Nicknamed ‘Big Sky Country’, Montana is all about wide open spaces and dramatic skylines, with the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains and the vast expanse of the Great Plains. The state is also home to the USA’s first National Park, and has long attracted wide-eyed adventurers of all ages. With accommodation ranging from cosy small-town B&Bs to luxurious rural lodges, the best places to stay in Montana cater to a whole host of tastes and budgets.
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The pint-sized state capital, Helena, boomed during the 1864 gold strike, and remains a fascinating little city. Dubbed ‘The Queen City of the Rockies’, Helena boasts grand architecture, numerous museums, microbreweries and great restaurants. Expect a lively events calendar and an intriguing insight into the frontier spirit which you’ll see across the state.
Highlights for lovers of the great outdoors include Glacier National Park, bordered by the dramatic Rocky Mountains, and legendary Yellowstone National Park. Go hiking, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, horse riding and white water rafting amidst ancient landscapes of lakes, rivers, forests and craggy peaks. You’ll see bison, grizzly bears, wolves, elks and majestic birds circling in the bright blue sky overhead.
Adventurers bound for Yellowstone can base themselves in West Yellowstone, winter enthusiasts can ski and snowboard at Big Sky, and those dreaming of the forests and lakes of the Northern Rockies should look to Whitefish, which is fabulous in both winter and summer. For somewhere even more remote, check out our list of the best places to stay in Montana.