Montana is amazing in any season… and while we’ll sometimes complain all day about the weather, the truth is, we appreciate seeing our beautiful state covered in snow. And since our winters are so long, you’ll have plenty of time to see all 7 of these spots.

  1. Bigfork

Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook This is a trip you’ll want to take as soon as possible. Bigfork transforms into a Christmas village every year, and it’s amazing. Get the details here.

  1. Whitefish

Explore Whitefish Facebook Whitefish is always delightful, but it’s especially charming in the wintertime. Even if you don’t ski, you’ll love strolling the snow-covered streets. Learn more about why we love Whitefish here.

  1. ZooMontana, Billings

ZooMontana Facebook ZooLights is back, and it’s better than ever. For just $10 per car, you can enjoy the beautiful displays while listening to holiday tunes on 92.9FM.

  1. Kalispell

Montana Trolley Co. Facebook You can take a tour of some of the best light displays in town on the Montana Trolley Co., which offers Christmas Light Tours for $10 per person or $135 for a private tour.

  1. Four Dances Recreation Area, Billings

Lee Gannon / alltrails.com For the best views of the snowcapped scenery near Billings, head to the Four Dances Trail and embark on a peaceful 2.5 mile hike.

  1. Seeley Lake

Seeley Lake Winterfest Facebook Surprised that we’re recommending this popular summer destination for a winter getaway? Seeley Lake happens to be gorgeous this time of year, and if you go in January, you can catch the Winterfest celebration.

  1. Lava Lake

Justin Fullenwider / alltrails.com Located at the end of the Cascade Creek Trail near Gallatin Gateway, the sight of the frozen lake and the trees dusted with snow will take your breath away… and not just because it’s so cold.

The Treasure State is stunning in the winter. And when you really need to warm up, you can head to one of our hot springs resorts that stay open all year.

Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook

This is a trip you’ll want to take as soon as possible. Bigfork transforms into a Christmas village every year, and it’s amazing. Get the details here.

Explore Whitefish Facebook

Whitefish is always delightful, but it’s especially charming in the wintertime. Even if you don’t ski, you’ll love strolling the snow-covered streets. Learn more about why we love Whitefish here.

ZooMontana Facebook

ZooLights is back, and it’s better than ever. For just $10 per car, you can enjoy the beautiful displays while listening to holiday tunes on 92.9FM.

Montana Trolley Co. Facebook

You can take a tour of some of the best light displays in town on the Montana Trolley Co., which offers Christmas Light Tours for $10 per person or $135 for a private tour.

Lee Gannon / alltrails.com

For the best views of the snowcapped scenery near Billings, head to the Four Dances Trail and embark on a peaceful 2.5 mile hike.

Seeley Lake Winterfest Facebook

Surprised that we’re recommending this popular summer destination for a winter getaway? Seeley Lake happens to be gorgeous this time of year, and if you go in January, you can catch the Winterfest celebration.

Justin Fullenwider / alltrails.com

Located at the end of the Cascade Creek Trail near Gallatin Gateway, the sight of the frozen lake and the trees dusted with snow will take your breath away… and not just because it’s so cold.

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