Town of Ennis

The town of Ennis offers 3 city parks, a library, golf course, bowling alley, movie theater (summer only), winter ice skating rink, kids' fishing pond, playgrounds, senior citizens' center, and excellent shopping. You will also find good accommodations, true old West saloons and fine dining, sports stores, fishing and hunting outfitters, and antique shops and art galleries.

Nature Lovers
For the nature lover, the back country abounds with wonders. You may stumble upon an old miner's camp complete with diggins or you can prowl around areas used long ago by Indians and trappers. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a tepee ring, or perhaps you'll explore a buffalo jump.

Rodeo
Here in Ennis, you'll find one of the most exciting rodeos anywhere. It takes place July 3re and 4th, following a colorful Fourth of July Parade. Other annual events to enjoy include a Pioneer's Day celebration, a 10k Fun Run, Art Fairs, Hunter's Rendezvous and Hunters Feed.

Golfing
Golfers will enjoy our challenging 9-hole course with the great mountain views or travel to any of 11 other courses within 2 hours driving. In the winter, you can reach four major ski resorts from 1 to 2 hours away or escape into the forest on cross country skiis, snowshoes or snowmobiles (where permitted).

Wilderness
The valley is surrounded by National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and State lands, giving the public unlimited access to the wilderness. With Yellowstone National Park just an hour and a half away, you can enjoy countless hours of fishing, hiking and touring in the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter.

Artist
If the heart of an artist beats within you, then drink in the natural, magnificent vistas of "The Last of the Big Time Splendors." The light and colors are constantly playing and changing against the backdrop of magestic mountains. This is Big Sky country at its best. Photographers, professional and amateur alike, can keep busy "shooting" such attractions as Sphinx Mountain, the fascinating old buildings in historic Virginia City, or just the natural splendors of moving sunrises and gorgeous sunsets.

Virginia City
Old West history is all around us. Virginia City, founded in 1863, is considered to be the most complete, original town of its kind in the United States. Today you can tour the city's restorations, visit Boot Hill and enjoy top-quality summer stock with the Virginia City Players.

Nevada City
Neighboring Nevada City represents a busy mining town the way they used to be. You can visit Alder Gulch where the yellow metal, Gold, brought in scores of fortune hunters in the 1860's. You may even find some of that gold if you try your hand at panning.

Hunters Welcome
Hunters will find a challenge tracking down elk, moose, mountain lion, bear, antelope, mountain goat, white tail and mule deer, and of course, varmits ranging from the wily coyote to the bothersome ground squirrel. Water fowl and game birds also make the Madison Valley their home...in season, of course.


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	The town of Ennis offers 3 city parks, a library, golf course, bowling alley, movie theater (summer only), winter ice skating rink, kids' fishing pond, playgrounds, senior citizens' center, and excellent shopping. You will also find good accommodations, true old West saloons and fine dining, sports stores, fishing and hunting outfitters, and antique shops and art galleries. Nature Lovers For the nature lover, the back country abounds with wonders. You may stumble upon an old miner's camp complete with diggins or you can prowl around areas used long ago by Indians and trappers. Maybe you'll get lucky and find a tepee ring, or perhaps you'll explore a buffalo jump. Rodeo Here in Ennis, you'll find one of the most exciting rodeos anywhere. It takes place July 3re and 4th, following a colorful Fourth of July Parade. Other annual events to enjoy include a Pioneer's Day celebration, a 10k Fun Run, Art Fairs, Hunter's Rendezvous and Hunters Feed. Golfing Golfers will enjoy our challenging 9-hole course with the great mountain views or travel to any of 11 other courses within 2 hours driving. In the winter, you can reach four major ski resorts from 1 to 2 hours away or escape into the forest on cross country skiis, snowshoes or snowmobiles (where permitted). Wilderness The valley is surrounded by National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and State lands, giving the public unlimited access to the wilderness. With Yellowstone National Park just an hour and a half away, you can enjoy countless hours of fishing, hiking and touring in the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter. Artist If the heart of an artist beats within you, then drink in the natural, magnificent vistas of "The Last of the Big Time Splendors." The light and colors are constantly playing and changing against the backdrop of magestic mountains. This is Big Sky country at its best. Photographers, professional and amateur alike, can keep busy "shooting" such attractions as Sphinx Mountain, the fascinating old buildings in historic Virginia City, or just the natural splendors of moving sunrises and gorgeous sunsets. Virginia City Old West history is all around us. Virginia City, founded in 1863, is considered to be the most complete, original town of its kind in the United States. Today you can tour the city's restorations, visit Boot Hill and enjoy top-quality summer stock with the Virginia City Players. Nevada City Neighboring Nevada City represents a busy mining town the way they used to be. You can visit Alder Gulch where the yellow metal, Gold, brought in scores of fortune hunters in the 1860's. You may even find some of that gold if you try your hand at panning. Hunters Welcome Hunters will find a challenge tracking down elk, moose, mountain lion, bear, antelope, mountain goat, white tail and mule deer, and of course, varmits ranging from the wily coyote to the bothersome ground squirrel. Water fowl and game birds also make the Madison Valley their home...in season, of course.