11 days in Montana Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Montana holiday planner
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Fly
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Bozeman
— 4 nights
Drive
2
Missoula
— 1 night
Drive
3
Glacier National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
4
West Yellowstone
— 2 nights
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Bozeman — 4 nights

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Bridger Bowl and American Computer & Robotics Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Bozeman: Big Sky (Horseback Riding Tours, Fishing Charters & Tours, &more).

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Bozeman road trip planning website.

Lyon, France to Bozeman is an approximately 19-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Lyon to Bozeman due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Lyon in March, with highs in Bozeman at 11°C and lows at -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to Missoula.
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Missoula — 1 night

On the 25th (Sat), let little ones run wild at Dragon Hollow Play Area, get in on the family fun at A Carousel for Missoula, then stop by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sentinel.

To find maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Missoula trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Bozeman to Missoula by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In March, daytime highs in Missoula are 11°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Glacier National Park.
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Parks · Nature · Theme Parks · Fun & Games
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Glacier National Park — 2 nights

Crown of the Continent

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): cruise along Going-to-the-Sun Road, tour the pleasant surroundings at Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Swiftcurrent Mountain. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Lake McDonald and then hike along John's Lake Loop.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Glacier National Park itinerary planner.

Drive from Missoula to Glacier National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In March, daytime highs in Glacier National Park are 9°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): get a taste of life in the country at Lone Mountain Ranch Outdoor Shop, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lone Peak, and then cast your line with a fishing tour. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, then take in the awesome beauty at Two Top, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read West Yellowstone trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Glacier National Park to West Yellowstone in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Glacier National Park in March, with highs in West Yellowstone at 3°C and lows at -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Parks · Nature · Wildlife · Tours
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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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