Montana
Places in Montana worth the detour, from lookouts & cabins, museums, and fairs & rodeos, each compiled from its own sources with season, fees, and directions.
Towns: Helena, Philipsburg, Billings, Livingston, Ennis, Great Falls, Lewistown, Miles City, Butte, Dillon. All the towns of Montana.
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Hot Springs
- Boulder Hot SpringsBoulderHistoric Inn, Spa, and Retreat Center in Boulder, Montana. The natural geothermal pool, mineral baths, and steam rooms are an important part of the spa facilities, with massages, healthy outdoor exercise, nutritious food to meet individual needs, and a natural environment of healing.
- Bozeman Hot SpringsBozeman12 pools with temperatures ranging from 59 to 106 degrees, dry and wet saunas, indoor flow-through pools drained and cleaned every night, three main outdoor pools, and a full fitness facility.
- Broadwater Hot Springs & FitnessHelena, MT · Wellness retreatJust ten minutes from downtown Helena, Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness invites you to slow down and soak in the moment. Feel the warmth of natural mineral waters, the energy of our fitness community, and the comfort of good food and local beer shared with friends.
- Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day SpaPray · Hot springs resortA historic Montana hot springs resort and day spa fed by natural geothermal waters and surrounded by the mountains of Paradise Valley, with two natural pools, lodging, dining, a day spa, and a wedding venue.
- Jackson Hot Springs LodgeJackson · Hot springs lodge with poolHot springs lodge in Jackson, Montana with chemical-free geothermal mineral water pool, lodging rooms, restaurant, and bar
- Lolo Hot Springs ResortLolo · Hot springs resortHistoric hot springs resort in the Lolo National Forest with indoor and outdoor mineral pools, RV/tent/cabin lodging, horseback trail rides, snowmobile rentals, and disc golf.
- Lost Trail Hot SpringsSula · Hot springs resortHot springs resort in the Bitterroot Valley at the base of Lost Trail Pass with a chemical-free natural hot springs pool, hot tub, lodging cabins and lodges, and dry sauna.
- Quinn's Hot Springs ResortParadise
- Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs & ResortSaco · Hot springs resortMontana's only natural hot springs on the Hi-Line, 108 degree mineral water rising 3,200 feet from the earth. Swim, soak, stay, and breathe.
- Spa Hot Springs MotelWhite Sulphur Springs · Natural mineral hot springs motelMontana's Finest Natural Mineral Hot Springs & Motel
- Yellowstone Hot SpringsGardiner · Natural hot springMontana's newest hot springs experience, eight miles north of Yellowstone's North entrance at the south end of Paradise Valley.
Swimming Holes
- Axtell Bridge Fishing Access SiteFour Corners · Fishing access siteA state fishing access on the Gallatin River south of Four Corners, where swimmers and anglers use the water beneath a one-lane truss bridge built in 1919.
- Fairy LakeBozeman · CampgroundA small glacial lake below Sacagawea Peak in Montana's Bridger Range, reached by steep gravel road from Bozeman, whose bottom sediments hold a 15,000-year record of forest and fire.
- Fish Creek State Park swimming beachAlberton · Swimming holeA small swimming beach on Fish Creek, in a state park west of Missoula whose 5,600 acres were carved from the middle of a wildlife management area in 2010.
- Kobayashi BeachEnnis · Day-use areaThe main public access point on Ennis Lake and a popular place to spend a summer afternoon.
- Lake Alva swimming beachSeeley Lake · Swimming beachDay use area with a swimming beach on the north shore of Lake Alva, a glacial lake in the Clearwater River valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges at about 4,200 feet elevation.
- Lake Como Beach Swimming SiteDarby · Designated swimming areaA swimming area on Lake Como between Darby and Hamilton, Montana, with a sandy beach, picnic tables, accessible restrooms, dressing facilities, paved parking, water, and garbage service.
- Somers Beach State ParkSomers · State parkMontana's newest state park. The development will include day-use amenities, such as trails, picnic areas, and a hand launch area for boats, as well as overnight lodging opportunity with three rental cabins. FWP will also enhance additional park shoreline with an erosion control beach.
- Swan Lake Swimming SiteBigfork · Swimming holeThe Swan Lake Swimming Site is located in the Swan Lake Day Use Area. There are plenty of picnic tables and fire rings available. There are restrooms, water faucets, and trash containers at this site as well as a boat ramp, dock, and swimming beach.
- White Sandy beachHelena · CampgroundWhite Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife watching, water sports, camping and swimming.
- Yellow Bay State ParkBigfork · State park unitThe Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park is located 14 miles south of Bigfork on the eastern shore of Flathead Lake. The park includes Yellow Bay Creek and a wide, gravelly beach that is a popular location for swimming, sunbathing, and kayaking.
Gardens
Trailheads
- Holland Falls TrailheadSeeley Lake · TrailheadHolland Falls Trailhead, at the end of Forest Road #44 near Condon, Montana, starts a 1.6-mile lakeshore climb to a 40-foot waterfall named for the valley's first homesteader.
- Kootenai Falls TrailheadTroy · Landmark, watchable wildlifeBuilt by the Forest Service to access forest fires across the Kootenai River, this foot bridge was destroyed by a major flood in 1948. The bridge was rebuilt on concrete piers and is now protected from flooding by Libby Dam. Used for administrative purposes, it also offers a breathtaking view of the Kootenai River gorge directly below Kootenai Falls. It is at an elevation of 2,100 feet.
- Natural Bridge Falls TrailheadBig Timber · Picnic areaA day-use picnic area and paved trail on Montana's Boulder River south of Big Timber, where the river leaps a limestone falls at runoff and runs underground the rest of the year.
- Natural Bridges TrailheadTerry · Hiking trail and trailheadThe Terry Badlands WSA is located in Prairie County, 3 miles northwest of Terry, MT; colorful banded cliffs that overlook rolling prairie; geologic features include sandstone bridges, spires, table tops, and buttes divided by many deep gullies.
- Palisade Falls TrailheadBozeman · TrailheadPopular 1/2 mile nature trail, fully accessible and paved, providing views to Palisade Falls.
- Ringing Rocks TrailheadPipestone · Geologic areaUnique geological formation. Part of the edge of the Boulder Batholith, and found in a large jumbled pile of boulders, the rocks in this unique geologic formation near Butte, Montana, chime melodically when tapped lightly with a crescent wrench or mallet.
- Woodbine Falls TrailheadNye area · TrailheadUSFS trailhead at Woodbine Campground for the 0.8-mile Woodbine Falls Trail in the Beartooth foothills.
Rockhounding
- Crystal Park Mineral Collection AreaRockhounding (crystals) areaA Forest Service dig at 7,800 feet on Montana's Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, where anyone with a shovel and a screen may take quartz and amethyst from decomposed granite.
- Glendive Short Pine OHV Area fossil and mineral collectingGlendive · OHV areaGlendive Short Pine OHV Area is a 2,800 acres recreation area classified by the BLM as a limited area; which means operators are limited to existing roads and trails for motorcycles, four wheelers, four-wheel drive trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The vast array of trails crisscrossing the landscape gives motorists the option of an easy ride or a steep challenge.
- Libby Creek Recreational Gold Panning AreaLibby · Recreation areaA Kootenai National Forest public gold-panning area in the Libby area; visitors use picks, shovels, buckets and pans and keep what they find.
Gem Mining
- Gem Mountain Sapphire MinePhilipsburg, Montana · Sapphire fee dig mineOpen-pit sapphire fee dig where visitors buy a 2-gallon bucket of natural sapphire gravel, screen it with provided equipment, and keep what they find; the operator's team grades the finds into Small, Fractured, and Cuttable.
- Great Plains Dinosaur Museum digsMalta · One-dayA volunteer-run dinosaur museum on Highway 2 in Malta, Montana, where Leonardo, the mummified duckbill found north of town in 2000, stands as a life-sized replica.
- Montana Blue Jewel MineHelenaSapphire gravel fee dig: six screened five-gallon buckets for $150 CASH; the customer screens the buckets; tools and screening stations provided; reservations required.
- Red Rock Mine and Garnet GalleryAlderRoadside garnet-screening stop on Montana Highway 287 between Alder and Virginia City with water tanks and shade building.
- Spokane Bar Sapphire MineHelena · Sapphire mine and rock shopVisitors find sapphires in many colors at the Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine. The natural Sapphire crystal structure is hexagon with triangle terminations which are often flat. The most commonly found color is green-blue. Blue sapphire is the best known color. Ruby is a red sapphire which is one of the most prized. Other finds, though uncommon, are diamond, topaz, citrine, and ruby.
- The Montana Dinosaur Center digsBynum · Research and natural history education museumMontanas only independent non-profit, non-governmental museum to offer same day, hands-on dinosaur fossil expeditions.
Spring Water
Scenic Drives
- Beartooth HighwayRed Lodge · RoadThe 68-mile Beartooth Highway climbs from Red Lodge, Montana, over a 10,947-foot pass to Yellowstone's northeast entrance, cut in the 1930s by men earning 50 to 75 cents an hour.
- Big Sheep Creek Back Country BywayDell · Scenic highwayA 50-mile BLM gravel byway west of Dell, Montana, through Big Sheep Canyon and the Tendoy Mountains, where spring-fed trout pools show from the car window.
- Big Sky Back Country BywayTerry · BLM bywayA paved Bureau of Land Management route of 105 miles from Terry to Wolf Point, Montana, joining the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers along the old Regina-Yellowstone Trail.
- Garnet Back Country BywayBack country bywayA steep mountain road through Montana's Garnet Range to Garnet, an 1890s gold camp whose false-front stores and log cabins the BLM has stabilized since 1972.
- Kings Hill Scenic BywayNeihart · Scenic bywayThe Little Belts Geographic Area is bisected north-south by the Kings Hill scenic byway on US Highway 89, along which Neihart and Monarch reside.
- Lake Koocanusa Scenic BywayLibby · Scenic highwayA scenic byway that follows the Kootenai River and Lake Koocanusa between Libby and Eureka, Montana, open year-round. Created in 1992 as the Northern Region's 5th scenic byway.
- Missouri Breaks Back Country BywayLewistown · National back country bywayThe Missouri Breaks National Back Country Byway traverses one of the most geologically unique and historically significant areas in Montana. The Wild and Scenic River from Fort Benton downstream to the James Kipp Recreation Area is the foremost component of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail.
- Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic HighwayAnaconda · Statutory memorial scenic highway on montana highway 1This 64-mile drive goes from Anaconda, one of Montana's most historic towns, to Georgetown Lake, Philipsburg and ends in Drummond. The road travels through both conifer-clad mountains and sage-covered hills following the Flint Creek and is a wonderful alternative to Interstate 90 when traveling between Butte and Missoula.
- Pioneer Mountains Scenic BywayWise River · Scenic highwayOn the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, you can travel the length of the Pioneer Mountain Range. Granite peaks topping 10,000 feet in elevation are to the east, and gentler, forested terrain stretches out to the west.
- St. Regis-Paradise Scenic BywaySt. Regis · Scenic bywayAn alternate route for Interstate 90 travelers to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake, crossing rolling flats and steep canyon walls.
Small Ferries
- Carter FerryFort Benton · Cable ferryA free two-car cable ferry across the Upper Missouri in Chouteau County, Montana, run by the county since 1917 and called over with a honk of the horn.
- Stafford-McClelland FerryWinifred · Ferry
- Virgelle FerryVirgelle · LandmarkRing the buzzer and the Ferry Operator will come over the Missouri to pick you and your vehicle up
Train Rides
Roadside Attractions
- Free Enterprise Radon Health MineBoulder · Radon therapy mineA former uranium mine on a hillside above Boulder, Montana, where since 1952 visitors have ridden an elevator eighty-five feet down to sit and breathe radon gas.
- Montana Dinosaur Center (Seismo the Seismosaurus)Bynum · Science museumWe are a dinosaur museum in Bynum Montana situated between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
- Our Lady of the RockiesButte · 90-foot statue placed on the east ridge overlooking butteEntirely nondenominational tribute to women and mothers everywhere, built in the likeness of Mary, Mother of Jesus; draws visitors from all over the world.
Dude Ranches
- 320 Guest RanchGallatin Gateway · Montana dude ranchBetween Big Sky and Yellowstone National Park, honoring its history with lodging, food, and activities.
- 7 Lazy P Outfitting & Guest RanchChoteau · Guest ranchFamily-owned historic Montana guest ranch established in 1931; located 27 miles west of Choteau, Montana, in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, serving as the headquarters for Bob Marshall Wilderness backcountry trips and offering guest ranch lodging.
- Bar W Guest RanchWhitefish · Dude ranchIntimate ranch at the base of Spencer Mountain near Whitefish and Glacier National Park, hosting 40 riders per week plus non-riders and children on 6-night Sunday-to-Saturday package stays.
- Bear Creek Guest RanchEssex · Bed and breakfastHistoric ranch on the border of Glacier National Park, situated between the East and West entrances of the park; offers cabin bed-and-breakfast lodging, horseback riding and cattle drives.
