Small Montana Town Named Most "Charming" In The Country

We all know that Montana is full of two things. Small towns and charm.

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However, what happens when you combine the two? Well, you get a charming small town and once again, there are plenty of those across Big Sky Country and one of those small towns is getting a whole lot of national attention.

The national spotlight isn't new to Montana.

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For the last few years, folks have been learning and watching all that Montana has to offer. Whether it's a popular show like Yellowstone, or some couple decided to move here and it's featured on HGTV, Montana being The Last Best Place is no longer a secret.

So with the cat out of the bag, we've seen lots of folks decide to make Montana their home and this latest "endorsement" probably won't help in slowing down the "Montana migration" that has been taking place.

Before we reveal which small Montana town was named the "most charming" in America, let's look at Montana's largest private landowners.

Montana's Top 5 Largest Private Land Owners

One of the hot topics here in Big Sky Country is the selling of property. Over the last couple of decades, wealthy individuals and companies have come to Montana and purchased millions of acres of land. This has caused panic among many residents of the state, especially when it comes to access to public lands.

Here's a look at the Top 5 largest private land owners in Montana according to AZ Animals

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Which Montana town was named the most charming in America?

According to Forbes, Red Lodge is the most charming small town in America. Red Lodge received high praise due to its charm and proximity to Yellowstone National Park and the Beartooth Highway.

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Red Lodge has long been a favorite of both tourists and locals as a place to get "away" for a couple of days. It's known for its friendly residents, fun shopping, and great places to dine. Not to mention the peaceful surroundings help as well.

While Red Lodge was the only small Montana town to make the list, it wasn't the only western town to make it. Other than a town in New Jersey and West Virginia all the towns that made the Top 10 are in the western states.

What's your favorite small town in Montana? Let us know by sending us a message on our station app.

Montana's Most Beautiful Downtowns

For those who are fans of nostalgia, a drive through a historic downtown can bring back a lot of memories. Here's a list of some of the most beautiful downtowns that Montana has to offer.

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Montana's Top 6 Most Affordable Places To Live

If you're looking for a piece of Montana to call home, but you're on a budget, it can be hard to make the dream of home ownership come true. However, there are still towns here in Big Sky Country that are affordable to the average person.

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