15 days in Montana Itinerary

Created using Inspirock Montana vacation planner
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Make it your trip
Fly
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Billings
— 1 night
Drive
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Bozeman
— 2 nights
Drive
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West Yellowstone
— 3 nights
Drive
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Missoula
— 2 nights
Drive
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Whitefish
— 2 nights
Drive
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Glacier National Park
— 4 nights
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Billings — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery and then test your problem-solving skills at The Grand Escape Room. On the next day, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Pryor Mountains.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Billings route planner.

Knoxville to Billings is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Knoxville to Billings due to the time zone difference. In March, Billings is little chillier than Knoxville - with highs of 50°F and lows of 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can go by car to Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Bridger Bowl. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): trot along with a tour on horseback, then cast your line with a fishing tour, then stroll the grounds of The Soldiers Chapel, and finally pick up a one of a kind souvenir at The Last Wind-Up.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Bozeman holiday maker website.

Getting from Billings to Bozeman by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. March in Bozeman sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 24°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 3 nights

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): take in the awesome beauty at Two Top, identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, then find something for the whole family at Yellowstone Big Gun Fun, and finally look for gifts at Send it Home. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour and then do some rugged touring at Back Country Adventures.

To see ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the West Yellowstone trip site.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Bozeman in March, with highs in West Yellowstone at 37°F and lows at 17°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can drive to Missoula.
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Missoula — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): let the kids burn off some steam at Dragon Hollow Play Area, get in on the family fun at A Carousel for Missoula, then look for gifts at Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sentinel. On the 19th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the eclectic array of goods at Downtown ToNite, then stroll around Caras Park, then identify plant and animal life at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Jumbo North Peak Trail.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Missoula trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Missoula takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. In March, Missoula is a bit warmer than West Yellowstone - with highs of 49°F and lows of 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Whitefish.
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Whitefish — 2 nights

On the 20th (Sat), take a tour by water with State of Mind Fishing Charters LLC, then test your team's savvy at Hidden Key Escape Games & Rage Room, then take in the exciting artwork at Sunti World Art Gallery, and finally don't miss a visit to Whitefish Depot. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Matthew's Church, then contemplate the long history of Conrad Mansion, then play a few rounds at Whitefish Lake Golf Club, and finally see the winter wonderland with Great Northern Powder Guides.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Whitefish day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Missoula to Whitefish takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daytime highs in Whitefish are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 25°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can go by car to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 4 nights

Crown of the Continent

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, appreciate the views at Logan Pass, take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Swiftcurrent Mountain.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Glacier National Park trip builder.

Getting from Whitefish to Glacier National Park by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 46°F, and evening lows to 25°F. You'll set off for home on the 26th (Fri).
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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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