American Cowboy has named Bozeman one of the top 20 places to live in the West.

Bozeman was one of two Montana cities that made the magazine's first annual list, unveiled this week in its April-May issue. Missoula, and out-of-state cities such as Bend, Ore., and Steamboat Springs, Colo., also received the honor.

Bozeman also has been named as one of the best small towns and best places to retire.

Montana State University rodeo coach Mike True said part of Bozeman's appeal might be its mix of traditional and modern western, with amenities ranging from historic Yellowstone National Park to new-aged horseback adventures.

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