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Surrounded by the Absaroka, Gallatin and the Madison ranges, the Gallatin Valley was historically known as the Valley of Peace and Flowers. Today, this region is witnessing a growing surge of economic opportunities and tourists. The Gallatin river, in the southwestern part of Montana, runs through this Valley to form beautiful creeks and waterfalls. It offers one of the best and the most challenging whitewater rafting to both locals and visitors in the region.
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The Gallatin Valley, owing to the barriers from the surrounding ranges, enjoys a pleasant summer time. Beginning from June, this becomes the peak season for the throng of tourists who visit the place. Named after John Bozeman, Bozeman is one of the major towns in the region today. The Gallatin Valley provides ample number of malls, restaurants, hotels, resorts and condos, thus suiting one's personality and budget. Some of the nearby tourist attractions of the area are the Gallatin Historical Society, the Musuem of the Rockies, the Big Sky Ski and Summer Resort, and Moonlight Basin -two of the popular skiing areas, Gallatin Field and the Yellowstone National Park. The Valley is well connected by the Gallatin Field Airport, located at Bozeman, one of the major cities of the area.
The culture and history of the Gallatin Valley reflects onto the popular festivals in the area. This includes the Tivoli Beer Hall, which dates back to 1889, Annual Bridger Raptor Festival, an event where one sees the migration of the golden eagles, the Montana Beer Festival, the Montana Wine and Food festival, Montana Dinosaur festival and the one-of-its kind Annual Custer's Last Stand Re-enactment. Some of the most popular activities in Gallatin Valley are golfing, biking, fishing, hiking and skiing.
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