College Life in Bozeman, MT

Things To Do

Bozeman is a picturesque town set in the Rocky Mountains, where Montana State University students have a range of activities to participate in both on and off-campus! From joining one of the many on-campus clubs, bowling or playing billiards at the Strand Union, and cheering on the D1 Bobcats at a Big Sky game, it seems that nearly every student on campus is getting involved at MSU! Staying active and supporting peers is big on campus, so get your friends together and tailgate a game, toss a frisbee or football around, or catch a movie at the Procrastinator Theater for the low price of $2—it’s a sweet deal any college student can afford!

MSU students can conveniently head off-campus to Main Street, a popular area just north of Montana State. Main Street is filled with Bozeman’s favored shops, restaurants, bars, and other fun activities. Downtown and on Main Street, events like Streamline Farmstand farmers market, Music on Main, and the Art Walk are held. Perhaps the biggest appeal to living in Bozeman for students is the easy access to the great outdoors! Bozeman is located in the middle of mountain ranges, so no matter which way you go, or what season it is, students can get into activities like skiing, fishing, hiking, and more year-round at favored spots like Big Sky and Bridger Mountain. Points of interest around Bozeman also include checking out dinosaur fossils at the Museum of the Rockies, visiting the American Computer and Robotics Museum, and sledding Peets Hill at Burke Park.

Highlights include:

Tailgating a Bobcats Big Sky game
Catching a movie at the Procrastinator Theater
Skiing Bridger Mountain
Visiting the Museum of the Rockies

Dining/Bars in Bozeman, MT

Getting together with friends and hanging out around town is one of the most popular ways MSU students pass the time when they aren’t in class. Taking a break and catching up with friends is a great way to relieve some stress from school and what better way to do it than grabbing some delicious grub and tasty drinks! Bozeman has a huge variety of restaurants and bars (especially on Main Street), so whatever you’re craving, you’ll be able to find it! With so many different food drink options to choose from, be sure to check out some of our favorite picks!

Best Restaurants:

South 9th Bistro

Jam!

Storm Castle Cafe and Catering

Western Cafe

I-Ho’s Korean Grill

Best Bars:

Montana Ale Works

Lockhorn Cider House

Cooper Whiskey Bar and Grill

Bozeman Taproom & Spirits

Plonk Bozeman

Outdoors and Recreation at Montana State

The Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center, located on the MSU campus, is a very popular spot for students to engage in several activities together. There are several intramural and club sports teams for MSU students to join, ranging from snow sports, volleyball, lacrosse, equestrian, and more. The Fitness Center membership gives students access to the facility equipped with cardio workout machines and free weights, multiple sports courts, aquatics center, studios where you can participate in group workouts, personal training, massage services, and much more!

The Associated Students of Montana State head the ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Program, which provides students with several ways to stay active and engage with other students outside of the classroom. Students can take advantage of the Rental Shop and get great deals on daily or extended weekend rentals on items like canoes and hammocks. You can also get a complete fly fishing, ice climbing, or skiing package providing everything you’ll need. Connect with peers and partake in Expedition MSU which organizes outdoor adventure trips throughout the year, like retracing Lewis and Clarke’s canoe journey, backpacking the Gallatin Range, and camping and exploring Yellowstone.