- Blacktail RanchWolf Creek · Guest ranchHistoric Montana guest ranch one hour from Great Falls and Helena, at the base of the Continental Divide; all-inclusive week-long stays including lodge rooms or private cabin, three meals, ranch activities, and round-trip Great Falls airport transportation.
- Bonanza Creek Guest RanchMartinsdale · Guest ranchFamily-operated cattle ranch in the Castle and Crazy Mountains of Montana, with the Voldseth family as fourth and fifth generations living on the land, running 1500 head of cows on 25,000 acres and offering horseback riding, fishing, mountain trails, hunting, and Lewis and Clark National Forest access.
- Circle Bar RanchHobson · Montana dude ranchHistoric guest ranch on Montana's Judith River in the Little Belt Mountains, with cabins and lodge rooms, horseback riding, and ranch activities for families and friends.
- Covered Wagon RanchGallatin Gateway · Montana dude ranchFamily-friendly guest ranch in Montana's pristine canyon country near Yellowstone, with historic log cabins, horseback riding, fishing, kid's program, and home-cooked meals.
- Elkhorn RanchGallatin Gateway · Historic dude ranch one mile north of yellowstoneRide horseback into rugged Montana backcountry, fly fish on blue-ribbon streams, or head a mile down the road into Yellowstone; a family-oriented dude ranch.
- Flathead Lake Lodge (Averill's)Bigfork · All-inclusive montana dude ranchA family-owned, all-inclusive dude ranch on the shore of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana, welcoming guests for three Averill generations.
- Hawley Mountain Guest RanchMcLeod · Guest ranchSmall all-inclusive Montana dude ranch just north of Yellowstone National Park with horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, river float, jeep adventure to a ghost town, and campfire cookouts. Cell service only in the lodge.
- K Bar L Ranch & Medicine SpringsAugusta · Guest ranchThe K Bar L Ranch is an extraordinary Montana guest ranch property. It’s nestled where the North and South Forks of the Sun River meet. It sits adjacent to the world famous Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
- Lone Mountain RanchBig Sky · Luxury guest ranchFor over 100 years, Lone Mountain Ranch has given travelers the true experience of Yellowstone Country.
- Mountain Sky Guest RanchEmigrant · Upscale dude ranch resortUpscale guest ranch resort opened as a dude ranch in 1929 in Paradise Valley, with fine food, amenities, and a luxury environment.
- Nine Quarter Circle RanchGallatin Gateway · Montana dude ranchAdjacent to Yellowstone in a secluded mountain valley, a ranch that looks and operates much as it did 100 years ago for family riding, fly fishing, and hiking.
- Parade Rest RanchWest Yellowstone · Montana dude ranchLocated just 10 minutes/10 miles from the west entrance of Yellowstone, Parade Rest Guest Ranch is the closest Montana guest ranch to the nation's first National Park and Old Faithful Geyser. Parade Rest is a true Montana guest ranch and offers our guests a chance to: Relax, Ride Horses, FlyFishing Retreat, Tour Yellowstone, Enjoy Home Cooked Meals, Hiking & Biking.
- Paws UpGreenough · Luxury ranch resortTwo MICHELIN Key luxury ranch resort on a 37,000-acre working cattle ranch with 100+ miles of trails and 10 miles of the legendary Blackfoot River.
- Rich's Montana Guest RanchSeeley Lake · Guest ranchFamily-owned Montana guest ranch offering traditional dude ranch vacations, horseback riding, Bob Marshall Wilderness pack trips, Blue Ribbon fly fishing, winter snowmobiling, and fair-chase elk and deer hunts.
- Rocking Z Guest RanchWolf Creek · Guest ranchFamily-owned Montana guest ranch centered on horses, horsemanship, and riding; offers Parelli Natural Horsemanship, cattle work, trail riding, roping lessons, archery, skeet shooting, and home-cooked ranch-style meals.
- Sweet Grass RanchBig Timber · Dude ranchHistoric family owned and operated ranch offering expansive riding opportunities, lovely horses, cattle drives, family adventures, gymkhanas, a natural water slide, fishing, pack trips, horsemanship clinics, and the chance to relax in spectacular country.
- The Ranch at Rock CreekPhilipsburgSecluded in one of Montana's most pristine valleys, the ranch's 19th-century homestead thrives in balance with its diverse eco-system. The world's first Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star guest ranch, all-inclusive design with twice-daily activities.
- Triple Creek RanchDarby · All-inclusive adult-only luxury guest ranchA proud member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux since 1996; an intimate, luxury ranch resort designed for adults hidden away in Montana's Bitterroot Valley.
- Triple J Wilderness Ranch (JJJ Wilderness Ranch)Augusta · Dude ranchSet along Montana’s spectacular Rocky Mountain Front, between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, the Triple J overlooks the stunning Sun River Canyon and Gibson Lake.
- Upper Canyon Outfitters & Guest RanchAlder · Montana dude ranch lodging and guided tripsFamily-owned & operated, in Montana's Ruby Valley along the Ruby River.
Lookouts & Cabins
- Antone CabinDillon · Log cabinA one-room 1929 log guard station at 8,100 feet on the Snowcrest Range southeast of Dillon, Montana, rented by the Forest Service at the end of a gravel road.
- Bar Gulch CabinTownsend · CabinA one-room rental cabin in the Big Belt Mountains near Townsend, built in the 1930s for mining but kept for recreation, with an antique cook stove and no running water.
- Bear Creek Cabin (Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT)Ennis · Cabin rentalA Forest Service rental cabin at the historic Bear Creek Ranger Station east of Cameron, Montana, where each May busloads of schoolchildren come to pan for rocks.
- Beaver Creek Cabin (MT)West Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic cabinA primitive Forest Service rental cabin at about 7,000 feet in the Madison Range northwest of West Yellowstone, Montana, set beneath 11,316-foot Hilgard Peak, the highest summit in the range.
- Ben Rover CabinPolebridge · Cabin rentalA Forest Service rental cabin half a mile from Polebridge, Montana, built in 1955 by the North Fork storekeeper Ben Rover so he would have somewhere to come back to.
- Bend Guard StationThompson Falls · Forest service rental cabinA 1923 Forest Service bunkhouse at the Bend, 32 gravel miles up Montana's Thompson River Road, rented by the night beside the 1911 log ranger cabin it replaced.
- Big Creek Baldy. Lookout RentalLibby · LookoutA retired fire lookout on Big Creek Baldy in the Kootenai National Forest outside Libby, Montana, rented by the night, where a bucket on a pulley hauls gear up to the cab.
- Big Hole Lookout (MT)Plains · Lookout trailA 1930 log lookout on Big Hole Peak in Montana's Lolo National Forest, rented by the night and one of only two of its kind left intact on the Lolo.
- Birch Creek CabinDillon · Historic log cabin rentalA two-room Forest Service log cabin at Thief Creek near Dillon, Montana, used as a ranger station as early as 1908, below a 1935 Civilian Conservation Corps camp.
- Bloody Dick CabinJackson · Nonelectric cabinA one-room Forest Service rental cabin beside Bloody Dick Creek in southwest Montana, at about 7,100 feet, where winter renters may ski or snowmobile up to 23 miles.
- Bull River Guard StationTROUT CREEK · Guard stationA 1908 log ranger station on the East Fork of the Bull River in Montana's Cabinet Mountains, which survived the 1910 fires and is now rented by the night.
- Cabin Creek CabinWest Yellowstone, MT · CabinA one-room Civilian Conservation Corps cabin from the 1930s at about 8,700 feet in the Madison Range, reached by a trail that crosses a 1959 earthquake scarp.
- Calf Creek CabinWhite Sulphur Springs, MT · Rustic cabinA Forest Service rental cabin on Calf Creek in Montana's Little Belt Mountains, reached in winter only by ski, snowshoe or snowmobile over the last 7 miles of road.
- Canyon Creek CabinMelrose · Reservation cabinA 1930 Forest Service guard station rented by the night, set at 7,300 feet beneath a cliff in Montana's eastern Pioneer Mountains where mountain goats keep house.
- Challenge CabinHungry Horse · CabinA Forest Service winter rental cabin in a meadow near Challenge Creek, southeast of Hungry Horse, Montana, reached only by eight miles of groomed snowmobile trail.
- Cougar Peak LookoutPlains · Forest service l-4 style lookoutA 1952 Forest Service L-4 lookout house above the Clark Fork near Thompson Falls, Montana, rented by the night and set on bare ground instead of a tower.
- Deer Creek Cabin (MT)Big Timber · CabinA one-room log cabin on Lower Deer Creek, about 30 miles southeast of Big Timber, Montana, begun in 1953 by a rancher and his fifteen-year-old son.
- Diamond Butte LookoutAshland · Fire lookoutA fire lookout on Diamond Butte, about 40 miles from Ashland, Montana, rented by the night off-season, with a wagon in its basement for hauling gear uphill.
- Eagle Guard StationTownsend · Guard stationA three-room log cabin built by miners in 1895 in Montana's Elkhorn Mountains west of Townsend, now a Forest Service rental, with its original sod roof intact beneath a 1911 roof.
- Ear Mountain CabinChoteau · Lewis and clark national forest administrative cabinA former Lewis and Clark National Forest administrative cabin under the northeast slope of Ear Mountain, west of Choteau, Montana, renovated in 2022 to sleep nine in built-in bunks.
- East Fork CabinSula · Rustic, historic one-room cabinA one-room log guard station on the East Fork of the Bitterroot River above Sula, Montana, built for forest fire watchers and rented by the night year-round since its 1987 restoration.
- Eldridge Guard StationWest Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic, log structureA primitive log guard station on Taylor Fork Road north of West Yellowstone, rented year-round, reached in winter by a two-mile ski from a plowed trailhead.
- Ford CabinPolebridge · Forest service cabinA log cabin built in 1922 at the old Ford Ranger Station on the North Fork of the Flathead, now rented by the Forest Service, begun by ranger Ralph Thayer before he went to war.
- Fourmile CabinBig Timber · Cabin electricA two-room Forest Service rental cabin on the Boulder River, 42 miles south of Big Timber, whose entrance sign reads Fourmile Ranger Station.
- Garnet Mountain Fire LookoutBozeman · Fire lookout cabinA 1962 fire lookout cab on the 8,245-foot summit of Garnet Mountain above Gallatin Canyon, rented by the night to four sleepers, its walls lined with windows.
- Garver Mtn. Lookout RentalYaak · Fire lookout rentalA 1960s fire lookout tower for overnight rent atop Garver Mountain in Montana's Yaak country, with the mountain's first lookout, a 1929 log cabin, still standing on the site.
- Gem Peak Lookout RentalNoxon · Fire lookout rentalA fire lookout cab on a 30-foot timber tower above the Clark Fork near Noxon, Montana, rented by the night on a peak first staffed from a tent around 1920.
- Gird PointRavalli County, Montana · Fire lookout rentalA 1939 L-4 fire lookout on Gird Point in the Sapphire Mountains east of Hamilton, Montana, rented by the night, whose stair footing still reads "Aug. 18 1939."
- Gordon Reese CabinWisdom · Hike-in cabin and warming hut for cross-country skiersA three-story hike-in cabin at Chief Joseph Pass, Montana, built by ski-club volunteers in 2001 and open by day to anyone who comes the half mile in.
- Granite Butte LookoutLincoln · Fire lookout cabin rentalA 1932 fire lookout on a 20-foot tower atop the Continental Divide southeast of Lincoln, Montana, rented by the night and called the only lookout on the Divide trail.
- Hells Canyon Guard StationWhitehall · Quaint log cabinA 1906 ranchers' line cabin on Hells Canyon Creek in Montana's Highland Mountains, later a Forest Service guard station, now rented by the night behind a key-code lock.
- Hogan CabinWisdom · One-room log cabinA one-room 1920s Forest Service log cabin at about 7,300 feet west of Wisdom, Montana, rented by the night and reached in winter only over snow.
- Hogback HomesteadPhilipsburg · Fully furnished two story log cabinA 1917 log homestead on Hogback Creek in Montana's Sapphire Mountains, rented out by the Lolo National Forest, that stands on a campsite people used for perhaps ten thousand years.
- Hornet LookoutColumbia Falls · LookoutA 1922 D-1 fire lookout on the summit of Hornet Mountain in the North Fork of the Flathead, rented by the night, its windowed cupola facing Glacier National Park.
- Horse Prairie CabinDillon · Forest service administrative cabinA two-room Forest Service log cabin on a hillside above Horse Prairie in southwestern Montana, built for work crews and now rented year-round, sometimes reached only on skis.
- Ibex CabinWilsall · CabinA 1939 Forest Service ranger shelter at 6,600 feet in the Crazy Mountain foothills near Wilsall, Montana, reached in winter only by a 5.5-mile ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile trip.
- Indian Flats CabinHelena · CabinA 1944 Forest Service guard station, moved in 1969 to a hollow below Indian Flats in Montana's Big Belt Mountains, now rented by the night.
- Judith Guard StationStanford · Historic ranger stationA 1908 ranger station on the Judith River's Middle Fork in Montana's Little Belts, rented by the night, its hip rafters cut short by the ranger who built it.
- Kading CabinElliston · Cabin nonelectricA Forest Service cabin in a non-isolated setting where summer and fall visitors can escape the pace of town.
