1. Take a step back in history and stay the night in a tipi.
  2. Rent a bike and explore the region’s many bike trails.
  3. Sleep under the big sky in one of Glacier Country’s many campgrounds.
  4. Visit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Missoula.
  5. Attend the Eureka Montana Quilt Show.
  6. Step into the past and visit a Ghost Town.
  7. Pick your own cherries from an orchard in Montana’s Flathead Valley.
  8. Earn your badge...become a junior ranger in Glacier National Park.
  9. Find your way through a corn field maze in the Bitterroot Valley.
  10. Visit The Walton Goat LickA sign directs you to a paved road ending in an ample parking lot where a paved, short and gentle trail leads to a view spot overlooking the deep canyon of Sheep Creek. Exposed rocks along the creek seep salts and minerals attractive to the local mountain goats.
  11. Ski one (or all) of Glacier Country’s beautiful ski resorts.
  12. Find your inner cowboy (or cowgirl) at a Rodeo.
  13. Treat your mountain bike to some western Montana trails.
  14. See western Montana from the Big Sky...take a helicopter tour.
  15. Rent an inner tube and hit the river – Montana’s version of a lazy river.
  16. Discover the beautiful St. Ignatius Mission.
  17. Take a llama trip in Columbia Falls.
  18. Catch a play at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
  19. Enjoy the calming effects of one of Glacier Country’s natural hot springs.
  20. Enjoy A Peaceful Horse-Drawn Sleigh RideDuring the winter months, enjoy a peaceful horse-drawn sleigh ride in the meadows of Double Arrow Lodge in Seeley Lake. Afterwards, warm up with hot chocolate in front of the warm fireplace in the lodge. Visiting in the summer? Horse drawn wagon rides are a great alternative!
  21. Rent fishing poles and cast your line into one of western Montana’s world class fishing rivers.
  22. Discover beautiful Glacier Country in winter via snowmobile.
  23. Admire the spectacular views and waterfalls from Kerr Damn 54 feet higher than Niagara Falls.
  24. Relive the excitement of the discovery of the Old West. Take a wagon train ride.
  25. Visit the unique habitat of the Ninepipes Reservoir and then check out the museum.
  26. Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenic Going to the Sun Road from a historic Red Bus.
  27. Take a guided backcountry Jeep ride.
  28. Find the perfect souvenir at one of Glacier Country’s many antique stores.
  29. Visit an organic farm and take home some fresh produce.
  30. Boat Tour In Glacier ParkStep onto the classic boats of Glacier Park Boat Company and glide across beautiful alpine lakes nestled among Glacier's peaks. You will see a spectacular side of Glacier not visible from the road. They also offer guided hikes. Don't forget your camera!
  31. Follow the Lewis and Clark Trail.
  32. Montana is home to the most species of wildlife – keep your eyes open and your camera ready!
  33. Create your personal airplane tour and see western Montana from above.
  34. Rediscover your inner child...sled down the snowy hills of Glacier Country.
  35. Rent a canoe and enjoy the peace and serenity of Montana’s lakes and rivers.
  36. Visit the Glacier Institute – a hands on educational adventure.
  37. Meet Montana’s heroes at the Smoke Jumper’s Visitors Center.
  38. Beat the bears to it and try a huckleberry shake.
  39. Be adventurous and plan a rock climbing trip with an experienced guide.
  40. Step Into The Historical Daly MansionStep into the historical Daly Mansion in Hamilton Montana. This beautifully preserved 25 bedroom mansion was home to Copper Baron and millionaire Marcus Daly and his family in the late 1800's. Come visit this beautiful home and hear some amazing stories.
  41. Check out the mysterious vortex.
  42. Join Missoula for lunch and live music at Caras Park every Wednesday from June – August.
  43. Visit the Hockaday Museum in Kalispell.
  44. Visit Wild Horse Island on Flathead Lake.
  45. Go to a fish hatchery and learn about the life cycle of fish.
  46. Hike the Bob (aka. Bob Marshall Wilderness)
  47. Take home a treasure from one of western Montana’s art galleries.
  48. Order a delicious buffalo burger.
  49. Rent wave runners and head to your favorite lake.
  50. Visit Hungry Horse DamMontana's tallest dam at 564 feet. The dam sits wedged in a narrow canyon four miles east of Hungry Horse. The dam blocks the South Fork of the Flathead River to make the 34-mile long Hungry Horse Reservoir. Tours are free, the view is priceless.
