Top Things to do in Montana
Top Hotels in Montana
- 1. Kelly Inn-West Yellowstone
- 2. Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish
- 4. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson
- 5. The LARK Bozeman
- 6. Lodge at Whitefish Lake
- 7. Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
- 8. Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone
- 9. Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
- 10. Best Western Desert Inn
Things to do in Montana, United States: The Best Ghost Towns
No matter where you look in Montana, you’ll find unspoiled nature, charming small towns and relaxing hospitality. Explore Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, then hit the road to discover more natural wonders. You can hike, bike or horseback ride through rugged mountain landscapes, fly-fish blue ribbon trout streams, paddle scenic rivers and lakes, or spend winter days carving fresh powder at ski resorts — then end your day wandering a vibrant main street or relaxing in a cozy lodge.
Restaurants in Montana
1. Bannack State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 387 reviews
A park with over 60 original structures still standing from the 1800s, including the old hotel, the governor's mansion, the Masonic Hall and the Methodist Church.
Reviewed By tandc_11 - Reston, United States
The State of Montana deserves a lot of credit for having preserved this marvelous ghost town years ago — and for letting the ruins speak for themselves (with the help of an excellent guidebook). Visitors are given surprising freedom to roam through interiors, including on both levels of several two-story buildings. Posted signs suggest that vandalism has been a problem at times, but fortunately I saw no evidence of this during our visit (a testament to the staff).
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3. Nevada City Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Relive the excitement of the Gold Rush era in Montana. The outdoor museum in Nevada City houses one of the largest collections of Old West artifacts outside the Smithsonian and has one hundred 1863 to early 1900 buildings. The museum entrance is also home to several unique music machines. There are many exhibits and artifacts to help you experience the culture, time and place engaging all of your senses as you discover early Montana. In Nevada City, you’ll witness what it was like to live in a frontier mining town in the height of the Gold Rush days. Take time out of your fast paced life to "Step into Montana's Past." Open Memorial weekend - Labor Day every year. Living History volunteers on site on weekends. Weekday price- $8 adult / $6 youth& senior / 4 and under free Weekend price- $10 adult / $8 youth & senior / 4 and under free
Reviewed By froglag - Spokane, United States
Nevada city is just down the road from Virginia city. We were going to ride the train from Virginia City but it was on a weekend and with the social distancing they had to space people on the train so the last train was the only one available. So we just drove down to Nevada city and got to enjoy it longer. It is well preserved and has people dressed in the time and demonstrating different activities and explaining more of the history and how life was during the time. It was a place where you could take as much or as little time as you wanted. A enjoyable afternoon for us. Be sure to check out Virginia City as well.
4. Garnet Ghost Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Reviewed By dry_fly_0627 - Westcliffe, United States
This is a great chance to learn about early communities and those who lived there. Beautiful drive and scenery, and the buildings are so well preserved that you can walk into most of the structures. That's not all that common in the ghost towns I've visited. You can hike around outside of town, as well. I love this place.
5. Granite Ghost Town State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By emilypI3930ZP - Philadelphia, United States
This was a neat old ghost town to explore, especially going up to the stamp and being able to wonder around. However, it can be a bit confusing if you're following google maps. If you do not have a 4WD, then make sure you take a right on Granite Rd. You'll see the Granite Ghost Town in very small letters underneath the road sign name. Many of the signs in the town were worn down and hard to read. I wish they all could be re-done.
