SPRING INTO ADVENTURE

Take advantage of Western Montana’s quiet season.

A Western Montana spring brings epic wildlife watching, rushing waterfalls and hillsides covered in wildflowers. Our quiet season is arguably one of the best times to visit. Bonus: shoulder-season pricing, plus rental car and lodging availability.

Things To Do In The Spring

1. BIKING: For a tranquil park experience, cycle the Going-to-the-Sun Road before it opens to vehicles.

2. CHERRY BLOSSOMS: Don’t miss these blossoming beauties along Flathead Lake.

3. WHITEWATER RAFTING: Take advantage of the wild rapids created by spring runoff on a whitewater rafting trip.

4. BIRDING: Spring migration is one of the best times to birdwatch in Montana.

5. SPRING EVENTS: Enjoy concerts, symphonies, rodeos, farmers markets and the International Wildlife Film Festival.

6. BISON RANGE: Scope out the adorable baby animals spring brings, like bison, elk and deer.

Indoor Activities

1. GALLERIES: Painters, sculptors, potters, photographers and other artists are drawn to Western Montana, inspired by the natural beauty. Explore the region’s numerous art galleries, in towns both big and small, exhibiting the incredible work of these fine artists and craftspeople.

2. MUSEUMS: Make a date with the past and visit our museums and historical societies containing everything from vintage and American Indian artifacts to antique motorcycles and murals. You’ll also find the Contemporary American Indian Art Collection at the Missoula Art Museum.

3. PERFORMING ARTS: Take in a symphony, ballet, or live theater performance at a community playhouse. Western Montana boasts local theater companies, dance companies, symphony orchestras and more.

4. TAPROOM TOURS: Our breweries, distilleries, wineries and cideries are open all year. Take a Montana flavor tour and sample some award-winning libations. Montana is ranked second in the nation for number of craft breweries per capita, after all.

5. HISTORIC HOMES: Visit the homes of former Copper King Marcus Daly, and the founder of Kalispell, Charles Conrad, and see how these businessmen and their families lived back in the day at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton and the Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell. You’ll also find other historic homes throughout the region.

6. SPAS: Add a health and wellness element to your getaway and pamper yourself with a restorative massage, body treatment, infrared sauna, float therapy, facial and more at one of our resorts, lakeside escapes, boutique day spas or wellness centers.