Plenty of people have their "happily ever after" in Montana. Whether you were born and raised in the Treasure State, you moved away and came back, or love brought you here, you must have noticed that Montana makes a beautiful home base—and certain places feel totally surreal. Here are a few places to visit in Montana that look as enchanted as a mythical fairy tale setting.
1. This captivating castle in Columbia Falls.
Nothing says "fairy tale" like a real castle. This beauty has all the castle classics like turret towers, columns, and lanterns to light the way. Once upon a time, this castle was available to rent on VRBO. If you are interested in finding a castle to rent for a weekend getaway, check out the listings on VRBO.
2. And The Shire of Montana in Trout Creek.
This is an actual house available for rent on VRBO. The owners have transformed this space into one of the most magical places in Montana.
3. The path or road less traveled.
This looks like the path a fairy tale protagonist would take on an adventure. There are plenty of trails and roads around the state that can take you to magical places in Montana.
4. This peaceful meadow in Glacier National Park.
Glacier is full of surreal spots, but this beautiful meadow overlooking the lake looks like the first scene in a mythical film. And it's certainly one of the most unique places in Montana.
5. Our enchanting forests.
There are some parts of our national forests that look completely magical, especially at sunset.
6. The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee.
This garden has a beautiful—and true—story behind it. But it also looks like it was made to be part of a fairy tale. It's one of the most extraordinary of Montana's hidden gems that's certainly worthy of your bucket list.
7. Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park.
This is one part of Glacier where you’ll look around and wonder how it can be real. Virginia Falls is one of the most magical places in Montana - just see it for yourself!
8. The Story Mansion in Bozeman.
The Story Mansion in Bozeman was built in 1910 and is a landmark historic building. This Montana hidden gem has since been completely restored, and it looks like a house straight from an old children’s book. You can visit the Friends of the Story Mansion website for more information.
9. Mount Grinnell.
This peak is located in Glacier National Park and looks like it's part of a magical kingdom. If Montana had royalty, they’d probably live somewhere in Glacier.
10. The Moss Mansion in Billings.
Between the impressive architecture and tranquil gardens, the Moss Mansion looks like the setting of a storybook scene. It was built in 1903 by entrepreneur Preston Boyd Moss for his family and is one of the most enchanting places to visit in Montana.
Do you know of any other fairy tale-type places to visit in Montana? Feel free to share in the comments! And if you're looking for accommodations near any of the places on this list, check out VRBO.
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