- Kenck CabinAugusta · CabinThe Kenck Cabin was built in 1924 by a traveling dentist/doctor who arrived in the area in 1904 and spent his entire career along the Rocky Mountain Front.
- Kings Hill CabinNeihart · Historic log cabin rentalA two-room rustic historic CCC cabin accommodating up to six guests with electricity - lights, refrigerator, microwave and stove; wood stove and limited firewood for heat.
- Little Bear CabinGallatin Gateway · CabinA recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District. Little Bear Cabin was built in 1938 and still looks much the same as it did back then.
- Lost Horse CabinHelena · CabinLost Horse Cabin, a Forest Service rental in the Divide Mountains 35 miles west of Helena, sleeps eight beside an intermittent creek four miles east of the Continental Divide.
- Lost Horse Guard StationDarby · CabinA 1938 Forest Service log cabin at 6,030 feet in the Bitterroot Range, eighteen miles up Lost Horse Road, rented for $50 a night and reachable January through March only over snow.
- May Creek CabinWisdom · CabinA one-room Forest Service cabin two miles up May Creek west of Wisdom, Montana, reached on foot or skis, whose builders the records name two different ways.
- McCart LookoutSula · Historic l-4 lookout structureA 1939 L-4 fire lookout on McCart Peak east of Sula, Montana, packed in by mules and rented by the night, its Osburne fire finder still inside.
- McGuire Mtn. Lookout RentalEureka · Fire lookout tower rentalA 12-by-12-foot fire lookout built in 1923 for $805.87 on a summit southwest of Eureka, Montana, now rented to overnight guests who hike 2.5 miles in.
- Medicine Point LookoutSula · Historic l4 lookoutMedicine Point Lookout is a historic tower located on Medicine Point, west of Sula. It has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940s, including the stove, furniture, dishes and other small touches. It offers a unique chance for visitors to camp on a mountain peak, near the scenic Bitterroot River in a rustic, old-time setting, while having the enjoyment of recreating on public lands.
- Mill Creek CabinLivingston · Log structureMill Creek Cabin was built in 1927 as a temporary lodging for traveling Forest Service personnel. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle year-round, though a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. This cabin offers rustic accommodations with limited amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear
- Miller CabinTownsend · Log cabinThe Miller Creek Cabin is located in the Townsend Ranger District and rests at the intersection of the Confederate Gulch Road (FS Road 287) and the Blacktail Road (FS Road 4171), surrounded by scattered forest in the Big Belt Mountains in west-central Montana. The cabin is accessible by high-clearance vehicle, but requires over-the-snow vehicle travel during winter months.
- Minton Peak LookoutTrout Creek · LookoutMinton Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,351 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in 1932, replaced in 1968, and completely rebuilt in 2011.
- Mission LookoutSwan Lake · Fire lookoutMission Lookout towers above the forest canopy, providing guests with unrivaled 360-degree views of the beautiful Swan Range, Mission Mountains and Swan Lake.
- Monture Guard Station CabinOvando · CabinA completely restored ranger station available only in winter, with comfortable heating, a kitchen area, and refinished wood floors; the area offers motorized and non-motorized recreation.
- Monument Peak LookoutHarlowton · Fire lookoutMonument Peak Lookout offers guests an impressive yet rustic room with a view. The lookout, built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is perched atop Monument Peak, boasting spectacular 360 degree views of the Little Belt Mountains.
- Moose Creek CabinHelena · National forest cabinA two-bedroom log cabin in the Tenmile Creek drainage west of Helena with access to hiking, picnicking, skiing, snowmobiling, and hunting.
- Moose Lake CabinPhilipsburg · CabinHistoric 1917 Forest Service work station cabin in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, offering close access to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area.
- Morgan-Case HomesteadPhilipsburg · Rustic log cabinA rustic log cabin on approximately 320 acres along Rock Creek, listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance relating to early homesteading and ranching in Granite County and western Montana.
- Mt. Baldy-Buckhorn RidgeTroy · Fire lookoutThe Mount Baldy - Buckhorn Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. This location has been used as an observation point for detecting forest fires since 1910. The current lookout tower was built in 1957.
- Nevada Creek CabinAvon · Forest service cabin rentalThis historic one room log cabin is located on National Forest lands along the upper reaches of Nevada Creek, between Avon and Helmville, MT. Thick forests, steep slopes, and wide open ridges define the landscape and visitors can access the adjacent road-less area with trails leading directly from the cabin to multiple destinations, including the Continental Divide.
- Ninko CabinColumbia Falls · CabinThe rustic cabin sleeps six with two bunk beds and two single beds; amenities include a propane cook stove, lights, wood stove for heating, and a vault toilet; pets allowed; no water available; renters pack their own bedding, drinking water, food, matches and all basic camp gear.
- Notch CabinEnnis · Cabin nonelectricNotch Cabin is located in a remote part of southwestern Montana, within proposed wilderness, and is open from July 1 through November. It is somewhat difficult to access, but worth the trouble for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Owl Creek CabinCondon · Rustic cabin rentalA rustic, single-room dwelling for up to four guests, with a corral 200 feet from the cabin.
- Racetrack CabinPhilipsburg · USFS rental cabinRacetrack cabin is situated next to Racetrack Creek on the east side of the Flint Creek Range at an elevation of about 6,300 feet surrounded by dense forest near Deer Lodge Montana. Originally built as a mining cabin in the 1930s it was later donated to the Forest Service and refurbished for use by the public.
- Rillway CabinTownsend · Cabin nonelectricRillway Cabin is located 14 miles east of Townsend, Montana along scenic Deep Creek in Helena National Forest. Its history can be traced to Dr. A.C. Kelly, a physician who arrived in Townsend in 1915 and served as mayor from 1920-1924.
- Sage Creek CabinBridger · Rustic forest service cabin rentalA rustic Forest Service cabin in the Pryor Mountains of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, originally an 1892 line cabin for horse and cattle operations that became the administrative office for the Pryor Mountain Ranger District in 1908.
- Savenac BunkhouseHaugan · BunkhouseTwo-story sleeping accommodation for large groups at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Savenac CookhouseHaugan · CookhouseCookhouse with commercial-grade kitchen and dining area for large groups at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Savenac East Cottage (MT)Haugan · CottageSavenac East Cottage provides a well-equipped kitchen and sleeping quarters for a family or small group of four people at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest of Montana.
- Savenac West CottageHaugan · CottageTwo-bedroom cottage with kitchen, dining, and living areas for a family or small group of four at the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in the Lolo National Forest.
- Schnaus CabinPolebridge · USFS cabin rentalSchnaus Cabin is located 42 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of Polebridge.
- Sex Peak. Lookout RentalTrout Creek · Lookout rentalSex Peak Lookout is situated in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,772 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The original lookout was constructed in the early 1920s and replaced by the current lookout in 1948.
- Stony CabinPhilipsburg · Forest service cabin rentalStony Cabin is a small primitive cabin that was built in 1914 as a place for Forest Service employees to sleep while working in the area. The cabin is situated close to Stony Creek Road and across the street from Stony Creek Campground.
- Strawberry CabinHelena · Cabin nonelectricLookout-and-log cabin at the top of Strawberry Butte (6,100 feet) in the heart of the Elkhorn Mountains; an excellent example of a C-46 one room cabin plan designed by William Fox.
- Swan Guard StationSwan Lake · Historic cabin rentalSwan Guard Station is located next to beautiful Swan Lake, in northwestern Montana, where visitors enjoy all kinds of recreation. The fully restored historic cabin can accommodate up to eight people and offers somewhat modern amenities and plenty of space.
- Thompson Guard StationWhite Sulphur Springs · Two-room cabinLocated on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains, this cabin presents a wonderful getaway. A fairly large two-room cabin with a deck greets visitors and offers plenty of room. Thompson Guard Station provides a wonderful forest setting for nearby hiking, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. A series of small lakes are also located in the area.
- Thompson Peak Lookout TowerSuperior · Lookout towerOne-room rental cabin equipped with 1 twin-bed with a mattress pad and sleeps up to four people. The facility has electricity and cell phone service, as well as an electric stove, heater, microwave and small refrigerator.
- Trail Creek CabinBozeman · CabinTrail Creek Cabin, built in 1924, was the original ranger station for the Bozeman Ranger District. It is available year round, offering guests the chance to enjoy summer or winter recreation.
- Twogood CabinSula · CabinTwogood Cabin offers guests a unique opportunity to camp in the forest of western Montana, in a rustic, old-time setting. It is available between the end of May through the middle of October, as well as throughout December, providing access to the surrounding mountains' best features and recreational attractions.
- Up Up LookoutSuperior · 40-foot wooden tower40-foot wooden tower perched on a beautiful rock pinnacle in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana, with a vista for views of the St. Regis River drainage and the high alpine country.
- Upper Ford Cabin RentalYaak · CabinThe Upper Ford Ranger Station is situated near the Yaak River at an elevation of 2,984 feet within the Rocky Mountains in Kootenai National Forest. This remote cabin was built in 1926 and was at the heart of the Upper Ford Ranger District until 1942, when it was combined with the Yaak Ranger District and became a remote work center.
- Vigilante CabinAlder · CabinThe Vigilante cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1920s and were first used as a guard station. The middle house, which is the largest, is available by reservation public use. The remaining outbuildings are still used by Forest Service personnel throughout the year. The cabin lies a short walking distance away from the upper Ruby River.
- Wapiti CabinWest Yellowstone · Primitive, rustic, log structureThis is a primitive cabin. It can sleep up to four people, with a maximum group size of six people for overnight use.
- Webb Mtn. Lookout RentalEureka · Fire lookout rentalWebb Mountain Lookout is perched at 5,988 feet atop its namesake mountain in Kootenai National Forest. The lookout was built in 1959 and used as an observation point for fighting forest fires for over 40 years.
- West Bridger CabinBig Timber · Rental cabinWest Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts.
- West Fork Butte LookoutSeeley Lake · Cabin nonelectricWest Fork Butte Lookout is an ideal place for guests to experience the mountains south of Missoula from a unique vantage point. The facility provides near-360-degree views of the surrounding area.
- West Fork Cabin (W of Choteau)Choteau · Rustic forest service guard stationHere is an opportunity for you to rent a rustic Forest Service Guard Station when it is not used during the winter months. It is located 3.5 miles past a downhill ski area.
- West Fork Of Rock Creek Cabin (MT)Philipsburg · Log cabinIt is a large cabin that provides a great experience in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The cabin offers access to numerous trails and wildlife viewing, as well as a comfortable place to picnic and spend the nights.
- Whitetail CabinAshland · Registered historic siteWhitetail Cabin is a registered historic site and was once used as a ranger station for the Whitetail Reserve in the early 1900s.
- Window Rock CabinBozeman · CabinA recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- Woods CabinDarby · Historic rustic cabinNestled on the north shore of beautiful Lake Como, the historic Woods Cabin offers a truly rustic Montana experience.
- Wurtz CabinPolebridge · National forest cabinWurtz Cabin is located 48 miles north of Columbia Falls along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.
- Yaak Mtn. Lookout RentalTroy · Fire lookout rentalFire observation point since 1958 with outstanding views of the town of Troy, especially on 4th of July, the Kootenai River and surrounding area.
- Zips Place CabinEssex · CabinCabin on a 1937 homestead 48 miles east of Hungry Horse in northwestern Montana; the Kimmet family of Cut Bank built the cabin in 1954.
Ghost Towns
- Garnet Ghost TownGarnet · Ghost townOne thousand people called Garnet home in the 1890s as they scoured the mountains for gold. Largely abandoned 20 years later when the gold ran out, today the town is well-preserved and offers a glimpse into the struggles of those early miners and homesteaders.
- RiminiHelena · Ghost townOriginally named Young Ireland; several of Rimini's old buildings are inhabited today and make up the Rimini community.
- RochesterTwin Bridges · Ghost townTownsite that grew up around the Watseca gold mine, discovered in 1869 and operated until the 1980s; remaining structures include stone buildings, a wooden head frame, an abandoned gold mill, and the old cemetery.
- Virginia CityVirginia City · Preserved gold mining townPreserved placer-gold town at the head of the richest placer strike in the Rocky Mountains; managed as public attractions by the Montana Heritage Commission with shops, restaurants, saloons, lodging, museums, train rides, and living history weekends.
Museums
- Beaverhead County MuseumDillon · MuseumBeaverhead County Museum has been collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting local history since the 1930s. The museum is housed in a log building complex in downtown Dillon. Our friendly volunteers will greet you at the door and offer a wealth of information.
- Belt MuseumBelt · MuseumBelt Museum Inc., housed in the historic Belt Jail, a late-1890s one-story native-stone jail built to serve a small coal mining town and listed on the National Register of Historic Places Inventory. The museum interprets the local history of Belt, Montana, Cascade County, and the surrounding coal country.
- Big Horn County Historical MuseumHardin · MuseumA 35-acre complex of 24 historic structures and four exhibit buildings with a main gallery about Fort Custer on the Big Horn, the rich culture of the Plains Indians, Will James and his studio, and horse-drawn equipment, tractors, farm equipment, and classic automobiles.
