30 days in Montana Itinerary

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Billings
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Bozeman
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West Yellowstone
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Helena
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Missoula
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Whitefish
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Glacier National Park
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Great Falls
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Billings — 3 nights

Go for a jaunt from Billings to Crow Agency to see Little Bighorn Battlefield about 1h 10 min away.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Billings online trip itinerary maker.

Brookings to Billings is an approximately 10.5-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In November in Billings, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 27°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bozeman.
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Bozeman — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Livingston (Yellowstone Guidelines & Fishing Charters & Tours) and Big Sky (Lone Peak, Big Sky Resort, &more).

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Getting from Billings to Bozeman by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Billings in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Bozeman, with lows of 18°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to West Yellowstone.
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West Yellowstone — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): see what you can catch with a fishing tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and then find something for the whole family at Yellowstone Big Gun Fun. On your second day here, cast your line with Madison River Outfitters and then contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone River.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the West Yellowstone trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle. While traveling from Bozeman, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in West Yellowstone, ranging from highs of 36°F to lows of 16°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Helena.
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Helena — 4 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Helena: Old Montana Prison Complex (in Deer Lodge) and Butte (Headframe Spirits, Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook, &more).

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Helena travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from West Yellowstone to Helena in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from West Yellowstone in November, things will get a bit warmer in Helena: highs are around 43°F and lows about 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Missoula.
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Missoula — 4 nights

Explore Missoula's surroundings by going to Polson (Sacajawea Park & Flathead Lake) and Philipsburg (Winninghoff Park & Philipsburg Brewing Company).

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Missoula trip itinerary app.

Drive from Helena to Missoula in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Missoula are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 24°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Whitefish.
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Whitefish — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Whitefish: Bigfork (Swan River Nature Trail, Whistling Andy, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Whitefish online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Missoula to Whitefish takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, daily temperatures in Whitefish can reach 40°F, while at night they dip to 24°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 5 nights

Crown of the Continent

On the 26th (Thu), hike the day away at Highline Trail. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Lake McDonald, take in the dramatic scenery at St.Mary Falls, trek along Swiftcurrent Falls, and take in the awesome beauty at Swiftcurrent Mountain.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Glacier National Park travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Whitefish to Glacier National Park in 2 hours. In November, daytime highs in Glacier National Park are 40°F, while nighttime lows are 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Great Falls.
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Great Falls — 3 nights

Step out of Great Falls with an excursion to White Cliffs in Fort Benton--about 52 minutes away.

For maps and tourist information, you can read our Great Falls online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Glacier National Park to Great Falls takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 44°F, and evening lows to 23°F. On the 30th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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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