There’s no doubt that Montana is a beautifully unique place–we do have Glacier National Park, after all. But we’re also home to some seriously unique attractions that set our state apart from the rest. These are a few of our most beloved unique attractions.
- The Ringing Rocks
Bureau of Land Management / Flickr This geological formation is located approximately 18 miles east of Butte, and it’s pretty unique. How many other states have rocks that “sing” when you tap them?
- The Berkeley Pit
ccarlstead / Flickr Sure, it’s a bit of a health hazard, and it has been deadly to quite a few birds. But still, having a beautiful death trap lake definitely makes us unique.
- Montana Vortex & House of Mystery
Montana Vortex Facebook The Montana Vortex is a gravitational anomaly that defies the laws of physics and nature. Also, it’s incredibly fun.
- Our Lady of the Rockies
Mark Holloway / Flickr Our 90-foot statue dedicated to the Virgin Mary sits on top of the Continental Divide overlooking Butte.
- The Polebridge Mercantile
Don Barrett / Flickr Our beloved huckleberry bearclaw producing mercantile operates entirely from a generator since the entire area is without electricity. That’s definitely unique (and amazing).
- The Anaconda Smelter Stack
Mark Holloway / Flickr Did you know Anaconda’s smelter stack is the tallest surviving masonry structure in the world? Plus, it creates a totally unique view.
- The Garden of 1,000 Buddhas
joãokẽdal / Flickr The sentiment behind the garden is beautiful: It’s meant to be an International Peace Center. And while you will find somewhat similar structures worldwide, to see one in the middle-of-nowhere Montana (outside of Arlee) is really something special.
What are your favorite unique Montana attractions? Check out these roadside spots the next time you’re driving around the Treasure State.
Bureau of Land Management / Flickr
This geological formation is located approximately 18 miles east of Butte, and it’s pretty unique. How many other states have rocks that “sing” when you tap them?
ccarlstead / Flickr
Sure, it’s a bit of a health hazard, and it has been deadly to quite a few birds. But still, having a beautiful death trap lake definitely makes us unique.
Montana Vortex Facebook
The Montana Vortex is a gravitational anomaly that defies the laws of physics and nature. Also, it’s incredibly fun.
Mark Holloway / Flickr
Our 90-foot statue dedicated to the Virgin Mary sits on top of the Continental Divide overlooking Butte.
Don Barrett / Flickr
Our beloved huckleberry bearclaw producing mercantile operates entirely from a generator since the entire area is without electricity. That’s definitely unique (and amazing).
Did you know Anaconda’s smelter stack is the tallest surviving masonry structure in the world? Plus, it creates a totally unique view.
joãokẽdal / Flickr
The sentiment behind the garden is beautiful: It’s meant to be an International Peace Center. And while you will find somewhat similar structures worldwide, to see one in the middle-of-nowhere Montana (outside of Arlee) is really something special.
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