- Blaine County MuseumChinook · County history museum and archivesCounty History Museum and Archives featuring a special exhibit on the Battle of the Bear Paw.
- Bonner Milltown History Center and MuseumBonner · History center and museumA volunteer organization committed to keeping the local area and timber heritage alive for the enjoyment and education of the public.
- Broadwater County MuseumTownsend · Local history museumLocal history museum with many exhibits concerning mining, dental, a homestead cabin, a general store, blacksmith shop, early photographic equipment, barb wire, a rural school, fossils, Lewis and Clark, and the military, plus a research library.
- Carbon County Historical Society & MuseumRed Lodge · MuseumCounty museum home to the Greenough and Linderman rodeo collections, the Waples family gun and projectile point collection, an immersive coal and hard rock mine exhibit, and the Carbon County archives.
- Carter County MuseumEkalaka · County museumMontana's first county museum, housed in its original building, a former automotive garage, in the ranching community of Ekalaka.
- Carter County Museum and Dino ShindigEkalaka · First county museum in montanaThe Carter County Museum in Ekalaka, Montana's first county museum, keeps Hell Creek dinosaurs in an old stone garage and each July hosts the Dino Shindig.
- Castle Museum & Carriage HouseWhite Sulphur Springs · Historic house museumTwelve-room Victorian mansion built in 1892 from hand-cut granite overlooking White Sulphur Springs; with its Carriage House it holds the artifacts, photographs, and stories of Meagher County.
- Central Montana MuseumLewistown · MuseumThe museum is administered by the Central Montana Historical Association, a non-profit group. Our mission is to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts and material items which depict the cultural aspects of Central Montana, beginning with the first inhabitants of the area.
- Chief Plenty Coups State ParkPryor · State parkSituated within the Crow Indian Reservation in south-central Montana, 40 minutes south of Billings, this day-use park preserves the log home, sacred spring, and farmstead of Chief Plenty Coups. This state park is a National Historic Landmark.
- Children's Museum of Northeast MontanaGlasgow · MuseumWe are located in historic downtown Glasgow, Montana.
- Clarks Fork Valley MuseumFromberg · Historic railroad depotIn its new function as the Clarks Fork Valley Museum, this railroad veteran is an appropriate ambassador of the region's rich history and a significant reflection of Fromberg's roots.
- Columbia Falls History MuseumColumbia Falls · Historical societyDonated Photos Photo Gallery of historical photographs from Columbia Falls and the surrounding area: R.W. Main & Company, Catholic Church Illustration, Columbus School, Northern International Improvement Co., Gaylord Hotel, Gaylord Fire Aftermath, Columbia Falls Depot, Hungry Horse News 1951.
- Conrad Transportation and Historical MuseumConrad · Library - museumListed as a Library-Museum in the Montana State Library directory.
- Cooke City Montana MuseumCooke City · MuseumPermanent exhibits on the history of the three communities of Colter Pass, Cooke City, and Silver Gate, plus exhibits on the Beartooth Highway, Schooling, Gas Stations and Tourism, Women and Winter.
- Copper Village Museum and Arts CenterAnaconda · Museum and arts centerTake a step into Anaconda's past when you visit our museum, located in the basement of our historic building. Our exhibits bring to life the rich history of Anaconda, focusing extensively on the town's copper boom.
- Crail Ranch Homestead MuseumBig Sky · Historic homestead museumA preserved historic homestead in Big Sky's Meadow Village that tells the story of the area's earliest settlers and ranching heritage.
- Crazy Mountain MuseumBig Timber · MuseumWe specialize in the history of Sweet Grass County and hope to engage and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds about our history from geological finds, archeology and our local genealogy. We have a wide range of exhibits to pique your interest.
- Culbertson MuseumCulbertson · History museumWalk through the rooms of the Culbertson Museum and you walk back through life as Grandma and Grandpa experienced it 50, 70, or even 100 years ago. There is a little country church, a one room school, a general store/post office, doctor's office, barber shop and of course the country kitchen and living quarters. After the tour, complimentary coffee and a homemade cookie.
- Daniels County Museum & Pioneer TownScobey · History museumSits on 20 acres just west of Scobey and includes 35 buildings developed or restored to depict turn of the century businesses and homes. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and display Daniels County history in all its forms; a collection of antique cars, tractors and machinery is an additional part of its charm.
- Darby Pioneer Memorial MuseumDarby · History museumOriginally one of the first hand-hewn homestead cabins built in the area, crafted by early settler Evelin Matteson in 1886 on his homestead near the mouth of Tin Cup Creek.
- First Peoples Buffalo Jump State ParkUlm · State park and national historic landmarkSee one of the largest buffalo jump sites in the country. Explore the visitor center and interpretive trails that tell the story of the people, the animals, and the landscape of the buffalo culture.
- Fort AssinniboineHavre · Historic military post with guided toursThe Fort Assinniboine Preservation Association conducts regular guided tours of the fort site during the summer months; the site is now the home of the Northern Agriculture Research Center.
- Fort Peck Interpretive Center and MuseumFort Peck · Interpretive centerIn the shadow of the Fort Peck Dam lies the Fort Peck Interpretive Center, a cooperative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Explore the rich history of the Fort Peck area from dinosaurs to dam building.
- Frank Derosa Railroad MuseumHavre · Railroad museumHavre began as a railroad siding and then became populated by settlers from Fort Assinniboine, as well as by homesteaders enticed by Hill who recruited in Europe, the Orient and the eastern United States. Explore the Railroad Museum and watch a complete model railroad make its daily run.
- Frontier Gateway MuseumGlendive · MuseumWhere Montana's Old West meets ancient history. Step into a space that captures the spirit of frontier life and the awe of prehistoric discovery. Explore exhibits that highlight early settlers, homesteaders, and local culture alongside remarkable fossils that tell the story of the land long before human footprints.
- Garfield County MuseumJordan · County museumLocated in the Hell Creek Formation south of Fort Peck Lake, the museum displays a full T. rex skull, a full-size Triceratops cast, a Stygimoloch domed skull, a small replica of the famed 'Dueling Dinosaurs' and more dinosaur exhibits.
- Glacier County Historical Museum & ArchiveCut Bank · MuseumThe Glacier County Historical Museum offers exhibits on homesteading, the Lewis and Clark expedition in the area, Glacier National Park artist John L. Clark, the Blackfeet culture, oil boom years starting in the 1930s, railroading, and more.
- Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil MuseumGlendive · Dinosaur & fossil museumThe Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum houses more than 24 full-size fossil exhibits, plus numerous singular fossils. It has informative exhibits explaining the origin of the geologic column, the fossil record, and the age of the earth, as well as a Biblical history exhibit, a theater, and a gift shop.
- Granite County Museum & Cultural CenterPhilipsburg · Cultural centerThe Granite County Museum & Cultural Center, located in the historic Courtney Hotel on South Sansome Street, was founded in 1991 with the help of dedicated volunteers and generous donors and held its grand opening May, 1992.
- Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic SiteDeer Lodge · National historic siteWide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.
- Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field StationMalta · MuseumDinosaur museum and field station in northeastern Montana, a premier site on the Montana Dinosaur Trail; features permanent exhibits of dinosaurs and other prehistoric fossils and offers youth and adult dig programs.
- H. Earl Clack MuseumHavre · MuseumHi-Line history museum in downtown Havre, member of the Montana Dinosaur Trail; features prehistoric and historic artifacts from the Plains cultures and the founding of Havre.
- Havre Beneath the StreetsHavre · MuseumUnderground historical tour recreating Havre early businesses after a fire drove them below street level to carry on as the town was rebuilt
- Headwaters Heritage MuseumThree Forks · MuseumHistory museum in a 1910 bank building on the National Register of Historic Places; collection covers the Missouri River Headwaters area.
- Heritage MuseumLibby · MuseumThe Heritage Museum preserves the diverse historical culture and heritage of the Lincoln County and northwest Montana. The unique twelve-sided, 130-foot diameter log structure houses artifacts from early Libby history of settlement, mining and logging.
- Historic St. Mary's Mission & MuseumA look back to Montana's first pioneer community - the place where agriculture, medicine, education and religion were first introduced.
- Huntley Project Museum of Irrigated AgricultureOn 10.4 acres of the old Osborn town site with 18 homestead buildings from the early 1900s, plus southern Montana's largest collection of horse drawn machinery, early sugar beet equipment, corn, grain, and hay mowers.
- Jefferson County MuseumClancyHands-on exhibits tell the stories of Jefferson County and the people who built its communities, with local history, mining, ranching, and railroad exhibits.
- Jefferson Valley MuseumMore than 10,000 artifacts on display; museum operated by volunteers and supported by donations, memberships, and grants.
- Jessie Mullin Picture MuseumLame Deer · MuseumA family-assembled museum of northern Cheyenne pictures that grew from a few family photographs into 15,000 pieces of information and pictures, with maps, old census rolls, and reservation cemetery documentation.
- Judith Basin County MuseumStanford · MuseumCounty museum next to the courthouse depicting the county's shift from open-range ranching to sheep herding and homesteading, the stagecoach and train eras, and the Judith Basin Pool cowboys including Charles M. Russell.
- Liberty County MuseumChester · County museumMuseum complex in a former church with exhibits on homesteading, blacksmithing, farming, ranching, medical, military, businesses, a train depot, and a school house, plus photographs, records, books, and oral-history recordings.
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National MonumentCrow Agency · National monumentBattlefield land honoring those who fought here on June 25 and 26, 1876, when Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors fought the U.S. Army's 7th Cavalry under Lt. Col. George Custer.
- Livingston Depot CenterLivingston · Art museumThe Livingston Depot Center is a lively intersection of past and present in the heart of downtown Livingston. The Depot is home to a seasonal museum from May - September and serves as an incredible community and event center throughout the rest of the year.
- Madison Valley History Association MuseumEnnis · Small-town museumDiscover the heritage of Madison Valley at our museum in Ennis, Montana.
- Makoshika State Park Visitor CenterGlendive · Small-town museumMontana's largest state park features badland formations and the fossil remains of Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and other prehistoric life. The visitor center at the park entrance houses a Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil along with other fossil remains and badland interpretive displays.
- Marias Museum of History and ArtShelby · Small-town museumLocated in the heart of Shelby, MT, the Marias Museum of History and Art is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring Montana's Hi-Line. This community-run museum offers a rich glimpse into the region's past, featuring carefully curated exhibits that highlight local history, agriculture, Native American heritage, and the early pioneers of Toole County.
- McCone County MuseumCircle · Cultural center, museumThe McCone County Museum was established in its new 80x80 feet steel building in 1980. It consists of 7,000 items of historical interest of the area. Its wildlife collection consists of over 200 birds and animals mounted and displayed in their natural settings. There are eight cement dinosaurs.
- Missouri River Breaks Interpretive CenterFort Benton · Interpretive centerThe Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center highlights the natural and cultural history of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Boating information for those floating the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri River is available, as well as hands-on exhibits about the land, the wildlife and culture of the area.
- MonDak Heritage CenterSidney · MuseumThe MonDak Heritage Center is Eastern Montana's premier museum, with a mission to engage, educate, and inspire our community by preserving and contributing to the area's arts, culture, and heritage.
- Museum of the BeartoothsColumbus · MuseumThe Museum of the Beartooths is more than just your typical small town museum. Our professional displays lend clarity to our rich, local history.
- Museum of the Northern Great PlainsFort Benton · MuseumThe Museum of the Northern Great Plains is the official museum for agriculture for the State of Montana.
- Museum of the Upper MissouriFort Benton · History museumExplore the history and legends of the Upper Missouri River and its head of navigation, Fort Benton, Montana. During the steamboat era, Fort Benton evolved from a fur trade post, to a wild lawless river port full of "scamps and scoundrels" and finally into a sophisticated city of merchant princes, bankers, successful businessmen and cattlemen.
- Museum of the YellowstoneWest Yellowstone · History museumLocated within the historic Oregon Short Line Terminus District, the museum features engaging exhibits, historic photographs, artifacts, and films that explore the evolution of travel to Yellowstone, from stagecoaches and railroads to modern-day transportation.
- Musselshell Valley Historical MuseumRoundup · Historical museumStep back into the days of the old west. Cowboys and cattle drives. Coal mines, one room country schools and general stores. With over 7,000 square feet of exhibit area.
- Ninepipes Museum of Early MontanaCharlo · History museumThe Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana reflects the spirit of the Flathead Indian Reservation and early Montana settlers with its impressive collection of artifacts, Native American beadwork, western art, photographs, and life-size dioramas of an early trading post, the St. Ignatius Mission Church, as well as an Indian camp and wildlife of the area.
- O'Fallon Historical MuseumBakerDedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the history, culture, and stories of Fallon County and the surrounding area, in a six-building campus.
- Old Fort BentonFort Benton · Historic fortA fur and buffalo robe trade fort of the 1850s where the Blackfeet and other tribes traded robes and furs for beads, guns, blankets, knives, cookware, and cloth.
- Old Jail MuseumThompson Falls · Museum, registered historic siteOne of the oldest buildings in continuous use in Sanders County; originally the county jail, sheriff's office and sheriff's residence, now a museum preserving Sanders County history, artifacts, images and maps.
