Enjoy your stay at Red Bear Inn and immerse yourself in the attractions of our quaint, eclectic Western town.
Whether you're seeking a luxurious massage, exploring art galleries, bowling, attending the theatre, practicing yoga, hiking, wildlife viewing, or fly fishing, Ennis offers a multitude of activities for all our guests. We recommend staying for at least two nights to fully appreciate everything Ennis has to offer.
Yellowstone National Park beckons, and the Madison River is just a short, leisurely 10-minute walk from Red Bear Inn.
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Neal Elder!
Event held in Ennis.
8
Nov
Lone Feather Hats
Come join the fun at Willie's for hat shaping, hats on display, or place an order!
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5:00pm
11
Nov
Wine Glass Sip and Paint
Sip some wine, paint like Bob Ross, and relax!
Music by Tessy Lou Williams
Event held in Ennis.
12
Nov
Live Music at the Gravel Bar
Enjoy Live Music at Gravel Bar featuring Marcedes Carroll every Wednesday!
Event held in Ennis.
7:00pm
13
Nov
Free Pool at The Longbranch
Enjoy free pool at the Longbranch every Thursday!
Event held in Ennis.
13
Nov
Trivia Night at Gravel Bar
Free Trivia @ Gravel Bar - Thursdays from 7-9PM!
Free to Play! Free Prizes! Accessible and fun! Trivia for everyone!
Join us and win >>>> Every Thursday!
7:00pm
14
Nov
Live Music at The Longbranch
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Rocky Mountain Pearls!
Event held in Ennis.
14
Nov
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring DeGroot Family Band!
Event held in Ennis.
Enjoy live music at The Longbranch featuring Tessy Lou Williams!
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26
Nov
Sunrise Karaoke
Enjoy Karaoke at the Longbranch!
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28
Nov
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Ryan Little Eagle!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
29
Nov
Live Music at Willie's Distillery
Enjoy live music at Willie's Distillery featuring Ryan Little Eagle!
Event held in Ennis.
5:30pm
5
Dec
Sheridan Christmas Stroll
We close down Main Street to host our annual Sheridan Days Christmas Stroll. Each business has holiday specials, drinks and snacks. We also have street vendors, carolers, food vendors, a lighted parade, tree decorating by the local elementary, tractor rides from the local FFA chapter, and Santa at the Opportunity Bank in town.
Event held in Sheridan.
5:00pm
5
Dec
Spirit of Christmas Stroll
Come experience Ennis during an old fashioned Christmas Stroll. Merchants will be open late, featuring Christmas treats for all!
The Lions Club Park by the Madison River will be lit for the holiday season at 5pm. Then don't miss the tree lighting at 6pm in Peter T's Park.
Something for the whole family! Make a festive, fun night of it with local hotels and restaurants, see a movie in our quaint downtown theater, and visit our neighbors in historic Virginia City for their Christmas Socials.
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Plan to join us for the Annual Whitehall Christmas Stroll!
The holiday magic is here, and features, two days filled with festive fun for the whole family including:
Vendors offering unique gifts and goodies
Wagon rides to bring the holiday spirit
Silent auction and wreath auction with amazing items
Chili feed to warm you up
Pictures with Santa to capture the holiday magic
Cookie reception to satisfy your sweet tooth
...and so much more!
Event held in Whitehall.
9:00am
13
Dec
Butte Symphony Series: Our Butte Holiday
The tradition continues! The Butte and Anaconda High School Chorales and the Mining City Choral Union add their voices to celebrate the holiday season as only Butte can.
The Mother Lode is filled with the sounds of the season in this collaboration of talent. Songs we all know and new pieces to enjoy create the perfect family experience for this time of year.
Event held in Butte.
Willie’s Distillery is a small batch distillery located in Ennis, Montana, on the banks of the fabled Madison River. Willie’s mission is to make World Class Spirits for World Class Individuals. The distillery uses fresh mountain water straight from the source, and grains and ingredients from small Montana farms and growers ranging from a local apiary to the barley fields of the Montana Highline. Each bottle is handled and filled with care. Stop by to taste a specially crafted cocktail. This is truly a local gem and you can find gifts to take back to your friends and family.
Yellowstone is the world's FIRST national park! On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Gates typically open at 8am and close at 9pm.
Along with the caves this three thousand plus acre park has many other recreational opportunities. There are two visitor centers, a cafe, gift shop, two picnic areas, and river access to the famed and historic Jefferson River. The Jefferson River offers many opportunities for canoeing and fishing. The park also offers features over ten miles of hiking trails to enjoy the wildlife and beautiful scenery nearby. The state park elevation is forty-three hundred feet and the cavern entrance stands at fifty-three hundred feet.
