8 days in Montana Itinerary

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Venture out of the city with trips to Big Sky (Lone Peak, Big Sky Resort, &more). On the 29th (Sun), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Bridger Bowl. It doesn't end there: look and learn at Museum of the Rockies.

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Seattle to Bozeman is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Seattle in January, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Bozeman: temperatures range from 31°F by day to 10°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.

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

On the 31st (Tue), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Two Top.

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Getting from Bozeman to West Yellowstone by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle. Traveling from Bozeman in January, expect West Yellowstone to be little chillier, temps between 21°F and -2°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time 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. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): ponder the world of politics at Montana State Capitol, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena.

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Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Helena takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from West Yellowstone in January: high temperatures in Helena hover around 32°F and lows are around 13°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Great Falls.

Great Falls is a city in and the county seat of Cascade County, Montana, United States. On the 2nd (Thu), admire the masterpieces at C.M. Russell Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and then immerse yourself in nature at Giant Springs State Park.

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You can drive from Helena to Great Falls in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 36°F, and evening lows to 15°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

On the 3rd (Fri), take in the awesome beauty at Swiftcurrent Mountain, tour the pleasant surroundings at Swiftcurrent Pass Hike, and then take a memorable drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McDonald, then hike along John's Lake Loop, and then stroll through Trail of the Cedars.

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Traveling by car from Great Falls to Glacier National Park takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. February in Glacier National Park sees daily highs of 36°F and lows of 17°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.