- Old Montana Prison MuseumDeer Lodge · Museum complex dedicated to law enforcementGuided and self-guided tours lead through the intimidating Cell House and into the chilling slide bar cells and black box of Maximum Security.
- Old Trail MuseumChoteau · Science museumOld Trail Museum is a non-profit organization that reflects the rich natural and cultural history of Montana's pristine Rocky Mountain Front region.
- Phillips County MuseumMalta · MuseumFeatures several fossils excavated from the rich Judith River Formation, along with outlaw heritage, American Indian artifacts, and pioneer life exhibits.
- Pioneer's Pride MuseumBainville · MuseumFeatures a pioneer bedroom, kitchen, and music room, an old jail from Mon-Dak, and a 1929 fire truck.
- Polson-Flathead Historical MuseumPolson · MuseumOpened in 1972 to preserve the history of the Mission Valley and the Flathead Indian Reservation; on display is the Lambert Trading Post, the first building in Polson during the 1870-1880 time span.
- Pompeys Pillar National MonumentPompeys Pillar · National monumentVisit the Monument and climb the boardwalk to the top of the pillar, learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition and more at the Visitor Center, and enjoy the picturesque riverside grounds and trails.
- Poplar MuseumPoplar · City museumCity museum housed in the old Tribal Jail built around 1920, now on the historic register, with frontier and Indian collections displayed in the cells.
- Powder River Historical MuseumBroadus · Small-town museumWander through historic buildings, discover fascinating artifacts, explore stories of pioneers, ranchers, Native peoples, and soldiers, and experience one of Montana's most surprising small-town museums.
- Prairie County Museum & Evelyn Cameron GalleryTerry · History museum and galleryPCM&ECG seeks to promote local and regional research through the collection, preservation, study, and exhibition of historical information, objects, materials, buildings, sites and monuments relating to Prairie County and Eastern Montana.
- Range Riders MuseumMiles City · MuseumOur large museum is packed with fascinating exhibits spanning from the age of the dinosaurs to the 21st century.
- Richey Historical MuseumRichey · Historical museumSix-building complex preserving articles of the early homestead days, with over 7,000 articles of historical interest including a Model A mail car, a blacksmith shop, a pioneer kitchen, church memorabilia, ranch and farm items, and 1916-1948 newspaper files.
- Sheridan County MuseumPlentywood
- St. Ignatius Mission MuseumSt. IgnatiusMuseum artifacts and religious goods in the original 1854 log church that also served as the Jesuit residence.
- Stumptown Historical Society and Whitefish MuseumWhitefish · Gift shopRestored Great Northern depot and locomotive. Located in the heart of Whitefish, you can explore the area's logging and railroad history as well as the impact each industry has had within the Flathead Valley and throughout the Northwest. No admission is charged. Donations accepted.
- The Charles M. Bair Family MuseumMartinsdale · Art museumThe museum features five state-of-the-art, climate controlled galleries that present the Bair family's Native American collection, western paintings by Charles Russell and Joseph Henry Sharp, Edward S. Curtis photogravures, and a diverse collection of modern European and American paintings.
- The Daly MansionHamilton · Mansion
- Thompson-Hickman MuseumVirginia CityA little museum, built in the 1920s, houses some of the most interesting Virginia City artifacts. We have an extensive photo collection showing much of Virginia City from the 1860s, rare guns, artifacts from the Chinese era, geological rock examples, fascinating oddities and much more. We also offer for sale; books, prints and postcards with a historic theme.
- Three Chiefs Culture CenterPablo · MuseumTribal museum and cultural center of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreille people, owned and operated by the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
- Tobacco Valley Historical VillageEureka · MuseumA collection of ten historic village structures and their contents from the Tobacco Valley area, owned and operated by the volunteer Tobacco Valley Board of History since 1971; Fewkes Store serves as the museum and archive depository.
- Treasure County 89'ers MuseumHysham · MuseumSmall-town museum of Treasure County history in a complex that includes the museum and the Yucca Theater/Manning Home across the street; the Yucca is on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Twin Bridges Historical Association MuseumTwin Bridges · MuseumRenovated building full of historical artifacts and documents, continuing its mission with all-volunteer labor.
- Upper Musselshell MuseumHarlowton · Community museumExploring the two Upper Musselshell Museum buildings is like prowling around in someone's attic or barn.
- Valley County Pioneer MuseumGlasgowGrassroots museum with a full-size bar, a restored Great Northern Railroad caboose, and many life-size exhibits of pioneers through the decades.
Observatories
- Taylor PlanetariumBozeman · PlanetariumWith a 40-foot dome and 110 reclining seats, the Taylor Planetarium offers immersive shows that change with the seasons. Guided by staff, volunteers, and MSU students, our shows bring a new perspective to astronomy, planetary exploration, and other exciting topics.
- UM Planetarium & Star Gazing RoomMissoula · PlanetariumLive, immersive planetarium show presented by Physics & Astronomy students, staff, or faculty, on constellations, planets, deep-sky wonders, and celestial events.
Bookstores
- Cassiopeia BooksGreat Falls · Independent bookstoreIndependent bookstore in downtown Great Falls, Montana, offering new, used, and out-of-print books, plus journals, stickers, cards, gifts, and Sea Witch Botanicals incense.
- Chapter One BookstoreHamiltonChapter One Book Store has been a literary and community resource for Bitterroot Valley residents and visitors since 1974. Owned by Mara, Marisa, and Katrina, we offer a place for customers to explore our shelves of new and used books
- FMC BooksMissoula · Romance-focused bookstoreFMC Books is a woman- and queer-owned focused bookstore in downtown Missoula, Montana. We're building a cozy, sensual space where love reigns, stories empower, and community thrives. From spicy reads to sweet escapes, every book is chosen to make you feel like the main character. Come for the vibes, stay for the plot twists—and maybe a flash mob or two.
- Last Chance Bookstore and Paperback ExchangeHelena · New and used books and paperback exchangeWelcome to Last Chance Bookstore New and Used Books and paperback Exchange
- This House of BooksBillingsThis House of Books is a full-service, cooperatively owned, indie bookstore in the heart of downtown Billings carrying a full range of genres for adults and young people as well as gift items.
Factory Tours
- Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic ArtsHelena · FoundationA ceramic arts residency and public grounds on a former brickyard three miles from downtown Helena, where artists have worked beside the Western Clay beehive kilns since 1951.
- Big Springs Trout HatcheryLewistown · Trout hatcheryMontana's largest coldwater trout hatchery sits at the head of Big Spring, seven miles from Lewistown, where a fifth-grader's creek samples once led investigators to its raceway paint.
- Bluewater Springs Trout HatcheryBridger · State-run hatcheryA state trout hatchery in Carbon County, Montana, eight and a half miles east of Bridger, named for the blue spring that feeds it at 58°F.
- Creston National Fish HatcheryKalispell · Fish hatchery, watchable wildlifeA federal trout hatchery in Montana's Flathead Valley, built by WPA labor in 1939 and 1940 to stock Glacier National Park, later the first to rear endangered bull trout.
- Ennis National Fish HatcheryEnnis · Broodstock hatcheryA federal rainbow trout broodstock hatchery in the Gravelly Range foothills southwest of Ennis, Montana, where adult trout are kept for eggs shipped to hatcheries across the country.
- Fort Peck Dam Powerhouse ToursFort Peck · Powerhouse tourGuided tours inside the Corps of Engineers powerhouses at Fort Peck Dam, Montana, generating plants added to a Depression-era earthen dam that was never designed to make electricity.
- Fort Peck State Fish HatcheryFort Peck · Fish hatcheryA state fish hatchery beside the Dredge Cuts below Fort Peck Dam, raising walleye, pike, salmon, and trout; anglers carried its bill through Montana's House by one vote.
- Giant Springs Trout HatcheryGreat Falls · Day-use state parkA state trout hatchery beside Giant Springs in Great Falls, Montana, rearing fish on spring water that rises at 54 degrees from limestone some 400 feet down.
- Nevada City Museum Living HistoryNevada City · History museumCome live Montana's history!
- Washoe Park Trout HatcheryAnaconda · State-run hatcheryWashoe Park also has the state's oldest fish hatchery located at the east end of the park.
Flea Markets
- Antique Market and MoreBozeman · Antiques mallAn antiques mall of more than 65 dealers under a red roof on Huffine Lane west of Bozeman, Montana, marked for drivers by a tipi out front.
- Antiques of MontanaGreat Falls · Antique storeAntiques of Montana - On 10th Avenue South in Great Falls, this shop celebrates Montana history with rustic furniture, estate collectibles and regional antiques that capture timeless Western character.
- Beautiful Things On Broadway, LLCButte · Gift and home decor shopA locally owned boutique in Historic Uptown Butte with a thoughtfully curated selection of antiques, handcrafted goods, and unique art pieces.
- Beaverslide Antiques & ArtJackson · Antique shopA unique shopping experience inside and out, onsite or online, in a shop building of locally cut and hand-milled lumber in traditional Western style.
- Betty V VintageMissoula · Curated vintage clothingHandpicked vintage clothing, jewelry and decor, specializing in pieces that originated from the 1980s back to the late 1800s and older; buys outright or trades.
- Big Sky Flea MarketBillings · Flea marketA Billings weekend flea market that listed 15 dealers — antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, new and used merchandise, fresh produce — before closing permanently.
- Bigfork Antiques at The BarnBigfork · Unique décor storeAn online gallery of examples of the types of items carried; inventory is always changing, so stop by to see what is currently in stock.
- Black Dog AntiquesAnaconda · Antique mallHoused in the Historic Washoe Brewery Building, an Italian Renaissance-inspired brick landmark; the main floor has 10,000 total square feet of retail space.
- Busy Bee Flea MarketRoundup · Flea marketA free Saturday flea market in Roundup, Montana, held on the Highway 87 grounds of the Busy Bee Cafe, which closed after 80 years and was demolished in 2026.
- Glasgow StockyardsGlasgow · Livestock auction marketGlasgow Stockyards, a livestock auction market on the Fort Peck Highway just east of Glasgow, Montana, sells cattle every Thursday and marked 80 years in 2026 with burgers from northeast Montana beef.
- Golden Girls Antiques MallHelena · Antique storeA two-floor antique mall of more than fifty dealer booths on Last Chance Gulch in Helena, where a poet found the typewriter that started his Typewriter Series.
- Kalispell Summer Flea MarketKalispell · Biweekly flea marketA free, rain-or-shine flea market on the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell, Montana, where half the booths change each second and fourth summer Saturday.
- Little Red Truck Vintage MarketEast Helena · Juried market of vintageA traveling vintage and artisan market that sets up six weekends a year from Missoula to Cody, Wyoming, named for its founder's cherry-red 1966 Ford.
- Marketplace 3301Billings · Antique storeA family-run antique mall of 44,000 square feet and more than 100 vendors in a 1920s Chevrolet showroom in Billings, with a 1942 pickup parked inside the door.
- Montana Antique MallMissoula · Antique mall
- Montana Vintage ClothingBillings · Vintage clothing storeVintage and retro clothing, shoes, boots, hats, jewelry, and accessories from the late 1800s through the 1990s, with a large assortment of Western wear; gift certificates available.
- My Wife and Her Crazy IdeasConrad · Vintage & antique storeFrom timeless furniture and rustic farmhouse décor to authentic collectibles and quirky finds, our store is filled with personality, history, and charm.
- Out of the Blue AntiquesVintage storeI love quality objects that are strong enough to have a continuous life. I especially like quality objects that have survived the test of time and the loving use of previous owners.
- Rescued and ReclaimedBillings · Vintage marketVintage market with vendors from Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, and Minnesota offering Vintage, Junk, Repurposed, Rusty, Primitive, Fine Antiques, Jewelry and Clothing, plus five food vendors lined up at the MetraPark Expo Center
- St. Regis Flea MarketSt. Regis · Flea marketA three-day swap meet of more than 200 vendors in St. Regis, Montana, every Memorial Day weekend, billed as the state's largest and run by the town's community council.
- Swap-A-RamaGreat Falls · Flea marketSwap-A-Rama is a June flea market in the Art Deco exhibit halls of Montana ExpoPark in Great Falls, begun in 2023 and since joined by a December Christmas market.
- Sweet Bee Vintage MarketHelena · Vintage marketsA twice-yearly vintage and makers market in the ballroom of Helena's Moorish Revival Shrine temple, carrying on a Civic Center sale its organizers count back 44 years.
- Upcountry Vintage & Antique MarketHelena · Antiques & vintage marketA twice-yearly antique and vintage market at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds in Helena, Montana, which began in an 1887 barn on a ranch in East Helena.
U-Pick Farms
- Finn Creek Farm & U-PickBoulder · FarmA 40-acre diversified farm on Amazon Road, five miles from Boulder, Montana, where visitors pick honeyberries by appointment and bet on chicken races run for local charities.
- Gallatin Valley Botanical at Rocky Creek FarmBozeman · Certified organic farmA certified organic farm on Rocky Creek east of Bozeman, Montana, where a cider press in the blue barn still presses the apples visitors bring from their own yards.
