Overview
Browning is a town in Northwestern Montana. It is the headquarters for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The townspeople are proud of their heritage and active in the recognition and rights of Native Americans.
2 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Browning
Museum of the Plains Indian
Variety of exhibits such as historic clothing, horse gear, weapons, and household implements. Many of the northern plains tribes are represented.
Blackfeet Nation Bison Reserve
Tribe's bison herd, visible from the road.
Glacier Peaks Hotel and Casino
Slot machines, poker, and bingo. Must be 18 to play any casino game in Montana.
Blackfeet Trail
70 mile self-guided tour through the reservation. 15 historical markers with information about important sites along the route.
Northern American Indian Days
One of the largest gatherings of United States and Canadian tribes.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FCA Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell — 59 mi away. Directions
- GTF Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls — 106 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 218 mi away (major hub). Directions
Browning is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 89 (US-89) and U.S. Highway 2 (US-2).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Blackfeet Nation Bison Reserve, Glacier Peaks Hotel and Casino, Museum of the Plains Indian
- Lunch Billie Jo's Home of the Bigfoot
- Afternoon Blackfeet Trail, Northern American Indian Days
- Dinner Nation's Burger Station
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is home to the Blackfeet Nation. The reservation is huge, encompassing an area of over 3,000 square miles. It borders Glacier National Park to the west and the Canadian province Alberta to the north. While the town has 1,000 people, the Blackfeet Nation has 16,500 enrolled members.
Get in
By car
Browning is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 89 (US-89) and U.S. Highway 2 (US-2).
By train
- The Empire Builder operates daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
Get around
As with most of Montana, you will need a car to get around. Some locations are within walking or biking distance of each other.
See
Do
Events
Buy
Eat and drink
Eat Billie Jo's Home of the Bigfoot
Pizzas and burgers. Breakfast, but menu is limited.
Eat Nation's Burger Station
Burgers, sandwiches, and dogs. Ice cream treats too!
Sleep
Several lodges and ranches nearby offer overnight stays for a more rustic experience. You will need to use a general search on the web to find these as the offerings can change yearly or seasonally.
Go next
- Glacier National Park, 13 miles west
- St. Mary, the eastern entrance to Going-to-the-Sun road is 41 miles away
Nearby
East Glacier
City / town · 13 listings · 12 mi away
St. Mary
City / town · 4 listings · 23 mi away
Babb
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Cut Bank
City / town · 17 listings · 32 mi away
Glacier National Park
Park · 36 listings · 36 mi away
West Glacier
City / town · 22 listings · 44 mi away
Shelby
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Columbia Falls
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