Steeped in history and surrounded by mile after mile of beautiful landscape, Fort Benton is a wonderful destination for a weekend break. The town has often been nominated as one of the prettiest small towns in the US and has something to offer everyone. The Fort Benton Historic District is lined with interesting old buildings like the Grand Union Hotel (1882), the Bank of Northern Montana and the Masonic Lodge. There are several museums which tell the exciting history of the steamboat era and the 1880’s Gold Rush. Close by, you can go canoeing or floating down the Missouri River to see the famous White Cliffs in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.
6 Best Things to Do in Fort Benton, Montana
- Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center, Photo: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
- White Cliffs, Fort Benton, Montana, Photo: Iliya Mitskavets/stock.adobe.com
- Shep Memorial, Fort Benton, MT, Photo: gnagel/stock.adobe.com
- The I.G. Baker Home, Fort Benton, Montana, Photo: The I.G. Baker Home
- Historic Landmark District, Fort Benton, MT, Photo: Historic Landmark District
- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Fort Benton, MT, Photo: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- Cover Photo: spiritofamerica/stock.adobe.com
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