8 days in Montana Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Midway Geyser Basin and Horseback Riding Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mystic Falls Trail and Museum of the Yellowstone. You'll find plenty of places to visit near West Yellowstone: Yellowstone National Park (Firehole Canyon Drive, Fountain Paint Pot, &more). There's more to do: see what you can catch with a fishing tour and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read West Yellowstone online trip planner.

Birmingham to West Yellowstone is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Birmingham to West Yellowstone, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Birmingham in June, you will find days in West Yellowstone are little chillier (69°F), and nights are much colder (35°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Gardiner.

Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take in the dramatic scenery at Undine Falls, appreciate the extensive heritage of Beaver Ponds Loop Trail, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Old Gardiner Road, and finally make a trip to Palette Spring. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Golden Gate Canyon, hike along Bunsen Peak, then explore the striking landscape at Sheepeater Cliffs, and finally hike along Osprey Falls Trail.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Gardiner trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Gardiner takes 2 hours. In June, daytime highs in Gardiner are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Bozeman.

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Bring the kids along to River Rafting & Tubing and Montana Science Center. Discover out-of-the-way places like Museum of the Rockies and The Soldiers Chapel. Take a break from Bozeman with a short trip to Horseback Riding Tours in Big Sky, about 50 minutes away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Emerson Cultural Center, get into the urban bustle at Bozeman Public Library, browse for treasures at The Last Wind-Up, and take an in-depth tour of Gallatin History Museum.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Bozeman online trip builder.

You can drive from Gardiner to Bozeman in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gardiner in June: high temperatures in Bozeman hover around 77°F and lows are around 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.