  51. See Glacier Country from a beautiful hot air balloon.
  52. Murder Mystery Dinner. The only time mystery and dinner are not a great combination.
  53. Ask the local chamber about historical walking tour information.
  54. The Great Bear Adventure. See black bears up close. Your car is your cage.
  55. Skijoring. Definition: skiing behind a horse. Something to write home about.
  56. Play a game of miniature golf.
  57. Mine for beautiful Montana sapphires.
  58. Spend the night in a forest service lookout.
  59. Rent your own raft or better yet, arrange a whitewater adventure with an experienced guide.
  60. Hike To A Waterfall In The Seeley Swan ValleyThe hike to 90 foot Morrell Falls on the National Historic Trail is an easy 2.3 mile hike through tightly spaced Lodgepole Pine trees . The 1.5 mile hike to Holland Falls offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Swan Valley and Mission Mountains.
  61. Go snowshoeing and walk on top of the snow.
  62. Spend the night in a cozy cabin.
  63. See the Grizzlies up close. Catch a game at the University of Montana.
  64. Rent a sailboat on beautiful Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
  65. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum in Missoula…they’ll have fun, too!
  66. Put on your waders and cast your fly into one of Montana’s rivers.
  67. Experience the American Indian Pow Wow celebration.
  68. Golf. Golf. Golf.
  69. Rent a moped and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
  70. Zip Through The TreetopsZip through the treetops at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Canopy tours combine swaying bridges, cable traverses and zip line pathways for a thrill ride with amazing views of Glacier National Park and Whitefish Lake. See the Flathead from a new perspective!
  71. Visit the North American Wildlife Museum and see 85 life-size animals in realistic dioramas.
  72. Sleep in a train car in Essex Montana.
  73. Kayak the man-made Brennan’s Wave on the Clark Fork in downtown Missoula.
  74. Saddle up and see Glacier Country on horseback.
  75. Take your boat, fishing pole, or both to Painted Rocks Reservoir.
  76. Race the Go Carts in Coram.
  77. Admire the wildflowers; like the Bitterroot, Indian Paintbrush, and Bear Grass to name a few.
  78. Bike through 11 tunnels and over nine steel trestles down the Hiawatha Rail trail.
  79. Meet a Great Horned Owl at the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge, a birders’ paradise.
  80. Catch A Flathead Lake CruiseCatch a Flathead Lake Cruise at Kwa Taq Nuk Resort in Polson to Wild Horse Island, the largest island on Flathead Lake. The 2700 acre island is home to bighorn sheep, bald eagles, bear, deer, numerous songbirds and fittingly, several wild horses.
  81. Cool off at a water slide park in Columbia Falls or Missoula.
  82. Take the perfect wildlife photos at The Bison Range in Moiese.
  83. Check out the view of Kootenai Falls from the swinging bridge.
  84. Take a dip in one of western Montana’s beautiful lakes.
  85. Hear the howl of the wolves at The Wolf Keep near Missoula.
  86. Play Folf. Aka. frisbee golf.
  87. Take a gondola ride at Whitefish Mountain Resort and enjoy the spectacular view.
  88. Shop tax free.
  89. Keep your eyes open for animal tracks on your favorite trail.
  90. Travelers' Rest In Lolo, MontanaLewis and Clark spent some time here - you should, too. This is one of the few sites in the nation with physical evidence that the Corps of Discovery was here. This State Park and Museum are one of Montana's hidden gems.
  91. See the world’s finest wildlife films at the International Wildlife Film Festival.
  92. Watch the sunrise at Chief Mountain. You’ll call it a perfect day even if you see nothing else.
  93. Stop by and say hi to the friendly volunteers at the Ronan Visitor Center.
  94. Ride the hand-carved carousel in Missoula.
  95. Strap on your skates an ice skate in your favorite pond or ice rink.
  96. Go spelunking.
  97. Waterski.
  98. Explore the old west again on a wagon train or cattle drive.
  99. Take a kayak tour of one of Western Montana’s rivers or lakes.
  100. Find Your Happy PlaceRelax and rejuvenate at Symes Hot Springs Resorts. Discover the healing benefits of soaking in the mineral water, then enjoy a relaxing massage. You will either come away a new person or you may decide not to leave. The choice is yours.
  101. Hike Ross Creek Cedar Trail and tantalize your senses with the unforgettable sites and refreshing scent of a cedar forest.