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information on local hikes to the candied pecans at check-in. The piped '50s music just
adds to the retro Ratpack vibe. Weekday and off-season discounts help things along.
B&B
Lehrkind Mansion Bed & Breakfast $$
( 406-585-6932;
www.bozemanbedandbreakfast.com
;
719 N Wallace Ave; d incl
breakfast $159-229; )
This sophisticated Victorian B&B of nine rooms was built by a
Swiss-German master brewer and is steeped in period furniture and history (the bricks
were actually soaked in beer before construction). The 7ft Regina music box (one of only
25) is a highlight, as are the organic breakfasts and clawfoot bathtubs. If they are around,
the owners can fill you in on all the park's hidden spots; they are former Yellowstone Park
rangers.
Howlers Inn $$
( 406-586-0304;
www.howlersinn.com
; 3185 Jackson Creek Rd; d incl breakfast
$115-145; )
Wolf-watchers will love this tranquil spot, in a beautiful valley 15
minutes outside Bozeman. Two captive-born wolf packs live onsite in fenced compounds,
supported by profits from the B&B. The three spacious rooms in the main lodge come
with a DVD player, or choose the separate two-bedroom cabin ($195) with kitchen. With
luck you'll drift off to sleep listening to the howling of the wolves. Take exit 319 off I-90.
B&B
Royal 7 Motel $
( 800-587-3103;
www.royal7inn.com
;
310 N 7th Ave; d $60-80; )
This little inn
really tries. It's dated (squint and it's almost retro cool) but spacious rooms offer large
TVs, microwave, fridge, continental breakfast, laundry service and a handful of DVDs for
rent. Swings are set up in a grassy space for the kiddies.
MOTEL
Eating
Only Jackson can compete with Bozeman's range of excellent restaurants. The Ale Works
and Plonk (
Click here
)
both offer good food.
John Bozeman's Bistro $$$
( 406-587-4100;
www.johnbozemansbistro.com
;
125 W Main St; mains $14-30;
Tue-Sat; )
Simply put, this is Bozeman's best restaurant. Thai, Creole and pan-Asian
slants liven the cowboy-dinner steak, as do fine starters like lobster chowder and cam-
bazola pastry. The weekly 'superfood' specials focus on especially fresh, healthy, seasonal
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