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.
Helena's Alive at Five - Honey Island Swamp Band
Join us for an exciting evening supporting the Law Enforcement Torch Run and...
Ennis Annual 4th of July Parade and Rodeo
This Fourth of July...
Freedom Festival
This Fourth of July, head to the historic town of Butte for the Freedom Festival...
Dillon Days
Dillon Days 2026 is a vibrant community celebration in Dillon, Montana...
4th of July Parade - Boulder
Celebrate Independence Day with the community of Boulder...
4th of July Fireworks in Virginia City, Montana
Enjoy a festive 4th of July in Virginia City, Montana! Visit our shops...
Live Music with Tammie Jones at Bannack
A long-time friend of the park...
Dillon Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
The Dillon Jaycees 4th of July Fireworks Celebration will take place at Ray...
Capital City 4th of July Celebration
Our community celebration in the park will feature live music...
Grasshopper Pancake Breakfast
Grasshopper Valley Volunteer Fire Department Annual 4th of July pancake...
View the Anaconda Fourth of July Parade from the Bighorn
Anaconda's 4th of July parade is one of the best events of the year...
Cruise-In and Missouri Ave Block Party
Grant Coffee &...
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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