Montana

Travel Guide

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Missoula which includes street scenes, a small town or village and flowers
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The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

Everything is big in the Big Sky Country of Montana. Vast landscapes dominated by the Rocky Mountains stretch endlessly. Wide, open skies cover treeless plains with never-ending horizons, while farms and ranches extend for miles. Disappear into sparsely populated wilderness and discover America’s nature at its biggest and best.

Drive across fertile landscapes once the home of Native Americans who lived off the land’s riches. Europeans arrived here in the early 1800s as fur traders and prospectors seeking gold in the hills.

Head straight to the great outdoors and marvel at majestic views in every direction. Glacier National Park is one of the nation’s most impressive natural wonders. Over 700 miles (1,100 kilometers) of hiking trails promise days of adventure with constant panoramic views.

Trek into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness to spot Montana’s fearsome wildlife. Watch the ridges and slopes for sightings of elk and grizzly bears.

See the geothermal activity of Yellowstone National Park, which crosses the border with Wyoming in the southern part of the state. Ride horses or rafts to explore the park from different perspectives.

Revisit Montana in winter to enjoy mountain snow sports. The slopes of Whitefish Mountain and Big Sky Resort are popular with skiers and snowboarders. Enjoy other thrilling activities such as dog sledding and ice climbing in the winter wonderlands.

Don’t let the myriad outdoor activities distract you from Montana’s charming cities and towns. Billings is located near the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument and features attractions such as the Yellowstone County Museum and ZooMontana. Explore Bozeman and stop at Montana State University and the Museum of the Rockies.

Choose a season that suits your trip to Montana. Come in winter for thick snowfall, summer for hiking or spring and fall for quieter days in nature. One of the best ways to reach Montana is to drive here, taking stunning scenic byways that wind through the spectacular Rocky Mountains.

Where to stay in Montana

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Downtown Bozeman

5/5(98 area reviews)

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and Rialto.

Downtown Bozeman
Big Sky Resort which includes interior views and a hotel

Big Sky Mountain Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sky Mountain Village, Big Sky Resort and Explorer Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Big Sky Mountain Village
Missoula showing an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a park

Heart of Missoula

4/5(399 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Heart of Missoula, Missoula County Courthouse and Wilma Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Heart of Missoula
Ousel Falls Park Trail is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Gallatin Gateway, MT that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.

Spanish Peaks

While visiting Spanish Peaks, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Resort and Cabin Ski Lift.

Spanish Peaks
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Lazy Acres

5/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lazy Acres and surrounding area, you can visit Two Top Mountain and Tweedy Lake.

Lazy Acres
Big Sky which includes a luxury hotel or resort, mountains and snow

Big Sky Meadow Village

While visiting Big Sky Meadow Village, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Golf Course and Historic Crail Ranch.

Big Sky Meadow Village
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 out of 5
2107 Cornell Ave, Butte, MT
$129 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$142 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (940 reviews)
"The room smelled great, room was very clean"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
The Roosevelt Hotel - Yellowstone
The Roosevelt Hotel - Yellowstone
2.5 out of 5
1014 Scott St. West, Gardiner, MT
$258 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$289 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Gardiner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Comfortable hotel
"All my doubts with this hotel were all gone once I enter the room. Clean, comfortable, well organized room. The bathroom is and no odor. All the staffs are incredible. Definitely going to stay here again, and will be trying out their Cabin."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Roosevelt Hotel - Yellowstone
Grouse Mountain Lodge
Grouse Mountain Lodge
3.5 out of 5
2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, MT
$229 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$254 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Whitefish. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The check-in process for our group was responsive and professional. Stay amenities and fees were communicated up front. Everyone enjoyed the location, the onsite restaurant, and shuttle service (for a reasonable fee) to the airport. We definitely recommend this facility and would return again!"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Grouse Mountain Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Two Medicine INN
Two Medicine INN
4 out of 5
1119 3rd St, East Glacier Park, MT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in East Glacier Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Glacier Park Lodge ...
6/10 (33 reviews)
"Heavy rains and cold winds changed our tent camping plans in Glacier to needing a kitchenette. Two Medicine Inn had the perfect place for our 2 night stay, nothing fancy, yet clean and more than adequate.The manager, Georgianna, was gracious and always available to help.overall, we enjoyed our ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Two Medicine INN
West Glacier Cabin Village
West Glacier Cabin Village
4.5 out of 5
350 River Bend Rd., West Glacier, MT
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury cabin in West Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (297 reviews)
"The cabin was very nice but a little small in place, the bedroom hardly had any room to actually get into bed and the bathroom was just enough to be able to turn around. The wood in the cabin was really nice and overall, I would stay there again, but beware how much you pay. It is on an RV park."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

West Glacier Cabin Village
North Forty Resort
North Forty Resort
3 out of 5
3765 Montana 40 West, Columbia Falls, MT
Stay at this 3-star spa cabin in Columbia Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Meadow Lake Golf Course and Riverside ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Nice place to stay after a day in Glacier National Park."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

North Forty Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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