Livingston

The very first gateway town into our nation’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park, was Livingston, Montana. As of the 2010 census, the city of Livingston has a total area of approximately 6 beautiful square miles with a population just over 7,000 residents. Many quaint galleries, museums and shopping opportunities line the streets of downtown Livingston and are waiting for you to visit. Its rich history, spanning back to the early 1800’s when the Lewis & Clark Expedition camped in preparation for its decent down the Yellowstone River, is apparent as you travel through the iconic downtown area. Multiple museums such as The Livingston Depot, built in 1902, along with the Yellowstone Gateway Museum, proudly display the tremendous amount of history for this famed city. Aside from the history, Livingston has been the ideal location for movies to share the experience with the world. A few films to mention are “A River Runs Through It”, “The Horse Whisperer”, “Rancho Deluxe”.

If you’re a fly-fisherman (or fly-fisherwoman), or are interested in learning to fly fish, you’ve hit the jackpot in Livingston. The Federation of Fly Fishers’ museum, the Fly Fishing Discovery Center, also calls Livingston home. In the late 1930’s a fly-fisherman, Dan Bailey, opened a mail order fly tying business and fly shop on Park Street. Dan Bailey’s Fly Shop is still open to this day and is the place to go for everything fly fishing related.

Grab your waders, your rod and a box of flies! Let’s explore the fantastic real estate opportunities in and around the Yellowstone River in Livingston, Montana and the surrounding Paradise Valley!

Fun Fact: Calamity Jane inhabited Livingston, Montana for over two decades.

Parks & Recreation

Parks, Trails, Forests! Oh my!

Livingston Parks & Trails

The City of Livingston, Montana maintains a number of public parks but the real gems are the wild places outside of the city. Here’s an interactive map for Livingston Parks & Trails.

Full list of National Forests in Montana

Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and more!

Livingston shares recreation with Bozeman, Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park. 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! Check out Livingston’s Recreation Department!

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. ~ Edward Abbey

Commuting

Livingston’s commute is more like a leisurely stroll, not gridlock. If you’re idea of 5 o’clock traffic is hours of sitting in your car waiting to move a few inches, you’re in for a real treat. It takes only a few minutes to get from one end of town to the other and at 5 o’clock, you might get stuck in a short line of maybe 5 cars…hardly an inconvenience. However, it is a railroad town and you may occasionally run into a brief wait at the railroad crossing. If you’re not able to drive, Bozeman has a fantastic free public transportation system, Streamline that services Livingston as well.

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