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.
Light, Land, and Local Hands - Art Show
The Philipsburg Arts Fund is excited to announce to our Montana artistic...
One Night In Memphis
One Night in Memphis is a high-energy tribute to four legends of early rock ’n’...
The Silhouettes: Heroes Tribute
Golden Buzzer Act on America’s Got Talent...
Helena Comedy Festival
The Helena Comedy Festival (November 12-14...
Cowboy Christmas Dinner in Whitehall
Kick off the Holiday Season - Cowboy style...
Fall Art Walk
Join us in Downtown Helena to celebrate our local artists at the Fall Art Walk...
A Celtic Christmas
Prepare to be enchanted as some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and...
Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Helena
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is coming to Helena for a limited two-night...
Boulder Holiday Bazaar
Enjoy a variety of over 30 vendors at the Boulder Holiday Bazaar as you shop...
Holiday Wine Tasting and Shopping Event at the Bighorn
The holiday season is upon us and it's time to get yourself ready...
Helena Civic Center Holiday Market - November 14th
Join us at the historic Helena Civic Center for a beloved holiday tradition...
Old St. James Hospital Ghost Hunt - November
Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity, St...
Worth Bundling Up For
Across Southwest Montana, snow blankets the mountains and valleys as historic downtowns glow after dark. Glide along Nordic trails at Homestake Lodge, snowshoe into silent pine forests, or warm up in a hot spring as steam rises into the cold air. From snowmobiling and ice fishing to small-town holiday traditions, there’s plenty to do this winter.
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