Location: Glendive
Top Things to do in Glendive
The 10 Best Things to do in Glendive, Montana (MT)
Glendive is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Montana, United States. Glendive was established by the Northern Pacific Railway when they built the transcontinental railroad across the northern tier of the western United States from Minnesota to the Pacific Coast. The town was the headquarters for the Yellowstone Division that encompassed 875 route miles (1,408 km); 546 (879) in main line and 328 (528) in branches with the main routes from Mandan, North Dakota, to Billings, Montana, and from Billings to Livingston, Montana. The town of Glendive is an agricultural and ranching hub of eastern Montana. The town is tucked between the Yellowstone River and the Badlands, named for the rugged terrain and jagged rock formations that are known to exist in the area. Makoshika State Park is located just east of Glendive.
Restaurants in Glendive
1. Baisch's Dinosaur Digs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Come hunt for dinosaur bones, fossils, and agitized wood on private property in the beautiful badlands near Glendive MT. All hunts are guided and you will be able to keep most of the fossils that you find, with a few restrictions. By reservations only.
2. Country Girl Clay
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to Country Girl Clay! Bold color and unique textures put a twist on traditional shapes and serving pieces. Bright reds and dripping western turquoise is the specialty glazes here. You can find an assortment of handmade pottery as well as other art from local artisans, as well as being able to watch the art being created in the studio attached to the gift shop.
3. Cross Country Brewery
4. Makoshika State Park Visitor's Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By parksvisitor - Maple Grove, United States
The visitor center and the park are almost two different experiences. The displays of the various fossils are extremely well done, especially for a state park. If you are a fossil/dinosaur person, this is a great stop. The small gift shop offers a nice selection of souvenirs too. Getting through Glendive to and from the park can be a struggle as it seems they skimped on road signs a bit. We definitely used our navigation app.
5. Makoshika State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Encompassing more than 11,500 acres at an elevation of 2,069 feet, this park features fossil remains of dinosaurs.
Reviewed By parksvisitor - Maple Grove, United States
This was an unexpected great park to stop at on our way between Dickinson and Billings. We wanted to hike the "big three" as they were described to us at the visitor center: Cap Rock, Kinney Coulee and Twin Sisters. After spending some time at the fantastic visitor center and allowing time for lunch, we only had time for Twin Sisters and Kinney Coulee. Twin Sisters is a nice easy hike to otherworldly rock formations, although in my opinion the park map is deceiving - the best route to get there seems to be from the amphitheater. Kinney Coulee was a great hike, but by no means easy. This is a Montana state park hike and would be considered at least moderate and maybe difficult in a lot of parks. Hiking boots are pretty much required. We were the only ones on the trail and it was beautiful and peaceful. The trail is generally well marked, but not for amateurs. One of the trail signs had been washed down and led to some confusion as we were coming out of the lollipop, but with the antennas at the top of the trailhead it is impossible to get lost. If you can allow a full day for this park you can really take it in to a large extent.
6. Hell Creek Music & More
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Frontier Gateway Museum
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 246beverlyb
I loved this museum! It was a great overview and display of the area past and we'll laid out. From dinosours, to pioneer life and on. Kids would love this also. The outdoor exhibits we're an added treat.
8. Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum
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4.0 based on 141 reviews
The Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum presents its exhibits in the context of Biblical history.
Reviewed By foxtal - Black Creek, United States
What a great find! The price was very cheap for the hours we spent in the museum. The staff were very friendly and helpful and not at all pushy about their beliefs. I find it hard to believe that the critics missed the signage, information on line AND the very polite statement by the man greeting us, that this is a Creationist museum. The Biblical beliefs are supported by science and historic fact. Several stories of dinosaur skeletons, archeological items and so much information made me wish there was a book available that reflected it all. Once again, the staff was helpful in writing down sites I could visit online for reading lists. I would love to return to visit again and participate in a dig! It was well worth the stop for the historical content. If you have an open mind you can appreciate it no matter your beliefs.
9. Historic Bell Bridge
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Columbo160 - Columbus, United States
Yes the bridge is still here and it is a quiet respite when driving so many miles down I 94. The Yellowstone River is running fast and high at this time so looking down into the water was intense, to see the power of nature from this vantage point. The pigeons are the bridge’s keepers for now but this gem is a wonderful example of repurposing instead of replacing. Some great history is also shared about the ice flows of 1899.
10. The Retro Theatre
The Retro Theatre is a live performing venue that was converted from an old 1918 movie theatre that set empty. The theatre has top artists to local acts. From bands to comedians perform at the Retro Theatre. The Retro Theatre seats 400 people and has a stage that is 28' x 28'. Every seat is a great seat.
