Are you considering a spring break road trip? Do you have little ones in your life with cabin fever?
Montana is a very family-friendly state, especially for families who love nature. But you don’t have to be into hiking, fishing, or anything but driving and having fun to enjoy this particular adventure. This road trip route will truly be fun for the whole family—and you can add as many stops as you’d like, depending on how much time you have.
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- Paul’s Pancake Parlor, Missoula
Tawna Bradford / Google Start with a tasty morning or mid-day meal at Paul’s Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Since 1963, this family-owned eatery has been a beloved local treasure. Paul’s Pancake Parlor, 2305 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
Breakfast isn’t the only thing on the menu here, but the breakfast menu is enormous. It’s also delicious.
Paul’s Pancake Parlor/Facebook Whether you want sweet crepes or pancakes or a savory omelette, one thing is certain: you won’t leave hungry.
- A Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow, Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow / Facebook Next, go for a ride on Missoula’s iconic carousel. Kids at heart tend to enjoy it as much as actual children. A Carousel for Missoula, 101 Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT 59802, USAA Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow
- Philipsburg
Jasperdo / Flickr Your next stop on the road trip is Philipsburg, our favorite charming 19th-century mining town. Here, you can pan for sapphires, do a little shopping, or get a treat at the old-fashioned soda fountain. If you have some time to spend here, Philipsburg is also a great place to spend the night. Philipsburg, MT 59858, USA
- Virginia City
Arthur T. LaBar / Flickr You’ll definitely want to take the family to Montana’s liveliest ghost town, Virginia City. While this town really comes alive in the summertime, some businesses stay open all year, so you’ll have a fantastic visit regardless. Virginia City, MT 59729, USA
- Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman
Museum of the Rockies / Google The adventure ends at Montana’s most famous museum. Known for being home to a full T-Rex skeleton, this is a perfect place for dinosaur lovers. Museum of the Rockies, 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
Where are your favorite places in Montana to take your family?
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Tawna Bradford / Google
Start with a tasty morning or mid-day meal at Paul’s Pancake Parlor in Missoula. Since 1963, this family-owned eatery has been a beloved local treasure.
Paul’s Pancake Parlor, 2305 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59801, USA
Paul’s Pancake Parlor/Facebook
Whether you want sweet crepes or pancakes or a savory omelette, one thing is certain: you won’t leave hungry.
A Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow / Facebook
Next, go for a ride on Missoula’s iconic carousel. Kids at heart tend to enjoy it as much as actual children.
A Carousel for Missoula, 101 Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT 59802, USAA Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow
Jasperdo / Flickr
Your next stop on the road trip is Philipsburg, our favorite charming 19th-century mining town. Here, you can pan for sapphires, do a little shopping, or get a treat at the old-fashioned soda fountain. If you have some time to spend here, Philipsburg is also a great place to spend the night.
Philipsburg, MT 59858, USA
Arthur T. LaBar / Flickr
You’ll definitely want to take the family to Montana’s liveliest ghost town, Virginia City. While this town really comes alive in the summertime, some businesses stay open all year, so you’ll have a fantastic visit regardless.
Virginia City, MT 59729, USA
Museum of the Rockies / Google
The adventure ends at Montana’s most famous museum. Known for being home to a full T-Rex skeleton, this is a perfect place for dinosaur lovers.
Museum of the Rockies, 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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