23 days in Montana Itinerary

Museum-lovers will appreciate Museum of the Rockies and American Computer & Robotics Museum. Head to Cousin's Candy Shop and Bozeman Public Libraryfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Willies Distillery (in Ennis), Big Sky Resort (in Big Sky) and Virginia City (J.Spencer Watkins Memorial Museum & Virginia City National Historic Landmark).

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Bozeman journey planner.

Montevideo, Uruguay to Bozeman is an approximately 23.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 4 hours traveling from Montevideo to Bozeman. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Montevideo in December; daily highs in Bozeman reach -1°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to West Yellowstone.

Get a sense of the local culture at Homeroom at Madison Crossing and Museum of the Yellowstone. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone River, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the West Yellowstone vacation maker tool.

Getting from Bozeman to West Yellowstone by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Bozeman in December: high temperatures in West Yellowstone hover around -7°C and lows are around -21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Red Lodge.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): get a taste of the local shopping with Carbon County Art Guild & Depot Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at Back Alley Metals, and then stop by Montana Candy Emporium. On your second day here, get engrossed in the history at Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, stroll through Red Lodge Mountain, and then cruise along Beartooth Hwy.

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Drive from West Yellowstone to Red Lodge in 4.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from West Yellowstone in December; daily highs in Red Lodge reach 1°C and lows reach -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Billings.

Popular historic sites such as Moss Mansion and Little Bighorn Battlefield are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Toucan Gallery and Yellowstone Cellars & Winery. Take a break from Billings with a short trip to Custer Battlefield Museum in Garryowen, about 1 hour away.

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Getting from Red Lodge to Billings by car takes about 1.5 hours. In December in Billings, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Great Falls.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at Malmstrom Museum and Air Park, then see a show at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and then admire the masterpieces at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art. On the next day, examine the collection at Museum of the Northern Great Plains, get engrossed in the history at Ursuline Centre, and then explore the world behind art at C.M. Russell Museum.

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Traveling by car from Billings to Great Falls takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Great Falls can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Helena.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): stop by The Parrot Confectionery, then shop like a local with Archie Bray Foundation, and then admire the masterpieces at Holter Museum of Art. On the 30th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Helena, then take an in-depth tour of Montana Historical Society Museum, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company.

To find traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Helena holiday planner.

Getting from Great Falls to Helena by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Missoula.

Shop till you drop at Artists' Shop gallery of art & fine craft and Downtown ToNite. Museum-lovers will get to explore Blackfoot Pathways:Sculpture in the Wild and Montana Auto Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Missoula: Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond) and Montana Valley Book Store (in Alberton).

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Missoula day trip website.

Drive from Helena to Missoula in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Missoula sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Whitefish.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Sunti World Art Gallery, then view the masterpieces at Going to the Sun Gallery, then get engrossed in the history at Depot Park, and finally stroll through John's Lake Loop. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at The Wave, explore the world behind art at Hockaday Museum of Art Alyssa Cordova, then look for gifts at Snappy's, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Matthew's Church, and finally view the masterpieces at Eric Thorsen Art Studio.

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You can drive from Missoula to Whitefish in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel back home.