Montana has natural wonders, charming small towns, friendly people and life at a slower pace – it’s purely authentic small-town American life. As well as amazing Western towns, you’ll find alpine lakes, wide open plains, natural hot springs and famous fly-fishing streams.

As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…

Montana Instagram Spots

1. Avalanche Lake

Adventure out on a half-day hike around Avalanche Lake to see steep cliffs and cascading waterfalls.

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2. Lake McDonald

Lake McDonald is Glacier National Park’s biggest lake; ten miles long and 472 feet deep. The mountains in the background provide the perfect backdrop to any Insta photo.

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3. Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Resort is one of the largest ski resorts in the US, with rustic cabins and gorgeous views. Ski or snowboard in winter, and go ziplining in summer.

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4. Wild Goose Island

The magnificent Glacier Park is where you’ll find this Instagrammable island rising from the middle of the lake and surrounding mountains. There’s a great viewpoint that’s the best place for photos. See how to find it here.

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5. Bighorn Canyon

With spectacular views and hiking trails (as well as ice fishing and boating), the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area has endless things to see. It’s the canyon itself that will impress the most.

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6. Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Pompeys Pillar is like a sandstone history book that reads like a who’s who of western frontier history.

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7. Mount Sentinel

With a large ‘M’ on the side of the mountain, a hike to the ‘M’ is a favorite Missoula outing for people of all ages. You’ll have a super scenic view.