Montana's natural and historical sites feature lakes, mountains, distilleries, and abandoned mines. The state's attractions include thermal springs, rock formations, Buddhist gardens, historic bridges, and dams. Visitors can find mining ruins, historic prisons, carousels, and wildlife viewing areas across diverse landscapes.
Billings, Montana
Water reservoir formed by Yellowtail Dam extends for 71 miles, with red limestone walls rising 1000 feet above the water surface.
Glendive, Montana
The largest state park in Montana contains badlands rock formations, dinosaur fossils, and eleven miles of hiking trails. Visitors can see exposed rock layers from the Cretaceous period.
Coram, Montana
Independent distillery established in 2011, producing small-batch spirits with Montana grains. Visitors can tour the facility and taste whiskeys in adjacent Josephine's bar.
Libby, Montana
A 210-foot suspended walkway crossing the Kootenai River near the falls. The bridge moves when people walk on it.
Billings, Montana
Memorial dedicated to Yellowstone Kelly, showcasing historical boards and panoramic views of Billings.
Billings, Montana
Sandstone rock formation extending 150 feet above the Yellowstone River, containing William Clark's signature and Native American rock art from 1806.
Gardiner, Montana
Natural hot springs flowing into the Gardner River create warm pools where thermal water mixes with cold river currents at varying temperatures.
Helena, Montana
A limestone canyon along Missouri River where visitors take boat tours across Holter Lake. Meriwether Lewis named this natural passage during the 1805 expedition.
Essex, Montana
Hotel built in 1939 that transformed railroad cars into guest rooms, located near Glacier National Park.
Three Forks, Montana
Metal sculptures of 39 horses painted in dark blue stand on a hill next to Highway 287, visible from miles away.
Flathead Lake, Montana
Wildlife refuge spanning 18,500 acres where visitors can observe free-roaming bison herds and other native animals in their natural habitat.
Arlee, Montana
Buddhist center containing white concrete Buddha statues positioned in a wheel pattern within the Flathead Valley mountains.
Meagher, Montana
Former silver mining settlement from 1880s with remaining stone structures and wooden buildings from the period.
Bear Creek, Montana
Site of the 1943 mining accident where methane gas explosion killed 74 coal miners. Concrete structures mark the location.
Helena, Montana
Operating wooden carousel in downtown Helena with 37 carved animals representing Montana wildlife and historical figures.
Swan Lake, Montana
Recreation area on Swan Lake with designated swimming zones, boat launch, shaded picnic tables and marked water sport zones.
Glacier National Park, Montana
Concrete arch dam built in 1953, measuring 564 feet tall and 2,115 feet long, generates hydroelectric power for Montana residents.
Deer Lodge, Montana
Former correctional facility operating from 1871 to 1979, now displays prison artifacts, guard towers, cell blocks and historical photographs.
