Quick Summary:

  • The town of Stevensville, Montana became the state’s first permanent pioneer settlement in 1841 when the historic Saint Mary’s Mission was founded.
  • Tourists can stroll along the quaint Main Street and browse locally owned shops and dine at local establishments, take a drive out to the expansive Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge for some wildlife viewing, sample local brews at the Wildwood Brewery, hike up the Saint Mary Peak, catch a show at Stevensville Playhouse, get an overview of local history at the Saint Mary’s Mission, and much more in the scenic Bitterroot Mountains.


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1. Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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2. St. Mary's Mission ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

St. Mary's Mission | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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3. St. Mary Peak

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St. Mary Peak | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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4. Fort Owen State Park

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Fort Owen State Park | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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5. Wildwood Brewery

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Wildwood Brewery | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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6. Fishs Eddy O

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Fishs Eddy O | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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7. Stevensville Playhouse

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Stevensville Playhouse | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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8. Mission Bistro

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Mission Bistro | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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9. The Catered Table

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The Catered Table | What to See in Stevensville, Montana
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