Montana is a magical place during the holiday season.  We almost always have a white Christmas and the beauty isn't just in our scenery.  According to Travel Montana Now, here are a few Montana towns that have some epic light displays and markets that you may want to add to your holiday season list of things to explore.

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Big Fork, Montana

Big Fork is known for it's over the top love of Christmas, transforming the town to a Christmas Village every year with a fabulous light display, especially in the downtown area.

Bozeman, Montana

Holiday Market Jubilee is located on the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.  It's said to be the biggest Christmas market in the state and a magical place where the Christmas feelings are strong and the gifts are fabulously home made.

While in Bozeman, don't miss their charming downtown area all decked out for the holiday season.

Kalispell, Montana

Market Beautiful, an annual traveling crafts market, is a tradition in the Flathead Valley.  Come for wonderful vintage and delightful crafted items.  You can even meet Santa when you're there.

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Lewistown, Montana

Bright Country Nights.  Lewistown has a drive-through Christmas lights display at the Central Montana Fairgrounds for Thanksgiving weekend.  You don't even have to get out of your car to experience the magic of the season right in the middle of Big Sky Country.

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Billings, Montana

Holiday Nights at Zoo Montana.  Zoo Montana transforms into a wild and wonderful Christmas Village for everyone in Montana to experience. There are literally millions of lights on display for the holiday season.

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Great Falls, Montana

As you drive across the Missouri River onto 10th Avenue South, you will be enchanted by all of the pretty Christmas lights on Flag Hill.  And don't forget to take a drive on Candy Cane Lane to see some delightfully decorated homes for the holidays.

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Just Look At This Mansion At Christmas

For years several Newport mansions have decorated their stunning interiors with traditional holiday trimmings and towering Christmas trees.
But for the past few winters, one historic home on Ochre Point Ave has lit up their exterior too. See the Sparking Lights of The Breakers this season bigger and brighter than ever.

Gallery Credit: Nancy Hall

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