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The Helena Historic District was formed when gold was discovered in the Last Chance Gulch. A group of discontented miners took one last chance at finding gold at this gulch, and they were successful. Soon, it was flooded with miners who staked their claim to the land near the gulch. Last Chance was the name given to the camp.

The Helena Historic District walking tour is the perfect way to explore this area. You may wish to visit the Pioneer Cabin and Caretaker’s House that is considered the oldest home in Helena. One can also stroll through Reeder’s Alley and the Yee Wau Cabin, Colwell Building, and California Wine House to name just a few.

Best free thing to do: Tour the Helena Historic District
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Tour the Montana State Capitol Learn about the local history at Montana's Museum View the Cathedral of St. Helena Hike in Mount Helena City Park Best free thing to do: Tour the Helena Historic District Admire beautiful art at the Holter Museum of Art Visit the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts Have a picnic in the Helena National Forest Enjoy live western music around the campfire at Last Chance Ranch Have fun at Great Divide Ski Area Take your kids to ride the Great Northern Carousel Have fun with hands-on exhibits at Exploration Works Enjoy the view from the Kindrick Legion Field Take a tour of the Original Governor's Mansion in Helena Take the Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour Watch a show at the Myrna Loy Center Have a family picnic in Spring Meadow Lake State Park Sign up for one of the Kleffner Ranch Tours Spokane Bar Sapphire and Gold Fever Rock Shop Take a stroll along Reeder's Alley Sample unique brews at Lewis & Clark Brewing Company Watch a performance at Grandstreet Theatre Go skating at Helena Ice Arena Stop by the Blackfoot River Brewing Co

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