Family Road Trip Around Montana

My dad loved driving. I mean LAAAAUUUVED driving. Every year he'd take us on 2 or 3 bigish road trips through Montana.

Yes, they were a bit of a nightmare. I do, after all have a little brother, but they were also truly spectacular.

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I asked the expert in all things, ChatGPT to plan a 3 day family road trip through Montana starting in Great Falls. It's actually a pretty great trip, so I thought I'd share it with you.

3 Day Montana Family Road Trip By ChatGTP

Montana Family Road Trip by chatGPT
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Day One:

While in Helena, take a tour of the Montana State Capitol building, Cathedral of St. HelenaThe Great Northern Carousel, Montana History Museum and much more.

Get a cabin or Airbnb and get a good night's sleep for day 2.

Day Two:

  • Rise, shine, breakfast and Gem Mountain in Philipsburg
  • Head to Missoula
  • Find a place to lay your head

There is a lot to do in Missoula. You can take in a concert, ride the carousel in Caras Park, check out the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, or just shop and enjoy the nice variety of stores and restaurants.

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Day Three:

  • Rise, shine, breakfast and hit the road to one of Montana's Most famous Ghost Towns, Garnet
  • Stop for lunch in one of Montana's small towns like Ovando
  • Head back to The Falls and enjoy the scenery.

Here's A Sneak-Peek Of Garnet ⬇⬇⬇

Garnet Ghost Town, Montana

Garnet Ghost Town

Gallery Credit: Tammie Toren

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