19 days in Montana Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ousel Falls Trail and Fishing Charters & Tours. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Bozeman Public Library and The Last Wind-Up. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Photography Tours (in Gardiner) and Big Sky (The Soldiers Chapel, Horseback Riding Tours, &more). On the 14th (Tue), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Bridger Bowl.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bozeman trip planning tool.

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 moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Minneapolis in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Bozeman, with highs around 49°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to West Yellowstone.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Fishing Charters & Tours and Lone Mountain Ranch Outdoor Shop. Get outdoors at Lone Peak and Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. Spend the 20th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Two Top, contemplate the waterfront views at Hebgen Lake, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the West Yellowstone trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Bozeman in March; daily highs in West Yellowstone reach 37°F and lows reach 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Red Lodge.

On the 22nd (Wed), view the masterpieces at Back Alley Metals, fly down the slopes at Red Lodge Mountain, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Wild Bill Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): look for gifts at Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, get outside with Beartooth Slingshot Rentals, and then take a tour by water with Stillwater Anglers.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Red Lodge route maker tool.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Red Lodge takes 4.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from West Yellowstone in March, with highs in Red Lodge at 49°F and lows at 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Helena.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at Montana State Capitol, get engrossed in the history at Montana Historical Society Museum, and then view the masterpieces at Archie Bray Foundation. Here are some ideas for day two: get your game on at Great Northern Carousel, then stroll through Mount Helena, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Helena online journey planner.

You can drive from Red Lodge to Helena in 4 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Helena can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Missoula.

Attractions like Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Fishing Charters & Tours make great kid-friendly stops. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bison Range and Flathead Lake. Get out of town with these interesting Missoula side-trips: The Sweet Palace (in Philipsburg) and Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond).

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Missoula itinerary planner.

Drive from Helena to Missoula in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Missoula are 49°F, while nighttime lows are 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Whitefish.

Family-friendly places like State of Mind Fishing Charters LLC and Sunti World Art Gallery will thrill your kids. Escape the urban bustle at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area and Swan River Nature Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Home Ranch Bottoms (in Polebridge) and John's Lake Loop (in Glacier National Park).

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Whitefish holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Missoula to Whitefish takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Whitefish sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 25°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.