19 days in Montana Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ousel Falls Trail and Bridger Bowl. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Bozeman Public Library and The Last Wind-Up. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Big Sky (Fishing Charters & Tours, The Soldiers Chapel, &more) and Photography Tours (in Gardiner).

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Bozeman trip maker tool.

Minneapolis to Bozeman is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Minneapolis to Bozeman, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Minneapolis, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bozeman, ranging from highs of 49°F to lows of 24°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to West Yellowstone.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Fishing Charters & Tours and Lone Peak. Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Earthquake Lake. Take a break from West Yellowstone with a short trip to Lone Mountain Ranch Outdoor Shop in Big Sky, about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Two Top, contemplate the waterfront views at Hebgen Lake, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the West Yellowstone trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Bozeman in March; daily highs in West Yellowstone reach 37°F and lows reach 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Red Lodge.

On the 22nd (Wed), view the masterpieces at Back Alley Metals, fly down the slopes at Red Lodge Mountain, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Wild Bill Lake. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu): look for gifts at Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, get outside with Beartooth Slingshot Rentals, and then take a tour by water with Stillwater Anglers.

For where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Red Lodge route maker tool.

Traveling by car from West Yellowstone to Red Lodge takes 4.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from West Yellowstone in March, with highs in Red Lodge at 49°F and lows at 28°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Helena.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): get a sense of history and politics at Montana State Capitol, get engrossed in the history at Montana Historical Society Museum, and then view the masterpieces at Archie Bray Foundation. Here are some ideas for day two: get your game on at Great Northern Carousel, then stroll through Mount Helena, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Helena online journey planner.

You can drive from Red Lodge to Helena in 4 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Helena can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Missoula.

Attractions like Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and A Carousel for Missoula make great kid-friendly stops. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bison Range and Dragon Hollow Play Area. Get out of town with these interesting Missoula side-trips: The Sweet Palace (in Philipsburg), Ohrmann Museum & Gallery (in Drummond) and Flathead Lake (in Polson).

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Missoula vacation planner.

Getting from Helena to Missoula by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. March in Missoula sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 28°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Whitefish.

Family-friendly places like State of Mind Fishing Charters LLC and Lone Pine State Park will thrill your kids. Do your shopping at Home Ranch Bottoms and Sunti World Art Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Whitefish: Blacktail Mountain Ski Area (in Lakeside), John's Lake Loop (in Glacier National Park) and Swan River Nature Trail (in Bigfork).

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Whitefish road trip site.

Traveling by car from Missoula to Whitefish takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 46°F in March, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.