25 Famous Landmarks in Montana You Must Visit Visual Story

By Gabrielle T

Introduction

25 Famous Landmarks in Montana You Must Visit Visual Story

There are many famous landmarks in Montana to visit, including the beautiful state and national...

LANDMARK 1

Bannack State Park

Before the 1860s, Montana was a largely deserted state. It only saw occasional settlements and...

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Original Governor's Mansion

Helena, the state capital, is the heart of Montana's Lewis and Clark county. As the...

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Avalanche Lake

Though Glacier National Park is full of trails and views, Avalanche Lake is one of...

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Yellowstone National Park

Everyone has heard of Yellowstone National Park. This massive natural landmark spans multiple states and...

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Though Yellowstone might be the largest National Park in the United States, most of its...

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Virginia City Historic District

Once prospectors discovered gold in Montana, it became a hotspot for those wishing to capitalize...

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Butte–Anaconda Historic District

Most people think of gold when they think about early American mining efforts. However, copper...

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Going-to-the-Sun Road

If you're looking for a scenic drive to take while visiting Montana, you have to...

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Fort Benton Historic District

If you're a history buff that's always been interested in early Western US settlements, you...

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Pictograph Cave State Park

It's not hard to see why Pictograph Cave State Park got its entry into the...

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Giant Springs State Park

Along the Missouri River, you'll find the natural Montana landmark Gian Springs State Park. Home...

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Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Pompeys Pillar is a 51-acre territory near the Yellowstone River. However, the rock formation found...

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Glacier National Park

You've already seen Glacier Park show up on this list, but the entire park is...

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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

With America's Westward expansion came conflicts with the native tribes that called that land home...

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Great Northern Railway Buildings

Glacier National Park has, since its conception, been a tourist attraction Montana locals are proud...

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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

One of the most famous places in Montana you must visit is Lewis & Clark...

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Lake McDonald

While you're visiting Glacier Park, make sure you take time to check out Lake McDonald...

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Lake McDonald Lodge

Though still open to the public as a hotel, the Lake McDonald Lodge is a...

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Museum of the Rockies

No trip to Bozeman, Montana, would be complete without a stop at the Smithsonian-affiliated Museum...

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Garden of One Thousand Buddhas

If you're looking for something fun to do while visiting Missoula, consider checking out the...

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Missouri River

At the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the explorers likely had no idea...

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Montana State Capitol

Visitors can find the heart of Montana's government at the Montana State Capitol. Since the...

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First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

The First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park offers visitors a mixture of awe-inspiring scenery and...

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Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site

Settlers in Montana weren't always chasing the gold rush. Many became renowned cattle farmers. The...

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Big Sky Resort

If your Montana trip was inspired by a desire to have fun in the great...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Montana might be an underrated state to many, but as you've just learned, it has...

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