Montana may be a massive state, but if you live here long enough, you may start to feel like you've done it all. Save this list for those days when you need a reminder that the Treasure State is full of amazing hidden gems in Montana. Let's take a look at 12 unique things to do in Montana.
1. Take a trip to Kootenai Falls and cross the Swinging Bridge.
The views from the swinging bridge (which is only a little scary) are beautiful. Get an aerial view of this bridge and the surrounding area:
2. Spend a night in Montana's Hobbit House near Trout Creek.
The Shire of Montana is the work of two Lord of the Rings fans, and it's incredibly unique (and a lot of fun).
3. See Montana's strangest phenomenon for yourself.
The Montana Vortex and House of Mystery in Columbia Falls is a popular stop for tourists on their way to Glacier National Park. It can also be a fun and interesting way for Montanans to spend an afternoon.
4. Spend the night in a treehouse.
You'll have your choice of several.
5.... or this awesome fire lookout.
Werner Peak Lookout is located about 23 miles from Whitefish, and there's really no better place to spend a summer night.
6. Visit one of Montana's weirdest museums.
We've got a museum for just about everything here. Take a closer look at this intriguing museum:
7. Visit the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee.
The garden is enchanting and the Buddhas are beautiful. Take a closer look at this beautiful place:
8. Enjoy a magical sleigh ride dinner.
The Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky has been hosting these sleigh ride dinners for decades.
9. Take a natural wonders road trip.
This route takes you to some of Montana's finest natural attractions.
10. Explore the northwest corner of the state.
Have you ever been to the Yaak Valley in the Kootenai National Forest? If not, put it on the bucket list for next spring.
11. Hike the Mystic Lake Trail.
Located in the Beartooth Mountains near Roscoe, the Mystic Lake Trail is a 5-mile trek that's especially beautiful in the fall.
12. Take the Havre Beneath the Streets tour.
Every Montanan should take this tour.
Have you ever experienced any of these unique things to do in Montana? What do you think are the best things to do in Montana? Let us know in the comments. Another way you can see Montana in a whole new light is by attending one of our unique festivals. Montana's hiking trails are some of the best you'll find.
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