9 days in Montana Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Montana visit planner
Start: Jacksonville
Fly to Missoula International Airport, Drive to Lincoln
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Lincoln
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Choteau
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Bynum
— 1 night
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Browning
— 1 day
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East Glacier Park
— 1 night
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Glacier National Park
— 2 nights
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Hungry Horse
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Columbia Falls
— 1 night
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Bigfork
Drive
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Swan Lake
— 1 night
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Seeley Lake
— 1 day
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End: Jacksonville
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To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lincoln online trip planner.
Jacksonville to Lincoln is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jacksonville to Lincoln due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jacksonville in September: highs in Lincoln hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 46°F. You will leave for Choteau on the 8th (Thu).
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Jacksonville to Lincoln is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Jacksonville to Lincoln due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jacksonville in September: highs in Lincoln hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 46°F. You will leave for Choteau on the 8th (Thu).
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): learn more about the world around you at Old Trail Museum.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Choteau road trip planner.
You can drive from Lincoln to Choteau in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, daily temperatures in Choteau can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bynum.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Choteau road trip planner.
You can drive from Lincoln to Choteau in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, daily temperatures in Choteau can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bynum.
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Bynum — 1 night
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Bynum trip app.
Bynum is just a short distance from Choteau. In September, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 41°F. You'll set off for Browning on the 9th (Fri).
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Bynum is just a short distance from Choteau. In September, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 41°F. You'll set off for Browning on the 9th (Fri).
Browning — 1 day
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Saint Mary Visitor Center as well as Glacier County Historical Museum. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): examine the collection at Glacier County Historical Museum, get answers to all your questions at Saint Mary Visitor Center, contemplate the waterfront views at St. Mary Lake, then take some stellar pictures from Jackson Glacier Overlook, and finally stroll through Swiftcurrent Falls.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Browning online tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Bynum to Browning in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to East Glacier Park.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Browning online tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Bynum to Browning in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive to East Glacier Park.
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East Glacier Park — 1 night
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Your day by day itinerary now includes Glacier Park Red Bus Tours. Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Running Eagle Falls, contemplate the waterfront views at Two Medicine Lake, then admire the sheer force of Aster Falls, and finally take in the local landmarks with Glacier Park Red Bus Tours.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the East Glacier Park attractions tool.
East Glacier Park is very close to Browning. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Glacier National Park.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the East Glacier Park attractions tool.
East Glacier Park is very close to Browning. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park — 2 nights
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Crown of the Continent
On the 11th (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake McDonald.
You can plan Glacier National Park trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Traveling by car from East Glacier Park to Glacier National Park takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 40°F. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Hungry Horse.
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You can plan Glacier National Park trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Traveling by car from East Glacier Park to Glacier National Park takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 40°F. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Hungry Horse.
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Make your Hungry Horse itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Hungry Horse is just a short distance from Glacier National Park. In September in Hungry Horse, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. You'll set off for Columbia Falls on the 12th (Mon).
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Hungry Horse is just a short distance from Glacier National Park. In September in Hungry Horse, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. You'll set off for Columbia Falls on the 12th (Mon).
Columbia Falls — 1 night
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Gateway to Glacier National Park
Your day by day itinerary now includes Kootenai National Forest as well as Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): make a trip to Whitefish Depot, cruise along Lake Koocanusa Scenic Byway, and then take a peaceful walk through Kootenai National Forest.
For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Columbia Falls trip itinerary planning website.
Columbia Falls is just a short distance from Hungry Horse. In September in Columbia Falls, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bigfork.
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For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Columbia Falls trip itinerary planning website.
Columbia Falls is just a short distance from Hungry Horse. In September in Columbia Falls, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bigfork.
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Flathead Lake.
For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Bigfork road trip app.
Traveling by car from Columbia Falls to Bigfork takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 40°F. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Swan Lake.
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For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Bigfork road trip app.
Traveling by car from Columbia Falls to Bigfork takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 40°F. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Swan Lake.
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Swan Lake — 1 night
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Bison Range has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Bison Range and then contemplate the waterfront views at Swan Lake.
To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Swan Lake visit planner.
Swan Lake is just a stone's throw from Bigfork. In September in Swan Lake, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Seeley Lake.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Swan Lake visit planner.
Swan Lake is just a stone's throw from Bigfork. In September in Swan Lake, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 40°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Seeley Lake.
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Seeley Lake — 1 day
For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Seeley Lake trip planner.
You can drive from Swan Lake to Seeley Lake in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. September in Seeley Lake sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 44°F at night. On the 14th (Wed), you'll travel back home.
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You can drive from Swan Lake to Seeley Lake in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. September in Seeley Lake sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 44°F at night. On the 14th (Wed), you'll travel back home.
Montana travel guide
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.
