Top 10 Montana Towns You Probably Haven’t Visited But Should

As one of the most popular states for tourists, it can be a bit difficult to escape all of the folks that are visiting here in Big Sky Country.

Places like Billings, Bozeman, and Missoula are tourist hubs with their airports, hotels, and close proximity to both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, in fact, in Bozeman alone, Bozeman/Yellowstone International Airport had almost 2 million passengers back in 2021 setting an all-time record at the time.

While tourism is great for the state and brings in over 1 billion dollars a year to the Montana economy, for those looking for a slower pace and some small-town charm, we've got some options.

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The folks over at Only In Your State came out with The 10 Montana Towns Where You'll Find Few Tourists And Lots Of Charm and some of these towns would be a perfect get-a-way for those looking to avoid all of the hustle and bustle during tourist season, a piece of homemade pie at the local cafe, or just taking in some Montana history.

So which 10 towns made the list? Before we reveal the 10 towns, let's take a look at the cheapest towns in Montana to call home.

The 10 Montana Towns where you'll find few tourists and lots of charm are scattered across the state, so no matter where you're located, you can plan a peaceful weekend and enjoy yourself while taking in all that Montana has to offer, excluding the crowds.

Let's count them down.

• Choteau
• Fort Benton
• Havre
• Glasgow
• Thompson Falls
• Shelby
• Hardin
• Sheridan
• Terry
• Three Forks

Of course, there are several other small towns across the state that are certainly worth exploring. Which Montana small town is your favorite? Let us know by sending us a message on our station app.