Places to see in Montana vacation sights in Montana Explore things to do 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.

Montana Nugget Casino

Billings, MT

The Montana Nugget is one of the first original casinos to operated in Montana. They feature a rustic atmosphere with vaulted ceilings, cedar walls, with a vast number of trophy mounts. Enjoy casual, inexpensive full service dining with multiple daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Try your luck in their casino with today’s most up to date gaming machines. Enjoy complimentary beverages while you play.

Missoula Art Museum

Missoula, MT

Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, MAM is emerging as the leading contemporary art museum in the Intermaountain West. MAM is a spectacular attraction in the heart of Missoula’s historic downtown: a fully accessible, free, public museum that boasts eight exhibition spaces, a library, education center, and an inviting information lounge.

Carousel for Missoula

Missoula, MT

Built to provide the community of Missoula a new option for good, old-fashioned fun, the Carousel continues to entertain the children (and the adults) in our area with rides on the beautifully crafted horses as well as family friendly events. Whether we’re helping children celebrate their special day or seeing families come together for a little playtime, we’re happy to be part of Missoula’s history.

The History Museum

Great Falls, MT

The History Museum makes its home in the old International Harvester building. Built in 1929, the structure housed the implement dealership for thirty years until Northern School Supply purchased it in 1959. The History Museum is home to more than 10,000 artifacts, more than 70,000 photos and 4,500 square feet of archives, all collected from Central Montana over the past 40 years. They take great pride in ensuring the preservation, interpretation and accessibility of their historic collections. Researchers from all 50 states and several foreign countries have taken advantage of the services they offer.

Electric City Water Park

Great Falls, MT

Electric City Water Park, offers a wide variety of attractions to help beat the heat with a wet and wild day of fun in the sun.

Yellowstone Art Museum

Billings, MT

The Yellowstone Art Museum exhibits, interprets, collects, and preserves art, with an emphasis on Montana and surrounding regions, for the enrichment, education, inspiration, and enjoyment of all.

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Great Falls, MT

Benton Lake NWR is one of more than 550 national wildlife refuges administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that were established to protect, enhance, and restore the Nation’s wildlife heritage. Despite its name, Benton Lake is actually a 6,000-acre shallow wetland created by the last continental glacier thousands of years ago.

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.

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.

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.