Helena

Helena is the state capital of Montana, in the Western Central part of the state.

• Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing, +1 406 442-5825. Daily except during services; Summer tours on Tu W Th.
• The Great Northern Carousel and Ice Cream Parlour is a must do when visiting the historic town of Helena. A hand-carved carousel was built in 2002 with a wide variety of native Montanan animals. They also feature delicious homemade ice cream with flavors like Missouri River Mud, Frog Mint, and Buffalo Jump.
• Montana State Capitol, 1301 E. 6th Ave. Summer: M-Sa 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, noon, 1PM and 2PM, Su noon, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM; winter: Sa only 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, noon, 1PM and 2PM; self-guided tours: tours M-Sa 8AM-5PM. Free.
• Gates of the Mountains, +1 406 458-5241. Hours can vary monthly, check website for schedule.
• Reeder's Alley historic mining district, Reeder's Alley.
• Old Fire Tower. Built in 1876.

Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing, +1 406 442-5825. Daily except during services; Summer tours on Tu W Th.

Montana State Capitol, 1301 E. 6th Ave. Summer: M-Sa 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, noon, 1PM and 2PM, Su noon, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM; winter: Sa only 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, noon, 1PM and 2PM; self-guided tours: tours M-Sa 8AM-5PM. Free.

Gates of the Mountains, +1 406 458-5241. Hours can vary monthly, check website for schedule.

Reeder's Alley historic mining district, Reeder's Alley.

Old Fire Tower. Built in 1876.

• Visit ExplorationWorks a museum of science and culture at the Great Northern Town Center, Downtown Helena.
• Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course, 2201 N Benton Ave, +1 406 442-2191. 18-hole course, open and thriving since 1925.
• Mount Helena. Hike, a large city park overlooking the city.
• Great Divide Snow Sports, +1 406 447-1310. A ski/snowboard area north of Helena.
• Old Fire Tower. Built in 1876.
• Last Chance Gulch Pedestrian Mall, +1 406-447-1535. A walking mall including a walk though Helena's history, a small playground and an old train car.

Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course, 2201 N Benton Ave, +1 406 442-2191. 18-hole course, open and thriving since 1925.

Mount Helena. Hike, a large city park overlooking the city.

Great Divide Snow Sports, +1 406 447-1310. A ski/snowboard area north of Helena.

Old Fire Tower. Built in 1876.

Last Chance Gulch Pedestrian Mall, +1 406-447-1535. A walking mall including a walk though Helena's history, a small playground and an old train car.

• Capital Hill Mall, 1600 11th Ave, +1 406 442-0183.

Capital Hill Mall, 1600 11th Ave, +1 406 442-0183.

• Silver Star Steak Company, 833 Great Northern Blvd, +1 406 495-0677. 6 categories of main courses. 5 types of steaks with different portion size options. Extensive wine list.

Silver Star Steak Company, 833 Great Northern Blvd, +1 406 495-0677. 6 categories of main courses. 5 types of steaks with different portion size options. Extensive wine list.

• Blackfoot River Brewery, 66 South Park Ave, +1 406 449-3005. Daily 2–8PM.
• The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room, 46 N Last Chance Gulch, +1 406-282-0111. Bottle shop with a tasting room, fine wines with a down to earth touch.
• Lewis and Clark Brewing, 1517 Dodge Ave, +1 406-442-5960. Daily 2-8PM. Local brewery, makes ales and lagers
• Rialto, 52 N Last Chance Gulch, +1 406-442-1890. Popular downtown bar, with live music and DJs.

Blackfoot River Brewery, 66 South Park Ave, +1 406 449-3005. Daily 2–8PM.

The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room, 46 N Last Chance Gulch, +1 406-282-0111. Bottle shop with a tasting room, fine wines with a down to earth touch.

Lewis and Clark Brewing, 1517 Dodge Ave, +1 406-442-5960. Daily 2-8PM. Local brewery, makes ales and lagers

Rialto, 52 N Last Chance Gulch, +1 406-442-1890. Popular downtown bar, with live music and DJs.

• Helena Chamber of Commerce, 225 Cruse Ave. Suite A, +1 406 442-4120.

Helena Chamber of Commerce, 225 Cruse Ave. Suite A, +1 406 442-4120.