Guides β€Ί Western USA β€Ί Montana
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Montana

Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north.

Type Region

Why go

  • U.S. state.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
  • Served by Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT).

History

Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges, particularly the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.

Must-see attractions

P.O. Box 39, Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039
Outdoor

Airports

Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT) 8.3 mi to the centre
Lewistown, MT, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wheatland County Airport at Harlowton 54 mi to the centre
Harlowton, MT, US
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Smithfield Airport 3.1 mi to the centre
Lewistown, MT, US
Outdoor
Lucier Ranch Airport 4.7 mi to the centre
Lewistown, MT, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lewistown Municipal Airport (LWT); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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