Photo Credit: Visit Montana By Tori Dowson, Contributing Editor, Montana Edit Fort Benton has a way of surprising you. From the outside, it's a small, quiet Montana town sitting along the banks of the Missouri River. The moment you arrive you feel the history, the charm, and the warmth of every single person you encounter. I recently headed to Fort Benton for a birthday celebration with my boyfriend, and what we experienced over the course of one evening and morning was nothing short of...

Montana does craft beer right. From lively tap rooms to hidden gems in small towns you've never heard of, Montana punches well above its weight in the brewing world. Below are some of our favorite places, but for a full list of breweries across the state, visit the Montana Brewers Association. Bigfork Flathead Lake Brewing Co. 📍 116 Holt Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 Perched on the shores of one of the largest natural freshwater lakes west of the Mississippi, Flathead Lake Brewing is as much about...

Montana may be known for its big skies and wild spaces, but its culinary landscape is just as expansive and worth exploring. These aren't just places to grab a bite, they’re the kinds of restaurants that give you a real sense of place, where what’s on the plate is as thoughtful as the atmosphere around it. Whether you're planning your next weekend getaway or just want to know where to eat next, here are our favorite spots, handpicked for their creativity, craft, and Montana soul. The Union...