- Homestead Organics FarmHamilton · FarmA certified organic farm four miles south of Hamilton, Montana, run as a nonprofit's farm classroom, where a self-serve stand stays open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.
- Red Hen FarmMissoula · U-pick farm in missoula, MTRed Hen Farm & Orchard, a ten-acre u-pick fruit farm on Missoula's outskirts, named for a hen that hid on a fence while foxes took the flock.
- Spindrift Organics Orchard and VineyardAn organic u-pick cherry orchard and vineyard near Polson, Montana, on the east shore of Flathead Lake, where every cherry hangs within reach from the ground.
- Thunder Road FarmArlee · FarmA grass-finished beef ranch and raspberry u-pick in the Jocko Valley near Arlee, Montana, where the berry rows below a timber-frame barn keep ripening into October until frost.
- Western Montana Food & Farm TrailMissoula · Interactive, self-guided adventureThe Western Montana Food & Farm Trail is an interactive, self-guided adventure connecting you with the farms, flavors, and folks that shape our region's vibrant local food community. With more than 100 stops across the Missoula, Bitterroot, and Flathead Valleys, the Trail invites you to meet the growers, taste what's in season
- Yellow Bay GardensBigfork · U-pick orchardCherries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and several gardens of produce and herbs.
Farmers Markets
- Boulder Farmers MarketBoulder, MT · Farmers' marketBoulder Farmers and Artisans Market is held the first Thursday after the 4th of July thru the last Thursday of September at the Veteran's Park on Main St/Hwy 69 in Boulder Mt. Right next to the Boulder City Hall.
- Bozeman Farmers' MarketBozemanBozeman Farmers' Market—your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce and handcrafted treasures
- Bozeman Winter Farmers' MarketBozemanThe Winter Market is almost every Saturday until the end of May! Come visit us, at the fairgrounds from 9am to noon!
- Butte Farmers MarketButte · Farmers marketSince 1995, the Butte Farmers' Market has blossomed and grown, earning a reputation for providing shoppers with hanging and bedding plants, farm fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, jams and jellies, honey, and other prepared foods.
- Clark Fork River MarketMissoula · Farmers marketYear-round Saturday farmers market in Missoula, Montana, with vendors, live music, and special events.
- Columbia Falls Community MarketColumbia FallsCreative environment for local farmers, food producers, artists, and craftsmen to sell their products. Hosts a community event that supports civic groups, promotes Flathead Valley businesses and offers a gathering place for live music & entertainment.
- Conrad Farmer's MarketConradHosted on Tuesday evenings at Legion Park in Conrad. Vendors of all types are there, with vegetables, meat, hand sewn items, craft goods, and other goodies! Workshops every week are part of the program.
- Cut Bank Farmers' MarketCut BankOpen from 3-6pm summer Wednesdays from late June to early September. Goal is to bring quality Montana foods and local craft/artisan products to the community from around the Golden Triangle, host community events, and welcome travelers as they pause along Montana's Highway 2.
- Dillon Farmers' MarketDillonHomegrown and Handmade market connecting local producers and shoppers in an open-air setting with over 20 vendors bringing locally grown produce, locally prepared or processed specialty food products, baked goods, arts and crafts.
- Great Falls Farmers MarketGreat Falls · Farmers' marketNon-profit Saturday market with over a hundred vendors weekly, organized under the mission "Growing Commerce Through Community."
- Livingston Farmers MarketLivingston · Farmers' marketGrowing Our Local Food Community & Economy, with farm and ranch vendors, prepared food, craft beer, baked goods, flowers, and arts and crafts on the banks of the Yellowstone River.
- Miles City Farmers MarketMiles City · Farmers' marketFarmers, Crafter, and Artist Market featuring the finest fresh veggies, hand crafted gifts, fine arts, and homemade baked goodies. We hold promotions and giveaways throughout the season. We also host several entertainment and kids events.
- Missoula Farmers MarketMissoulaA gathering of food and friends since 1972. Local and loving it in downtown Missoula's longest running farmers market is in its 50th year at its traditional location at Market Square at the XXXs at the north End of Higgins. Focused on local produce, meat, plants, baked goods and prepared foods. It operates two markets, Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm May-October and Tuesdays from 5-7pm June-September.
- Missoula Valley Winter MarketMissoulaJoin us at the West entryway of the Southgate Mall on Saturdays 9am-2pm from November through mid April! Over 35 local vendors selling fresh produce, gourmet mushrooms, cheese, honey, eggs, beef, lamb, baked goods, fermented foods, plant starts, handcrafted jewelry, apparel, wood furniture, quilts, and more.
- Polson Farmers MarketPolson · Farmers marketThe Polson Farmers Market Co-op is the oldest running farmers market in Lake County, Montana, located in Polson on the south shore of Flathead Lake at the foot of the Mission Mountains, with vendors providing locally grown, hand-crafted, and baked goods. Pet-friendly; accepts SNAP Benefits through the Fresh SNAP program.
- Red Lodge Farmers MarketRed LodgeThe market offers locally grown produce and meats, prepared or processed food specialties and handmade crafts. The goal of the market is to provide an enjoyable community venue for local agriculture producers to sell their products in order to help build a self-sustainable community.
- Richland County Farmers MarketSidney · Farmers marketJuly 11th-October 10th, 2026. 7:30am-12pm at the Richland County Courthouse Parking Lot. Can't wait to see you there!
- Rocky Mountain Front Farmers MarketChoteau · Farmers marketSaturday market with fruits and vegetables, fresh breads and pastries, unique crafts, and perennial plants and flowers.
- Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers MarketStevensville · Farmers marketSet in the heart of the Bitterroot Valley, the Stevensville Harvest Valley Farmers Market brings together local growers, makers, musicians, and neighbors every Saturday.
Wineries
- D. Berardinis WineryPolson · WineryA small winery in the Bickford Building on Polson's Main Street that makes wine only from Montana fruit: Flathead cherries, lakeshore pears, and the cold-hardy Marquette grape.
- Flynt Aero Vineyards & WineryPlains · Flynt aero vineyards & wineryA Plains, Montana, winery pouring cold-hardy grape wine, cider and dandelion wine in a renovated hangar on land an early owner meant for a runway.
- Hidden Legend WineryVictor · Winery, gift shopA mead winery in a strip mall on U.S. 93 south of Victor, Montana, whose honey wine began with a five-gallon bucket of crystallized honey and a tipi cellar.
- Monarch Farm Winery & Tasting RoomBelgrade · Boutique wineryHandcrafted winery based in the Gallatin Valley of Montana producing small-batch wines including reds, whites, and rosé from Montana grapes, with an emphasis on quality, community connection, and local support.
- Ten Spoon Vineyard & WineryMissoula · WineryA true Montana vineyard and winery; three miles up Rattlesnake Creek from Missoula, Montana, sits a yellow, barn-like structure in a pasture beside a field of grapevines.
- Tongue River WineryMiles City · WineryHere you can sample our entire wine collection. We typically have around 35 different types of wine and a few ciders.
- Valhalla MeaderyBozeman · BreweryValhalla Meadery is a domestic craft winery in Bozeman, Montana specializing in mead.
- Western Cider Co.MissoulaWestern Cider is located on the banks of the Clark Fork River in Missoula, Montana. We use those apples, as well as apples from the Northwest, to produce easy going and traditional ciders.
- White Raven WineryColumbia Falls · VineyardIn a former auction house on U.S. Highway 2 in Columbia Falls, White Raven Winery co-owner Dan Murphy is making wines that most people have never heard of, with names like Marquette and Petit Pearl, out of Montana-grown grapes.
- Willow Mountain WineryCorvallis · Estate vineyard and wineryWillow Mountain Winery is an estate vineyard and winery near Corvallis in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana. From crush to bottle we produce fine wines, sourcing from our vineyard, other local growers, and Washington state grapes.
- Yellowstone Cellars & WineryBillings · WineryA family-owned & operated winery. Hand-crafted wines made with WA grapes. Serving flatbreads & charcuterie. Free live music Friday & Saturday night.
Fairs & Rodeos
- Augusta American Legion RodeoAugusta · RodeoA one-day PRCA rodeo on the last Sunday of June in Augusta, Montana, produced by an American Legion post that took it on in 1938 with $3.75 in the treasury.
- Beaverhead County FairDillon · County fairBeaverhead County's Labor Day fair in Dillon, Montana, where 4-H and FFA market livestock sells Saturday afternoon while the Dillon Jaycees run two days of PRCA rodeo alongside.
- Big Horn County FairHardin · FairgroundBig Horn County's fair in Hardin, Montana: a week of youth livestock shows ending in Indian relay races, a PRCA rodeo, and a dance on an old runway.
- Big Sky Country State FairBozeman · The state fairA five-day July fair at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, Montana, held since 1903 on ground that passed through a fugitive financier's bankrupt estate.
- Big Timber RodeoBig Timber · RodeoThe Big Timber Rodeo, held at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds in Big Timber, Montana, since 1923, is produced again by descendants of the stock contractor Leo J. Cremer.
- Blaine County FairChinook · County fairA four-day August county fair on Montana's Hi-Line at Chinook, traced to a 1914 fair, where 4-H livestock, a PRCA rodeo, and a free midway share the grounds.
- Broadwater County FairTownsend · County fairThe Broadwater County Fair and Townsend Rodeo, held each August on the fairgrounds along US Highway 12 in Townsend, Montana, reached its 63rd annual rodeo in 2026, still volunteer-run.
- Butte-Silver Bow County FairButte · County fairButte's county fair, a free three-day run of 4-H livestock, freestyle motocross and a cake auction, has changed grounds three times since 2018 and now fills the Civic Center lots.
- Calamity's Classic RodeoLivingston · Hometown rodeoA two-night Northern Rodeo Association rodeo at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, Montana, started in 2023 so that locals could get seats at a rodeo in their own town.
- Carbon County FairRed Lodge · FairThe Carbon County Fair, a week of 4-H and FFA shows on Rodeo Drive in Red Lodge, Montana, closes with a free tri-tip lunch before the Saturday livestock sale.
- Central Montana FairLewistown · FairgroundThe Central Montana Fair, held each late July on the Fergus County Fairgrounds north of Lewistown, Montana, where a 1917 red-tile draft horse barn still greets fairgoers.
- Choteau American Legion RodeoChoteau · Annual 4th of july rodeo sanctioned by the northern rodeo associationAn American Legion post's Fourth of July rodeo in Choteau, Montana, held in a river-bottom arena and counted to its 80th edition in 2026.
- Chouteau County FairFort Benton · 4-h & FFA fairThe Chouteau County Fair, held each August on the riverside fairgrounds at Fort Benton, Montana, numbers its editions from 1912 and seats its night crowds in a 1930 grandstand.
- Crow FairCrow Agency · Celebration of apsáalooke (crow) cultureCrow Fair, the Apsáalooke celebration held each August at Crow Agency, Montana, where families pitch more than a thousand tipis on poles harvested in the Pryor and Big Horn Mountains.
- Daniels County FairScobey · FairgroundThe Daniels County Fair in Scobey, Montana, is a July run of 4-H livestock, ranch rodeo and demolition derby, held on grounds the Scobey Saddle Club rebuilt after the war.
- Darby's Wild West RodeoDarby · Full-blown rodeoDarby, Montana's Wild West NRA Rodeo is two summer nights at the Richard Cromwell Memorial Rodeo Grounds, the one event on the arena's calendar running all eight rodeo contests.
- Dawson County FairGlendive · Community centerThe Dawson County Fair at Glendive, Montana, runs a week of 4-H judging, a PRCA rodeo and a grandstand concert on grounds a WPA crew piped from the Yellowstone in 1938.
- Days of '85 Fair & RodeoEkalaka · Fair and rodeoCarter County's August fair and rodeo in Ekalaka, Montana, named for the town's 1885 post office, where Feek Tooke once tried out his bucking horses before the crowd.
- East Helena Valley RodeoEast Helena · VenueThe July rodeo in East Helena, Montana, run by volunteers since a barber pitched it to the VFW in 1963, now held on grounds built in 58 days.
- Eastern Montana FairMiles City · FairThe Eastern Montana Fair is Custer County's August fair at Miles City; it reached its hundredth edition in 2026, and for the first, in 1926, downtown merchants closed their stores.
- Ennis RodeoEnnis · RodeoA volunteer-run, two-night Fourth of July rodeo in Ennis, Montana, held in an arena whose bleachers were hauled over from West Yellowstone.
- Eureka RodeoEureka · Stadium, arena & sports venueTwo summer nights of Northern Rodeo Association competition at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Eureka, Montana, staged by volunteers and named the circuit's 2025 Platinum Rodeo of the Year.
- Fallon County FairBaker · CommunityA six-day August county fair and PRCA rodeo at the fairgrounds south of Baker, Montana, first held in 1924 on the grounds of a former lumber yard.
- Frontier Days RodeoCulbertson · CommunityThe Culbertson Saddle Club's two-night June rodeo north of Culbertson, Montana, held for the 63rd time in 2026, where spectators can watch from their pickups on tiered parking.
