Glendive, Montana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Glendive is a town of about 5,000 people in eastern Montana, on the Yellowstone River. It is a part of the Lewis and Clark Trail and the Montana Dinosaur Trail, and the smallest market in the U.S. to have its own television station.

3 sights · 7 things to do · 3 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Glendive

Makoshika State Park

Rugged badlands covering over 11,400 acres, campground and visitor center, part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. The disc golf course is a unique way to see the scenery. Free scorecards at the visitor center.

Frontier Gateway Museum

7 buildings on an acre of land. Fossils, Native American artifacts, homesteader, railroad history.

Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum

Largest dinosaur and fossil museum in the United States to present its fossils in the context of a belief in the Biblical creation story.

Buzzard Day

Celebrate the return of the turkey vulture! Events all day. Disc golf tournament, archery and atlatl (spear throwing) stations, performances by Native American dancers and drummers, guided hike.

Baisch's Dinosaur Digs

Paleontological day trips. Take home the fossils, petrified wood, and rocks you excavate. Be prepared for serious physical activity - rough badlands, several miles from shelter and paved roads. Weather can be extreme.

Black Bridge Recreation Area

A more than 70-acre area offers fishing, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. Boat ramp to Yellowstone River.

Plan your trip

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GDV Dawson Community Airport, Glendive — 5 mi away. Directions
SDY Sidney - Richland Regional Airport, Sidney — 48 mi away. Directions

Interstate 94 (I-94) passes through Glendive. Billings is 222 miles west, and the North Dakota border is 35 miles east.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Frontier Gateway Museum, Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum, Whipkey Park
Lunch Beer Jug
Afternoon Makoshika State Park, Buzzard Day
Dinner The Gust Hauf
Evening Crazy Woman Espresso

Day 2

Morning Black Bridge Recreation Area, Jaycee West Park, Cottonwood Country Club
Lunch Penny's Diner
Afternoon Joe & Dee's, Baisch's Dinosaur Digs
Evening Cross Country Brewing

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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Understand

Visit Glendive website

Place Glendive Chamber of Commerce

📍 800 N Merrill Ave🕒 Mon-Fri☎ +1 406 377-5601

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Get in

By car

Interstate 94 (I-94) passes through Glendive. Billings is 222 miles west, and the North Dakota border is 35 miles east.

State Highway 16 (MT-16) continues north to Sidney and U.S. Route 2.

By plane

Go Glendive Airport (GDV)

Cape Air flights within Montana or private planes.

📍 207 W Bellon Hwy 200 toward Circle; turn right the first turn after going under the interstate; stay on the main road for approximately 4 miles☎ +1 406 687-3372

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Get around

There are no taxi or bus services in Glendive.

See

See Frontier Gateway Museum

7 buildings on an acre of land. Fossils, Native American artifacts, homesteader, railroad history.

📍 201 State Stoff I-94, Exit 215🕒 Jun-Aug: Mon-Sat 9AM-noon and 1-5PM, Sun 1-5PM; May and Sep: 1-5PM daily💲 Free☎ +1 406 377-8168

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See Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum

Largest dinosaur and fossil museum in the United States to present its fossils in the context of a belief in the Biblical creation story.

📍 139 State Sttake exit 215 from I-94🕒 Memorial Day - Labor Day: Mon-Sat 10AM to 5PM; days vary in fall and winter💲 $8 adults, $7 children/seniors☎ +1 406 377-3228

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Do

Do Makoshika State Park

📍 1301 Snyder Ave🕒 Park open daily 7AM to 10PM. Visitor Center: May-Sep: daily 9AM to 5PM; Oct-Apr: Wed-Sun 10AM to 4PM💲 $8 per vehicle. Campsites $4-34 per night☎ +1 406 377-6256

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Do Baisch's Dinosaur Digs

🕒 Reservations only, Apr-Oct💲 $120 per person; half day $80; children 12 and under free☎ +1 406 365-4133

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Do Black Bridge Recreation Area

A more than 70-acre area offers fishing, hiking, camping and wildlife viewing. Boat ramp to Yellowstone River.

take West Bell St toward the river, entrance next to the historic Bell Street Bridge

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Do Cottonwood Country Club

Well maintained 9 holes, built in 1962.

📍 508 Country Club Dr💲 call for current rates☎ +1 406 377-8797

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Do Jaycee West Park

Town park with picnic areas, sand volleyball, skate park, horseshoe courts, tennis courts, and a basketball court.

📍 1014 W Towne St🕒 Open daylight hours💲 Free☎ +1 406 377-5471

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Do Joe & Dee's

Bowling, axe throwing, arcade.

📍 2802 W Towne St🕒 Opens 1PM daily, closes Mon-Thu 10PM, Fri 11:30PM, Sat 11PM, Sun 8PM☎ +1 406 377-2828

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Do Whipkey Park

Splash park in summer, ice rink in winter. Basketball court, playground, and picnic area.

📍 501 Bakken Dr🕒 Open daylight hours💲 Free☎ +1 406 377-5471

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Events

See Buzzard Day

Celebrate the return of the turkey vulture! Events all day. Disc golf tournament, archery and atlatl (spear throwing) stations, performances by Native American dancers and drummers, guided hike.

📍 Makoshika Park, 1301 Snyder Ave🕒 Early June💲 Many activities free☎ +1 406 377-6256

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