Best Weekend Getaways In Montana

I envy people who live in states other than Montana because they can take a weekend trip to another state without spending the whole weekend traveling.

Depending on your starting point and destination, planning a weekend getaway in Montana often means staying within the state. So, where do the "experts" recommend you go?

Montana Getaways Feel Like Visiting A New State

As someone who didn't grow up in Montana, I don't have a positive or negative bias towards any towns under the Big Sky.

I just want to go out, explore, and hopefully come back with a story or two to tell along with a handful of memories.

I previously mentioned that you don’t have to leave Montana for a weekend getaway. Due to the state’s vast size, traveling to certain towns can feel like entering an entirely different state.

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Montana’s Small Towns: The Heart Of The Treasure State

The website World Atlas knows that when people think about Montana, they think of the Rocky Mountains or both of the national parks we are home to.

What some people don’t think about, and miss out on because of it, are the small towns that dot the map in the Treasure State.

If you want to experience the real Montana, these towns are where you need to go.

Source: World Atlas

Montana’s Small Towns: The Heart Of The Treasure State

Looking for the perfect getaway? These 11 small towns allow you to experience all the beauty of Montana.

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KEEP SCROLLING: Cities with the most UFO sightings in Montana

Stacker compiled a ranking of cities with the most UFO sightings in Montana using data from the National UFO Reporting Center.

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LOOK: Jaw-Dropping Photos Of Montana’s Northern Lights

Locals submitted their best photos of Montana’s Northern Lights and they are absolutely breathtaking. Which is your favorite?

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