Montana’s Big Secret: The Best Underrated Town In the State

There are certain cities and towns in Montana that seem to get more attention than others. However, there are a lot of places in the state that surprisingly continued to fly under the radar. With the population of the state growing, finding places without crowds of people has become increasingly difficult.

The Best Most Underrated Small Town in Montana

One town in Montana was recently named of one the most underrated cities in America. It's a charming small town not far from Yellowstone National Park. The town also earned the title for best Main Street for shopping in Montana in a ranking published by Cheapism.

So, what is Montana's most underrated town? According to Love Exploring, Red Lodge was named the state's best underrated city. Here's what the article had to say about the small town.

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This underrated Montana town has the stirring spirit of the Old West and serves as a gateway to epic Yellowstone National Park. It's painted against the jagged Beartooth Mountains and in winter the region offers some fantastic skiing. Come summer, Red Lodge is a base for hikers and bikers, who return to town to listen to live music in a saloon, grab dinner at a steakhouse or enjoy beer in a rustic taproom.

Red Lodge, Montana is located at the base of the Beartooth Mountains on the north end of the Beartooth Highway, one of the state's most scenic drives. The downtown area is filled with restaurants and gift shops, and is perfect for taking a stroll on a hot summer day. If you've never been to Red Lodge, it is definitely one of Montana's must-visit small towns.