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1. Tour the Montana State Capitol
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2. Learn about the local history at Montana's Museum
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3. View the Cathedral of St. Helena
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4. Hike in Mount Helena City Park
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5. Best free thing to do: Tour the Helena Historic District
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6. Admire beautiful art at the Holter Museum of Art
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7. Visit the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts
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8. Have a picnic in the Helena National Forest
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9. Enjoy live western music around the campfire at Last Chance Ranch
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10. Have fun at Great Divide Ski Area
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11. Take your kids to ride the Great Northern Carousel
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12. Have fun with hands-on exhibits at Exploration Works
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13. Enjoy the view from the Kindrick Legion Field
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14. Take a tour of the Original Governor's Mansion in Helena
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15. Take the Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour
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16. Watch a show at the Myrna Loy Center
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17. Have a family picnic in Spring Meadow Lake State Park
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18. Sign up for one of the Kleffner Ranch Tours
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19. Spokane Bar Sapphire and Gold Fever Rock Shop
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20. Take a stroll along Reeder's Alley
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21. Sample unique brews at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
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22. Watch a performance at Grandstreet Theatre
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23. Go skating at Helena Ice Arena
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24. Stop by the Blackfoot River Brewing Co
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Montana's capital city, Helena, is nestled between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Established during the Gold Rush of 1864, this charming modern city has managed to retain its history, providing visitors with an experience of the Old West. See the Montana State Capitol and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Helena, visit the Holter Museum of Art, the Helena Historic District and other unique attractions.
Getting to Helena, MT:
Fly to Helena Regional Airport and rent a car. Helena is 1 hr 35 min from Bozeman (98.4 miles via I-90 W and US-287 N).
Helena, MT Events:
- Helena Farmers Market
- Helena Events
Best time to visit Helena, MT:
Visit Helena, MT is during the shoulder seasons of May, June, and September.
Where to stay in Helena, MT:
- Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
- Lamplighter Cabins & Suites
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