10 days in Montana Itinerary

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Bozeman
— 2 nights
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Gardiner
— 2 nights
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West Yellowstone
— 2 nights
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West Glacier
— 3 nights
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Bozeman — 2 nights

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Venture out of the city with trips to Yellowstone Guidelines (in Livingston) and Big Sky (Horseback Riding Tours, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). There's still lots to do: get curious at Museum of the Rockies, appreciate the extensive heritage of Downtown Bozeman, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Bozeman Spirits Distillery, and take an in-depth tour of American Computer & Robotics Museum.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Bozeman trip maker app.

Minneapolis to Bozeman is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Bozeman is minus 1 hour. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Minneapolis in June since evenings lows in Bozeman dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Gardiner.
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Gardiner — 2 nights

Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.
On the 4th (Sun), capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, then look for gifts at Parks' Fly Shop, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. On your second day here, delve into the lush surroundings at Gallatin National Forest, explore by horseback at Wilderness Connection, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Gardiner trip planning tool.

Drive from Bozeman to Gardiner in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Traveling from Bozeman in June, expect Gardiner to be little chillier, temps between 69°F and 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 2 nights

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.
Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): trot along with a tour on horseback, explore the activities along Yellowstone River, and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Yellowstone, look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our West Yellowstone trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Gardiner to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. June in West Yellowstone sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to travel to West Glacier.
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West Glacier — 3 nights

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. Explore West Glacier's surroundings by going to Glacier National Park (Swiftcurrent Falls, Iceberg Lake Trail, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, trek along Trail of the Cedars, and explore the activities along Lake McDonald.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read West Glacier trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from West Yellowstone to West Glacier. Traveling from West Yellowstone in June, things will get somewhat warmer in West Glacier: highs are around 75°F and lows about 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Montana travel guide

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The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
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