Welcome to Southwest Montana
Park to Park
The scenic route between Yellowstone and Glacier awaits.
Ghost Towns
Step back into Montana’s gold rush history.
Stargazing
Montana's beauty doesn't end when the sun sets.
Music Festivals
A calendar packed with concerts, festivals, and good company.
Virginia City
Explore a living ghost town frozen in the 1860s.
Between Yellowstone and Glacier Nation Park lies the best of Montana.
Take time to enjoy this vast region of mountains, waterways, wildlife, hot springs, and ghost towns. Our cities and towns offer locally owned restaurants, breweries, shopping, and lodging experiences.
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Things to Do in Southwest Montana
Get Out and Explore.
Arts & Culture
Museums, galleries, and stories worth stopping for.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Restaurants, breweries, and main street boutiques.
Equipment Rentals
Adventure is easier when the gear is already here.
EV Chargers
Mapped across Southwest Montana so you can plan ahead.
Fishing & Hunting
Blue-ribbon streams and wide-open hunting country.
Great Outdoors
Where will the trail lead you? Find out here.
Montana Authors
Independent bookstores and the writers behind them.
Quilting
Find your next favorite quilt shop out here.
Tours & Vacation Planning
Local outfitters and guides who know this place well.
Western Adventure
Horseback rides, ranch vacations, and Western charm.
Winter Activities
Skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs, and open trails.
This Is Southwest Montana
Southwest Montana has a story deeper than what meets the eye. It’s where ghost towns sit in the shadow of glacier-carved peaks, blue-ribbon rivers wind through valleys, and ancient limestone caves are waiting to be explored. Dig into the landscapes, communities, geology, and people that make this region so unique.
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Events in Southwest Montana
Always Something Going On.
Edgewater Farms Corn Maze
Come get lost in our giant custom cut corn maze that wanders through 12 acres of...
Last Chance Community Pow Wow
Join us Friday through Sunday at the Lewis &...
Goldpine - Live in The Listening Room
Join us for An Evening with GoldPine in Montana's favorite, small music venue...
Townsend Fall Fest
Celebrate Autumn at Townsend Rotary’s Fall Fest...
Anaconda Oktoberfest Golf Tournament
Join us for the annual Anaconda Oktoberfest Golf TournamentOne last chance to...
October Old Montana Prison Ghost Tour
Experience the unexplained at one of Montana’s most haunted landmarks—the Old...
Jerry Seinfeld Live at the Helena Civic Center
Renowned for finding humor in the everyday moments of life...
Jason Salmon at The Covellite Theatre
Texas-born and New York City-based stand-up comedian Jason Salmon brings his...
Helena Parade of Homes
Get ready, the popular Helena Parade of Homes is almost here...
THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Show
THE DOSE is more than a comedy show - it's a fully immersive evening of stand-up...
THE DOSE: After-Show Rave
The comedy may end, but the night isn't over yet...
The Cellar Room Jazz Brunch and Grand Opening Celebration
Join us Oct 4...
Step Back Into The Wild West
In the 1860s, a gold strike turned this gulch into a boomtown overnight. Today, Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana, remain largely unchanged. Walk the original boardwalks, step into some of the oldest establishments in the state, try your luck panning for gold along Alder Gulch, and catch living history events on the weekends.
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