- Our list of the best things to do in Helena, Montana, features the top 25 nearby activities — including 15 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Helena, MT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 26 things to do within the city of Helena, MT
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Good family fun is the focus of the Last Chance Ranch which features frequent events that include delicious food, live music, and Western themed fun. The common package is a wagon ride dinner that also involves a horse-drawn wagon.
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An active, working operation, Blue Jewel Mine gives tourists a valuable education along with the opportunity to search or dig for sapphire gems. Custom made jewelry is also available for purchase.
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Noted as the longest river in North America, the Missouri River is a popular spot for many water sports and activities including fishing and boating. Its surrounding area is also ideal for bird watching and hiking.
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Housed in Downtown Helena, Blackfoot River Brewing Company offers a spacious taproom where an assortment of their locally made ales can be tasted. Fund-raisers, concerts and other special events are also held here throughout the year.
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Just a short drive from Helena, Holter Lake is somewhat secluded. Its beautiful surroundings is ideal for picnicking as well as outdoor activities like swimming, boating, hiking and fishing. There are also campsites nearby.
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Visitors to Helena National Forest can enjoy an array of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking and swimming. Campground facilities are also available for overnight stays, and winter sports such as snowmobiling and skiing is possible in the winter months.
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The Parrot is a local confection shop that is infamous for their hand dipped chocolates. There are over 130 different types of candies using recipes from the original owners in 1922.
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Helena, Montana's Last Chance Gulch is a former gold mining center frequented by unsuccessful prospectors on their homeward journey. In modern times the gulch area is a commercial center filled with restaurants, shops, beauty salons and other attractions.
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A popular locale for fishing, Hauser Lake offers an array of recreational activities in both the summer and winter months. Along with camping, visitors can also enjoy boating, swimming, water skiing, ice fishing and ice skating.
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MacDonald Pass is part of U.S. Route 12 in Montana. The pass was first used in the 1870s for travel between Helena and Deer Lodge, Montana, and today, visitors found an asphalt road with views of the surrounding area.