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This week is packed with opportunities to meet new people in the Bozeman area because there are big holiday events, live music, meet-ups, small gatherings and just about every social option under the sun.

Forget about magazine lists - where are the best burgers in Montana? Ask a local. This is the Ultimate List of Great Burgers in Montana, so prepare yourself to taste the best of the best, across the entire state. Some Montana towns have a LOT more restaurants and bars on the list than others, but you're never far from a tasty burger in Montana.

There's a funky café in downtown Bozeman that has earned a loyal following, the likes of which you don't see very often. Yes, breakfast and brunch are great. Lunch options are delicious. However, it's another section of their menu - the mimosa list - that is unlike any other restaurant around. But it's still a secret to so many.

If a good part of your life revolves around delicious food, cooking, new restaurants, and exploring recipes, these groups across Montana are tailored to your foodie side. Interestingly, the level of expertise you can find in this state is impressive and has come an awfully long way in recent years.

You don't have to be an Instagram master to love taking cool pictures with a historic twist. Montana has no shortage of really interesting locations that don't disappoint on the character or funk and we've picked some of Montana's oldest buildings that are often looked over for this list.

If you don't drink alcohol, or just aren't drinking alcohol today, it can be frustrating finding delicious mocktails when you're out on the town. Sure, you can order just about any famous drink without the booze - but often the same attention to taste and appearance is not paid to those drinks without alcohol.

Gather a box of food donations at your office this week, then The MOOSE will stop by this Friday morning and take it all to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank for you...but YOU'LL get the credit!

Raking in hundreds more reviews than even the most popular restaurants in Montana's biggest cities, this West Yellowstone pizza joint with full saloon has GOT to be a record holder for "online reviews to population" ratio. You can thank tourists and locals alike.

Bad reviews of Yellowstone National Park are almost something we enjoy reading these days. So many of them are based on such foolish complaints - the fickleness of Mother Nature, not enough wildlife on demand, or perhaps too much steam coming out of a geyser.

To experience the following things, you'd HAVE to be in Montana because there's no place else on earth that you'd be able to see or do them. From food to fishing, Montana is packed with special experiences that simply can't be replicated anywhere else on earth.

She's an Americana legend, a Grammy winner, and an AMA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Patty Griffin is perhaps one of the most talented song writers alive today and her performances can be mesmerizing.

Montanans know about good food. We always have. Sure, the bar has been raised quite a bit in recent years but great meats, cheeses, veggies, and bread products have always been locally available - making for some incredibly good sandwiches.