The Daly Mansion is one of the top attractions in the small town of Hamilton, Montana and it's a splendid place to visit in any season. Once the home of Irish-American businessman Marcus Daly and his family, it's now a magnificent property that's owned by the state of Montana. And while it's especially well known for its stunning fall foliage, the Daly Mansion at Christmas is something you'll definitely want to add to your holiday sightseeing list!

It's easy to see why no one in Hamilton ever minds when it starts to snow.

The Daly Mansion sits at the end of a long tree tunnel, which looks fantastic covered in soft white powder. Before the mansion itself is decorated, Mother Nature tends to decorate the property.

You can tour the mansion any time of year, which is a fantastic way to learn more about it as well as the history of the Bitterroot Valley.

But Christmas at the Daly Mansion is especially magical, as the halls and traditional architecture get a festive makeover.

Christmas here begins early. Decorating the home starts early in the season, often long before Thanksgiving.

That's because inside these walls, Christmas technically starts in November.

The annual Holly Jolly Craft Fair always kicks things off in early November, which is a great time to shop for locally-made gifts.

Add on a mansion tour and you'll have the perfect visit.

Then, in mid-December, the mansion hosts a Community Christmas Party for locals of all ages.

The admission fee typically includes live music, crafts, visits with Santa, and a host of treats.

Other seasonal events include a special holiday tea and plenty of holiday house tours.

The most wonderful time of the year is especially magical here.

Even the landscape gets a natural makeover!

Make sure to include a trip to the Daly Mansion in your Christmas season plans this year!

It's the best way to get into the holiday spirit.

Christmas in Montana is absolutely spectacular, and traditional holiday festivities such as these really get us feeling nostalgic!

Have you been to the Daly Mansion lately? Learn more about scheduling a tour and get a sneak peek of the mansion's other events throughout the year.

Next, kick that holiday spirit up a few notches with some of our favorite wintertime activities, or maybe pay a visit to Montana's own Christmas Village! Wherever your Montana Christmas plans take you this year, the Knotty But Nice cabin is the perfect spot to start making that list and checking it twice before the holidays arrive (or recover once they're over).