- Gardiner RodeoGardiner · Gardiner annual NRA rodeoA two-night Northern Rodeo Association rodeo held on Father's Day weekend at Gardiner, Montana, beside Yellowstone's north entrance, and run every year since the Jaycees started it in 1975.
- Great Northern FairHavre · Hill county's fairThe Great Northern Fair is Hill County's five-day July fair on US Highway 2 in Havre, Montana, where a chainsaw juggler roams the grounds and a demolition derby closes Sunday night.
- Harlowton NRA RodeoHarlowton · RodeoA National Rodeo Association rodeo held each July 2 and 3 in Harlowton, Montana, where roundup crews staged Sunday contests on the Musselshell as early as the 1880s.
- Helmville Labor Day RodeoHelmville · Annual rodeoA two-day Northern Rodeo Association rodeo held each Labor Day in Helmville, Montana, watched from a wooden grandstand the valley's ranchers raised in 1927.
- Home of Champions RodeoRed Lodge · RodeoThe Home of Champions Rodeo, held each Fourth of July week on a bench above Red Lodge, Montana, finishes every performance before dark because its 1932 arena has no lights.
- Jefferson County RodeoBoulder · County fair and NRA rodeoBoulder, Montana's county fair and rodeo, held each August on a former state institution ranch, where the carousel horses were cast partly from townspeople's melted pots and pans.
- Judith Basin County FairStanford · FairgroundsThe Judith Basin County Fair in Stanford, Montana, is a free five-day 4-H fair with a working ranch horse show and quilts hung in an old schoolhouse.
- Lake County FairRonan · FairThe Lake County Fair fills the county fairgrounds in Ronan, Montana, each late July with 4-H livestock shows and a chamber crab feed, and in 2026 a volunteer-revived rodeo.
- Last Chance Stampede & FairHelena · FairgroundHelena's Last Chance Stampede & Fair runs five July days of PRCA rodeo, carnival and county fair on grounds circled by a mile-long racetrack built in 1870.
- Lincoln County FairEureka · FairgroundThe Lincoln County Fair, held each August at Eureka, Montana, since 1909, runs no carnival rides but fills its bleachers for a Saturday-night bull riding called The Bull Thing.
- Livingston Fourth of July RoundupLivingston · Annual paradeLivingston, Montana's three-day Fourth of July weekend of parade, arts festival and Montana's oldest rodeo, where a Depot Foundation truck has driven the July 2 parade since about 1950.
- Livingston RoundupLivingston · PRCA rodeoMontana's oldest rodeo runs July 1 through 4 at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, and its cowboys leave after their runs for Cody and Red Lodge.
- Madison County Fair & RodeoTwin Bridges · FairgroundsMadison County Fairgrounds has lots to do for everyone. This is a place for family fun.
- Marias FairShelby · FairThe four-county Marias Fair, held the third week of July just east of Shelby, Montana, where rodeo and 4-H shows play out before wooden grandstands reported to date from 1938.
- McCone County Fair & PRCA RodeoCircle · RodeoThe McCone County Fair and its PRCA rodeo, held each August at the fairgrounds outside Circle, Montana, where the bucking horses are J Bar J broncs raised close to home.
- Miles City Bucking Horse SaleMiles City · Cowboy mardi grasThere are rodeos… and then there's Miles City. The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale stands in a league of its own.
- Mineral County Fair & RodeoSuperior · FairMineral County's three-day August fair in Superior, Montana, held around a Lions Club rodeo whose arena went up in 1982 on donated telephone poles.
- Mission Mountain RodeoPolson · NRA rodeoA two-night NRA rodeo held each June at the Polson Fairgrounds in Montana, beside the Flathead River, first staged in 1940 as the Polson Roundup by café owner Les Baldwin.
- Montana State FairGreat Falls · State fairThe Montana State Fair, nine summer days at Great Falls' ExpoPark, where Depression-era Art Deco halls stand over a midway serving the Sons of Norway Viking.
- MontanaFairBillings · FairgroundMontanaFair is a nine-day August fair at MetraPark in Billings that began in 1916 as the Midland Empire Fair, when the Northern Pacific ran a special train from the depot.
- Musselshell-Golden Valley FairROUNDUP · 4-h fairThe joint 4-H and FFA fair of Musselshell and Golden Valley counties, held each summer at the county fairgrounds in Roundup and closed by a Saturday market livestock sale.
- NileBillings, Montana · Week-long stock show and rodeoThe NILE, a nine-day October stock show and rodeo at MetraPark in Billings, Montana, held since 1967, where ranch crews compete at wild cow milking and team doctoring.
- Northeast Montana FairGlasgow · FairValley County's five-day August fair on US Highway 2 at Glasgow, Montana, with two nights of PRCA rodeo and a sanctioned wild horse race after each.
- Northwest Montana FairKalispell · Fair & rodeoFlathead County's fair and rodeo in Kalispell, first held in 1902, now runs five August days, with three nights of PRCA rodeo before a century-old covered grandstand.
- NRA Finals RodeoKalispell · Championship finaleThe culmination of the rodeo season - the region's elite cowboys, cowgirls and rankest livestock over three nights; only the top 10 in each of the 9 events qualify for the Finals.
- Park County FairLivingston · Agricultural fairA late-July week of 4-H and FFA livestock shows in Livingston, Montana, closing with a youth market sale its organizers call the county's greatest scholarship program.
- Phillips County FairDodson · County fairMontana's longest continuously running county fair, held since 1915 on the Hi-Line fairgrounds at Dodson, where the grandstand faces the Great Northern tracks.
- Poplar Wild West DaysPoplar · RodeoPoplar's four-day June celebration on the Fort Peck Reservation: parades on two mornings, a fire-department pie social, and an NRA rodeo at the Saddle Club grounds.
- Powder River Fair & RodeoBroadus · County fairPowder River County's fair in Broadus, Montana, first held in 1920, where five days of 4-H shows met a free Friday-night NRA rodeo in 2026.
- Prairie County FairTerry, MT · FairTerry, Montana's August county fair, on grounds along the abandoned Milwaukee Road, holds its Sunday pie auction in a pavilion raised for its late sound man.
- Ravalli County FairHamilton · Fair and rodeoThe Ravalli County Fair in Hamilton, Montana, where Bitterroot Valley ranch families have shown livestock since 1893 and a free rodeo runs every night of the four days.
- Richland County FairSidney
- Roosevelt County FairCulbertson · FREE entry fairRoosevelt County's free-gate fair in Culbertson, Montana, held each August beside the town airfield, where on Friday the exhibits parade to the hospital patio.
- Rosebud/Treasure County FairForsyth · County fairThe Rosebud-Treasure County Fair in Forsyth, Montana, held every summer since 1906 except 1934 and 1945, with a PRCA rodeo and what it calls eastern Montana's only grass midway.
- Sanders County Fair & RodeoPlains · FairgroundThe Sanders County Fair and Plains PRCA Rodeo fills the River Road fairgrounds in Plains, Montana, over Labor Day weekend; it began with a 1911 horse race.
- Sheridan County FairPlentywood · FairThe Sheridan County Fair is a classic small-town Montana fair filled with community spirit, local agriculture, and family-friendly fun.
- Stillwater County 4-H FairColumbus · 4-h/FFA fairStillwater County's week-long 4-H and FFA fair at the ACE Civic Center north of Columbus, Montana, ending each July in a Saturday afternoon sale of youth-raised livestock.
- Superior Lions Club RodeoSuperior · RodeoThe Superior Lions Club's Northern Rodeo Association rodeo at the Mineral County Fair in Superior, Montana, was built in 1982 from salvaged telephone poles and pays raw gold to three-time winners.
- Sweet Grass County FairBig Timber · VenueSweet Grass County's late-July fair in Big Timber, Montana: five days of 4-H and FFA showing that end in a Friday-night sale of the young exhibitors' animals.
- Sweet Grass FestBig Timber · Street fair and paradeBig Timber's two-day street fair, parade and rodeo, held the last weekend of June in Sweet Grass County, Montana, around a rodeo that reached its 100th year in 2023.
- Teton County 4-H FairChoteau · Livestock auctionTeton County's 4-H fair in Choteau, Montana, held each late June in a city pavilion and a volunteer-built steel arena, because the county has no fairgrounds.
- Three Forks RodeoThree Forks · Northern rodeo association rodeoA Northern Rodeo Association rodeo held the third weekend of July on the Three Forks, Montana, grounds where it began in 1946, with a Main Street parade every year since.
- Tri-County FairDeer LodgeAnnual Tri-County Fair held 3rd week of August, 4-H/FFA Fair with open class entries, rodeo and carnival.
- Valley View RodeoBozeman · Sports & recreationA weekly summer rodeo at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, Montana, founded in 2023 and run open, so beginners and professionals compete on the same Thursday nights.
- Western Montana FairMissoula · FairThe Western Montana Fair runs each August on Missoula's South Avenue fairgrounds, a former airfield; it counts its official start from 1879 and has charged no admission since 2017.
- Wheatland County Youth FairHarlowton · Wheatland county youth fairA three-day youth fair at the county fairgrounds in Harlowton, Montana, where young exhibitors show and sell livestock on ground first cleared for a fair in 1910.
- White Sulphur Springs Labor Day RodeoWhite Sulphur Springs · Community organizationFor 60 years, the White Sulphur Springs Labor Day Rodeo is one of Central Montana’s most anticipated events.
- Whoop-Up Trail DaysConrad · Annual eventThe main event is a two-day rodeo which kicks off Friday evening and a second event held Saturday afternoon at the Conrad Rodeo Grounds.
- Wibaux County FairWibaux · Fair & festival datesFor affordable, family fun, come to Wibaux in August and enjoy the little fair with big fun!
- Wilsall RodeoWilsall · Small town, 2 night NRA rodeoThe Wilsall Rodeo is a two-night amateur rodeo held each June in Montana's Shields Valley, on grounds that ranchers built in 1953 from poles cut in the mountains.
Town Festivals
- Absarokee DaysAbsarokee · Annual one-day festivalAbsarokee Days is a one-day street festival on Woodard Avenue in Absarokee, Montana, held the last Saturday of July, whose parade has included a kazoo band.
- Alberton Railroad Day FestivalAlberton · Railroad day celebrationA one-day July festival in Alberton, Montana, a town the Milwaukee Road built, with pancakes in the 1908 depot and a $100 hunt for a hidden railroad spike.
- Basin DayBasin · Basin dayBasin Day is a one-day August street celebration in Basin, a Jefferson County gold camp of about 200 people, where stick pony races, a duck race and a cake walk raise money for the town.
- Belgrade Fall FestivalBelgrade · One-day community celebrationA free one-day festival in Belgrade, Montana, built around the Panther high school homecoming parade, whose route map arrives folded into the city water bills.
- Bigfork Fourth of JulyBigfork · Family-friendly eventBigfork's Fourth of July parade runs at noon down Grand Drive and Electric Avenue in Bigfork, Montana, a village where photographs of the parade reach back to 1924.
- Broadview DazeBroadview · Community fair and fundraiserA one-day June fair in Broadview, Montana, that raises money for the volunteer fire district, with a parade of tractors, lawn mowers and donkeys and fireworks after dark.
- Cabin Fever DaysMartin City · Annual winter festivalCabin Fever Days is a February fundraiser weekend in Montana's Bad Rock Canyon, where racers ride barstools fixed to skis down 750 feet of hauled-in snow on Martin City's Central Avenue.
- Chinook Sugarbeet FestivalChinook · Community event, festivalsThe Sugarbeet Festival, a Saturday each fall in downtown Chinook, Montana, honors a sugar factory gone since 1952 and the high school team still named for it.
- Chokecherry FestivalLewistown · Annual festivalLewistown's one-day Main Street festival, held the first Saturday after Labor Day, is built around a wild, bitter Montana berry and a contest for spitting its pit.
- Circle Town & Country Appreciation DayCircle · Annual community celebrationCircle's Town & Country Appreciation Day, held each September by the Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture in McCone County, Montana, runs from a fire-department breakfast to a dance at the VFW.
- Clancy DaysClancy · FestivalClancy Days is a one-day street festival in Clancy, Montana, held the second Saturday in June, where fire trucks toss candy from the parade and wooden pucks stand in for rubber ducks.
- Craig Caddis FestivalCraig · Annual fundraiserA Saturday fundraiser on Main Street in Craig, Montana, a Missouri River fishing town of 46, where barbecue bites and auctioned guide trips pay for the volunteer fire department.
- Darby Strawberry DaysDarby · Annual strawberry festivalDarby's volunteer fire department has sold strawberry shortcake in Main Street Park on the third Saturday of July since at least 1958, and its chiefs disagree about the starting year.
- David Thompson DaysThompson Falls · Community celebrationA two-day June celebration in Thompson Falls, Montana, named for fur trader David Thompson, where mountain-man reenactors teach children to strike fire with flint and steel.
- Dayton DazeAn annual September fundraiser for Dayton, Montana's volunteer fire department, held off Highway 93 on Flathead Lake and first planned in 1990 for a bar that burned the night before.
- Dutton Fun DayDutton · Community celebrationA volunteer-run summer day in Dutton, Montana, held the second Saturday of July, whose proceeds maintain the town pool and whose jail is a corral by the beer garden.
