Montana has so many nicknames such as The Treasure State because the state is famous for its natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and abundance of natural resources, and the Big Sky Country as the state has so many metal mines and also long stretches of plains that shower the never-ending view. Montana is a door to a haven for outdoor recreation. The newly acquired portion of the country known to be the Lewis and Clark trail is the must-check location, it is said that the explorers of the place of Lewis and Clark’s footsteps are still there and are being followed by the explorers who come to visit the place.
Yellowstone National Park in the US is said to be the first national park in the country, and the world is partly located in Montana. With that, the state has now over 55 state as well as national parks. There are more places to visit in Montana, they are Beartooth Highway, Flathead Lake, Yellowstone National Park, the Big Sky Resort, and Glacier National Park. Here, we will be detailing the best places to visit in Montana, What will be the ideal duration of the trip, and a brief Montana Travel Guide.
- The ideal duration of the trip is 10-12 days
- The best time to visit the state is July – August
- The nearest airport is – Billings Logan International Airport
Myth or a Fact: It is believed that on the way to Benton on Highway 87, a Native American man suddenly rolls down your windshield as if he had just been hit by your car. The drivers reported that when they pull over and get out of the car, no one is there, and the cars are free from damage.
Apart from this, There are much more things to do in Montana and there are a lot more places to visit in Montana when you travel to the state.
1. Glacier National Park
The 50-mile-long going-to-the-Sun-Road is the ultimate engineering model and the only route that navigates across the park. With more than 700 miles of hiking trails, the national park attracts people seeking adventure. While day hikes are the most frequent method of travel, overnight excursions are also well-liked in the vast backcountry of the park.
2. National Forest
Montana has 7 national forests covering almost 20 million acres. To experience Montana one should not leave the state without trekking through these public lands. Missoula, known to be the home to the University of Montana, there are five National parks within a short drive from Missoula.
3. Big Sky Resort
Home to the Biggest Skiing in America is not that far from Bozeman. The snow there is in abundance, where thousands of skiers and snowboarders gather during winter. Visiting there will make you experience the full resort makeover. The base of the mountains is filled with multiple events, and restaurants.
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4. Wolf Discovery Center
When visiting Montana Wolf Discovery Center is a must-see excursion. You will definitely be happy to see a bear or wolf up close there. This center was opened as a sanctuary for animals who did not fit to live in the wild, and also offers its visitors a chance to see giant grizzly bears and Gray wolves in there.
5. Museum of the Rockies
The museum adds to Bozeman’s status as one of the best cities in the country. The museum has a huge collection of dinosaurs. Another highlight there is a T-Rex thighbone with soft tissue remaining in it and that has been kept at the entrance of the museum known as the “Big Mike”. The museum also features a dynamic display and that welcomes its visitors to Yellowstone Country.
6. Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is the nation’s first national park. It’s over two million acres to explore inside the park. The west entrance of the park dives deep into geyser country whereas the North Entrance is in Gardiner. The boiling River invites visitors to another exploration
7. World Museum of Mining
Known as the Richest Hill on Earth- Butte is Montana’s most historic city. It is famous for the copper mining industry. Butte continued to grow and was known to be Montana’s first major city and the biggest city between Chicago and San Francisco. The Copper King Mansion there is another highlights in the town.
