6 days in Montana Itinerary

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West Glacier
— 2 nights
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Big Sky
— 3 nights
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West Glacier — 2 nights

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from West Glacier: Glacier National Park (Swiftcurrent Falls & Jackson Glacier Overlook). Spend the 22nd (Sat) exploring nature at Glacier National Park. Next up on the itinerary: relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at John's Lake Loop, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McDonald.

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Orlando to West Glacier is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Orlando to West Glacier is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Orlando in April, expect West Glacier to be much colder, temps between 56°F and 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Big Sky.
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Big Sky — 3 nights

Big Sky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin and Madison counties in southwestern Montana. On the 23rd (Sun), take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then look for all kinds of wild species at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and then stop by Send it Home. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the different monuments and memorials at The Soldiers Chapel, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then stroll through Big Sky Resort, and finally trek along Ousel Falls Trail.

To find more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Big Sky day trip app.

Traveling by car from West Glacier to Big Sky takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from West Glacier in April, with highs in Big Sky at 44°F and lows at 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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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