Things To Do
Yellowstone National Park
The West Yellowstone entrance is a 70 minute drive from Ennis. Our favorites include Grand Prismatic Overlook, Lamar Valley for wildlife, and Yellowstone River Falls. Worth doing if you have an extra day (or more!). Expect traffic in the park.
Ennis Lake
Take a beautiful drive out to the lake to swim at Kobayashi Beach, jump off the bridge, or hike from Trail Creek trailhead.
Virginia City
Historic western town 20 minutes from Ennis. Our recommendations include Cousin's Candy, Virginia City Creamery, and Bay of Hale Saloon. Call ahead for availability at the Brewery Follies (comedy is not for young kids) and Virginia City Players, the two theatrical productions in town.
Willy's Distillery
Local distillery on Main Street with great cocktails and to-go bottles
Fly Fishing
Ennis and the Upper Madison River is an anglers' paradise. There are many fly shops in town that can help you have a great adventure on the river or there are public accesses to cast a line from the shore. MT Fishing License required. Catch and Release.
Horseback Riding
Cowboy up for a guided trail ride! Wolfpack Outfitters offer great horseback rides along scenic trails up through the mountains. Must book in advance.
Ennis Farmers Market
The Ennis Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9a-noon
Earthquake Lake
On August 17, 1959 a magnitude 7.5 earthquake caused a landslide creating this lake. Check out the visitor center, the lake and nearby Hebgen Lake/Dam