A nonprofit wildlife park and education facility located in West Yellowstone, Montana. They are dedicated to helping people understand and connect with the local area and ecosystem. They have live animals, including grizzly bears, grey wolves, and birds of prey. The animals at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts to educate visitors and appreciate these animals. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center provides an opportunity for people to learn more about these top predators and the important role they play in our wildlife.
Spirit of the North is a guided dog sledding trip where you can experience the beauty of these animals and the nearby wilderness. These sled dog adventures highlight these team of Alaskan huskies that are well-trained athletes and love what they do. When you visit the Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures be sure to dress warm because it can get cold out there. Trips are about two hours long but sometimes can vary depending upon the weather and trail conditions. Visit their website to set up your reservation to lead this team of dogs.
Whether you are an experienced golfer or still getting the feel for it, Madison Meadows Golf Course should be in your plans to visit. This course offers practice facilities, lessons, a dedicated driving range, or guests can just enjoy a classic round of golf. Offering options for everyone, with a 9 hole or 18 hole course and daily cart rentals. Come relax and enjoy a sport fit for everyone.
River Studio offers weekly fitness classes of all kinds including yoga, private instruction and workshops to the residents and visitors of the Madison Valley. By integrating body, breath, movement, and meditative awareness, they intend to inspire your personal health and well-being. Every body is welcome.
With a serene, blissful setting, massage therapists take care of all of their clients’ needs. Montana Healing Arts offers different types of massage as well as different session lengths. KT (a therapist there) is trained in massage therapy as well as Reiki healing. Please reward yourself by going for a visit. You can easily walk to Montana Healing Arts from the Red Bear Inn.
Gallery 287 is one of the many special art galleries in Ennis which showcases local artists. From greeting cards, to sculptures, and beautiful paintings, you’ll be sure to find inspiration on your vacation here. Stop in to see a local artist working in her medium.
Only 18 miles from Ennis, Virginia City is worth a visit. There is no doubt about that. While meandering the historic streets, please be sure to stop into the many boutiques, restaurants, watering holes, and candy shop. There's so much to experience, see, eat and drink. It's also known as a "Living Ghost Town!" We recommend the open-air bus tour of the city that includes a stop on Boot Hill. This is where five rogue road agents were buried by the Vigilantes. Don't forget to check out the walking tour map found on the chamber's website.
If you've been hankering for a movie on vacation, or just want to get in out of the sun, head to The Madison Theatre. It is located in downtown Ennis and hosts first run movies. There is a snack bar, popcorn, sodas, and a renovated theater. Enjoy the big screen in Ennis, Montana.
Being in the center of one of the world’s best fly fishing areas, the Ennis Fish Bowl provides an alternative for families and friends to get together to bowl in a retro bowling facility that has been upgraded to the most modern bowling experience. The facility still has real wood lanes, and runs 1963 Brunswick A2 machines while you enjoy absolutely modern scoring and entertainment systems. Six lanes provide you with personal local service, and quality food while you bowl. This business has been a central gathering place for over 55 years!
Soak and eat in the Water of the Gods, Montana's geothermal wonder. Just a 30 minute drive from Ennis, Montana. The hot spring and garden are on the ancestral land of Salish and Shoshone-Bannock peoples land. Guests can rent the spring privately or go during the public soaking hours. The spring is as large as a pool and there are bathrooms, changing facilities, an array of beverages, fresh food, and often, live music. This really is a special atmosphere and experience. Remember, though, the water is hot!
Check the website for show times. This is a fun way to spend an evening. The Rustle Your Bustle Vaudeville Show, offered Tuesdays - Thursdays, lasts about 1 hour.
The melodrama + vaudeville show offered Fridays - Sundays generally run about 2 hours. 1 hour melodrama, 15 min intermission, 45 min vaudeville.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, the guides will cater the trip to your needs. Choose between a half day and a full day and they'll bring lunch (full days). You can also purchase gear, clothes, sunglasses, anything you need for a day of floating and fishing.
Trout Stalkers offers many options for guided Montana fly fishing trips. The Madison River is our home stream, so we specialize in guiding on this great river. We cater to anglers of all skill levels, from beginner fly fishermen looking to catch that first trout on a fly, to the seasoned angler seeking a veteran Montana fishing guide who knows these waters like the back of their hand. Our experienced guides will work hard to help you have a first-rate Montana fly fishing experience.
