Overview
Glasgow is a small town of 3,300 (2019) in the northeast part of Montana. If you're looking for the ultimate remote small town experience, Glasgow might be it. The Washington Post once called Glasgow "the middle of nowhere", based on the fact that, of all towns in the contiguous United States with at least 1,000 people, it is the farthest from any metro area of more than 75,000 people.
This article also includes listing for the town of Fort Peck, 17 miles south.
4 sights · 6 things to do · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Glasgow
Valley County Pioneer Museum
History museum with several exhibits, including a Assiniboine tepee, the Buffalo Bill Cody Bar (sporting a bullet hole and lead slug), an original 1924 catalog home, a country schoolhouse room, a machine yard featuring o…
Children's Museum of Northeast Montana
Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery
Art gallery. September through May, open on first Fridays 5:30PM-7:30PM, and June-August open on first Sundays 6:30PM-8:30PM for artist receptions.
Fort Peck Interpretive Center
Part of the Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge. Contains exhibits on wildlife in the refuge, dinosaur fossils discovered nearby, and the construction of Fort Peck Dam.
Centennial Park Disc Golf
City park with 9 hole course. Great for beginners. There is also a playground and basketball court.
El Cor Del Lanes
Bowling alley.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GGW Glasgow Valley County Airport Wokal Field, Glasgow — 1 mi away. Directions
- OLF L M Clayton Airport, Wolf Point — 49 mi away. Directions
Glasgow is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 (US-2) and State Highway 24 (MT-24).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $14–$110 a night (typical $95), from 5 listed prices.
- Typical meal: about $8 per person at listed restaurants.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$40, mid-range ~$150, comfortable ~$220.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Valley County Pioneer Museum, Valley Cinemas, Wheatgrass Arts and Gallery
- Lunch Soma Dis Deli
- Afternoon Children's Museum of Northeast Montana, Centennial Park Disc Golf
- Dinner Eugene's Pizza
- Evening Busted Knuckle Brewery
Day 2
- Morning Fort Peck Interpretive Center, Fort Peck Hatchery
- Lunch Durum Restaurant
- Afternoon Fort Peck Summer Theater, Fort Peck Recreation Area
- Dinner Flip Burgers and Treats
- Evening The Loaded Toad
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
By car
Glasgow is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 (US-2) and State Highway 24 (MT-24).
Glasgow is 270 mi northeast of Great Falls and 235 mi southwest of Regina, Saskatchewan.
By plane
Remember the middle of nowhere? The nearest major airport is in Williston, 145 miles east.
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
Most places of interest in Glasgow are clustered downtown, near the train station. The town is bisected by the railroad tracks: addresses will often contain an N or S to indicate whether they are north or south of the tracks.
See
See Valley County Pioneer Museum
History museum with several exhibits, including a Assiniboine tepee, the Buffalo Bill Cody Bar (sporting a bullet hole and lead slug), an original 1924 catalog home, a country schoolhouse room, a machine yard featuring old-time farming machinery and a Great Northern Railroad caboose, and a recreation of a 1915 street.
Do
Do Centennial Park Disc Golf
City park with 9 hole course. Great for beginners. There is also a playground and basketball court.
Do Fort Peck Recreation Area
Fort Peck Lake is Montana's largest body of water, with over 1,520 miles of shoreline. Contains playgrounds, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, basketball court, picnic tables and picnic shelters. Hiking, birdwatching, boating, hunting, fishing, camping are possible.
Eat
Eat Eugene's Pizza
Twice voted Montana's best pizza.
Eat Durum Restaurant
Burgers, steaks, pasta, seafood. Full wine and cocktail menu.
Eat Soma Dis Deli
Hip sandwich and salad spot.
Eat Flip Burgers and Treats
Burgers, shakes, ice cream.
Drink
Drink The Loaded Toad
Coffee shop. Beans roasted in Montana.
Drink Busted Knuckle Brewery
Microbrewery in a former auto mechanic shop. Serving 12 hand-crafted beers, one hard-seltzer, wine, kombucha, homemade rootbeer and cream soda.
Sleep
Stay Campbell Lodge
Right in downtown, a quick walk from the train. Several facilities including an exercise room.
Go next
- Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs (53 miles northwest) is the only natural hot spring resort in northern Montana. Pool, hot tub, sauna.
Nearby
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