Belgrade, MT
The wonderful town of Belgrade, Montana is located 10 miles northwest of Bozeman. With a population of over 8,000 people, Belgrade is a quiet yet energetic town settled in the heart of the Gallatin Valley. Since its founding in 1882, Belgrade has growth has been gradual but steady. Many of its thriving businesses are managed by local families who have a robust devotion to their community.
With its centralized location, Belgrade provides easy access to several points of interest and amenities. Yellowstone National Park, Lewis and Clark Caverns, Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, Museum of the Rockies, and Nevada and Virginia Cities are all just around the corner. Belgrade offers great business prospects, a family-based environment and outdoor recreation for the adventurous. Residents of Belgrade are proud of their community and appreciate sharing it with travelers as well as new comers.
Fun Fact: Belgrade was once home to Beaumont Track, a horse racing facility built in the 1950’s. The subdivision now located in its place honors its founder, Lloyd Shelhamer, with street names such as Secretariat, Quinella and Triple Crown.
Parks & Recreation
Parks, Trails, Forests! Oh my!
Belgrade Parks
City of Belgrade maintains over a dozen parks with tennis courts, baseball facilities, soccer fields and more.
Full list of National Forests in Montana
- Beaverhead National Forest
- Bitterroot National Forest
- Custer National Forest
- Deerlodge National Forest
- Flathead National Forest
- Gallatin National Forest (right here in Bozeman)
- Helena National Forest
- Kootenai National Forest
- Lewis and Clark National Forest
- Lolo National Forest
Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and more!
Because Belgrade is only a few short minutes from Bozeman, we share all the fantastic outdoor activities Bozeman has to offer. Literally anything you can think of doing in the snow, you can do it here. Snowmobiling, dog sledding, ice skating…even a “Polar Plunge“…you name it, we’ve got it! Bozemannet.com is a great resource for everything related to outdoor winter activities in Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston.
Commuting
In just a few minutes, you can drive from one end of Belgrade to the other. Belgrade is only 10-15 minutes from Bozeman. We love that. But, if you’re not able to drive, Bozeman has a fantastic free public transportation system, Streamline. We love that too.
The Bozeman Streamline has been operating since 2006 and is a great way to get around town. From Bozeman Deaconess Hospital to the Gallatin Valley Mall and from MSU to Belgrade, and even Livingston, the routes are perfect for commuting for work or simply exploring the Valley. You can even ride to Bridger Bowl and Bohart Ranch for a day of skiing. They also offer door-to-door transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities. We highly encourage you to jump on and see where it takes you, you might be surprised. And, don’t forget the best part…it’s free!
Want to get to Big Sky but don’t want to drive yourself or need a ride? Well guess what, we’ve got a bus for that too! The Skyline Bus offers routes from Bozeman all the way up to Moonlight Basin and Big Sky Resort, Town Center, with multiple stops along the way for you to explore all Big Sky has to offer.
Bragging Rights
The list keeps getting longer and longer. Updated daily.
- Best Fishing Town in America: Field & Stream
- Top 25 College & Business Schools: Entrepreneur Magazine
- Top Ski Towns: Skiing Magazine
- Top 40 schools where you can hit the books AND the backcountry: Outside Magazine
- Top Ranked Resorts by Readers: Ski Magazine
- Top 10 Challenging Resorts: Ski Magazine
- Happiest U.S. States: LiveScience
- Fastest Growing Small Towns: Forbes
- World’s Best Ski Towns: National Geographic
- 10 Best Affordable Mountain Towns for Retirement: US News & Money
- Best Small Cities for Art Lovers: NerdWallet
- 10 Best Small Towns in America: Fodor’s Travel
- 50 Top Luxury Real Estate Markets in the USA: Dupont Registry
- Bozeman Ranked #7 out of 551 Micropolitan Areas in the United States for Economic Strength: Policom
- 5 Great College Towns for Winter Enthusiasts: U.S. News
- 2017 Best Places to Live: Niche
- Oscar-Nominated Movies to Inspire Your Next Adventure: National Geographic
- 12 Best Places Where You Can Have a White Christmas: CheapFlights.com
- Best States to Start Your Career and Achieve Happiness: PolicyGenius
- 10 Most Underrated Craft Beer Cities: Webstaurant
- 15 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Timeout
- Best College Towns to Live In: SmartAsset
- Best College Towns in America: CollegeRank
- 25 Best Small College Towns: Schools.com
- Top 100 Best Places to Live: Livability.com
- Bozeman, MT: Best Places to Live: Livability.com
- Best Colleges for Outdoor Adventures: College Magazine
