5 days in Montana Itinerary

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Missoula
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Kalispell
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Whitefish
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Glacier National Park
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Missoula — 1 night

Your list of things to see and do now includes Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center, St. Ignatius Mission, Garnet Ghost Town, and other attractions. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): get a new perspective on nature at Fort Missoula Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Francis Xavier Church, and then examine the collection at Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Missoula trip builder app.

Pullman to Missoula is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Kalispell.
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Kalispell — 1 night

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Kalispell trip planner.

Traveling by car from Missoula to Kalispell takes 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Kalispell are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Whitefish.
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Whitefish — 1 night

Your day by day itinerary now includes Whitefish Pottery as well as Alpine Theatre Project. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): make a trip to Whitefish Pottery and then catch a live performance at Alpine Theatre Project.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Whitefish tour itinerary planning site.

Whitefish is just a short distance from Kalispell. In July, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can drive to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 1 night

Crown of the Continent

Your day by day itinerary now includes Trail of the Cedars, Going-to-the-Sun Road and Apgar Visitor Center. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): get all the information you need at Apgar Visitor Center and then explore and take pictures at Going-to-the-Sun Road.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Glacier National Park day trip planner.

You can drive from Whitefish to Glacier National Park in 2 hours. July in Glacier National Park sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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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