12 Legitimately Fun Things You Can Do In Montana Without Spending A Dime
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Jessica Wick
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The best things in life might be free, but most things in life are very expensive. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to have fun in Montana without opening your wallet. These are a few of our favorites.
Located just outside of Helena, the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts is always good for a free self-guided tour.
A lot of our larger communities, like Bozeman and Missoula, host art walks that are 100% free to the public. Some of the galleries will even offer a free beer or wine while you browse.
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Normally admission to this museum, which is full of fascinating facts about Montana's history, costs $5 for adults. But if you become a member or you find them on one of their free admission days (check their website or call), it won't cost you a dime.
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It won't cost you a thing to walk through two of Montana's coolest and most well-preserved ghost towns. Thanks to the abundance of free information, you can even go on a self-guided tour.
'Tis the season for Montana to be blanketed by snow. Skiing and snowboarding can be expensive, but sledding is 100% free as long as you own a sled.
Not only is admission to this fascinating historic site free, but there are often events that won't cost you a thing. The Holiday Open House is December 4 and will have music, children's activities, wagon rides and refreshments.
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An Indian reservation in Montana may be the last place you'd expect to find a garden of buddha statues, but that makes this place even more interesting.
City parks are free, and in Montana, they're especially beautiful. This is Pioneer Park in Billings, a local gem.
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It might be hard to resist buying anything at the Virgelle Mercantile, but browsing is always free. When you're finished, hop on the free Virgelle Ferry and take a ride down the Missouri River.
Fun free community dances (with donations accepted) are held all over Montana, especially in Bozeman, Missoula and Helena. The website contradancelinks.com usually has the latest schedule.
Stand on the mezzanine area that offers a few into the brewhouse, then head to the taproom for up to four free samples of tasty local beer.
Polson's Flathead Lake Cheese creamery encourages visitors, allowing them a glimpse into the cheese-making process and offering free tastes.
Having fun in Montana doesn’t have to be expensive. Not only can you entertain yourself for free, but you can get a cheap meal, too. Here are some restaurants with entrees under $10.
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