I knew I loved Livingston MT for the drive over from Bozeman MT and for the galleries and coffee…read morebut today was extra special! We found Sax & Fryer! I never did get around to the books, it was all the other goodies! Bought a fountain pen and two replacement water color brushes (replacing the two our dog ate). Who ever orders the books does a great job of curation. And one of the woman that worked there and I had a great time chatting since we'd both been cartographers in our early lives, both had used hand cranked cash registers and had both lived in the Denver area, a few years even at the same time! Too bad it is a 1200 mile round trip! Next summer...

Wonderful store full decorated with great historic pictures. Stop in and buy some locally made…read morecards and chat with the two lovely ladies that run the store!

Top quality bookstore that would be right at home in any major metropolitan area. And in finding it…read moreon a Livingston, Montana side street, even a casual book lover will be pleasantly surprised by the wide selection and high quality of its volumes, not to mention the unexpectedly fair prices. Most definitely worth a visit. Or two.

I ordered a signed copy of Kamala Harris' new book 107 Days. My adult son also ordered a signed…read morecopy. Elk River Books apparently fancy themselves as not only being a bookstore, but also amateur internet sleuths. Unfortunately, they're not very good at it. This book was being sold as "one per order". Somewhere along the way, Elk River Books decided to change that to "one per family name". They cancelled my order and sent me an email stating that it appeared I was attempting to get around their "one per household" (they can't seem to make up their mind how many to sell) rule by ordering under my husband's name and having the book delivered to a neighboring home, whom Elk River also stated "per an internet search, the Kulinski's live there". As I stated, Elk River Books should stick to selling books because their detective skills SUCK. Even after I responded to their email informing them that our ADULT son, who shares my husband's name. RENTS the house next door from the Canadian family that owns it, they have not bothered to apologize to me or reinstate my order. Both myself and my son are HUGE fans of Kamala Harris. Now, thanks to the overinflated egos of Elk River Books, one of us will not be getting a signed book. I cannot recommend enough that you find another bookstore to patronize. This was complete overreach and absolute petty BS on the part of Elk River Books.

Our second annual stop at Earth Wise General Store in Big Timber, Montana for a Strawberry Rhubarb…read morepie! It's becoming one of our favorite tradition. The pie is absolutely delicious! Not your favorite flavor? They have plenty to choose from. The store is just as adorable as ever, and we loved seeing the new sitting area. The friendly employees make every visit feel extra welcoming. Can't wait to stop again next year!

Really cute spot! I was expecting more of a general store with all sorts of items and such, but…read moreit's more a natural foods store. They have bulk oils and spices that look really good! They also have bulk natural cleaner, laundry detergent, shampoos, conditioners, hand soap and the like! They are super affordable and is a great idea! But the shining star is the smoothies! They are AMAZING. Go try one!! Can't wait to come again when I'm back in the area!

Very nice stop. The exits are a few miles away on either side so plan ahead or backtrack a few…read moremiles on old highway 10. We were pulling our travel trailer. We went under the I-90 bridges, turned right and parked off to the right immediately after we turned. We were able to make a u-turn to get out. Otherwise we could have backed up enough into a driveway to pull out forward. The first building closest to the underpass is the bakery and cafe. Yummy sandwiches. The 1740s barn is behind it- originally built in NY. More shops as you walk west. Also nice informative signs explaining the history of the area and some of the buildings. Definitely worth a stop to check out all the neat stuff.

Very nice location and it's much more than a restaurant. This is meal, art gallery, high quality…read morecraftsmanship leather and wood products, a hat shop, loom, and a petting zoo, cheese room and more. This would be a great place to have your wedding or girls weekend

Gift items such as mugs. teas, jewelry, decorative note paper, candles, gift cards, toys some…read moreclothing items, purses, and general miscellaneous, are all here when the need arises for a unique gift. While many stores of this kind can offer some of the same merchandise, Obsidian has enough to differentiate itself and make it a good one-stop-for gifts. both serious and humorous. Plan on spending a lot of time here browsing, but if time is a consideration, the manager will offer suggestions and lead you through. I did find some cute things for upcoming birthday gifts and still managed to have time and money left! That's a plus. There was a lot here to sift through, but offered plenty of ideas for upcoming trips.

