If you've spent time in Montana, you know we're known by a few other names.

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There's Big Sky Country and The Last Best Place, but the "official" state nickname is the Treasure State and if you know anything about the history of Montana, you know why we're called The Treasure State.

While some Montanans might not think it the most glamorous nickname, how does it rank compared to the other 49 states?

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Taking a look at some of the nicknames for different states, there certainly are a few that catch the eye. The Badger State (WI) sounds pretty tough and of course, everyone is familiar with the Lone Star State (TX).  Then there's the Mt Rushmore State(SD) and the Bluegrass State (KY).

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Not all of the nicknames come across as strong, however. I mean, the Nutmeg State (CT) doesn't just flow off the tip of the tongue.

Where does Montana's Treasure State nickname rank?

According to the social site USCulture, when it comes to awesome state nicknames, Montana is darn near the top of the list. Montana has the distinction of having the 2nd overall best state nickname. The only state ranked higher than "The Treasure State" is Alaska with the nickname "The Last Frontier".

I mean, I get it, that's pretty epic.

However, 2nd out of 50 is pretty epic as well. While there has been discussion to update Montana's nickname, it doesn't look like the name "The Treasure State" is going away anytime soon. Plus, if you aren't a fan, you can always you one of the unofficial names.

The Most "Montana" Towns In Montana

If you're looking for the best that Montana has to offer, you might want to start by asking a local and that is exactly what we did. We wanted to know which Montana towns were the most "Montana" and who better to ask than the folks who were born and raised in The Treasure State?

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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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Offbeat adventures: Travel to the coolest hidden wonders in every U.S. state

Fuel your offbeat travel dreams. Stacker found the coolest hidden wonders in all 50 U.S. states (plus D.C.) using data from Atlas Obscura.

[WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter private or abandoned property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing.]

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