Montana Attractions

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Highline Trail - Glacier Park

Spectacular views and an abundance of wildflowers are the keystones to this hike in Glacier National Park. Starting at Logan Pass and about 7,200 ft in elevation, the trail opens in early to mid summer, after the snow melts enough for safe passage. Views of the valley, including The Going to the Sun Road are incredible and even overwhelm...

Western Heritage Center

Located in downtown Billings, Montana, is the Western Heritage Center Museum. This Romanesque sandstone structure houses exhibits which educate the public on the people and places of the Yellowstone watershed region and the northern high plains.

The museum has...

Traveler's Rest

Just south of Missoula, as you head into the Bitterroot Valley, is the famed resting place for the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, Traveler’s Rest. Lolo, MT, is the home of this historic site, a great place to stop and explore as you make yo...

Otokomi Lake in Glacier National Park

One of the little known hikes in Glacier National Park is to Otokomi Lake. The lake is a low-elevation cirque lake, nestled again reddish mountains. This is a great place to see various terrain as you hike your way up the 5 miles to the lake.

Start at the Risin...

The Sweet Palace

A trip through Montana is not complete without a stop at The Sweet Palace in Philipsburg. Located on Broadway in downtown Philipsburg, The Sweet Palace will spark the inner child in you as you are surrounded by candy and sweet confections of all sorts.

Housed in a Victorian style mercantile building, you will not know which way...

Clark Chateau

The Clark Chateau in Butte, Montana is the Historic home of Charles and Katherine Clark. It is currently a museum, featuring the architecture of the 1899 home. The house features 7 fireplaces, stained glass windows and the fourth floor ballroom. All four floors are open for viewing on a guided tour.

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Wahkpa Chu’gn Buffalo Jump

The Wahkpa Chu’gn Buffalo Jump is located in Havre, MT. Also known as the Too Close for Comfort site, it is now an archeological site, preserving the history of the area. There is also a scenic overlook to the Milk River area and Bear Paw Mountains.

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Gallatin History Museum

The Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman, MT is like no other when it comes to learning about the history of Gallatin County and southwest Montana. Besides the jail and its gallows, there are exhibits depicting the lives of early residents to the area. Of course this includes the American Indian tribes and the early settlers from the east and west coasts of America.

Kerr Dam

Get ready for the spring runoff at the Kerr Dam near Polson, Montana. Located at the south end of Flathead Lake, on the Flathead River, the 9 mile drive out of Polson to the dam is well worth it. In the spring, all 14 spillgates are open helping to regulate the spring thaw and run off from the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

There is a short hike from the parking area to the dam and overlook. Benches along the way help to make your trip easier and also provide areas to rest for great views. White water rafting and fishing are also available in the area.