A local place not to be missed. Get off the interstate and have a true hometown experience. Big…read moreTimber Bakery is nestled in the middle of the town's historic commercial district (all two blocks). Patrons are mostly local but everyone is friendly. You order at the counter and then everything is delivered to your table. Don't worry, staff members come by regularly to keep your coffee warm. Baked goods are fresh and excellent. Recommend the cinnamon roll. Various breakfast plates are available. We did the classic Montana breakfast found everywhere in the early 1980s-- two eggs, bacon, hash browns and wheat toast. It's an awesome plate here. The bacon, thick but crunchy. How does Montana have the best bacon?! Absolutely love this place, for its generous servings at reasonable prices. All in a historic building!

We came here for a sandwich. We both got the turkey with avocado, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and…read moretomato! Wow! Then the cream cheese kolaches and flakey apple turnover caught our eyes. Fabulous. Cute place. Nice people. Do yourself a big favor and stop here. Bonus points for some cool jazz music playing.

From the outside, you just see garden stakes and metal yard art, which she does purchase new…read more However, stepping inside you'll find a store packed from floor to ceiling, literally! You can spend hours, days, a lifetime in this store and still not see "everything". But that's the joy of visiting this place. It's very well organized and the owner is really friendly and helpful. She lets you shop and is always nearby if needed. She has an impeccable memory for details and knows her stuff! She can tell you about every trinket, every painting, every piece of furniture in that store. There are legit antiques, including large pieces of furniture, clocks, lamps and home decor. She also has a large array of vintage things like games, toys, and collectibles. The handmade display case at front was designed by her husband and holds shelves and shelves of wonderful costume jewelry. It's definitely worth the stop in Big Timber if you have a niche that needs scratching. No coins or metals though. She says that is a whole different category, of which she prefers not to meddle. :)

We stopped here on our way back to Billings and it was an absolute delight! The owner is so…read morefriendly, and the house cat was so sweet we didn't want to leave! They have a great mixture of antiques with sculptures and I couldn't recommend going there more. Absolutely wonderful.

I am traveling on business to Livingston, MT currently and didn't want to bring my brand new…read moreacoustic guitar with me. In advance of my trip, I located a music store in Livingston - Conley's, and sent them an email to see if it would be possible to rent a guitar until the end of September (likely how long I will be here). I received a response and they were indeed able to meet my rental requirements (particular type of pick, capo). I need to keep my calluses solid or I'll be rebuilding them when I finally get back home to CA! I was unable to make the original pickup on Sunday night, and the store is closed on Mondays. Despite this, the Conley family were in the store regardless and told me to swing by on Monday for pickup, as Mr. Conley would be traveling on Tuesday. When I arrived, the Conley's were warm and inviting. Ended up chatting and found out I'm here from the Bay Area and he would be traveling nearby. He enlightened me with his history of gigging in the Bay Area in the 70s, and it was just an authentically interesting and fun conversation. I told Mr. Conley I had been unable to explore Montana, and he suggested if I am still here when he returns, he would be happy to show me around! They are simply genuinely nice people, provided all my equipment at an amazing flat rate of $100, and were more accommodating than a dirty Californian would have expected out here! (Just kidding!) If you can, support the Conley's Music and Book store. They are wonderful and I'm so happy I was able to locate them. Now I just need to remember to return the guitar Thank you!!!!

A great locally owned book store with even better owners (and a wonderfully adorable puppers that…read moreoccasionally makes and appearance). Everything the local reader needs can be found around downtown Livingston and Conley's is a huge part of the hubbub. Friendly owners and staff, lots of knowledge, a very good selection of boooks with much of it newer. Huge variety of musical taste on CD. Staff is very quick to offer special order requests. Never had a single bad experience here.