- Ennis 4th of July ParadeEnnis · Western themed paradeThe Ennis Fourth of July parade in Ennis, Montana, run on Main Street since 1936 by one account, closes U.S. Highway 287 for one hour and caps its line at sixty floats.
- Flint Creek Valley DaysPhilipsburg · Three-day town celebrationA three-day July celebration in Philipsburg, Montana, whose Saturday parade is said to have begun as a march from the local sawmill to downtown.
- Forsyth Duck DaysForsyth · Annual celebrationTwo-day event: traditional duck race in the Yellowstone River alongside a parade, car show, tournaments, children's activities, live music, a movie and a Most Patriotic Dressed Contest.
- Fort Benton Summer CelebrationFort Benton · Small town festivalThe Fort Benton Summer Celebration, a free three-day festival on the Missouri River in Montana each June, began with the 1976 dedication of the Lewis and Clark statue.
- Frenchtown DaysFrenchtown · EventFrenchtown Days is a free one-day July street festival in Frenchtown, Montana, that closes after dark with a street dance at Mike's Alcan Bar & Grill.
- Good Old DaysSt. Ignatius · Community celebrationGood Old Days is a three-day July celebration in St. Ignatius, Montana, begun by a local couple in the early 1980s, whose parade ends with fire hoses turned on the crowd.
- HarvestfestHungry Horse · FestivalA free fall festival at Canyon Elementary School in Hungry Horse, Montana, where the chili cook-off entries become everyone's lunch and the 5k runs beside the Flathead's South Fork.
- Havre Festival DaysHavre · Annual celebrationHavre Festival Days, a mid-September weekend in downtown Havre, Montana, since 1980, sends off summer with a Fifth Avenue parade, $2 raffle buttons and a 48-hour softball tournament.
- Homesteader DaysHot Springs · Festival and rodeoHomesteader Days, held the second weekend in June in Hot Springs, Montana, since 1949, pairs an open rodeo and Main Street parades with breakfasts honoring the town's 1910 homesteaders.
- Huntley Homesteader DaysHuntley · Two-day celebrationThe Huntley Project Lions Club's two-day July celebration in Homesteader Park, Huntley, Montana, where the barbecue still turns on the pits used at the first one in 1964.
- Irish DaysVirginia City · Community eventIrish Days, a June weekend in Virginia City, Montana, when the Ancient Order of Hibernians paint a green stripe down Wallace Street and honor acting territorial governor Thomas Francis Meagher.
- Jim Bridger DaysBridger · Annual civic celebration programJim Bridger Days is a civic celebration of Bridger, Montana, held in July. Friday, July 18th 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Bridger Historic Walking Tours. Starting at Zier Gallery. Adults $10.00. Kids 12 and up $5. All money is donated for Bowler school and the Jennings-Mahr cabin projects.
- Kevin Fun DayKevin · Annual kevin fun dayKevin Development hosts their annual Kevin Fun Day with many fun activities to partake in including car show, games for both adults and youth, live band music by Wheelhouse, prizes plus much more.
- Laurel 4th of July CelebrationLaurel · CelebrationLaurel, Montana's two-day Independence Day, from a July 3 street dance to fireworks the volunteer fire department has presented for 79 years.
- Lewis & Clark FestivalCut Bank · FestivalA four-day July festival in Cut Bank, Montana, held since 1979, where a five-dollar button sold on the honor system buys the all-you-can-eat chili.
- Lincoln County Logger DaysLibby · FestivalA three-day June festival of lumberjack shows, a downtown parade, and a balance-log contest at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby, Montana, revived by the local Rotary club in 2026.
- Little Bighorn DaysHardin · Community celebrationA three-day June festival in downtown Hardin, Montana, led in 2026 by the Friends of the Depot under the banner of the Little Bighorn battle's 150th anniversary.
- Livin' Large in LavinaLavina · Annual full-day celebrationA one-day June celebration in Lavina, Montana, a Golden Valley County town of 153, that opens its old bank, mercantile, school and 1908 Adams Hotel to visitors.
- Manhattan Potato FestivalManhattan · CommunityAnnual celebration of Montana's agricultural heritage; 40th anniversary Saturday, August 15, 2026 with theme Heritage: A Journey Through the Years.
- Marysville PicnicMarysville · Family-fun eventHistorical buildings open for viewing. Free kids fun area. Local vendors. Barron of beef and burger barn lunch for purchase. As well as cold beer, soda, and frozen treats. Pie auction and raffle. Watermelon eating contest and egg toss. Rock drilling exhibition and good ol’ small town community fun.
- Miles City Bluegrass & Pie FestivalMiles City · FestivalA three-day bluegrass festival in the Home Show Building at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in Miles City, where homemade pie from local bakers shares the bill with the bands.
- Milk River Indian DaysFort Belknap Agency · Annual pow-wow and paradeMilk River Indian Days is the late-July contest powwow of the Aaniiih and Nakoda at Fort Belknap Agency, Montana; its 62nd edition, in 2026, opened a new elders' section in the arbor.
- North American Indian DaysBrowning · Annual celebration of blackfeet cultureThe Blackfeet Nation's four-day July gathering of powwow, drum contests, stick games, Indian relay racing and rodeo in Browning, Montana, begun in 1954 on a Sheridan, Wyoming, model.
- Plains DayPlains · Street festivalPlains Day, a street festival in Plains, Montana, fills the first Saturday in June with a parade on Railroad Street, a crosscut saw contest, huckleberry pies and evening limbo.
- Power Harvest FestPower · CommunityPower Harvest Fest is a non-profit organization that is vital to community enrichment activities for the town of Power, Montana.
- R.I.D.E.Roundup · Twenty first annual multi-day festivalRIDE is proud to announce our 2026 headlining acts: TANYA TUCKER and COOPER ALAN!!!
- Ronan Pioneer DaysRonan · Community celebrationRonan Pioneer Days, an early-August weekend in Ronan, Montana, whose 2026 rodeo was cancelled in June and restored by the Lake County Fair Board and Friends of the Fairground.
- Saco Fun DaysSaco · CommunityEnjoy a full day of festivities during the 63rd Annual Saco Fun Days! Events include a kids' RC car race at 9:00 AM, parade at 11:00 AM, pie social, community barbecue, button draw, County Line Arena Rodeo at 3:00 PM, minnow races at 7:00 PM, and live music and entertainment at 9:00 PM.
- Scobey Pioneer DaysScobey · Annual pioneer daysPioneer Days, held the last weekend of June at Pioneer Town in Scobey, Montana, where the Dirty Shame Belles dance in a 1913 grain building turned movie theater.
- Sheridan DaysSheridan · Festival/daysA four-day event with three nights of live music, anchored to Main Street and the Base Ball Park in Sheridan, MT.
- Shields Valley Old Settlers DaysLivingston · Annual eventThe weekend concludes with a community potluck honoring grand marshals and local service award recipients.
- Sidney Fall FestivalDowntown Sidney, Montana · Annual community celebrationAn annual harvest day in downtown Sidney, Montana, run by the Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, ending in a supper from local farms and ranches and a street dance.
- Smeltermen's DayAnaconda · Annual community celebrationAnaconda, Montana's three-day August celebration of its smelter workers, once a union holiday held August 8 because the ACM weatherman named it the best bet against rain or snow.
- Stevensville Creamery PicnicStevensville · PicnicGuests shop the marketplace, eat the great food, listen to good music and enjoy some cold brews.
- Sun River Valley Fun DaySimms · Community organizationThe Sun River Valley's Fun Day fills Main Street in Simms, Montana, every second Saturday in August, from a Lions Club pancake breakfast to a rubber duck race down a ditch.
- Swan Lake Huckleberry FestivalSwan Lake · Huckleberry festivalA lakeshore fair held since 1981 on August's second Saturday at Swan Lake, Montana, where the fire department supplies huckleberry pies and search and rescue scoops the ice cream.
- Territorial DaysDeer Lodge · Annual territorial days celebrationTerritorial Days is the Powell County Chamber of Commerce's one-day June festival on Main Street in Deer Lodge, Montana, opening with a road race called the Prison Break Run.
- Townsend Fall FestTownsend · Family-friendly festivalA free three-day Rotary Club festival in Townsend, Montana, held the first weekend of October and closing Sunday with a Show & Shine car show of more than 300 cars.
- Trego Heritage DayTrego · Family-friendly festivalA one-day October festival on the Blarney Ranch in Trego, Montana, honoring Tobacco Valley ranching, farming, and logging, where the 2026 day opened with Dexter cattle and coffee.
- Twin Bridges Flotilla and Alumni WeekendTwin Bridges · Annual town weekendA summer weekend in Twin Bridges, Montana, where decorated rafts, drift boats, and kayaks float the Beaverhead River as a parade, followed by a rubber duck race.
- Valier Homesteader DaysValier · Annual homesteader days celebrationHomesteader Days is Valier's annual June weekend in Pondera County, Montana, with a poker ride from the stockyards, a parade, and a free Saturday-night dance at the Lake Frances pavilion.
- Victor DaysVictor · Community paradeVictor Days is a two-day August fair in the park at Victor, Montana, with a Saturday parade, a classic truck show, and racers built from engine valve covers.
- Whitehall Frontier DaysWhitehall · Community eventWhitehall Frontier Days fills the last weekend of July in this Jefferson Valley railroad town with two nights of PRCA rodeo, a Legion Street parade, and a firemen's duck race.
Holiday Celebrations
- Dillon History DaysDillon · Community eventA three-day July celebration in downtown Dillon, Montana, planned in 2020 as History Days, where songwriters draw a title and get 24 hours to write a cowboy song.
- Freedom DaysWhite Sulphur Springs · Independence day celebrationFreedom Days is White Sulphur Springs, Montana's Fourth of July, a day that runs from a 7 a.m. fun run to volunteer fire department fireworks over the Springs Park baseball fields.
- Great Montana Sheep Drive and Labor Day CelebrationReed Point · Labor day celebrationReed Point, Montana's Labor Day sheep drive began in 1989 as a spoof of the state's centennial cattle drive and still sends about 500 sheep down the town's street.
- Milk River DaysHinsdale · Independence day celebrationHinsdale, Montana's Independence Day celebration on Montana Street, begun for the 1976 bicentennial, opens with a rodeo and free street dance on July 3.
- Seeley Lake 4th of July CelebrationSeeley Lake · 4th of july celebrationSeeley Lake, Montana, keeps the Fourth with a parade led on horseback, fireworks over the lake at 10:30, and, beginning in 2026, outhouse races on the fifth.
- Troy Old Fashioned 4th of JulyTroy · 4th of july celebrationTroy's Old Fashioned 4th of July, a free, volunteer-run day in Roosevelt Park on the Kootenai River in northwest Montana, draws more than 6,000 people to a town of 950.
Old-Time Music
- Glacier Fiddle FestivalKalispell · Old-time and folk musicAn annual old-time fiddle contest in a Kalispell church on U.S. 93, where fiddlers from four to past eighty play a hoedown, a waltz, and a tune of choice.
- Lake Missoula Old TimeMissoula · Old time music and dance organizationCreates opportunities to engage with one another around old time music and dance through jams, workshops, and beginner-friendly square dances.
- Métis Heritage FestivalChoteau · Old-time and folk musicMétis people gathered in Choteau June 12-13 at the ninth annual Métis Heritage Festival to remember, celebrate and preserve the history and culture of their people.
- Missoula Folklore Society contra and square dancesMissoula · Contra and square dancesMFS events include contra and square dances, English Country dances, International Folk dances, concerts, music jams, and shape-note-singing.
- Montana Fiddle CampMonarch, Montana · Instructional acoustic music campA spectacular opportunity to unplug and enjoy music in the old-time acoustic tradition, Montana Fiddle Camp provides a retreat from daily demands and a fully immersive musical experience. Take in the raw beauty of the Little Belt mountains with hiking trails, historical points of interest, and the Belt Creek bordering the camp facilities near Monarch, Montana.
- Montana Folk FestivalButte · Old-time and folk musicA free outdoor music festival in Butte with multiple stages of continuous live performances and Folklife demonstrations.
- Montana Old-Time Fiddler's PicnicLivingston · An annual event put on by musicians for musiciansA 3-day event organized in an informal jam format meaning there is no formal schedule of performances or musical events. It's all impromptu and spontaneous. The picnic was the brain-child of James "Doc" Allison.
- Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association annual bluegrass festivalVictor · Spring bluegrass festivalA one-day spring bluegrass festival in Victor, Montana, where about eighteen bands take turns at a single microphone in a church-run hall, every one of them playing for free.
- Montana State Old-Time Fiddlers' Association ContestLolo · Fiddle contestCornerstone Church in Lolo is a non-denominational, family friendly environment with a great mix of current and familiar worship music, with relevant messages from God's word. Members of our congregation come from all walks of life and life experiences, but we promise you'll feel like you've found family on your first visit! Services are 10am on Sundays.
- Yellowstone Bluegrass Association weekly jamBillings · Weekly jamOur jams are open to the public and many people who simply come to listen have become members just because they enjoy listening to Bluegrass and Old Time Music and want to keep it alive in our state.