Montana is situated in the northwestern United States, in the Rocky Mountains region. The weather in Montana is typically unpredictable, with unseasonal cold (or warm) conditions possible at any time of the year. Montana has impressive mountains, national parks and scenery, historic American Indian sites and battlefields. Points of interests include the Glacier National Park, the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and three of the five entrances to the enormous Yellowstone National Park. To travel around the state, book a bus or train ticket. As Montana is a large state, you will need to rent a car to get around and explore most of it. For additional attractions and points-of-interest
Historical Sites & Tourist Attractions
Add some local history to your cultural exchange experience by visiting a nearby historical site or tourist attraction when living and working in the U.S.
Garnet Ghost Town was once a thriving mining town in the late 19th century, but it was abandoned after gold mining declines. Visitors can now see over 30 historic buildings and take self-guided tours of the area. Garnet is located in central Montana near Missoula.
The Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site in Deer Lodge focuses on cowboys and their role in American history. Guided tours, daily events and outdoor activities like trail walks, wagon tours, cowboy talks, blacksmith talks and tours of the ranch house.
Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates an important battle in American history, the Battle of Little Bighorn, when Sioux and Cheyenne tribes defeated U.S. troops and fought against the expansion of the U.S. onto Native American land in June 1876. Today visitors can watch an informational video, see museum exhibits, visit the Indian Memorial, take a self-guided walking tour of the area’s nature trails, or take a driving tour of historic sites from the battle.
The Miracle of America Museum has an eclectic selection of artifacts from American history, including artwork, military displays, motorcycles and the biggest buffalo ever recorded in Montana. The museum is located two miles south of Polson and is opened year round.
The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University in Bozeman has an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils, exhibits on Indians and local history, a planetarium, and a living history farm.
Pompey’s Pillar National Monument is a rock pillar in southern Montana that contains an inscription from William Clark of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. Native American petroglyphs are also visible on the pillar. The monument is located about 25 miles east of Billings, the largest city in Montana.
The Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many native Montana animals that have been injured or cannot be returned to the wild. Visitors can see over 60 animals, including bobcats, bison, black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, eagles and owls when visiting the sanctuary in Red Lodge.