Must-see attractions in Montana

  • Reeder's Alley

    Montana

    Step back into old-old Helena on this short stretch of brick road lined with historic buildings and log cabins. It was named after Louis Reeder – the man…

  • Pompey’s Pillar National Monument

    Montana

    At the base of the monolithic rock where William Clark (of Lewis and Clark fame) carved his name in 1806 is a small visitor center that illustrates an…

  • Elk Country Visitor Center

    Montana

    Whether or not you agree with the slogan 'Hunting is Conservation' should not decide whether you visit this excellent visitor center with engaging…

  • Moss Mansion

    Montana

    Billings' most interesting historic home, the Moss was built in 1903 by local captain of industry PB Moss. The Moorish-style entryway and atmospheric…

  • Bigfork Art & Culture Center

    Montana

    Swing by this small art center to enjoy the work of regional photographers, painters and other creatives that capture the spirit of Montana's mountain…

  • Emerson Cultural Center

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Known around town as the Emerson, this nonprofit art collective occupying an old school is the place to plug into Bozeman’s culture scene. Retail…

  • Yellowstone Forever

    Montana

    Small information station and book store run by Yellowstone Forever, the official education and fundraising partner of Yellowstone National Park. The…

  • Livingston Depot Center

    Montana

    The original colonnaded Northern Pacific Railroad depot – built in 1902 by the architects who designed New York’s Grand Central Station – is now home to a…

  • Carbon County Museum

    Montana

    Antique guns and mining disasters dominate the exhibits here, but it’s the 1912 Model T Ford, Yellowstone stagecoach and horrifying early electroshock…

  • Missoula Art Museum

    Montana

    All hail a city that encourages free-thinking art and then displays it free of charge in a sleek building that seamlessly grafts a contemporary addition…

  • Cathedral of St Helena

    Montana

    Rising like an apparition from old Europe over the town is this neo-Gothic cathedral completed in 1924, some 16 years after construction began. Highlights…

  • Yellowstone Historic Center

    West Yellowstone

    Housed in the 1909 Union Pacific depot, this small museum explores early stagecoach and rail travel. Look for the highly unstable-looking early snowmobile…

  • Stumptown Historical Society Museum

    Montana

    Whitefish’s fine old tudor revival Great Northern Railway Depot, built in the 1920s, doubles as a history museum displaying train memorabilia and…

  • Carbon County Arts Guild Gallery

    Montana

    The old railroad depot on 8th St, one block west of Broadway Ave, is where local artists exhibit paintings, sculptures and mixed media. The quality varies…

  • Wild Goose Island

    Glacier National Park

    This tiny stub of an island with a handful of lopsided trees perches precariously in the middle of St Mary Lake, providing a perfect photo op for…

  • Western Heritage Center

    Montana

    If you have time in Billings, explore the changing exhibits and excellent artifact collection here, representing the various cultural traditions of…

  • State Capitol

    Montana

    This grand neoclassical building was completed in 1902 and is known for its beacon-like dome, richly decorated with gold-rimmed paintings inside.

  • Yellowstone Art Museum

    Montana

    Combining a collection of Western art with visiting exhibitions, the YAM is on the site of the 1916 Yellowstone County Jail.

  • Gallatin History Museum

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    The former town jail does a good job presenting local history and famous residents (including one Gary Cooper).

  • Holter Museum of Art

    Montana

    This museum in downtown Helena exhibits contemporary art by Montana artists in a variety of mediums.