101 Things to Do

  1. Rent a bike in Missoula and explore the city's plentiful biking trails.
  2. Sleep under the big blue sky—and maybe catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights—at one of Western Montana's many campgrounds.
  3. Visit Missoula's Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and learn about the role the foundation plays in elk conservation.
  4. Step into the past and explore Garnet—a modern day ghost town—on a walking tour.
  5. Hit fresh powder at one of Glacier County's six full-service ski areas.
  6. Experience a Montana tradition and channel your inner cowboy at a local small-town rodeo.
  7. Ski down the backside of Whitefish Mountain Resort. You'll feel like you have the mountain to yourself. Plus, it offers views of the peaks of Glacier National Park.
  8. Western Montana is home to great mountain biking trails. Try the Whitefish Trail, Blue Mountain or the Hiawatha Rail Trail.
  9. See Western Montana from an aerial point of view on a helicopter tour.
  10. Centuries in the MakingExperience American Indian culture by staying the night in a tipi.
  11. Rent an inner tube in downtown Missoula and float the Clark Fork River.
  12. Marvel in the 58 hand-painted murals adorning the walls and ceiling of the St. Ignatius Mission.
  13. Montana has great guides. Take a guided trip, with options ranging from llama trekking to whitewater rafting and fishing to trail rides.
  14. Experience the arts by catching a play at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
  15. Discover beautiful Glacier Country in winter via snowmobile. Try the trails in Seeley Lake, the Bitterroot Valley and the Flathead Valley.
  16. Admire the spectacular views from Kerr Damn. The dam is a short drive from Polson and is 54 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
  17. Relive the excitement of the discovery of the Old West by taking a wagon ride.
  18. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Going-to-the-Sun Road on a historic red bus tour.
  19. Find the perfect souvenir at one of Glacier Country's many antique stores.
  20. A Downhill HavenHit fresh powder at one of Glacier County's six full-service ski areas.
  21. Montana is home to many species of wildlife–keep your eyes open and your camera ready.
  22. Visit the Glacier Institute for a hands-on educational adventure.
  23. Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle the Clearwater Canoe Trail near Seeley Lake.
  24. Beat the bears to it and try a huckleberry shake.
  25. Be adventurous. Plan a rock climbing trip with an experienced guide.
  26. Check out the mysterious vortex along Highway 2 near Columbia Falls .
  27. Stroll through Missoula's historic districts.
  28. Visit Flathead Lake's Wild Horse Island on a guided kayaking or boat tour.
  29. Hike in the Bob (aka the Bob Marshall Wilderness).
  30. Cowboy UpExperience a Montana tradition and channel your inner cowboy at a local small-town rodeo.
  31. Peruse the work of Montana artists at a local art gallery.
  32. Try a bison burger.
  33. Stop by the local chamber or visitor information center and ask about historical walking tour information.
  34. Take in a skijoring competition (skiing behind a horse) in Whitefish.
  35. Mine for sapphires near Philipsburg. Complete your day with a visit to The Sweet Palace.
  36. Take advantage of the region's plentiful snowfall and go snowshoeing.
  37. Spend the night in a cozy cabin.
  38. Rent a sailboat and set sail on beautiful Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
  39. Experience an American Indian Pow Wow celebration.
  40. Go with a GuideMontana has great guides. Take a guided trip, with options ranging from llama trekking to whitewater rafting and fishing to trail rides.
  41. Sleep in a train car in Essex.
  42. Admire the wildflowers. Western Montana is home to the Bitterroot, Indian Paintbrush and Bear Grass (to name a few).
  43. Bike through 11 tunnels and over nine steel trestles along the Hiawatha Rail trail.
  44. Take a dip in one of Western Montana's beautiful lakes.
  45. Play folf at one of the local area courses.
  46. Take a gondola ride at Whitefish Mountain Resort and enjoy the spectacular surrounding views.
  47. Fly through the air on the zip lines at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
  48. Stop by and say hi to the friendly volunteers at the Ronan Visitor Center. They'll probably give you pie.
  49. See the world's finest wildlife films at the International Wildlife Film Festival.
  50. Ride a Red BusRelax and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Going-to-the-Sun Road on a historic red bus tour.
