There are endless ways to explore Montana. No matter where you go, you're in for an incredible adventure. Get inspired by the trip ideas below or create your own.
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Three Days In Central Montana
Welcome to Montana’s capital city — or “Queen City” — Helena. Begin your day at the Holter Museum of Art, a beloved community gathering place with an impressive collection of...
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Four Days West to East
Venture eastward from the rugged peaks of Montana’s west side into sprawling plains and expansive skies. Make your way to the middle of Montana, and keep going.
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Reel in Relaxation: A Small-Town Montana Fly-Fishing Itinerary
From waiting for bites on the water to grabbing a bite yourself, this five-day Montana fly-fishing getaway takes you on some of the best rivers in the state and to...
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Two Day Ski Getaway: Montana's Local Gems
Showdown Montana > Bear Paw Ski BowlDiscover where Montanans hit the slopes. These hometown ski areas offer a taste of true winter life in Big Sky Country.
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Four Day Warm and Cozy in Southwest
Norris Hot Springs > Butte > Anaconda > Jackson Hot Springs + Elkhorn Hot SpringsYou can’t get more Montana than this winter getaway featuring snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and small-town exploration...
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Spooky Southwest Montana
Southwest Montana is full of history, from the expedition of Lewis and Clark to the boom and bust of the gold rush. There are plenty of stories to be told...
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Ultimate Ski Trips: Central Montana
Looking for the best spots to send it downhill this winter? Central Montana is home to some of the best ski areas in the state, with long runs, short wait...
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Home on the Plains
The Great Plains road trip travels near the Missouri River's badlands, where paleontologists have discovered a wealth of dinosaur fossils. There's also human history to explore at one of Montana's...
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Peak to Peak Glacier Views
The thrilling Going-To-The-Sun Road twists through the heart of Glacier National Park, where a million acres hold rewards for explorers of every kind. Bookend your visit to the park with...
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Glacier Hidden Gems
These hidden gems are what make Montana's Glacier National Park so coolGlacier National Park itself isn't exactly a hidden gem-- its enchanting mountain beauty makes it one of the most...
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The Road Less Traveled
Itineraries for those looking to experience several ski areas and towns in one tripWith empty two-lane highways, pastoral landscapes, charming small towns, 14 ski areas dotting the state and the...
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Montana's Trailhead
From Bighorn Canyon to Breweries, This is Why Billings is Montana's Trailhead!Billings is a melting pot of everything that makes Montana great: the rustic Western heritage, the natural beauty, the...
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Heart of Montana Discoveries
Central Montana promises adventures both above ground and below. Straddling the line between the Rocky Mountain Front and the Central Plains, this culturally important region offers a compelling look into...
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Small-Town Charm
Wander through authentic 1800s ghost towns on this rambling route over mountains, across the Continental Divide and along blue-ribbon trout streams. Legend has it that some of the smaller towns...
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Challenge Accepted
Road Trips to the Best of Montana's State ParksSure, Montana is most famous for being home to Glacier NationalPark (and for being the Gateway to Yellowstone, too!) but justbecause you...
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Footsteps of Lewis and Clark
RETRACE THE PATH of Lewis and Clark, and parallel two mighty rivers—the Missouri and the Yellowstone—on a five-day loop around the state’s northeastern badlands and spacious plains. This route-less-traveled crosses...
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Winter Defined
There are places made for those with a winter soul. Places that speak to those with adventure in their heart and powder play on their mind.
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Yellowstone and Beyond
Outdoor adventure and spectacular scenery abound on this scenic loop through southern Montana, along the Beartooth Highway and into Yellowstone National Park. Hike on a wilderness plateau, raft the Stillwater...
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Big Sky Exploration
Consider this route a Montana sampler. Stay in one of the state's fastest-growing cities, learn about geology, go ziplining or flyfishing, check out ghost towns and see Yellowstone National Park's...
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Great Plains Adventure
For Montana's American Indian people, bison, or buffalo, are revered symbols of strength and unity. Celebrate the bison, see them roam, and discover how the mighty bison helped create the...
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Billings to the Bighorn
Start this history-packed trip in Billings and travel across southeast Montana for some of the best Native American warrior history of the Great Plains. Soak in the sights of the...
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Bynum to Great Falls
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and escape to nature for some much needed quiet with this three-day itinerary. The route takes you from the Rocky Mountain...
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Roaming the Great Plains
For Native Americans, bison, also referred to as buffalo, are revered symbols of strength and unity. Celebrate bison, see them roam and discover how the national mammal helped mold the...
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Wonders of Yellowstone Country
The Beartooth Highway, winding from Red Lodge to Cooke City, offers so much rugged grandeur that you won't be in a rush to reach Yellowstone National Park. But once you...
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Town and Country
Travel from Missoula, western Montana's forward-thinking college town filled with book stores, museums and global cuisine, to deserted mining enclaves, the Bitterroot Valley's open rangeland and history-rich hamlets. Finish your...
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Land of Lake and Mountains
The vast expanse of Flathead Lake, cradled by sky-high peaks, is one of northwest Montana's most iconic features. Families dot the beaches and boaters skim the water.
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Picture Perfect Views
Get ready for a road trip packed with adventure. Learn to river surf, fly-fish, watch bison roam, mine for genuine Montana sapphires and wander through charming small towns.
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Uncover The Past
Retrace the path of Lewis and Clark and parallel two mighty rivers—the Missouri and the Yellowstone—on a loop around the state’s northeastern badlands and spacious plains. This route-less-traveled crosses the...
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Family Adventures In Yellowstone Country
Fly into Bozeman where recreation-loving locals can't wait to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and suggestions as your unofficial area guides. Book a stay at The LARK and it's steps to...
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Echoes of History
The frontier spirit thrives in Southeastern Montana's high plains. Hardworking Billings is the region's cosmopolitan center, but in the east, turn back the clock as you tour Little Bighorn Battlefield,...
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Unforgettable Road Trips
Vast overhead expanses give Montana it's nickname: the Big Sky State. Horizons frame the dramatic landscapes, including two spectacular national parks - Yellowstone and Glacier.
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Bighorn and Beyond
Learn more about Montana's rich Native American heritage and cowboy culture on this four-day drive through Little Bighorn Country. The history-packed route crosses Indian nations, the state's biggest city, and...
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Ultimate Ski Trips: Western Montana
Kick off this five-day itinerary with some self-guided exploration of Missoula, Montana’s second largest city. Then gear up to hit the slopes as you make your way from Lost Trail...
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Ultimate Ski Trips: Glacier Country
A wide range of winter experiences in Montana can diversify any ski trip, but this itinerary is for the hardcore powder purists – those looking to ski or board without...
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