One of MSU's greatest assets is its location. Bozeman is known as one of the top towns for outdoor recreation and high quality of life in the country; just look at its top rankings in magazines like Outside, National Geographic Adventurer, Powder Magazine and Fly Rod and Reel.
There's a reason Bozeman is considered a "dream town" and lauded by many for offering high quality of life. When you fly in over the Bridger Range or drive into the Gallatin Valley and find yourself surrounded by mountains, it's easy to understand why people want to live, work and play here. Add the cultural amenities of a local symphony and museums, the vibrancy of a college community and an energetic downtown, Bozeman is the complete package.
Bozeman averages 300 days of sunshine. Due to the dry climate, summers are pleasant with warm days and cool nights. Mild winter weather is not unusual, and more than a week of consistently frigid weather is rare.
Bozeman has a wide variety of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants offering everything from bison burgers and pasta to tacos and sushi. You'll find a real old-time western cafe, restaurants featuring locally grown produce and steaks, authentic ethnic cuisine, mugs full of locally roasted coffee, Montana-made ice cream and more.