Ennis, Montana
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For scenic beauty, agreeable summer climate, friendly people, and relaxation, travel just 85 miles from Big Sky to Ennis Montana.
- Ennis is 85 miles from Big Sky.
- Forested mountains along with access to the beautiful Madison River, yields exceptional opportunities for recreating and fishing.
- Billed as the Fly-Fishing Capital of the World, you can also enjoy horseback riding, boating, hiking, camping or just relaxing
- There are many lodging options and eating opportunities in town and the surrounding area.
Overview
Surrounded by three million acres of the Beaverhead National Forest, Ennis is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Within these pristine acres lie the Madison Range, the Gravelly Range, and the Tobacco Root Mountains. The combination of forested mountains along with access to the beautiful Madison River, yields exceptional opportunities for recreating and especially fishing. The uncrowded trails are a favorite with visitors, also the pleasure of sightseeing in Ennis, with its Old West atmosphere and small town friendliness.
Location
Ennis, Montana lies in the southwestern corner of the state, in Madison Valley. A small, authentic western town, Ennis MT is known primarily for its fly-fishing. An easy drive north toward Bozeman and then southwest will have you in Ennis in an approximately 2 hours.
Services/Amenities
Accommodations in Ennis range from six motels to five bed & breakfast inns to private ranches. None is overly expensive and the rate will depend on what you want in the amount of luxury and amenities during your stay.
There are at least 13 restaurants available throughout Ennis providing everything from pizza to elk with porcini mushrooms. They even have a fast food drive-in and a drive-in coffee hut in town.
Activities
Billed as the Fly-Fishing Capital of the World, you can also enjoy horseback riding, boating, hiking, camping or just relaxing.
Attractions
Ennis and the Madison Valley are both close to many attractions including Yellowstone Park, Big Sky Ski Resort and some of the greatest fly-fishing in the world. The Madison River is the big draw for those who are enthusiastic about fly-fishing.
Getting Here
To get to Big Sky from Ennis head north on US Highway 287. At Norris take US Highway 191/ Wyoming Route 84 east. At the junction of Highway 191 and Wyoming Route 84 stay on Highway 191 and head south to Big Sky.
At Norris, take the time to stop and check out the great hot springs.
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