Montana is big sky country with quirky roadside attractions scattered across its vast landscape. From oversized statues to unique natural wonders, we’re tracking the oddities worth pulling over for. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our list. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site (assuming one exists—sometimes that’s half the adventure).
Things To Do in Montana
Anaconda
World’s Largest Freestanding Masonry Structure – The old Anaconda Copper Company smelter stack stands 555 feet tall.
Arlee
Garden of 1,000 Buddhas – Peaceful Buddhist garden with over 1,000 Buddha statues.
Baker
World’s Largest Taxidermied Steer – Massive preserved steer on display.
Billings
World’s Largest Load Bearing Brick Building – The Crowne Plaza Hotel holds this unique architectural record.
Butte
Our Lady Of The Rockies – 90-foot statue of Mary overlooking the city.
World’s Largest Man Made Body of Toxic Water – Berkeley Pit, a massive former copper mine filled with contaminated water.
Cut Bank
World’s Largest Penguin – 27-foot tall statue located at the Glacier Gateway Inn, 1130 East Main St.
Seely Lake
World’s Largest Larch Tree – Gus, the Champion Larch, located in Girard Grove, 4901 Boy Scout Rd.
More Big Sky weird? Check out our Things To Do in Wyoming page for roadside oddities, get tips for traveling with pets, or browse our Homepage for road trip resources. Ready for your next adventure?
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