Welcome to Southwest Montana
Park to Park
The scenic route between Yellowstone and Glacier awaits.
Ghost Towns
Step back into Montana’s gold rush history.
Stargazing
Montana's beauty doesn't end when the sun sets.
Music Festivals
A calendar packed with concerts, festivals, and good company.
Virginia City
Explore a living ghost town frozen in the 1860s.
Between Yellowstone and Glacier Nation Park lies the best of Montana.
Take time to enjoy this vast region of mountains, waterways, wildlife, hot springs, and ghost towns. Our cities and towns offer locally owned restaurants, breweries, shopping, and lodging experiences.
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Things to Do in Southwest Montana
Get Out and Explore.
Arts & Culture
Museums, galleries, and stories worth stopping for.
Eat, Drink & Shop
Restaurants, breweries, and main street boutiques.
Equipment Rentals
Adventure is easier when the gear is already here.
EV Chargers
Mapped across Southwest Montana so you can plan ahead.
Fishing & Hunting
Blue-ribbon streams and wide-open hunting country.
Great Outdoors
Where will the trail lead you? Find out here.
Montana Authors
Independent bookstores and the writers behind them.
Quilting
Find your next favorite quilt shop out here.
Tours & Vacation Planning
Local outfitters and guides who know this place well.
Western Adventure
Horseback rides, ranch vacations, and Western charm.
Winter Activities
Skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs, and open trails.
This Is Southwest Montana
Southwest Montana has a story deeper than what meets the eye. It’s where ghost towns sit in the shadow of glacier-carved peaks, blue-ribbon rivers wind through valleys, and ancient limestone caves are waiting to be explored. Dig into the landscapes, communities, geology, and people that make this region so unique.
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Events in Southwest Montana
Always Something Going On.
Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo
Family fun is awaiting your entire family at this weekend long event. Food...
Summer Music Concert with Highway 287 at Jackson's Garden
Bring lawn chairs...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks in Anaconda
Head to Washoe Park in Anaconda for an evening of The Merchant of Venice on...
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks in Philipsburg
Enjoy Much Ado About Nothing in Philipsburg’s Winninghoff Park on Wednesday...
Old Montana Prison Ghost Tour in August
Grab your tickets now for a rare chance to investigate the paranormal at one of...
Dracula at the Covellite
The Covellite Players invite you into the dark and mysterious world of Dracula...
Last Chance Spirits Festival
Raise a glass at the Last Chance Spirits Festival...
Dracula Afterparty
The show doesn't end when the curtain closes...
Shakespeare in the Parks in Twin Bridges
Start your week in Twin Bridges with The Merchant of Venice on Monday...
Shakespeare in the Parks in Whitehall
Whitehall’s Main Street Green (next to the Star Theatre) sets the stage for Much...
Shakespeare in the Parks in Boulder
Don’t miss The Merchant of Venice in Boulder on Wednesday, September 2 at 5...
Montana's Biggest Weekend
Plan to be in Dillon Montana each Labor Day weekend for Montana's Biggest...
Step Back Into The Wild West
In the 1860s, a gold strike turned this gulch into a boomtown overnight. Today, Virginia City and Nevada City, Montana, remain largely unchanged. Walk the original boardwalks, step into some of the oldest establishments in the state, try your luck panning for gold along Alder Gulch, and catch living history events on the weekends.
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