Montana Vortex and House of Mystery Montana is one of the few “mystery spots” around the western US…where things are not what they might seem… marbles roll uphill, you move from one end to another of a level, short plank and gain or lose 6 inches, blurry shadows, trees that grow in a spiral, but only within each “vortex” on the grounds. The other vortexes in the western US are:
• Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz, CA
• Oregon Vortex in Gold Hill, OR
• Cosmos Mystery Area, Rapid City, SD
• Confusion Hill, Piercy, CA
There are 3 overlapping vortexes on the ground of Montana Vortex and House of Mystery. Strange things happen when you cross the border of one of the vortexes.
The Visit
Each visit to the Montana Vortex includes a guided tour of the best sites plus extra self-guided time around the grounds.
How to Have a Growth Spurt (or “Shrinkage”)
The coolest effect is standing on a level ground (you get to check with a construction level tool), and gaining or losing about 6 inches depending on what side of the vortex border you’re standing on. Look at these pictures and see the height differences! (thanks to my models – the Hausers, owners of the Vortex).
House of Mystery
My other favorite attraction at the Vortex is the House of Mystery. You can stand in this crooked house and try some different experiments – balance a broom on the crooked floor, lift an impossibly heavy weight, try to climb a ladder. There’s loads of fun in this one-room house and they give you some free time at the end of the tour to play around more. If you take photos with a flash, you may be lucky to capture orbs in your photos – orbs are common on the vortex grounds.
I witnessed Joe take this broom from leaning on the wall to standing upright on the floor!
Mysterious Trees
The energy in the vortex will make all of the trees out of whack in a certain area. At first I thought all the snow in the winter makes all the trees crooked, but then discovered that the trees outside the vortex were perfectly straight.
Gift Shop
The Columbia Vortex has one of the best gift shops in western Montana – a huge selection of cool rocks and semi-precious stones.
Operating times & Entry Fees
The Vortex is open April – October each year (Call ahead if visiting in April or October – late or early snow may impact opening days.) Entry fee in 2018 is $12 for adults and $8 for children. Visit their website here.
Montana Vortex Review
The Vortex is a great stop before or after visiting Glacier National Park. Kids and people who like mysterious and different attractions will especially love it! It’s one of the fun attractions in Montana and one of the best attractions on Highway 2 Montana.
Montana Vortex and House of Mystery – Where to Stay
The Vortex is located 2 miles east of Columbia Falls on highway US-2. There are loads of dining and accommodation choices in Columbia Falls (Check Rates and Availability).
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Its Also known as Zero gravity place…