Hop in your rig and visit your friendly neighbors to the south. Central Montana and Montana’s Missouri River Country are just across the border and provide easy travel routes through the regions so you can experience the charm of our communities.
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Below you can explore detailed travel routes, itineraries, and sort through all the
experiences waiting for you in Central Montana and Montana’s Missouri River Country.
Use our guide to find ideas for your road trip! Included are suggested routes, hidden gems, insider tips, local favorites, must-see attractions, and photo opportunities.
I-15 to Shelby
Carousel Rest Area of Shelby — Featuring a restored 1936 merry-go-round with 900 lights and hand-painted animals, the carousel is a labor of love completed by the Shelby community in 2018.
The Prairie Peddler — specialty gift shop with espresso, ice cream bars and soda fountain.
Quilt with Class — a complete quilting experience with fabric, notions, patterns, books and expert staff.
I-15 to Great Falls
Lunch at Roadhouse Diner — See why Travel+Leisure Magazine named it one of the Top 25 Diners in the United States. Roadhouse cuts, grinds and patties their beef in-house every few hours for the best and freshest burgers around.
Downtown shopping — explore quaint and charming downtown businesses such as Klover, Dragonfly Dry Goods, Candy Masterpiece and more.
Unwind with a local brew from one of the three breweries - Mighty Mo Brewing Company, Black Eagle Brewery or Jeremiah Johnson Brewing.
Unique dinner and craft cocktails at Enbar to cap off your night.
Check into the Hotel Arvon — a historic boutique hotel located in downtown.
As the sun rises, take a walk or bike ride along the River's Edge Trail.
US-87 to Fort Benton
Lunch at Wake Up Coffeehouse and Restaurant.
Take in the views of the Missouri River as you stroll across the walking bridge.
US-87 to Virgelle
Antique shopping and rustic charm in Virgelle. Shop the Virgelle Mercantile and stay overnight at the historic bed and breakfast or homestead cabins.
US-87 to Havre
Grab a burger, fries and homemade milkshake at Wolfer’s Diner, a 50s-inspired eatery where kids’ meals are served in a vintage car.
Experience Havre Beneath the Streets, a re-creation of Havre’s history, all underground.
Afternoon drink at Triple Dog Brewing Co., or a cocktail at Crawford Distillery.
Hwy 191 to Malta
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Philips County Museum — stops along the dinosaur trail.
Lunch at Hitchin Post Café — serving breakfast all day.
Grab a cold one at Blue Ridge Brewing.
Hwy 191 to Zortman
Take the family to pan for gold!
Continue Hwy 191 to Lewistown
Check into the Historic Calvert Hotel for a night’s rest in style.
Enjoy a local microbrew at Big Spring Brewing and an outstanding dinner at Central Feed Grilling Co.
Shop the Heart of Montana at The Hub Antique Store and Lewistown Art Center.
Frank Day Park — Access the Lewistown Trail System and Big Spring Creek.
Hwy 200 to Sand Springs and Jordan
Ready for a break? How about an old-fashioned milk shake from Sand Springs Store or some award-winning jerky from Ryan’s Grocery Store in Jordan.
Hwy 24 to Fort Peck
Check into the Historic Fort Peck Hotel.
Don't miss a show at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre.
Enjoy some local grub at The Gateway Club
A must see before leaving town is the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, a stop along the MT Dino Trail and home to a life sized T-Rex.
Photo opportunity at Milk River Observation Point.
Hwy 24 — Short 20-minute drive to Glasgow
Grab a bite for lunch at Durum Restaurant and Bar.
Shop the town with stops at Red Barn Gifts, Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery, and Shippwrecked.
Round out your visit to Glasgow with a stop at Busted Knuckle Brewery for a refreshing brew.
If you are looking to stay one more night in Glasgow
Make plans to eat dinner at Eugene’s Pizza
Book a room at Rundle Suites, a historic hotel with renovated suites.
Hwy 16 to Plentywood
Fun for the entire family with the Golf Simulator at CEG Sports and freshly shaved ice.
Shop for unique gifts at the Greeter and The Copper Cup and Antique Shop.
Grab some grub at the recently renovated Blue Moon.
Hwy 16 to Culbertson
Quench your thirst with a refreshing hot or cold drink at Frackin’ Java.
Shop for Made in Montana items at Wild West Diner and Gift Shop.
Hwy 16 to Sidney
Shop antiques, art, furniture, jewelry and more at Yellowstone Marketplace.
With a variety of lodging properties to choose from, you won’t have trouble finding a place to rest your head!
Enjoy local brews from 1035 Brewing and Meadow Lark Brewing.
Dine on slow roasted and juicy prime rib at South 40 Restaurant.
Hwy 200 to Circle
Make a shopping stop at the Prairie Pickins.
Hwy 24 to Fort Peck
A must see is the Fort Peck Interpretive Center and Museum, a stop along the Montana Dinosaur Trail and home to a life-sized T-Rex.
Don’t miss photo opportunities at Milk River Observation Point and Lewis and Clark Observation.
Check into the Historic Fort Peck Hotel.
Don’t miss a show at the Fort Peck Summer Theatre.
US 2 to Wolf Point
On your journey home, be sure and make a stop at Doc Z’s Missouri Breaks Brewing for a cold one.
Do some shopping at Bryan’s Clothing, a family-owned business for over 70 years.
Grab some lunch at Sherman Inn Restaurant.
Highway 13 to Scobey
Visit the Daniels County Museum and Pioneer Town.
Enjoy a great dinner and refreshing beverage at The Slipper.
Havre
Experience Havre Beneath the Streets – a re-creation of Havre’s history, all underground.
Stop in the welcoming environment at Bearly Square Quilting.
Hwy 87 to Fort Benton
Grab a bite for lunch at Wake Cup Coffee House and Restaurant.
Take in the views of the Missouri River as you stroll across the walking bridge.
Hwy 87 to Great Falls
Get a breath of fresh air at Giant Springs State Park.
Outfit your work and play at North 40 Outfitters.
Don’t miss the Sip ‘N Dip Tiki Bar and Restaurant – eat and drink among mermaids!
Check into Hotel Arvon for the night – a historic boutique hotel located in downtown.
Before hitting the road, grab breakfast and coffee at Crooked Tree Coffee and Cakes.
Hwy 89 to White Sulphur Springs
Take a soak at the Spa Hot Springs.
Quench your thirst with a local beer at 2 Basset Brewery.
Hwy 12 to Harlowton
Another stop along the way at a local brewery – Gally’s Brewing Co.
Hwy 191 to Lewistown
Check into the Historic Calvert Hotel for a night’s rest in style.
Enjoy an outstanding dinner at Central Feed Grilling Co.
Shop the Heart of Montana at The Hub Antique Store and Lewistown Art Center
Make a family stop at Frank Day Park – providing access to the Lewistown Trail System and Big Spring Creek.
Hwy 191 to Zortman
Take the family to pan for gold!
Hwy 191 to Malta
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Phillips County Museum are two stops along the dinosaur trail.
Grab a cold one at Blue Ridge Brewing.
Rest your head and enjoy an elegant steakhouse dinner at the Great Northern Hotel.
