Scenic adventures to once-booming towns!
Drive through gorgeous scenery to these haunts, and enjoy thought-provoking walks through historic landscapes, once- (or still-?) lived-in buildings, mining history, life in the mountains of Montana, and more! Some locations offer guided tour opportunities, while also allowing for self-guided experiences. See the offerings below for more details.
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Garnet Ghost Town
Take a beautiful drive through the Blackfoot River corridor, enter the forest in the Garnet Range and continue to wind our way to the famous Garnet Ghost Town. Upon arrival, enjoy the numerous walking trails to the visitor center and numerous historic buildings. Approximately 2 hours are allotted to tour the grounds, although the actual time may vary and can be adjusted. Leaving the ghost town, we return the way we came, heading back to Missoula.
Approximate trip time: Half day
Tour start time: 9:00 - 10:00 am (options presented during booking process)
Return approx.: 2:00 pm
Granite Ghost Town
Travel east to the town of Philipsburg, MT, where we make a 30-minute rest stop. Grab a beverage and/or a snack, and get a glimpse of civilization before heading up the mountain to the rustic and wild remains of Granite Ghost Town. On this self-guided tour, you will find the history and dilapidated buildings left from one of the most recently abandoned towns in the area. After exploring the ghost town, we head back down to Philipsburg, and enjoy everything the town has to offer, from food and drink, to gift shops, gem shops, and more! Approximately three-and-a-half hours are dedicated to the ghost town and Philipsburg visits, before returning to Missoula.
Tour Length: Full day
Tour start time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am (options presented during booking process)
No. passengers: 2-4
Fee: $187 (Per adult)
$168 Child (0-15 yrs)
No. passengers: 5-7
Fee: $90 (Per adult)
$81 Child (0-15 yrs)
No. passengers: 8-11
Fee: $61 (Per adult)
$55 Child (0-15 yrs)
Bannack Ghost Town Tour
Take a trip back into time to this large, well-preserved, once-booming town in south-central Montana! One of the largest ghost towns in the state, the state park offers plenty to do, including self-guided or guided tours (depending on season), campground and picnic areas, and more. With so much to see, expect a full day of travel and exploration!
(Routes and itineraries vary due to seasons and road closures.)
Trip time: Full day
Tour start time: 10:00 am
No. passengers: 2-4
Fee: $281 (Per adult)
$253 Child (0-15 yrs)
No. passengers: 5-7
Fee: $135 (Per adult)
$121 Child (0-15 yrs)
No. passengers: 8-11
Fee: $91 (Per adult)
$82 Child (0-15 yrs)
Additional information / Links
Garnet Ghost Town - http://www.garnetghosttown.net/
Granite Ghost Town - http://stateparks.mt.gov/granite-ghost-town/
Bannack State Park - http://bannack.org/
Philipsburg, MT - http://www.visitphilipsburg.com/