Places to stop between Bozeman and Yellowstone include Norris Hot Springs, the Museum of the Rockies, Eagle Ridge Ranch, and more.

There are several popular destinations to visit while taking this trip.

The road trip is long enough to take a few refreshment trips along the journey. Among the three routes, the shortest route takes around 3 hours and 9 minutes.

If you are traveling with kids, you might need a few bathroom or snack breaks. Or, you can stop to enjoy the various recreational activities or places the routes offer.

Kids looking at the famous T-Rex skeleton at the Museum of the Rockies
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Highway 191

  • Big Sky Resort
  • Gallatin River
  • Hebgen Lake
  • Ousel Falls
  • West Yellowstone

Highway 89

  • Montana Grizzly Encounter
  • Yellowstone Gateway Museum
  • Paradise Valley
  • Chico Hot Springs
  • Gardiner

Highway 287

  • Earthquake Lake
  • Ennis
  • Nevada City
  • Three Forks
  • Virginia City

Scenic Drive From Bozeman To Yellowstone

The drive through Paradise Valley, or the second route, is probably the scenic drive between Bozeman and Yellowstone.

There are several beautiful natural sceneries to explore while driving through Paradise Valley. To take this route, drive east towards Livingston through the Bozeman Pass. Once you reach Livingston, head south to reach Paradise Valley.

You can participate in a number of activities while at Paradise Valley. Fishing, bathing in the hot springs, and dining at the local restaurants are some of the common tourist activities in this region.

Here are a few natural landscapes and sights to explore in Paradise Valley:

  1. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
  2. Emigrant Peak
  3. Paradise Valley Scenic Loop
  4. Sacajawea Park
  5. Shields River
  6. Yellowstone Hot Springs