Dating can be casual or it can lead to a ring, house and baby. No matter what stage of the dating world you are in, fun date ideas are always nice to have. Montana offers endless activities whether you enjoy the exploring or soaking up the atmosphere of a cool, new brewery. Here are 10 awesome activities throughout the amazing state we call home. Enjoy!
1. Hike The M And Grab A Cone From Big Dipper Ice Cream – Missoula, MT
This hike is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a fun workout that leads to an overview of the beautiful city of Missoula. This hike is three-quarters of a mile and consists of nine switch backs. On a sunny day, the perfect end to the hike is a scoop of ice cream from Big Dipper. With a ton of unique flavors and awesome vibe, this hot spot will win over anyone who has a sweet tooth!
2. Drive To Glacier National Park – Glacier, MT
One of the most amazing things Montana has to offer is the beauty of Glacier National Park! Hiking,
camping, fishing and biking are all in one place, Glacier is the perfect weekend getaway or day-trip. The sights are breathtaking and will make you want to keep going back to visit. Enjoy Montana’s great outdoors with a long list of activities with your significant other! I promise you, you will leave with a
smile on your face.
3. Visit Philipsburg – Philipsburg, MT
This charming mining town will steal your
heart with the wild-west history of early Montana, as well as hit your sweet tooth with a visit to the Sweet Palace candy store. This
small town has long list of things to offer for a nice day date. Enjoy a beer at the Philipsburg Brewing Co. after mining for sapphires and enjoying a walk through the museum!
4. Visit Hobbit House – Trout Creek, MT
For those of you who have an interest in something a little less traditional, take a visit to the Hobbit House in Trout Creek where you can live as a Baggins. The Shire of Montana offers you stay near the Huckleberry
capital of Montana, with great views of Cougar Peak and Whitepine Alpaca Ranch. There's even cabin styled after the shire described in "The Hobbit." This is a one of a kind experience for you and your girlfriend/boyfriend.
5. Go Skiing Up Lost Trail Powder Mountain And Grab A Burger From Naps – Sula/Hamilton, MT
For those of you near the Bitterroot Valley, Lost Trail Powder Mountain is a great spot to go if your date likes to ski or snowboard. They will love it! The top of the Continental Divide is the hidden gem of the Rocky Mountains. After a long day on the slopes, head to
Hamilton and grab a Naps deal. Naps restaurant offers huge burgers and large portions of fries that go great with their huckleberry milkshakes!
6. Grab A Bite To Eat From Ford’s Drive-In – Great Falls, MT
Ford’s Drive-In in Great Falls offers date night atmosphere that will take you back in time. With great burgers and milkshakes, you’ll feel like Sandy and Danny in "Grease." This 1954 styled drive-in will remind you what a burger should taste like, while creating a fun atmosphere for you and your date to cuddle up in the car. It’s reasonably priced and great for couples of all ages!
7. Take A Hike In The Bitterroot Valley – Stevensville-Darby, MT
The guide to hiking in the Bitterroot says it all, “About every 15 miles along the Bitterroot Range there is a new canyon with a lush creek bottom, soaring granite walls and a lake near the end of the trail—each one with its own flavor. There are trails that lead to overlooks for these impressive canyons, trails to lakes and waterfalls, trails that meander along the creek rushes dotted with huckleberries, ferns, and wildflowers.” Visit the
site for maps of all the different hikes, and stop by the towns near the trail heads to grab a bite to eat!
8. Catch A Show At The Alberta Bair Theater – Billings, MT
The Alberta Bair Theater has been around for more than 80 years. It is integral to the cultural seen of Billings and surrounding eastern Montana towns. If you and your date enjoy the arts scene, this a great place to catch a show and experience the performing arts. From music to comedy, you can find something that you and your date will enjoy!
9. Go To Chico Hot Springs Resort – Pray, MT
Chico is part spa, ranch and resort set in Paradise Valley, 44 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. With two natural hot spring-fed pools, trail rides on horseback, cross-country skiing, white water rafting and
dog sled trips, Chico offers a wide array of activities to enjoy. The pools are next to a saloon that offers drinks, food and live music most weekends. This Montana gem is right next to Yellowstone, which makes it easy to create a weekend full of adventure!
10. Visit Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Livingston, Cooke City, MT
No matter where you are at in Montana you can take a drive to multiple locations to get into the park. Yellowstone gives you the opportunity to hike, bike, fish and see animals in their natural habitat. It offers amazing sights and history that will leave you astounded. With gift stores and restaurants along the way you can create memories that will last for ever with your loved one. Take a few hours to drive around the different areas of the park and see buffalo, bears and moose. The geysers, natural phenomenons occurring in Yellowstone and wildlife will take your breath away!
