11 days in Montana Itinerary

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Missoula
— 2 nights
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Darby
— 1 day
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Bigfork
— 2 nights
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Whitefish
— 5 nights
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Missoula — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Silver Park and then let the kids burn off some steam at McCormick Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Missoula online day trip planner.

Tampa to Missoula is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Tampa in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be colder in Missoula, with lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Darby.
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Darby — 1 day

On the 19th (Tue), explore the activities along Lake Como and then make a trip to Magruder Corridor.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Darby road trip tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Missoula to Darby. In July in Darby, expect temperatures between 93°F during the day and 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Bigfork.
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Bigfork — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): examine the collection at Flathead Ford Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Swan River, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Whistling Andy. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tee off at Eagle Bend Golf Club, then trek along Jewel Basin Hiking Area, and then take in the exciting artwork at Eric Thorsen Art Studio.

To see maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Bigfork trip itinerary builder site.

Explore your travel options from Darby to Bigfork with the Route module. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Darby in July, with highs in Bigfork at 85°F and lows at 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Whitefish.
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Whitefish — 5 nights

Get in touch with nature at Iceberg Lake and Whitefish Lake Golf Club. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at City Beach and Garden Wall. Step out of Whitefish with an excursion to Siyeh Pass in Glacier National Park--about 34 minutes away.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Whitefish trip site.

You can drive from Bigfork to Whitefish in an hour. In July in Whitefish, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can fly back home.
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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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