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• Glacier National Park Glacier National Park in Montana pairs alpine scenery, Going-to-the-Sun Road, wildlife and Indigenous history with world-class hiking and camping.
• Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park, reached through Montana, brings geysers, wildlife, mountain scenery and Indigenous history into America’s first national park.
• Butte Butte, Montana, pairs copper-mining history with historic Uptown streets, immigrant food traditions, museums, headframes and dramatic high-desert landscapes.
• Missoula Discover Missoula, Montana: A hub of outdoor adventure, cultural richness, and vibrant community spirit, nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.
• Bozeman Bozeman, Montana blends Rocky Mountain scenery, Western history, lively arts, Museum of the Rockies, local dining and easy access to year-round outdoor adventures.
• Helena Helena, Montana blends Gold Rush history, grand civic architecture, mountain trails and Western culture with museums, galleries, local food and a compact capital setting.

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Every region of Montana, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• The Glacier Country The Glacier Country pairs Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, mountain towns and wide-ranging Rocky Mountain adventures across north-west Montana.
• The Little Bighorn Battlefield Explore Little Bighorn Battlefield in Montana, a powerful landscape of Indigenous history, military conflict, memorials and wide-open prairie.
• Central Montana Central Montana pairs Missouri River history and Western art with ranch country, mountain ranges, wildlife and wide-open outdoor landscapes.
• Eastern Montana Eastern Montana combines badlands, prairie, dinosaur country, Indigenous history, river valleys and wide-open roads across the northern Great Plains.
• Southwestern Montana Southwestern Montana combines Rocky Mountain scenery, gold-rush towns, mining heritage, blue-ribbon rivers and access to Yellowstone country.
• Northwestern Montana Explore Northwestern Montana for Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, mountain towns, wildlife, hiking, skiing and wide-open western landscapes.

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• Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park, Montana: explore geysers, wildlife, Grand Canyon views, mountain lakes and gateway towns across America’s first national park.
• Big Sky Resort Big Sky Resort in Montana offers skiing, Lone Peak views, summer hiking, mountain biking and easy access to Yellowstone’s western landscapes.
• Whitefish Mountain Resort Whitefish Mountain Resort in Montana offers skiing, summer trails, Big Mountain views and easy access to Whitefish and Glacier National Park adventures.
• Flathead Lake Flathead Lake, Montana offers clear waters, mountain views, island parks, boating, lakeside towns and cultural heritage near Glacier National Park.
• Beartooth Highway Beartooth Highway in Montana links Red Lodge with Cooke City through alpine plateaux, glacial lakes, mountain views, wildlife and Yellowstone access.
• Gallatin National Forest Gallatin National Forest in Montana offers alpine hikes, wild rivers, wildlife, scenic drives and gateway towns near Yellowstone and Bozeman.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (39,827 reviews)

  Yellowstone National Park

  World's first national park erupts with geysers, teems with wolves and bison, carves canyons through volcanic stone—raw power of nature preserved across 2.2 million acres.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (17,078 reviews)

  Glacier National Park

  Million-acre expanse of glacier-carved peaks, wildlife corridors, and epic drives across Montana's Rocky Mountain frontier.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (4,644 reviews)

  Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

  Where history pivots on courage, resistance, and the untold stories of the Northern Plains.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (2,351 reviews)

  Whitefish Mountain Resort

  Epic vertical drops, zip-line rushes, and Glacier views define Whitefish Mountain Resort's all-season terrain park in Montana's rugged northwest.

The closest countries to Montana, if you are planning to cross a border on the same trip.

• Wyoming Discover Wyoming: A Land of Unspoiled Beauty, Rich History, and Boundless Outdoor Adventures in the Heart of the American West.
• Idaho Idaho: Discover the Gem State's stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and outdoor adventures. From majestic mountains to serene lakes, experience the natural wonders of Idaho.
• North Dakota Discover the rugged beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality of North Dakota, the untamed frontier of the United States.
• South Dakota Discover South Dakota: From the iconic Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial to the stunning Badlands and charming small towns, it's a land of history and natural beauty.
• Colorado Discover Colorado: A stunning blend of rugged mountains, vibrant cities, and rich history, offering endless adventures and unforgettable experiences.

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