Travel to Montana

western history and culture two national parks a beer trail and small towns

National Parks

 Montana is home to two national parks:

Glacier National Park crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, offering breathtaking views and opportunity to see wildlife, the rugged terrain along the way and the many unspoiled lakes on a wooden boat, kayak or canoe, a guided horseback ride, or hiking some of the 700 miles of trails.

The Gateway to Yellowstone National Park in South central Montana and shared with Wyoming and Idaho, Yellowstone is the world’s first national park. Renowned for its geysers, canyons, lakes, waterfalls and wildlife, Yellowstone encompasses 2.2 million acres, of which 7 % are in Montana. Three of the parks five entrances, Cooke City, Gardiner and West Yellowstone are located in Montana and provide year-round adventure to this wonderland of nature. 

Beartooth Highway extends from the quaint mountain town of Red Lodge and winds its way over the largest true high elevation plateau in North America, all the way to the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone, near Cooke City; a spectacular 68 mile drive to elevations over 10,000 feet through a land of glaciers, high alpine lakes, glacier-carved cirques, and fragile tundra.

Small Towns and Downtowns

Bozeman in 1864, John Bozeman led a wagon train over Bozeman Pass into the Gallatin Valley, where his friends W. J. Beall and D. E. Rouse staked out the town site for the city of Bozeman. It is considered one of the most diverse small towns in the Rocky Mountains, with a mix of ranchers, artists, professors, ski enthusiasts and entrepreneurs drawn here by Montana’s world-class outdoor recreation.

Billings was established in 1882 with the coming of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Today it is a major shipping center for cattle and other agricultural products and is Montana's largest city. Known as Montana's Trailhead, it has access to the Beartooth Mountains, the Yellowstone River and local trails.

Missoula is nestled in the heart of the northern Rockies in the western part of the state.  Home to the country's largest smokejumper base, the historic downtown features classic early-century buildings and unique galleries, shops and restaurants. All three are excellent year round bases to explore Montana.

Butte is a melting pot of ethnicities and culture that shape it to this day.  From all corners of the world, immigrants came to this tough mining town, created distinct neighborhoods, and brought with them the cultural heritage of their native countries of Ireland, Wales, China, Croatia, Italy, Serbia, Lebanon, England, Canada, and Finland. Butte’s very placement near the crest of the Continental Divide is unique.  The sheer elevation of nearly 6,000 feet makes the journey to the city a challenge.  The terrain of the city is a dichotomy between “the flats,” a stretch of even terrain that spreads south, and Uptown Butte, the face of the city that saw the majority of growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Western History and Culture

Custer's Last Stand took place at the Little Big Horn in 1876 when the US 7th Cavalry Regiment led by Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer battled the Sioux and Cheyenne. Native American powwows such as North American Indian Days in Browning or Crow Fair in Hardin welcome visitors and give a glimpse into their traditional customs, dance and music.

Ranch Vacations the state has many unique guest ranches of different types: dude, working, or luxury resort ranches that offer a diverse array of activities from horseback riding to fly fishing, spa treatments to gourmet meals, hiking to rafting.

Rodeos are held all summer throughout Montana providing insight into past and present cowboy life. All rodeos, large or small, professional or down-home celebrations, are family friendly events.

Beer Trails

Montana's vast farmland provides ample area for wheat and hops production and is home to 53 breweries, the most per capita in the country. Experience a walking brewery tour in historic downtown Billings where six breweries and one distillery are within walking distance of each other. Or tour the Bitterroot Valley south of Missoula and try seasonal varieties. Taste samples of brews such as Mountain Man Stout, Pigs Ass Porter or Coldsmoke throughout the state at many local craft breweries, each with their own special brews and character.

Richmond Manassas and Fredericksburg Virginia American History and Architecture Walking and Foodie Tours

The Virginia State Capitol designed by Thomas Jefferson and featuring a hidden dome and one of Virginia’s most treasured works of art, is the oldest continually-operating legislative assembly in the Western Hemisphere.

Walking Tours stroll along Monument Avenue, the only street in the United States to be named a National Historic Landmark, and take in the street’s seven larger-than-life statues and its impressive historic homes or follow the cobblestone streets of Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom. Foodie Tours in Richmond's distinct neighborhoods include stops in local restaurants and gourmet food shops.

St. John’s church is the oldest wooden church in the America and where Patrick Henry proclaimed give me liberty, or give me death. In the evening, experience the Virginia Repertory Theater, the Richmond Ballet, Virginia Opera or Richmond Symphony or just take in one of our four wineries, eleven breweries, Virginia’s first urban Cidery and Moonshine Distillery.

The Virginia War Memorial enjoy the panoramic view of Richmond along the James River. St. John’s church is the oldest wooden church in the America and where Patrick Henry proclaimed give me liberty, or give me death.

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is a permanent collection of more than 33,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of world history. St. John’s church is the oldest wooden church in the America and where Patrick Henry proclaimed give me liberty, or give me death. The American Civil War Museum and White House of the Confederacy holds the most comprehensive collection of confederate artifacts and the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family.

The Richmond Region is Home to Four Centuries long American History and Traditions

The Henricus Historical Park re-creates the second successful English settlement in the New World and home to the first English hospital in the New World, Pocahontas and her husband John Rolfe. Nearby:

Historic Manassas and Train Depot. Stroll over to the city center to enjoy concerts and ice cream socials in the summer, and ice skating in the winter. The Manassas Museum uncovers the area’s storied past through artifacts, photographs and special events and the Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Occoquan is a historic riverfront town settled in the middle of the 18^th century with specialty shops, antique stores, art galleries and restaurants.

Discover the History of the U.S. Marines in Quantico at the National Museum of the Marine Corps

A Trolley Tour of Fredericksburg will acquaint you with the 40-block National Historic District; step back in time with the wenches at the Rising Sun Tavern, the doctor’s apprentice at Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop and learn about Colonial medicine, surgery, lodging and food. Shop in Old Town Fredericksburg, where the brick sidewalks lead you to boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores. The Arts abound at Liberty Town Arts Workshop, home to 50 local artists occupying and more than 20 art galleries throughout Old Town.

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