In a state full of cities and towns surrounded by breathtaking beauty, it’s impossible to choose a place that tops the list of most naturally beautiful places. But if you’ve ever spent time in Big Sky, you know how incredible it looks from every corner. If you have yet to go, allow us to convince you to visit — especially in the winter. Why? Because in our humble opinion, Big Sky is the most beautiful winter town in Montana! Let’s take a look…
Big Sky really embodies our nickname, “Big Sky Country.”
Garen M. / Flickr The views from the top of the Beehive Trail will leave you more breathless than the hike. The Beehive Basin trail is located near Big Sky Mountain Village, and while it’s open all year for outdoor fun, it’s especially lovely in the winter. The trail is about seven miles long in its entirety, and it looks gorgeous when it’s dusted with snow!
The town, which is surrounded by mountains (four, to be exact), is considered a gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
Heide Licious / Flickr Big Sky Town Center is the perfect gathering spot – it’s the ultimate ski town.
And while it’s incredibly gorgeous in the summer…
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… it’s the winters here that are truly incredible.
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From the first real snowfall to the final dusting in spring, you’ll find most tourists and some locals skiing at Big Sky Resort.
Big Sky Resort Facebook With 38 lifts and 5,850 skiable acres, it’s easy to see why Big Sky Resort is so popular!
Winter hikes are popular too.
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Gallatin County is stunning in any season, and Big Sky might be the most beautiful town of them all.
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Have you ever been to Big Sky? Do you think it’s the best winter town in Montana? It definitely deserves a spot on the list of Montana’s most charming towns, that’s for sure!
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The views from the top of the Beehive Trail will leave you more breathless than the hike. The Beehive Basin trail is located near Big Sky Mountain Village, and while it’s open all year for outdoor fun, it’s especially lovely in the winter. The trail is about seven miles long in its entirety, and it looks gorgeous when it’s dusted with snow!
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Big Sky Town Center is the perfect gathering spot – it’s the ultimate ski town.
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With 38 lifts and 5,850 skiable acres, it’s easy to see why Big Sky Resort is so popular!
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Best winter town in Montana February 03, 2022 Sarah M. What are some other beautiful places to visit during the winter in Montana? Here in the Treasure State, our winters are long and harsh, and we believe that the best defense against the frigid temps is a soak in one of our myriad hot springs! We have so many amazing hot springs here in Montana, some of which remain open all year long. Some of our favorite places include: Spa Hot Springs Motel in White Sulphur Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs over in Anaconda, Bozeman Hot Springs in Four Corners, and Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in the aptly named Paradise. Winter is a great time to take a relaxing soak in a hot springs pool, and luckily the Treasure State has plenty of picture-perfect hot springs resorts and geothermal pools from which to choose. Which one will you visit first? What else is so unique about Big Sky, Montana? Big Sky certainly gets our vote for the best winter town in Montana, but really, it’s an amazing place to visit anytime of the year. Big Sky is located in southern Montana, a cozy community in the Rocky Mountains that lies northeast of Yellowstone. Only about 3,000 people call this area home, although they get plenty of tourists throughout the year. The town of Big Sky may be small, but it’s a perfect home base for year-round recreation. Winter is, of course, a popular time to visit; Big Sky is considered Montana’s top skiing destination, and the slopes stay perpetually packed all season long. But we’re partial to the spring and summer months, when the landscape of Big Sky comes alive in verdant greens and winsome wildflowers. Residents here have unparalleled access to the outdoors – you’ll be surrounded by hiking trails, fishing streams, and so much more! Swoon.
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Best winter town in Montana
February 03, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some other beautiful places to visit during the winter in Montana? Here in the Treasure State, our winters are long and harsh, and we believe that the best defense against the frigid temps is a soak in one of our myriad hot springs! We have so many amazing hot springs here in Montana, some of which remain open all year long. Some of our favorite places include: Spa Hot Springs Motel in White Sulphur Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs over in Anaconda, Bozeman Hot Springs in Four Corners, and Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in the aptly named Paradise. Winter is a great time to take a relaxing soak in a hot springs pool, and luckily the Treasure State has plenty of picture-perfect hot springs resorts and geothermal pools from which to choose. Which one will you visit first? What else is so unique about Big Sky, Montana? Big Sky certainly gets our vote for the best winter town in Montana, but really, it’s an amazing place to visit anytime of the year. Big Sky is located in southern Montana, a cozy community in the Rocky Mountains that lies northeast of Yellowstone. Only about 3,000 people call this area home, although they get plenty of tourists throughout the year. The town of Big Sky may be small, but it’s a perfect home base for year-round recreation. Winter is, of course, a popular time to visit; Big Sky is considered Montana’s top skiing destination, and the slopes stay perpetually packed all season long. But we’re partial to the spring and summer months, when the landscape of Big Sky comes alive in verdant greens and winsome wildflowers. Residents here have unparalleled access to the outdoors – you’ll be surrounded by hiking trails, fishing streams, and so much more! Swoon.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Here in the Treasure State, our winters are long and harsh, and we believe that the best defense against the frigid temps is a soak in one of our myriad hot springs! We have so many amazing hot springs here in Montana, some of which remain open all year long. Some of our favorite places include: Spa Hot Springs Motel in White Sulphur Springs, Fairmont Hot Springs over in Anaconda, Bozeman Hot Springs in Four Corners, and Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in the aptly named Paradise. Winter is a great time to take a relaxing soak in a hot springs pool, and luckily the Treasure State has plenty of picture-perfect hot springs resorts and geothermal pools from which to choose. Which one will you visit first?
What else is so unique about Big Sky, Montana?
Big Sky certainly gets our vote for the best winter town in Montana, but really, it’s an amazing place to visit anytime of the year. Big Sky is located in southern Montana, a cozy community in the Rocky Mountains that lies northeast of Yellowstone. Only about 3,000 people call this area home, although they get plenty of tourists throughout the year. The town of Big Sky may be small, but it’s a perfect home base for year-round recreation. Winter is, of course, a popular time to visit; Big Sky is considered Montana’s top skiing destination, and the slopes stay perpetually packed all season long. But we’re partial to the spring and summer months, when the landscape of Big Sky comes alive in verdant greens and winsome wildflowers. Residents here have unparalleled access to the outdoors – you’ll be surrounded by hiking trails, fishing streams, and so much more! Swoon.
