About Ennis

Located in rural southwest Montana with a population of 860, Ennis is a town carved from the Old West complete with boardwalks, saloons and hitching posts. Here, you can truly enjoy nature with the abundant fishing in the Madison River, hiking the Beaverhead National Forest Trails, picnic at Ennis, Hebgen, Harrison or Sure Shot Lakes or raft the Beartrap Canyon. Yellowstone National Park is under two hours away. Ennis also boasts a rich history in the gold rush era and is only fourteen miles from the ghost town of Virginia City, the most complete town of its type in the United States. If you're craving a little more relaxation, play a round of golf at Madison Meadows, enjoy the Ennis Walking Art Tour or visit some of the unique shops on Main Street. Ennis is only minutes away from Norris Hot Springs where you can soak away your worries. When your stomach starts to rumble, grab some lunch at Yesterday's Restaurant and Soda Fountain or dinner at the Bear Claw Bar and Grill. If your throat is parched from a day of horse back riding through the back country, why not grab a drink at Longbranch Saloon? Ennis has strong grassroots values and is a terrifc place to raise a family. The school stystem serves grades K-12 and there is a strong sense of community with the various organizations and churches in the area. So, whether you are looking to relocate or just to get away from the hustle and bustle of of everyday life for a few days, Ennis is a great place to consider.

-- Latest Update 2010/06/28 by delindaprichard