Photos show what 8 iconic 'Yellowstone' locations look like in real life, from the Dutton Ranch to the 'train station'

Jordan Parker ErbJan 15, 2023, 17:44 IST

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Though some "Yellowstone" scenes are shot in Texas, Oregon, and Utah, many locations really are in Montana.
As a native Montanan, I decided to visit several filming locations scattered across the state.

As a native Montanan, I recently set off to see what "Yellowstone" locations look like in real life.

Several "Yellowstone" scenes were shot across Montana — including at the state's capitol building.Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

In real life, many of the locations in "Yellowstone" are nowhere near Yellowstone National Park — or each other.

The Governor's Office, which is filmed in the state's capitol building, is just as opulent as it looks on TV.

The Governor's Office, which is filmed in the state's capitol building, is just as opulent as it looks on TV.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is a real, working ranch located in Darby, Montana.

The Dutton Ranch is visible from the highway — but just barely.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

The Duttons solve several of their problems at the "train station," where they commit murder and dump the bodies of unruly foes.

The "train station" is far more conspicuous than it seems on TV.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

In the fourth season, a group of activists holds a rally outside the Livestock Association's Livingston Field Office.

A protest at the Livestock Association's Livingston Field Office takes place at a building in Missoula.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

In season four, a hold-up, followed by a shootout, takes place at Ruby's Cafe in Missoula.

Ruby's Cafe in Missoula looks just like it does in "Yellowstone."Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

John Dutton buys Jamie's paternal father a steak at Glen's Cafe located in Florence, Montana.

Glen's Cafe looks nearly identical to how it's portrayed in "Yellowstone."Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

John Dutton is sworn in as governor at the start of the fifth season. But his inauguration doesn't take place at the Montana State Capitol building; it was actually filmed at the Missoula County Courthouse.

John Dutton is sworn in as governor in season five — but not at the state's real capitol building.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

John Dutton is sworn in as governor at the start of the fifth season. But his inauguration doesn't take place at the Montana State Capitol building; it was actually filmed at the Missoula County Courthouse.

The governor's house in season five is shot at the Daly Mansion, outside of Hamilton, Montana.

The governor's mansion in the final episode of "Yellowstone" season five is shot outside of Hamilton, Montana.Paramount Network, Jordan Parker Erb/Insider

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Photos show what 8 iconic 'Yellowstone' locations look like in real life, from the Dutton Ranch to the 'train station'

As a native Montanan, I recently set off to see what "Yellowstone" locations look like in real life.

In real life, many of the locations in "Yellowstone" are nowhere near Yellowstone National Park — or each other.

The Governor's Office, which is filmed in the state's capitol building, is just as opulent as it looks on TV.

The Yellowstone Dutton Ranch is a real, working ranch located in Darby, Montana.

The Duttons solve several of their problems at the "train station," where they commit murder and dump the bodies of unruly foes.

In the fourth season, a group of activists holds a rally outside the Livestock Association's Livingston Field Office.

In season four, a hold-up, followed by a shootout, takes place at Ruby's Cafe in Missoula.

John Dutton buys Jamie's paternal father a steak at Glen's Cafe located in Florence, Montana.

John Dutton is sworn in as governor at the start of the fifth season. But his inauguration doesn't take place at the Montana State Capitol building; it was actually filmed at the Missoula County Courthouse.

The governor's house in season five is shot at the Daly Mansion, outside of Hamilton, Montana.