Montana Travel Itineraries and Day Trips West Yellowstone to Augusta
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Montana Travel Itineraries and Day Trips:
West Yellowstone to Augusta
Mileage: Approximately 273 miles from map pin A to map pin I.
From Yellowstone National Park’s west entrance (A), take Highway 287 north to Norris Hot Springs (B) and enjoy the clean, clear hot mineral water pool. There is also live music poolside on the weekends. Continue north on Highway 287 to the spectacular caves, lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites, of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park (C).
Head north on I-15 to spend the night at historic
Boulder Hot Springs (D). Swim in the outdoor pool, soak in the indoor hot pools, relax in the sauna, and jump in the cold plunge at the end! After an organic, homemade breakfast, tour the dazzling
Tizer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum (E).
In
Helena (F) tour the
Montana State Capitol, visit the
Montana Historical Society, play at Exploration Works or ride the
Great Northern Carousel, enjoy local brews at
Blackfoot River Brewing Company or
Lewis & Clark Brewing Company, ride the
Last Chance Tour Train, or take in a
Shakespearean play in Anchor Park.
Travel 20 miles north of Helena on I-15 for a boat tour to marvel at the natural wonders of the
Gates of the Mountains (G), named by Meriwether Lewis in 1805.
Continue north on I-15, exiting to Highway 287 to
Augusta (H). Enjoy the spectacular landscape and true western hospitality awaiting visitors to Augusta, with unique shops and galleries, and an array of food, drink and lodging opportunities.
Continue northward on Highway 287 (I) and travel on to Missoula and Glacier National Park.
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