10 TOP Things to Do in Western Montana (2024 Activity Guide)

Western Montana featuring snow and a river or creek

Western Montana featuring snow and a lake or waterhole

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Missoula which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a park

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What to do in Western Montana

Popular places to visit

Yellowstone Park West Entrance

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Yellowstone Park West Entrance, a popular green space in West Yellowstone. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Big Sky Resort

Visit one of North America’s largest ski resorts to enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding in winter and zip lining, fishing and hiking in summer.

Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort

Lifelong patrons know this spectacular destination as the Big Mountain Ski Resort, but the 2007 name change hasn’t altered a bit of its allure.

Flathead Lake

Visit the lovely lake created thousands of years ago after glaciers carved ridges, peaks and valleys in Montana’s Rocky Mountains.

Bridger Bowl Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Bozeman with a visit to Bridger Bowl Ski Area. Discover the area's mountain views and charming coffeehouses.

Lake McDonald

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake McDonald during your travels in West Glacier. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

St. Mary Lake

Spot mule deer, elk and bears along the shorelines of this scenic lake, which is bordered by meadows on one side and towering mountain peaks on the other.

Apgar Visitor Center

Enjoy the stunning glacier views and explore Apgar Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Agpar. You can seek out the campsites in this family-friendly area.

Bridger Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bridger Canyon during your travels in Bozeman. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its ski slopes.

Areas of Western Montana

Big Sky Resort which includes interior views and a hotel

Big Sky Mountain Village

If you're spending some time in Big Sky Mountain Village, Big Sky Resort and Black Bear Ski Lift are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bozeman

Downtown Bozeman is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Andesite Mountain and Emerson Centre for the Arts and Culture.

Ousel Falls Park Trail is a 1.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Gallatin Gateway, MT that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels.

Spanish Peaks

While visiting Spanish Peaks, you might make a stop by sights like Big Sky Resort and Cabin Ski Lift.

Powder Ridge

While there might not be top attractions in Powder Ridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Big Sky Resort and Ramcharger Express Ski Lift.