Paradise Valley Yellowstone Area Guidebook
Food scene
Great local atmosphere, food and live music often on weekends.
Weekend brunch offerings.
58 locals recommend
Pine Creek Lodge
2496 E River RdGreat local atmosphere, food and live music often on weekends.
Weekend brunch offerings.
Follow Yer' Nose BBQ
4 Overlook RdRice Fine Thai Cuisine
140 E Main StMontana's Rib And Chop House
305 E Park StGreat steaks and American fare.
Neptunes Taphouse and Eatery
232 S Main StA beachy oasis in Livingston, for sushi and drinks!
Matt's Old Fashioned Butcher Shop and Deli
105 Rogers LnGreat sandwiches and deli supplies!
Yummy breads, pastries and breakfast. Open Thursday - Sunday 7:30am - 1:00pm in Summer
62 locals recommend
Wild Flour Bakery & Cafe
4 Overlook RdYummy breads, pastries and breakfast. Open Thursday - Sunday 7:30am - 1:00pm in Summer
Hot spots
Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
163 Chico RdSoak, dine and relax!
Enjoy incredible views from huge windows or outdoor patio. Public restaurant available.
59 locals recommend
Sage Lodge
55 Sage Lodge DrEnjoy incredible views from huge windows or outdoor patio. Public restaurant available.
Relax in this open air hot springs nestled in the mountains!
60 locals recommend
Yellowstone Hot Springs
24 E Gate RdRelax in this open air hot springs nestled in the mountains!
Music Ranch Montana
4664 Old Yellowstone Trail North RdLive concerts with plenty of room to dance!
Old Saloon
210 Railroad LnLocal gathering place, with live music and dancing in season.
Groceries and Supplies
Locally owned grocery store. Excellent selection, prices and organic/healthy options.
23 locals recommend
Town & Country
1217 W Park StLocally owned grocery store. Excellent selection, prices and organic/healthy options.
Livingston's Ace Hardware
1106 W Park StLarger hardware store with knowledgeable folks to help.
Emigrant General Store
3 Murphy LnAll the essentials close at hand.
Need a forgotten piece of clothing or extra water bottle? Support the community and reuse/recycle
6 locals recommend
Community Closet Thrift Store
416 E Park StNeed a forgotten piece of clothing or extra water bottle? Support the community and reuse/recycle
Yellowstone Sporting Goods
1415 W Park StSporting goods and outdoor equipment at affordable prices
Stop here to stock up before or after hitting the Park, closest market South of Emigrant.
26 locals recommend
Gardiner Market
701 Scott St WStop here to stock up before or after hitting the Park, closest market South of Emigrant.
Trails and Hiking
Pine Creek Falls
Pine Creek RoadLovely shorter hike near Bob's place!
3.7 mile easy hike located near Emigrant, Montana with beautiful views along the Yellowstone River.
Yankee Jim Canyon
3.7 mile easy hike located near Emigrant, Montana with beautiful views along the Yellowstone River.
Great views and wildlife along the 6.6 mile loop trail/road located near Pray, Montana. Popular for mountain biking.
Sage Lodge Drive
Sage Lodge DriveGreat views and wildlife along the 6.6 mile loop trail/road located near Pray, Montana. Popular for mountain biking.
Guides and Gear
Personalized drift boat, raft, and walk & wade guided fly fishing trips and fly fishing lessons in the Livingston, Montana area and in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing
113 Altair DrPersonalized drift boat, raft, and walk & wade guided fly fishing trips and fly fishing lessons in the Livingston, Montana area and in Yellowstone National Park
Fishing and Cross Country Skiing: We offer walk-wade and hike-in Yellowstone fly fishing trips in the northern and western portions of the park and drift boat and raft Montana fly fishing trips floating on the Yellowstone, Boulder, Madison, and other rivers in southwest Montana. We also run guided trips on several excellent private waters. During the winter, we partially transform into a cross country ski and snowshoe shop, offering Yellowstone Park ski and snowshoe rentals, though we can always sell you the right flies or book you a guide for winter fishing trips in Montana.
10 locals recommend
Parks' Fly Shop
202 Second St SFishing and Cross Country Skiing: We offer walk-wade and hike-in Yellowstone fly fishing trips in the northern and western portions of the park and drift boat and raft Montana fly fishing trips floating on the Yellowstone, Boulder, Madison, and other rivers in southwest Montana. We also run guided trips on several excellent private waters. During the winter, we partially transform into a cross country ski and snowshoe shop, offering Yellowstone Park ski and snowshoe rentals, though we can always sell you the right flies or book you a guide for winter fishing trips in Montana.
Don't forget the bear spray if you are headed on the trails! Grab-and-go rentals available.
TrailQuipt
902 Scott St WDon't forget the bear spray if you are headed on the trails! Grab-and-go rentals available.
City advice
What to pack
Packing Advice
The weather here is noted for changing quickly. Bring layers and waterproof gear if you are getting out on the trails. Bear spray is a must if hiking in the Park and local mountains.
Good shoes with traction are important, including when floating the river.