It's one of the last strongholds of the Western frontier, but it's also surprisingly modern and sophisticated.
Sure, there are old saloons and hotels dating back to the late 1800s, but there's also a sustainable microbrewery that churns out craft beers, a high-end food and wine shop, a renowned ceramic arts center, and several fine-dining restaurants that serve local organic fare.
The town also caters to skiers and boarders heading to Red Lodge Mountain. In warmer months, outdoor enthusiasts flock here to hike, bike, and explore the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and the Beartooth Highway, which links Red Lodge to Yellowstone National Park. Many visitors stop here on their way to Yellowstone, about a three-hour drive away.
Whatever the reason you visit, Red Lodge is full of surprises.