Montana may be a massive state, but if you live here long enough, you may start to feel like you’ve done it all. Save this list for those days when you need a reminder that the Treasure State is full of amazing places to explore.
- Take a trip to Kootenai Falls and cross the Swinging Bridge.
Holly Hayes The views from the bridge (which is only a little scary) are beautiful.
- Spend a night in Montana’s Hobbit House near Trout Creek.
The Shire of Montana The Shire of Montana is the work of two Lord of the Rings fans, and it’s incredibly unique (and a lot of fun).
- See Montana’s strangest phenomenon for yourself.
Shawn Anderson / Flickr The Montana Vortex and House of Mystery in Columbia Falls is a popular stop for tourists on their way to Glacier National Park. It can also be a fun and interesting way for Montanans to spend an afternoon.
- Spend the night in a treehouse…
Home Away You’ll have your choice of several.
5…. or this awesome fire lookout.
Troy Smith / Flickr Werner Peak Lookout is located about 23 miles from Whitefish, and there’s really no better place to spend a summer night.
- Visit one of Montana’s weirdest museums.
Miracle of America Museum Facebook We’ve got a museum for just about everything here.
- Visit the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee.
Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas Facebook The garden is enchanting and the Buddhas are beautiful.
- Enjoy a magical sleigh ride dinner.
Tripadvisor / TripAdvisor The Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky has been hosting these sleigh ride dinners for decades.
- Take a natural wonders road trip.
Idjpg / Flickr This route takes you to some of Montana’s finest natural attractions.
- Explore the northwest corner of the state.
D.Taylor in Idaho / Flickr Have you ever been to the Yaak Valley in the Kootenai National Forest? If not, put it on the bucket list for next spring.
- Hike the Mystic Lake Trail.
lauren bond / alltrails.com Located in the Beartooth Mountains near Roscoe, the Mystic Lake Trail is a 5-mile trek that’s especially beautiful in the fall.
- Take the Havre Beneath the Streets tour.
Patty P / TripAdvisor Every Montanan should take this tour.
Another way you can see Montana in a whole new light is by attending one of our unique festivals.
Holly Hayes
The views from the bridge (which is only a little scary) are beautiful.
The Shire of Montana
The Shire of Montana is the work of two Lord of the Rings fans, and it’s incredibly unique (and a lot of fun).
Shawn Anderson / Flickr
The Montana Vortex and House of Mystery in Columbia Falls is a popular stop for tourists on their way to Glacier National Park. It can also be a fun and interesting way for Montanans to spend an afternoon.
Home Away
You’ll have your choice of several.
Troy Smith / Flickr
Werner Peak Lookout is located about 23 miles from Whitefish, and there’s really no better place to spend a summer night.
Miracle of America Museum Facebook
We’ve got a museum for just about everything here.
Ewam Garden of One Thousand Buddhas Facebook
The garden is enchanting and the Buddhas are beautiful.
Tripadvisor / TripAdvisor
The Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky has been hosting these sleigh ride dinners for decades.
Idjpg / Flickr
This route takes you to some of Montana’s finest natural attractions.
D.Taylor in Idaho / Flickr
Have you ever been to the Yaak Valley in the Kootenai National Forest? If not, put it on the bucket list for next spring.
lauren bond / alltrails.com
Located in the Beartooth Mountains near Roscoe, the Mystic Lake Trail is a 5-mile trek that’s especially beautiful in the fall.
Patty P / TripAdvisor
Every Montanan should take this tour.
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