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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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.
Applestem Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Applestem Corn Maze &...
Light, Land, and Local Hands - Art Show
The Philipsburg Arts Fund is excited to announce to our Montana artistic...
The Dolly Show at the Mother Lode Theatre
If you can’t see Dolly Parton herself, Kelly O’Brien is the next best thing...
Swan Lake - World Ballet Company at the Helena Civic Center
The legendary story of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from...
One Night in Memphis at the Motherlode
The #1 Concert Tribute to the Million-Dollar QuartetStep back into the night...
Little Red Truck Vintage Market in Helena
Experience a Fresh and Unique Holiday Celebration...
Swan Lake at the Mother Lode
The legendary story of Swan Lake soars to life in a dazzling production by World...
Pintler's Portal Gear Swap
The annual Anaconda Gear Swap and Recreation Expo is coming up...
Annual Festival of Wines - Coats for Kids Benefit Event
The Exchange Club of Helena is hosting the 29th Annual Festival of Wines event...
Marysville Fall Fest
Everyone is invited to the Marysville Fall Fest on Saturday, November 7th...
Pumpkin Smash at the World Museum of Mining
Don’t trash the Jack O’Lantern…SMASH the pumpkin.Kid’s activities, hot drinks...
Dumas Brothel Paranormal Investigation
Join Spirit Quest Paranormal Investigations at the legendary Dumas Brothel for a...
Chase Ghosts From Helena To Boulder
Two days of ghost stories wind between Helena's historic downtown and the backroads beyond. Wander weathered mining camps and catch a show at Grandstreet Theatre, where Clara Bicknell is said to linger. Then head south to Elkhorn Ghost Town and spend the night at Boulder Hot Springs, a century-old inn with a few restless guests of its own.
Follow the Haunted Route
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