Highest-rated things to do in Montana, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Montana your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Montana reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Montana using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Montana, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Virginia Falls
- Rating: 5/5 (277 reviews)
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#29. C.M. Russell Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (489 reviews)
- Address: 400 13th St. North Great Falls, Montana
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#28. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (514 reviews)
- Address: 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road Whitehall Three Forks, Montana
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#27. Glacier National Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (615 reviews)
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#26. Downtown Bozeman
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,028 reviews)
- Address: Bozeman, Montana
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#25. Bannack State Park
- Rating: 5/5 (412 reviews)
- Address: 721 Bannack Road Dillon, Montana
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#24. St. Mary Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (395 reviews)
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#23. Flathead Lake
- Rating: 5/5 (373 reviews)
- Address: Polson, Montana
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#22. Cathedral of St. Helena
- Rating: 5/5 (617 reviews)
- Address: 530 North Ewing St. Helena, Montana
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#21. World Museum of Mining
- Rating: 4.5/5 (521 reviews)
- Address: 155 Museum Way Butte, Montana
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#20. Gates of the Mountains
- Rating: 4.5/5 (657 reviews)
- Address: 3131 Gates of the Mountains Rd. Helena, Montana
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#19. Yellowstone River
- Rating: 5/5 (735 reviews)
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#18. Conrad Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (426 reviews)
- Address: 330 Woodland Ave. Kalispell, Montana
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#17. Iceberg Lake Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (481 reviews)
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#16. Ousel Falls Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (570 reviews)
- Address: Ousel Falls Road Big Sky, Montana
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#15. American Computer & Robotics Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (321 reviews)
- Address: 2023 Stadium Drive Suite 1-A Bozeman, Montana
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#14. Hidden Lake
- Rating: 5/5 (741 reviews)
- Address: Near Logan Pass West Glacier, Montana
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#13. Avalanche Lake
- Rating: 4.5/5 (849 reviews)
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#12. Highline Trail
- Rating: 5/5 (526 reviews)
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#11. Big Sky Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,381 reviews)
- Address: 50 Big Sky Resort Road Big Sky, Montana
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#10. Logan Pass
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,266 reviews)
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#9. Lake McDonald
- Rating: 4.5/5 (920 reviews)
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#8. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
- Rating: 5/5 (896 reviews)
- Address: 4201 Giant Springs Road Great Falls, Montana
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#7. Grinnell Glacier
- Rating: 5/5 (682 reviews)
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#6. Playmill Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (683 reviews)
- Address: 29 Madison Ave. West Yellowstone, Montana
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#5. Beartooth Highway
- Rating: 5/5 (878 reviews)
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#4. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,928 reviews)
- Address: 756 Battlefield Tour Road Crow Agency, Montana
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#3. Museum of the Rockies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,921 reviews)
- Address: 600 West Kagy Blvd. Bozeman, Montana
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#2. Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,300 reviews)
- Address: 201 South Canyon St. West Yellowstone, Montana
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#1. Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Rating: 5/5 (3,267 reviews)
- Address: Glacier Rte 1 Road West Glacier, Montana
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
