Best Places to Visit in Montana
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Montana with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Montana sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Montana that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Montana whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
MetraPark
Billings, MT
MetraPark, located in Billings, is Montana’s center for events! It is a multifacility events campus, the largest of its kind within a 5 state region with professional management solely dedicated to the events business. MetraPark serves a primary market area of more than 250 miles in every direction.
Showdown Montana
Neihart, MT
Showdown is Montana’s oldest ski area. The secret to this place in addition to great skiing and snowboarding, is the friendly folks who work, live and visit Showdown.
The World Museum of Mining
Butte, MT
The World Museum of Mining was founded in 1963 when the close of Butte’s mining heyday was less than two decades away. The World Museum of Mining is one of the few museums in the world located on as actual mine yard- the Orphan Girl Mine. With fifty exhibit buildings, countless artifacts, and sixty-six primary exhibits in the mine yard, visitors can spend a couple of hours to an entire day lost in the unfolding story.
C. M. Russell Museum Complex
Great Falls, MT
Charles M. Russell captured the landscapes, the spirit, and the culture of the West during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Because the collection of the C.M. Russell Museum spans the artist’s entire lifespan and includes the artist’s home and studio, the museum is the only place in the world where visitors can experience a total immersion in the art and life of Charles Russell, considered by many to be the foremost artist of the American West.
Pictograph Cave
Billings, MT
Pictograph Cave State Park is a place to contemplate the origins of human habitation in Montana. The Pictograph Cave site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1964, because of its archaeological significance. Today’s visitors can enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the mystery of this extraordinary site and tour the new visitor center.
Giant Springs State Park
Great Falls, MT
Bring a picnic and experience this scenic and historic site. First recorded by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, it is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country.
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Missoula, MT
Moss Mansion
Billings, MT
The tour captures turn-of-the-century life as the prominent Moss Family lived it. Guests will see original draperies, furniture, fixtures, Persian carpets and artifacts displayed in the 1903 red sandstone structure designed by New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh.
Montana Natural History Center
Missoula, MT
The mission of the Montana Natural History Center is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature through education. Founded in 1991, MNHC provides nature education programming for people of all ages through summer camps, kids’ activities, Visiting Naturalist in the Schools, Master Naturalist certification courses and Field Days, evening programs, Field Notes on Montana Public Radio, museum tours, and more.
Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium
Missoula, MT
The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium was founded in 2009 by a group of passionate bug enthusiasts eager to bring a butterfly house to Missoula. The Missoula Insectarium hosted over 100 field trips, packed their classroom for lectures featuring the latest research on a variety of incredible species, and welcomed nearly 15,000 visitors through their doors.
