Dillon

Dillon is a city in Southwest Montana. In 2020, about 3,800 people lived there.



Understand
Dillon is home to University of Montana Western. This is a smaller college, so not the degree of student-life and activity as other college towns.

Dillon began as a railroad town. It served as the transportation hub for the many nearby towns with gold and silver mines.

Get in
The town is off I-15. Nearest airports are Butte and Idaho Falls.

Get around
The central business area of Dillon can be easily traveled on foot. The city offers a free bus service M-F during the day, can request a ride by calling. Most sight seeing activities will require driving.

Do
The Beaverhead and Big Hole rivers offer world class trout fishing. The Labor Day PRCA rodeo includes a parade and concerts and is named "Montana's Biggest Weekend".



Eat
Dillon has a few national food establishments such as Pizza Hut and McDonalds.



Sleep
Dillon has a Best Western, Motel 6, Quality Inn, and Super 8.



Go next

 * Beaverhead Rock: a landmark from the Lewis and Clark Trail. There is a parking area 16 miles east of Dillon. Be sure to go another 14 miles to visit Twin Bridges.