When the weekend rolls around, some Montanans prefer to spend some time in nature, while others might want to enjoy the perks of the city. If you’re lucky, you can find a place that offers both. Red Lodge happens to be a highly underrated weekend getaway destination.

Red Lodge is located in the Beartooth Mountains, surrounded by the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
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It's one of the gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
While this little city is the perfect starting point for an outdoor adventure, you'll definitely want to explore it before you get lost in nature.
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For a small town with a population of less than 2,300, there's a lot to do.
Book a room at The Pollard Hotel, a historic building steeped in history.
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A lot of western legends stayed here, including Calamity Jane. The hotel has been completely renovated, and there's a fantastic pub onsite.

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The streets are lined with shops and eateries, including the classic (and always delicious) Red Lodge Cafe.
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Another popular dining spot is The Wild Table.
The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10-4, and it's definitely worth seeing.
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The sanctuary provides a lifetime home to non-releasable native Montana wildlife while sharing a message of conservation and education.
If you want to enjoy nature while sticking close to town, just head to Wild Bill Lake.
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There's a trail around the lake that will allow you to take it all in while getting some good exercise.
The next time you need a weekend away, give Red Lodge a try.
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This quaint little mountain town will steal your heart.

Red Lodge is definitely one of Montana’s most charming small towns.

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