If you’ve lived in Montana for most of your life or you’ve spent a great deal of time exploring the Treasure State, you’ve probably heard of the Montana Vortex and House of Mystery. Perhaps you even have an opinion on its legitimacy. But whatever your beliefs may be, we can all agree this is definitely one of the strangest places you can go. And we’ll go on the record as saying that this place is worth checking out.
The Montana Vortex and House of Mystery is located in Columbia Falls, just west of Glacier National Park.
Montana Vortex / Facebook And in fact, it has been a popular pit stop for tourists heading to or from Glacier for almost 50 years.
The property isn’t difficult to find, and it’s certainly easy to spot from the road.
TAMAN1951 / TripAdvisor The attraction is typically open from May through Labor Day weekend, and it’s fun for the whole family.
So…what is the Montana Vortex?
melly / TripAdvisor Depending on who you ask, it’s either a genuine quantum or gravitational anomaly that may redefine the laws of physics and nature…or an optical illusion. Either way, it’s a fascinating experience.
Step through to portal and into the vortex and you’ll notice things seem a little…odd.
Montana Vortex / Facebook Gravity and perspective have different meanings here. You might feel like you’re wading through water or find it difficult to move. You might even feel dizzy and disoriented.
The House of Mystery is meant to enhance the most dramatic aspects of the vortex, which is why it’s tilted at 18 degrees.
Cole Godfrey / Google This is where the majority of the optical illusions occur.
There are several vortexes like this in the United States, and many around the world.
Chris Fix / Google Native Americans were the first to recognize this naturally occurring phenomenon, and many tribes still honor it today, sometimes with offerings of tobacco and sweet grass.
The property also includes a pretty fantastic gift shop complete with local merchandise, jewelry, crystals, rocks, and an entire metaphysical section.
Montana Vortex and House of Mystery / Google This seems like the perfect way to commemorate your trip.
Have you ever been to the Montana Vortex and House of Mystery?
Montana Vortex / Facebook
And in fact, it has been a popular pit stop for tourists heading to or from Glacier for almost 50 years.
TAMAN1951 / TripAdvisor
The attraction is typically open from May through Labor Day weekend, and it’s fun for the whole family.
melly / TripAdvisor
Depending on who you ask, it’s either a genuine quantum or gravitational anomaly that may redefine the laws of physics and nature…or an optical illusion. Either way, it’s a fascinating experience.
Gravity and perspective have different meanings here. You might feel like you’re wading through water or find it difficult to move. You might even feel dizzy and disoriented.
Cole Godfrey / Google
This is where the majority of the optical illusions occur.
Chris Fix / Google
Native Americans were the first to recognize this naturally occurring phenomenon, and many tribes still honor it today, sometimes with offerings of tobacco and sweet grass.
Montana Vortex and House of Mystery / Google
This seems like the perfect way to commemorate your trip.
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Address: Montana Vortex and House of Mystery, 7800 U.S, Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA
