Overview
Forsyth is a town in southeastern Montana. In 2020, about 1,600 people lived here. It is located on the southern bank of the Yellowstone River.
2 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Forsyth
Rosebud County Courthouse
Built in 1913 by the well known Link & Haire architectural firm from Montana.
Rosebud County Pioneer Museum
Collections from area founding families, includes a steam engine and various farm implements.
Evergreen Lanes
Bowling alley. Also has good food, not just pizzas.
Forsyth Country Club
9 holes, built in 1927, designed by Leonard Friez.
Rosebud East recreation area
Boat ramp onto the Yellowstone. Trails along the river area. Campsites and picnic areas. (There is also an East Rosebud site in Montana, so don't get confused between the two).
Rosebud-Treasure County Fair
Carnival, exhibits, free entertainment, name entertainment.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BIL Billings Logan International Airport, Billings — 95 mi away. Directions
- SHR Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan — 104 mi away. Directions
Forsyth is on Interstate 94 (I-94) with two exits, #93 and #95. It is also on U.S. Highway 12 (US-12).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Rosebud County Courthouse, Rosebud East recreation area
- Lunch The Joseph Cafe
- Afternoon Evergreen Lanes
- Dinner Top That Eatery
- Evening Cattle Brand Coffee
Day 2
- Morning Rosebud County Pioneer Museum, Forsyth Country Club
- Afternoon Rosebud-Treasure County Fair
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Forsyth is on Interstate 94 (I-94) with two exits, #93 and #95. It is also on U.S. Highway 12 (US-12).
There are no passenger trains servicing Forsyth. There is bus service by Rimrock Stages.
The nearest large airport is Billings Logan International Airport (BIL). There is also a small airport in Miles City.
Get around
There is no taxi service for Forsyth. You will need a vehicle to get around.
The town is split by the railroad tracks with about ⅓ on the street where the interstate exits are located. Three streets have railroad crossings to reach the rest of the town: Hwy 12, 10th Ave (near the Town Pump), and Slaughterhouse Rd (directly off the east I-94 exit).
See
The Downtown Historic District features several buildings constructed before 1930. Several local residences are on the National Register of Historic Places as well. The city website has a walking tour brochure.
- Bob Watts Murals - a growing collection of large murals on Main Street buildings, all by resident artist Bob Watts.
Do
- Agate hunting along the shore of the Yellowstone River is popular.
Events
Buy
Eat
Eat The Joseph Cafe
Upscale restaurant and still has fantastic locally sourced burgers and a triple decker BLT. You won't be hungry after leaving. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Eat Top That Eatery
Breakfast pastries, soup and sandwiches, pizzas. Take out available.
Drink
All local bars are on the same street in a 3 block span. There are pool tables, shuffleboard, burgers. If one isn't your style, it's easy to walk to the next one.
Drink Cattle Brand Coffee
a drive-thru espresso stand.
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