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Overview
Welcome to Big Sky Country, where the Great Plains hit the Rockies and just about anything seems possible. Wilderness areas rule out here, whether it's the pre-Yellowstone valleys of Montana's south to Absaroka Beartooth, Bob Marshall or the American Prairie Reserve and the horizons-without-end in Montana's rural heartland. Not far away, Missoula and Bozeman are hip urban centers rich in brewpubs, great restaurants and scenes of emerging culinary excellence. Montana is also home to Little Big Horn Battlefield and, the state's major drawcard, the sculpted peaks of Glacier National Park, one of the most dramatically beautiful corners of the continent.
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The rival of any of the United States' most spectacular national parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park is…
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Glacier National Park
Perched above the tree line, atop the wind-lashed Continental Divide, and blocked by snow for most of the year, 6646ft Logan Pass – named for William R…
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More than a dozen buildings preserved in a state of 'arrested decay' transport you back to gold-rush days, when cities were built overnight and vanished…
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Glacier National Park
You’ll welcome this handy pit stop on Going-to-the-Sun Rd, with useful tourist facilities including a motel, restaurant, showers, small grocery and boat…
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Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
The most entertaining museum in Montana should not be missed. It has stellar displays on the geological history of the Rockies, and dinosaur exhibits…
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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
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The Crow (Apsalooke) Indian Reservation is home to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. One of the USA's best-known Native American…
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Glacier National Park
You wouldn't guess it from the outside, but this museum, housed in a nondescript brick building, has an exceptional collection of costumes, art, craftwork…
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Glacier National Park
Located on the park’s dryer eastern side, where the mountains melt imperceptibly into the Great Plains, St Mary Lake lies in a deep, glacier-carved valley…
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Best Things to Do
Explore the best of Big Sky Country with our guide to the top activities in Montana.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
From stunning national parks to fascinating historic towns, here are the best places to visit in Montana.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
With so much wilderness right on the doorstep, there's always something to do in Montana at any time of year. Here are the best times to come.
Read articleTransportation
From car to train, find your way around Montana with our guide to transportation across the state.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Montana is the gateway to Yellowstone and Glacier National Park, but there's plenty to do that doesn’t cost a cent. Here are the top things to do for free.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Here are our top budget tips, along with a guide to daily costs, for a cost-effective trip to Montana.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Montana's supreme nature sets the stage for a family holiday full of unforgettable childhood experiences.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Wherever you choose to drive in Montana, beautiful sights await. Here are a few suggestions for exploring the best of Big Sky Country by road.
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