60 days in Montana Itinerary

Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area with a population of 166,855.Billings is located in the south-eastern portion of the state and is the seat of Yellowstone County, which had a 2015 population of 157,048. Family-friendly places like The Rimrocks and Pryor Mountains will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Billings: Crow Agency (Custer Battlefield Trading Company & Little Bighorn Battlefield), Custer Battlefield Museum (in Garryowen) and Red Lodge (Carbon County Art Guild & Depot Gallery, Carbon County Historical Society and Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Moss Mansion, get a taste of the local shopping with Toucan Gallery, walk around Pioneer Park, and meet the residents at ZooMontana.

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Birmingham to Billings is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Birmingham to Billings, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Birmingham in April, things will get a bit cooler in Billings: highs are around 57°F and lows about 34°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Bozeman.

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Kids will appreciate attractions like American Computer & Robotics Museum and Big Sky Resort. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Big Sky (Big Sky Chapel, The Soldiers Chapel, &more), Chico Hot Springs (in Pray) and Spirit of the North Sled Dog Adventures (in Ennis). There's much more to do: look and learn at Museum of the Rockies, surround yourself with nature on Yellowstone Guidelines, fly down the slopes at Crosscut Mountain Sport Center, and take a stroll around Bozeman Public Library.

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You can drive from Billings to Bozeman in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Bozeman when traveling from Billings in April, with lows around 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Bring the kids along to Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center and Ousel Falls Trail. Venture out of the city with trips to Big Sky (Lone Peak, Grizzly Outfitters Ski & Backcountry Sports, &more) and Wilderness Connection (in Gardiner). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Yellowstone Big Gun Fun, look for gifts at Send it Home, contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone River, and cast your line with Madison River Outfitters.

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Traveling by car from Bozeman to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Bozeman in April, expect West Yellowstone to be a bit cooler, temps between 44°F and 22°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Helena.

Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Bring the kids along to Montana Fishing Outfitters and Great Northern Carousel. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helena: Blackfoot Pathways:Sculpture in the Wild (in Lincoln), Deer Lodge (Yesterday's Playthings, Old Montana Prison Complex, &more) and Butte (Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives, Old Lexington Stamp Mill and Gardens, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Helena, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Helena, ponder the world of politics at Montana State Capitol, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gates of the Mountains.

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Drive from West Yellowstone to Helena in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from West Yellowstone in April: high temperatures in Helena hover around 57°F and lows are around 33°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Great Falls.

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. Family-friendly places like C.M. Russell Museum and River's Edge Trail will thrill your kids. Venture out of the city with trips to Teton Pass Ski Area (in Choteau), Shelby (Marias Museum of History & Art, Carousel Rest Area of Shelby, &more) and Fort Benton (Museum of the Northern Great Plains, Fort Benton Museums & Heritage Complex, &more). There's much more to do: stroll around Gibson Park, play a few rounds at Valley View Garden Golf, admire the masterpieces at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, and admire the landmark architecture of Milwaukee Station.

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Traveling by car from Helena to Great Falls takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Great Falls can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Philipsburg.

Philipsburg is a town in and the county seat of Granite County, Montana, United States. Kids will appreciate attractions like Montana Gems of Philipsburg and Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Philipsburg: Sula (Bitterroot Valley & Chief Joseph Cross Country Ski Trail) and Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Granite County Museum, take a peaceful walk through Anaconda Pintler Wilderness, see a world frozen in time at Granite Ghost Town State Park, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Philipsburg Brewing Company.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Great Falls to Philipsburg. Traveling from Great Falls in May, Philipsburg is slightly colder at night with lows of 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Missoula.

Missoula is a city in the U.S. state of Montana and is the county seat of Missoula County. Kids will appreciate attractions like University of Montana and Dragon Hollow Play Area. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Missoula: US-12 (in Lolo), Bison Range (in Moiese) and Natural Pier Bridge (in Alberton). Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at A Carousel for Missoula, let the kids burn off some steam at McCormick Park, stroll around Jacob Island Dog Park, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Jumbo North Peak Trail.

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You can drive from Philipsburg to Missoula in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Philipsburg in May, with highs in Missoula at 68°F and lows at 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Libby.

Libby is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Montana. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Libby: Troy (Yaak Rver & Ross Creek Cedar Grove Scenic Area) and Logan State Park (in Marion). There's much more to do: get a taste of life in the country at McGinnis Meadows Cattle and Guest Ranch, take in the views from Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge, take an in-depth tour of Libby Heritage Museum, and admire the engineering at Libby Dam Visitor Center.

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Explore your travel options from Missoula to Libby with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Missoula to Libby due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Libby can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to West Glacier.

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. Family-friendly places like River Rafting & Tubing and Glacier National Park will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from West Glacier: Glacier National Park (Avalanche Lake, Swiftcurrent Mountain, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake McDonald and play a few rounds at Glacier View Golf Club.

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Explore your travel options from Libby to West Glacier with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Libby to West Glacier is 1 hour. Traveling from Libby in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in West Glacier, with lows of 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.