Livingston, Montana
Livingston was the
original entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Livingston had its
beginning in 1882, when the railroad arrived. The branch line south to
Yellowstone Park carried countless tourists to Gardiner where they boarded
a stagecoach into the nation’s first national park. Farming and mining
were the economic mainstays in the early days; today’s industries
include fly-tying, limber manufacturing and locomotive repair.
The dominating
theme of downtown Livingston is railroading. The historic Northern Pacific
depot, with its curved colonnade and terra cotta ornament, has been
restored to its original grandeur to accommodate exhibitions of history
and art of the region. Subjects include Western history, railroad history
and art by national, international and regional artists. The imposing
brick structure resembles an Italian villa with its curved colonnade and
rich terr-cotta ornament along the track side. The original interior was
lavishly decorated with mosaic trim, terrazzo floor and wrought-iron
ticket windows. Livingston Chamber of Commerce is located in the depot
complex.
Main street, with
rows of uninterrupted period buildings, railroad workshops and yard works
remains in a downtown area rich with history.
The Firehouse 5
Playhouse presents live theater year-round. Summer schedule includes
classic modern-day vaudeville in a cabaret-style setting. Winter schedule
includes major musicals, concerts, comedy clubs. The theater itself is
decorated with fire memorabilia and is complete with movie-style
concessions.
Livingston is also
a vacation paradise offering outdoor activities as well as a historic
district, museums, art galleries and theater amidst the pristine beauty of
five surrounding mountain ranges.
CAMPGROUND ACCOMMODATIONS IN LIVINGSTON
Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA: Towering cottonwoods shade this mountain country KOA along the Yellowstone River. You are never much more than a long cast from KOA’s 500 feet of frontage on the Yellowstone, a blue-ribbon trout stream. If you lose your favorite fly, replace it at the campground store! Livingston boasts a fly-fishing museum, art galleries and antique shops.
Find outdoor activities in every direction. Don’t miss a visit to Yellowstone National Park, 40 miles south. (KOA offers a by-request shuttle.) Your hosts can arrange raft trips on the Yellowstone or direct you toward great hikes in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area.
Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA
163 Pine Creek Road
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone: 800-562-2805
Local: 406-222-0992
Email: livingstonkoa@ycsi.net
Yellowstone`s Edge RV Park: Located in the beautiful Paradise Valley, Yellowstone`s Edge RV Park has surrounding mountain views with one mile of frontage on the Yellowstone River. Our log shower facility has been give a perfect ``10`` rating every year. Come join us nightly at our campfire and swap your Yellowstone Park adventures!
Yellowstone`s Edge RV Park
3502 Hwy 89 South
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone: 800-865-7322
Local: 406-333-4036
Email: edge@mtrv.com
Website: http://www.mtrv.com
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