30 days in Montana Itinerary

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Missoula
— 4 nights
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Glacier National Park
— 5 nights
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Great Falls
— 3 nights
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Helena
— 4 nights
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West Yellowstone
— 3 nights
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Gardiner
— 1 night
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Bozeman
— 4 nights
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Billings
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Missoula — 4 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to Philipsburg (The Sweet Palace & Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine), Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (in Stevensville) and Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond).

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Missoula itinerary builder app.

Memmingen, Germany to Missoula is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Memmingen in June, expect nights in Missoula to be slightly colder, around 10°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 5 nights

Crown of the Continent

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Grinnell Glacier, contemplate the waterfront views at Swiftcurrent Falls, take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls, and hike along Trail of the Cedars.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Glacier National Park attractions planner.

Drive from Missoula to Glacier National Park in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In June, daytime highs in Glacier National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Great Falls.
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Great Falls — 3 nights

Great Falls is known for historic sites, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see a show at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, admire the engineering at Ryan Dam - Great Falls of the Missouri, take an in-depth tour of Ursuline Centre, and admire the majestic nature at Giant Springs State Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Great Falls trip planner.

You can drive from Glacier National Park to Great Falls in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In June, daytime highs in Great Falls are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Helena.
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Helena — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helena: Deer Lodge (Grant-Kohrs Ranch & Montana Auto Museum) and Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook (in Butte).

For maps and more tourist information, read Helena trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Great Falls to Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 3 nights

Go for a jaunt from West Yellowstone to Big Sky to see Nature & Wildlife Tours about 1 hour away. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, cast your line with a fishing tour, trot along with a tour on horseback, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our West Yellowstone trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Helena to West Yellowstone in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, West Yellowstone is a bit cooler than Helena - with highs of 24°C and lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Gardiner.
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Gardiner — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, look for gifts at Parks' Fly Shop, and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Gardiner day trip app.

You can drive from West Yellowstone to Gardiner in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In June in Gardiner, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 4 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bozeman: Big Sky (River Rafting & Tubing & Horseback Riding Tours) and Yellowstone Guidelines (in Livingston).

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Bozeman road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Gardiner to Bozeman takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In June, Bozeman is somewhat warmer than Gardiner - with highs of 29°C and lows of 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Billings.
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Billings — 4 nights

Explore Billings' surroundings by going to Crow Agency (Little Bighorn Battlefield & Custer Battlefield Trading Company), Beartooth Slingshot Rentals (in Red Lodge) and Custer Battlefield Museum (in Garryowen).

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Billings trip maker app.

Getting from Bozeman to Billings by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Billings when traveling from Bozeman in June, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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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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