road (SR 540) Pine Creek Falls. Go to the back of the campground to the trailhead. Hike to falls is 1.25 miles and to the lake is an aggressive hike and about 4.7 miles total. Locals favorite and dog-friendly. Always good to take bear spray, just in case.
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Pine Creek Falls
Pine Creek RoadPine Creek Falls and Lake. Turnoff is at milemarker 24 from the south on East River Road (SR 540) Pine Creek Falls. Go to the back of the campground to the trailhead. Hike to falls is 1.25 miles and to the lake is an aggressive hike and about 4.7 miles total. Locals favorite and dog-friendly. Always good to take bear spray, just in case.
Beautiful park along the Yellowstone River. Playground for children, picnic areas, tennis, and a place to stroll in the shadow of Livingston Peak.
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Sacajawea Park
West Butte StreetBeautiful park along the Yellowstone River. Playground for children, picnic areas, tennis, and a place to stroll in the shadow of Livingston Peak.
Food scene
Within 10 to 15 minutes of cabins.
Wonderful fine dining, $$$, with beautiful views of Emigrant Peak from the Fireside Room and views of the river from the Grill.
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Sage Lodge
55 Sage Lodge DrWonderful fine dining, $$$, with beautiful views of Emigrant Peak from the Fireside Room and views of the river from the Grill.
Great bar food, pizza, fish and chips and dinners. Pool tables are available too, volleyball in the summer.
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Emigrant Outpost
70 Murphy LnGreat bar food, pizza, fish and chips and dinners. Pool tables are available too, volleyball in the summer.
Dining, breakfast on weekends. Charming old restaurant that has been around for year. An abundance of music throughout the year can be enjoyed either on the lawn or inside. John Mayer, a local Pine Creek resident, plays here from time to time, mostly for benefit concerts.
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Pine Creek Lodge
2496 E River RdDining, breakfast on weekends. Charming old restaurant that has been around for year. An abundance of music throughout the year can be enjoyed either on the lawn or inside. John Mayer, a local Pine Creek resident, plays here from time to time, mostly for benefit concerts.
Excellent bbq on the covered patio. Local music often played during the week. Try the bbq brisket and the beans with brisket ends in it. Yum! Enjoy your favorite cold beverage!
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Follow Yer' Nose BBQ
4 Overlook RdExcellent bbq on the covered patio. Local music often played during the week. Try the bbq brisket and the beans with brisket ends in it. Yum! Enjoy your favorite cold beverage!
Fine dining outside on the patio or inside, with a view of the Yellowstone River ($$$). For the foodie in the crowd.
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Yellowstone Valley Lodge and Restaurant
3840 US-89Fine dining outside on the patio or inside, with a view of the Yellowstone River ($$$). For the foodie in the crowd.
Wonderful bakery items created by a pastry chef and baked breads, even gluten free, that are locally famous! Imaginative breakfasts and lunches. A fly fishing guide favorite. Say Hi to Jen who's partner, Matt, is our new co-host!
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Wild Flour Bakery & Cafe
4 Overlook RdWonderful bakery items created by a pastry chef and baked breads, even gluten free, that are locally famous! Imaginative breakfasts and lunches. A fly fishing guide favorite. Say Hi to Jen who's partner, Matt, is our new co-host!