Brewery Follies, Virginia City, MT

Subsuming the name of its early-era cabaret show, Montana’s first brewery maintains the ancient luster (or lack thereof) of the latter 19th century. And this no-BS sentiment drives the show.… Read More

6 Best Bars in Montana: 2024 Edition!

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The Pony Bar, Pony, MT

This undiscovered treasure isn’t just the locus of activity in the area, it is the activity. Arguably, it’s the only activity. Pony is a former mining camp, long since abandoned,… Read More

The 8 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Montana!

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Shedhorn Sports, Ennis, MT

If you’re hitting the Madison or heading down into Yellowstone, you can pick up any of the outdoor sports gear you need at Shedhorn Sports in Ennis. Need a fly rod and reel? They can hook you… Read More

6 Coolest Coffee Shops in Montana!

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Sweetwater Coffee, Dillon, MT

Rather than the hip and modern, or sterile and pretentious, Sweetwater is no-frills. It’s the casual coffeehouse where you meet up with a friend, and sip on coffee and nibble scones while the… Read More

8 Best Smoothie Places in Montana!

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Susie’s, Dillon, MT

Susie’s is one of those charming little downtown shops where you can settle in, relax, and enjoy something fabulous from the kitchen as a little treat in your day. The smoothies are a favorite,… Read More

The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Montana!

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Lewis & Clark Caverns, Whitehall, MT

If any educational opportunity is to make a meaningful impact, it must inspire. It must engender some sense of wonder, of awe, of welcome surprise. And the kaleidoscopic reflections from the walls of… Read More

12 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Montana!

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Lewis & Clark Caverns, Whitehall, MT

Montana’s first state park, Teddy Roosevelt named this limestone labyrinth a national monument on the same day as Grand Canyon. Something out of the imagination of HR Giger, over 3,000 acres of… Read More

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Montana!

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Lewis & Clark Caverns Campground, Whitehall, MT

Named retroactively for the famed explorers, this state park and its caverns are truly a wonder of nature. The Giger-esque caves alone are worth the visit, so a decent campground within reach is… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Montana!

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Underground Mine Tour, Butte, MT

Montana’s state motto is “Oro y Plata”—gold and silver. For much of the 20th century, though, the motto for western Montana was simply: “Copper!” Butte was long… Read More

10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Montana

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The Hummingbird Cafe, Butte, MT

You’ll have all the energy of a hummingbird when you dine on the delicious and nutritionally rich cuisine at The Hummingbird Cafe. This Butte cafe serves exquisite breakfast, brunch, and lunch… Read More

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