Montana is a vast, wild northwestern US state nicknamed 'Big Sky Country' for its sweeping vistas and dramatic open landscapes. From Glacier National Park's jagged peaks to the rolling prairies of the Great Plains and the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone's northern reaches, Montana rewards visitors with breathtaking scenery, world-class outdoor adventure, and a deeply authentic frontier culture.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Montana through its food.
Bozeman Downtown Food Walk
Includes: Self-guided walking loop through downtown Bozeman's farm-to-table restaurants, craft brewpubs, and wine bars · Montana-sourced ingredients at every stop: local beef, bison, huckleberries, and Gallatin Valley grain beers · Craft beer tasting flights at multiple taprooms within a six-block walkable radius of Main Street · Huckleberry desserts — ice cream, pastry, or jam — a Montana regional signature available year-round · Flexible itinerary with no fixed group size, no operator, and no advance registration required
Missoula Farmers Market and Food Tour
Includes: Producer-only farmers market with 120+ local vendors along the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula · Informal tastings of Montana wildflower honey, artisan sourdough, cured meats, and fresh pastries at vendor stalls · Seasonal huckleberry products — jams, syrups, and baked goods — available at peak through late summer · Prepared foods including bison sausage sandwiches and hand-rolled tamales for a full on-the-go brunch · Adjacent Clark Fork River trail and downtown shops for extending the morning beyond the market
Montana Craft Brewery Trail — Bozeman
Includes: Bozeman Brewing Company at 504 N Broadway, one of Montana's oldest craft breweries founded in 1999 — the natural first stop · Bridger Brewing's wood-fired pizza and hop-forward IPAs, ideal for a proper mid-trail meal · Mountains Walking Brewery's experimental small-batch taproom on a one-barrel system with ever-changing specialty beers · Lockhorn Cider House for Pacific Northwest hard ciders — the trail's best non-beer option · Local Gallatin Valley barley in many Bozeman beers gives the trail a distinct southwest Montana terroir
Paradise Valley Food and Ranch Tour
Includes: Dinner at Chico Hot Springs' historic dining room, serving ranch-sourced bison, elk, and wild game since 1900 · Wild game tastings — elk medallions, bison preparations, and venison — paired with Montana and Pacific Northwest wines · Seasonal visits to working cattle ranches and organic market gardens in the Yellowstone River valley · Scenic 60-mile drive through Paradise Valley along US-89 between the Absaroka and Gallatin mountain ranges · Gateway location 30 miles north of Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance at Gardiner
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.