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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Troy
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Troy, Montana: explore Kootenai Falls, hike nearby trails, and grab a bite before heading on.
Troy is a tiny town (population ~938) in northwestern Montana, positioned on US‑2 between Libby and Bonners Ferry. Its main draws are outdoor recreation – Kootenai Falls, Ross Creek Cedar Grove, Bull Lake, and snowmobiling in winter. With limited services, a single day is enough to see the highlights; overnight stays are optional for deeper trail work.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (warm, dry, good trail conditions)
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (snow may close some trails, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 0–1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. bed · Mid $50–$80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a cafe | $2–$4 |
| Sandwich at Kootenai Kupboard | $5–$8 |
| Beer (draft) at a bar | $4–$6 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.50–$4.00 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- 57S · Troy Airport (private)
- Local airstrip on Highway 2, no commercial service
Typical fares
- Car rental (compact, 1 day)
- ≈ $45–$60, pick up in Missoula or Kalispell (check rates)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No public transport; walk or drive. Most attractions are within a 5‑minute drive or a short walk from town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge
- Ross Creek Cedar Grove
- Bull Lake
- Snowmobiling
- Local art scene
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge | Drive east on US‑2 0.5 mi, then a 0.5‑mi walk | ≈15 min total |
| Ross Creek Cedar Grove | Drive 4 mi south on Bull Lake Rd (MT‑56) | ≈20 min |
| Bull Lake | Drive south on MT‑56 6 mi | ≈25 min |
Sleep
- Kootenai River Camp and Cabins
- Campground and cabins 2 mi west of town, suitable for one night
- Lake Creek Inn
- Small inn on Missoula Ave, good for a single night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / SorryExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- No taxi or bus service – rent a car or bring a bike.
- Winter snow can close trailheads; check local conditions before heading out.
Troy is low‑risk; main concerns are wildlife on roads and limited medical facilities – carry a basic first‑aid kit.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Troy yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kootenai Falls & Swinging Bridge
- Ross Creek Cedar Grove
- Bull Lake
- Snowmobiling
- Local art scene
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- City of Troy website: cityoftroymontana.com/
- VisitMT – Bull Lake: www.visitmt.com/listings/general/lake/bull-lake.html
- US Airport 57S: www.airnav.com/airport/57S
- Wikivoyage: Troy (Montana), revision 5320369 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5320369
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Troy
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US consulate in Missoula (check address); other nations use the embassy in Washington, DC.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/troy-montana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.