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Gates of the Mountain is about 20 miles north of Helena, located between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks; this is one of Helena’s treasures. Discovered by early explorers, they saw these amazing rock formations that towered over the Missouri river from both sides of the banks. The rocks appeared like open giant gates and this name stuck for the past two centuries.

Spectacular limestone cliffs with heights of 1200 feet seem to reach into the water at each bend in the river.

Take the Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour and admire the stunning wilderness and rugged beauty.

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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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