  51. Strap on your skates and ice skate on a frozen pond or ice rink.
  52. Water ski on Lake Como, Whitefish Lake or Seeley Lake.
  53. Experience the old west again on a wagon train or cattle drive.
  54. Hike the Ross Creek Cedar Trail and tantalize your senses with the unforgettable sites and refreshing scent of the old-growth cedar forest.
  55. Take a Walk in the Treetops at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
  56. Stroll through a piece of the South at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. The mansion was home to Marcus Daly—one of Montana's Copper Kings.
  57. Hike the M on Mount Sentinel overlooking Missoula.
  58. Grab a meal lakeside and watch the sun go down in Woods Bay.
  59. Brave the rapids (with a guide) on the Alberton Gorge.
  60. Let's Sail AwayRent a sailboat and set sail on beautiful Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
  61. Take a beading class at The People's Center in Pablo.
  62. Cut your teeth at Mission Falls—a popular ice climbing destination near St. Ignatius.
  63. Cozy up to your sweetie on a winter sleigh ride.
  64. Drive up to Polebridge in the North Fork. Spend an hour or a day. (We'd suggest a day). And while you're there, pick up some huckleberry coconut macaroon cookies.
  65. Participate in North American Indian Days—one of the largest gatherings of United States and Canadian tribes and celebrate the native way of life.
  66. Pick up some homemade rolls or fresh produce at a local Hutterite colony near Cut Bank.
  67. Experience Broadway in Montana at a performance from the Alpine Theatre Project in Whitefish.
  68. Kick up your heels and enjoy the nightlife in downtown Whitefish.
  69. Celebrate the logging industry by attending Logger Days in Darby.
  70. Swing AwaySwing your clubs on one of our golf courses.
  71. Head to the heart of the wilderness for a boot-stomping good time at The Jack in the Lolo Wilderness.
  72. Visit the St. Mary Mission in Stevensville.
  73. Explore the interpretive trails at Savenac Nursery, a National Historic Site in Haugan.
  74. Drive or cycle the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway.
  75. For a close-up view of animals, visit the Koo-Koo-Sint Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site near Plains.
  76. See mining history at the Mineral County Museum in Superior.
  77. Celebrate the Fourth of July at a small-town celebration. Try Bigfork, Troy or Seeley Lake.
  78. Visit a farmers market and pick up locally grown and locally made goods.
  79. Catch live music in Missoula.
  80. Flying with JoyFly through the air on the zip lines at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
  81. Tour Glacier Country's breweries.
  82. Bask in the blues at the Riverfront Blues Festival in Libby.
  83. Watch kayakers do their thing at the Bigfork Whitewater Festival on the Wild Mile.
  84. Drive the Montana Scenic Loop
  85. Have dinner at the Belton Chalet in West Glacier.
  86. Listen to an interpretive talk from a ranger in Glacier National Park.
  87. Stretch your legs on the boardwalk at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park.
  88. Do yoga on the shore of Flathead Lake.
  89. Ride Amtrak's Empire Builder from East Glacier to Whitefish.
  90. Hike it OutHike the M on Mount Sentinel overlooking Missoula.
  91. Treat yourself to a scoop of ice cream from Big Dipper in Missoula or Sweet Peaks in Whitefish.
  92. Catch a show at the Wilma Theater in Missoula.
  93. Listen to the sounds of the Glacier Symphony in the Flathead Valley.
  94. Stop and pose with a hefty Hereford along Highway 200 at Clearwater Junction.
  95. Drive the Looking Glass Highway (Hwy 49) along the eastern edge of Glacier National Park. It offers incredible views of the park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
  96. Visit a Montana State Park.
  97. Munch on sweet potato fries—a local favorite.
  98. Drive the East Side Highway between Hamilton and Florence.
  99. Cross-country ski or snowshoe along the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.
  100. Explore the North ForkDrive up to Polebridge in the North Fork. Spend an hour or a day. (We'd suggest a day). And while you're there, pick up some huckleberry coconut macaroon cookies.
  101. Take in the golden colors of our fall foliage. Try a drive along the southern border of Glacier National Park, through the Seeley-Swan Valley and down the Bitterroot Valley.