Popular Montana Destination Tops Best Family Vacation List

Tourism is a big deal in Montana.

Each year, millions of people spend billions of dollars coming to Big Sky Country. While some locals find it annoying, the truth is that many local Montana businesses depend on those dollars to support not only themselves but also their employees and the communities in which they live.

While the "traditional" tourist season runs from the end of May through the beginning of September, many tourists visit the state the rest of the year as well.

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How popular is Montana when it comes to vacations?

According to the folks over at Country Living, Montana is one of the best places in the country when it comes to taking the family on an affordable vacation. With popular attractions like Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and towns like Bozeman, Kalispell, and Missoula, there is plenty to do and see here in The Treasure State.

From old Ghost Towns to historic sites like Virginia City, and the Little Big Horn National Monument, not only is Montana an outdoor paradise, but filled with a rich history.

Which Montana attraction tops the list for Best Affordable Family Vacation in America?

It probably won't come as a big surprise to learn that Yellowstone National Park tops the list. America's oldest National Park continues to gain in popularity each year, and while the park covers portions of three different states, millions of folks from all over the world come to Montana each year to witness one of the most breathtaking sites in the world.

With majestic wildlife as well as popular sites like Old Faithful, the thermal pools, the Lodges, waterfalls, and everything else the Park offers, it's no surprise that Yellowstone takes the top spot.

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