1. Central Montana Historical Museum
The Central Montana Historical Museum takes guests on a journey through time as they view the chronological display of Central Montana’s history. Starting with around the year 1870, the museum captures the time when there were few people in Montana and abundant Buffalo, displaying the progress of homesteads and settlers, along with artifacts varier peoples left behind from when they lived in this area of the state. The collection at the Central Montana Historical Museum includes a variety of firearms, fossils, musical instruments, and Indian artifacts among many other items. There’s also an extensive collection of local history books and photographs.
408 NE Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457, Phone: 406-535-3642
2. Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge spreads across around 1,100,000 acres in Central Montana and offers a unique chance for visitors and locals to experience wildlife and wilderness within a natural setting similar to how Lewis and Clark encountered them during their expedition. Popular activities guests can take part in while at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge include photography, a self-guided 20-mile auto tour, archery elk and mule deer hunts, and wildlife viewing, including viewing elk from the Slippery Ann observation area during the fall. Birding is also popular here, with over 230 species identified.
333 Airport Rd, Lewistown, MT 59457, Phone: 406-538-8706
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3. Central Feed Grilling Co
A central gathering place of Montana, the Central Feed Grilling Co. in Lewistown aims to bring hard-working families together through passion, community, and commitment, while also offering excellent service, great wine, and fresh craft beer in a warm restaurant. Boasting a motto of “great food, great beer, great mood,” Central Feed serves fresh craft brews from the Big Spring Brewing next door, as well as a rotating selection of craft beers from around the rest of Montana. As for the food offerings at the restaurant, a variety of high quality dishes are available, made with ingredients sourced from throughout the state.
220 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457, Phone: 406-535-2337
4. Yogo Inn
The Yogo Inn has been a tradition of Montana since 1962 and has been a central part of life in Lewistown for around sixty years. The hotel has long been a preferred place to stay for travelers in the state who enjoy hunting and fishing, special events, outdoor pursuits, and unique historic sites. The Yogo Inn is also a great place in town for a bite to eat or a good cocktail. Stetson’s Restaurant serves unique burgers, seafood, hand cut steaks, pastas, and decadent desserts, while the Golden Spike Lounge offers microbrews, favorite beers, wine, and top shelf drinks.
211 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457, Phone: 406-535-8721
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