Big Sky Town Center is located in the ski and summer resort of Big Sky, high in the Rocky Mountains of southwest Montana. Within the community of Big Sky, the Town Center is centrally located 7 miles below Lone Mountain and at the corner of Ousel Falls Road and Lone Mountain Trail.
The approximately 600-acre walking village is surrounded by spectacular 11,000 foot snow-capped peaks. Although the slopes look close enough to touch, they’re a few thousand feet above the shops and homes, providing a milder living climate with mountain access, just minutes away.
Amenities
- Hotels & Lodging
- Shopping
- Dining
- Movie & Performing Arts Theater
- Grocery Stores & Markets
- BASE Community Center
- Ice Skating Rink
- Electric Vehicle Charging – View Article
- Entertainment & Events
- Parks & Community Spaces
- Professional Services
- Medical Clinic
- Free Shuttle throughout Big Sky & Low-Cost Bus Service from Bozeman
- Farmers Market (every Wednesday from June- September)
- Center Stage (providing free music every Thursday from June- August)
- Year-round maintained trail system (hiking, biking, xc skiing, snowshoeing)
History
The resort of Big Sky is a young community built on world-class recreational interests and a respect for nature. Like a village piazza, the Big Sky Town Center is the natural gathering place of the area, where everyone comes together.
In the early 1970’s after Chet Huntley announced that his plans for Big Sky included a Meadow Village and a Mountain Village, Bob Simkins and Jim Taylor bought the Sappington Ranch, which contains a part of the Town Center project.
Master Developer Simkins Holdings, LLC has been actively working on securing the development rights for the project since the late 1990’s, and the first infrastructure projects were completed in 2001.
Since then, many businesses and residential units have been completed, creating the hub of downtown Big Sky.
HOW TO GET HERE
Although Big Sky, Montana feels remote, it’s still easy to get to! The BOZEMAN YELLOWSTONE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BZN), is less than 45 minutes from Big Sky, and depending on the time of year, there are a number of nationwide direct flights.
Airport Shuttles
Approximately half the folks who travel to Big Sky in the winter rely on transportation services to get to and around town. Here is a list of shuttle services to get you to and from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Shuttle to Big Sky & Taxi
Big Sky’s only taxi offering safe & reliable personalized door-to-door service in and around the Big Sky area, to and from the Gallatin Field Airport, Bozeman and West Yellowstone. We go when you want to go. Call 855.558.4477 or visit shuttletobigsky.com to book a ride.
Karst Stage
Provides airport shuttle transportation directly from the Bozeman Airport to the most popular destinations in Big Sky and West Yellowstone. Call 800.845.2778 or visit karststage.com to reserve a seat.
Classic Limo
Montana’s elite transportation company provides chauffeured transportation service for the greater Bozeman, Big Sky, and Yellowstone area of Montana. Call 406.221.5401 to speak with reservations, or book online at bozemanlimo.com.
Big Sky Shuttle, Inc.
BSS Luxury Travel Service specializes in private luxury travel for airport service to Big Sky, Bozeman, and West Yellowstone. Call 866.661.6836 to make a reservation, or book online at bigskyshuttle.net.
Driving Directions
Big Sky is located on Hwy 191, 45 miles south of Bozeman and 45 miles north of West Yellowstone. From Bozeman, you will drive through the beautiful Gallatin Canyon where bighorn sheep tend to lick the salt off the road during the winter months. From West Yellowstone, you will spend half the time driving through YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, so keep your eyes open for moose, bears, and elk as many frequent Gallatin County.
From Bozeman
Head west on Main Street, which eventually turns into Huffine Lane, for 8 miles. At the four-way stop (called Four Corners), turn left (south) onto Hwy 191 and drive through the Gallatin Canyon for 34 miles.
Take a right (west) at the stop light and drive 2 miles to the Meadow Village Center, three miles to Town Center, or 9 miles to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
From the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
Exit airport, and turn right onto Frontage Road for 1.4 miles.
Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane, drive 7.5 miles.
At the four-way stop (called Four Corners) Jackrabbit turns into Hwy 191. Drive straight through the Gallatin Canyon for 34 miles
Take a right (west) at the stop light and drive 2 miles to the Meadow Village Center, three miles to Town Center, or 9 miles to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
From I-90 Eastbound
Take Exit 298/Belgrade.
Turn left (east) on Amsterdam Rd.
Turn right (south) onto Jackrabbit Lane, drive 7.5 miles.
At the four-way stop (called Four Corners) Jackrabbit turns into Hwy 191. Drive straight through the Gallatin Canyon for 34 miles
Take a right (west) at the stop light and drive 2 miles to the Meadow Village Center, three miles to Town Center, or 9 miles to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
From I-90 Westbound
Take Exit 298/Belgrade.
Turn left (south) onto Jackrabbit Lane, drive 7.5 miles.
At the four-way stop (called Four Corners) Jackrabbit turns into Hwy 191. Go straight through the light and drive 34 miles up the Gallatin Canyon.
There’s a stop light at the entrance to Big Sky. Take a right and head up one mile to the Meadow Village, two miles to the Big Sky Town Center, or 9 miles up to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
From West Yellowstone
Head north out of West Yellowstone on Canyon St./Hwy 191, drive 47 miles.
Take a left (west) at the stop light and drive 2 miles to the Meadow Village Center, three miles to Town Center, or 9 miles to Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin.
Park & Ride
THE FREE, GREEN WAY TO GET TO THE SKI LIFTS!
Avoid the hassle- Park at the Big Sky Town Center and take a free shuttle to Big Sky Resort. The shuttle drops you off right at the Mountain Village Base Area and Madison Village Base Area during the summer and winter seasons. Grab rental skis, snowboards, and bikes at Grizzly Outfitters and East Slope Outdoors, less than a block from the shuttle stop.
Town Center to Ski Resorts
View the full bus schedule here on the Skyline Bus website.