Some of Montana’s top attractions involve a lengthy drive or a hefty hike to reach. But some of our quirkiest attractions barely require you to get out of your car, if you’ll even have to unbuckle your seat belt at all. We’ve always been known for our quirky roadside attractions, and we embrace that.
This road trip route takes you to some seriously unique spots you’re sure to love. Feel free to complete the trip in the order that makes the most sense for you, add some stops of your own if you’d like, and have a blast.
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- Miracle of America Museum
Philippe Leiritz / Google Located in Polson, the Miracle of America Museum is an underrated treasure. This place preserves artifacts from American history, and some of them are wonderfully weird. Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Ln, Polson, MT 59860, USA
- Montana Dinosaur Center
Clinton Vardaman / Google Montana was the home of many a dinosaur. In fact, our state has an entire fossil-filled Dinosaur Trail. But only the Montana Dinosaur Center (also known as Two Medicine Dinosaur Center) boasts a skeletal model of what is believed to be the world’s longest dinosaur, a diplodocus. The Montana Dinosaur Center, 120 2nd Ave S, Bynum, MT 59419, USA
- Sculpture in the Wild
F4981JCMichaels / TripAdvisor Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild is a fantastic and eccentric international sculpture park you’ll find in the tiny town of Lincoln. The contributing sculptors were invited to create significant site-specific works of art using materials that are associated with the community’s economic and cultural traditions. You won’t believe how creative these artists are. Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild, MT-200, Lincoln, MT 59639, USA
- 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar
hrcalso / TripAdvisor What would a roadside attraction road trip be without a stop at our iconic 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan? Aside from the massive silver dollar collection and the one-of-a-kind gift shop, this place has a restaurant and a few rooms for rent. If you’ve been driving all day, this is the perfect place to rest and recharge. 50,000 Silver Dollar Inn, Exit 16, I-90, Haugan, MT 59842, USA
- Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge
Holly Hayes / Flickr Next, head up to Libby and find the Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge. The falls here are gorgeous, and it’s worth walking the extra half-mile to take in the scenery. But if you want to stick to roadside spots, you can always find and cross the swinging bridge. Don’t worry, it’s nice and sturdy and offers amazing views. Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge, Kootenai River Rd, Libby, MT 59923, USA
- Paul Bunyan’s Fry Pan, Heritage Museum
Gary Lenz / Google While you’re in Libby, you’ve got to stop and see Paul Bunyan’s Fry Pan outside the Heritage Museum. Believe it or not, this was actually used for cooking at Libby’s annual Logger Days festival in the 1970s. The locals retired it from service when everyone realized it was simply impossible to clean. Heritage Museum, 34067 US-2, Libby, MT 59923, USA
If you were going on this road trip, would you add any stops?
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Philippe Leiritz / Google
Located in Polson, the Miracle of America Museum is an underrated treasure. This place preserves artifacts from American history, and some of them are wonderfully weird.
Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Ln, Polson, MT 59860, USA
Clinton Vardaman / Google
Montana was the home of many a dinosaur. In fact, our state has an entire fossil-filled Dinosaur Trail. But only the Montana Dinosaur Center (also known as Two Medicine Dinosaur Center) boasts a skeletal model of what is believed to be the world’s longest dinosaur, a diplodocus.
The Montana Dinosaur Center, 120 2nd Ave S, Bynum, MT 59419, USA
F4981JCMichaels / TripAdvisor
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild is a fantastic and eccentric international sculpture park you’ll find in the tiny town of Lincoln. The contributing sculptors were invited to create significant site-specific works of art using materials that are associated with the community’s economic and cultural traditions. You won’t believe how creative these artists are.
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild, MT-200, Lincoln, MT 59639, USA
hrcalso / TripAdvisor
What would a roadside attraction road trip be without a stop at our iconic 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar in Haugan? Aside from the massive silver dollar collection and the one-of-a-kind gift shop, this place has a restaurant and a few rooms for rent. If you’ve been driving all day, this is the perfect place to rest and recharge.
50,000 Silver Dollar Inn, Exit 16, I-90, Haugan, MT 59842, USA
Holly Hayes / Flickr
Next, head up to Libby and find the Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge. The falls here are gorgeous, and it’s worth walking the extra half-mile to take in the scenery. But if you want to stick to roadside spots, you can always find and cross the swinging bridge. Don’t worry, it’s nice and sturdy and offers amazing views.
Kootenai Falls Suspension Bridge, Kootenai River Rd, Libby, MT 59923, USA
Gary Lenz / Google
While you’re in Libby, you’ve got to stop and see Paul Bunyan’s Fry Pan outside the Heritage Museum. Believe it or not, this was actually used for cooking at Libby’s annual Logger Days festival in the 1970s. The locals retired it from service when everyone realized it was simply impossible to clean.
Heritage Museum, 34067 US-2, Libby, MT 59923, USA
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