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Favorite Dinner Places
This is by far my favorite restaurant as it was "Voted "Best Restaurant and Patio" in Helena" It is recommended to call ahead for reservations as they book up. If you are seeking quality ingredients, yes the best steaks ever, awesome service and a beautiful setting with history Wassweiler will not disppoint. You can come casual or dressed up and totally fit in. You will not leave hungry or be disappointed.
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Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
4528 US-12This is by far my favorite restaurant as it was "Voted "Best Restaurant and Patio" in Helena" It is recommended to call ahead for reservations as they book up. If you are seeking quality ingredients, yes the best steaks ever, awesome service and a beautiful setting with history Wassweiler will not disppoint. You can come casual or dressed up and totally fit in. You will not leave hungry or be disappointed.
Lucca's is Fine Italian Fare in which you need to Reserve Your Culinary Experience.
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Lucca's
56 N Last Chance GulchLucca's is Fine Italian Fare in which you need to Reserve Your Culinary Experience.
Windbag is more of a sports bar and is fun for lunch or dinner. It is located on was is refered to as the 'Walking Mall" in Old Town of Helena. They get busy but the waits are usually short and fast.
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Windbag Saloon & Grill
19 S Last Chance Gulch StWindbag is more of a sports bar and is fun for lunch or dinner. It is located on was is refered to as the 'Walking Mall" in Old Town of Helena. They get busy but the waits are usually short and fast.
Who doesn't like a great mexican dinner? They have inside and outside seating and you may experience a wait.
Melaque Mexican Restaurant
1827 Prospect AveWho doesn't like a great mexican dinner? They have inside and outside seating and you may experience a wait.
Traditional American Cuisine that has 2 levels serving different menu items.
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Brewhouse Pub & Grille
939 Getchell StreetTraditional American Cuisine that has 2 levels serving different menu items.
If your feeling like Chinese Cuisine Jade Garden is the favorite spot for Helena.
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Jade Garden
3128 North Montana AvenueIf your feeling like Chinese Cuisine Jade Garden is the favorite spot for Helena.
Bullman's was voted "Best Pizza" of Helena! Family owned casual ambiance with great pizza, salads, beer and wine. If you want your pizza to go just call in ahead of time as they have a drive up window just for pick up orders so no need to go in.
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Bullman's | Wood Fired Pizza
1130 Helena AveBullman's was voted "Best Pizza" of Helena! Family owned casual ambiance with great pizza, salads, beer and wine. If you want your pizza to go just call in ahead of time as they have a drive up window just for pick up orders so no need to go in.
Ristorante Bella Roma
22 N Last Chance GulchFood scene
I'll meet friends for "Happy Hour" at The Silver Star.
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Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern BlvdI'll meet friends for "Happy Hour" at The Silver Star.
Who doesn't like a great breakfast spot? Steve's Cafe is voted the favorite in Helena. They have 2 locations one on Montana Avenue and the other on East Custer. Always clean, friendly service and lots of good food. Most times there is a wait to get in but goes fast.
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Steve's Cafe
630 N Montana AveWho doesn't like a great breakfast spot? Steve's Cafe is voted the favorite in Helena. They have 2 locations one on Montana Avenue and the other on East Custer. Always clean, friendly service and lots of good food. Most times there is a wait to get in but goes fast.
this is a local favorite and people love their new location. They have baked goods, lunch items and coffee/teas.
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Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1324 Gallatin Avethis is a local favorite and people love their new location. They have baked goods, lunch items and coffee/teas.
Craving a great ice cream or shake? Big Dipper is locals favorite. Don't be surprised with the long lines but its worth the wait and the lines move fast.
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Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchCraving a great ice cream or shake? Big Dipper is locals favorite. Don't be surprised with the long lines but its worth the wait and the lines move fast.
Opened in 1922, the family-owned candy store has been delighting locals and tourist with its chocolatey concoctions and candy creations ever since.
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Parrot Confectionery Store
42 N Last Chance GulchOpened in 1922, the family-owned candy store has been delighting locals and tourist with its chocolatey concoctions and candy creations ever since.
Big Bull Grill & Tavern
Brewhouse
Mediterranean Grill
42 S Park AvePark Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveReal Food Market & Deli
1096 Helena AveNatural Grocers
3061 N Montana AveNeighborhoods
Make time to enjoy and walk down North Last Chance Gulch which takes you on to the Walking Mall. You will experience a varity of wonderful restaurants, coffe shopes,clothing, book stores and a delightful more. The Painted Pot has a variety of items you will enjoy painting. The General Mercantile is also a favorite of many locals.
North Last Chance Gulch
North Last Chance GulchMake time to enjoy and walk down North Last Chance Gulch which takes you on to the Walking Mall. You will experience a varity of wonderful restaurants, coffe shopes,clothing, book stores and a delightful more. The Painted Pot has a variety of items you will enjoy painting. The General Mercantile is also a favorite of many locals.
Yes, if you watch the Yellowstone Series this is the State Capital where they filmed. It is truly beautiful and you are welcome to enter and tour inside free of charge.
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Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th AveYes, if you watch the Yellowstone Series this is the State Capital where they filmed. It is truly beautiful and you are welcome to enter and tour inside free of charge.
Brewery
Missouri River is one of my favorites for it's close location, open floor plan with outside seating, friendly staff, is clean and now has has a restaurant so you can enjoy a meal with your adult beverage. Additional ones to check out in Helena are: Blackfoot River Brewing, Lewis & Clark Brewing, Ten Mile Creek Brewery and Copper Furrow Brewing,
Missouri River Brewing Company
451 Spencer CtMissouri River is one of my favorites for it's close location, open floor plan with outside seating, friendly staff, is clean and now has has a restaurant so you can enjoy a meal with your adult beverage. Additional ones to check out in Helena are: Blackfoot River Brewing, Lewis & Clark Brewing, Ten Mile Creek Brewery and Copper Furrow Brewing,
This is a great place on the Walking Mall that offers both inside and outside seating. Enjoy a glass of wine/beer with cheese and charcuterie including house made crackers, dips, and spiced nuts for pairing. A favorite of locals.
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The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance GulchThis is a great place on the Walking Mall that offers both inside and outside seating. Enjoy a glass of wine/beer with cheese and charcuterie including house made crackers, dips, and spiced nuts for pairing. A favorite of locals.
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.
1517 Dodge AveEntertainment/Theaters
Our main Movie Theater if your up for a movie.. There is also the Grandstreet Theater for a play in Helena 325 N Park, Helena 406-447-1574. The Myrna Loy Theater is located in an old historic jailhouse on 15 N Ewing St. Helena that has great movies and concerts. 406-443-0287
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Cinemark Helena and XD
750 Great Northern BlvdOur main Movie Theater if your up for a movie.. There is also the Grandstreet Theater for a play in Helena 325 N Park, Helena 406-447-1574. The Myrna Loy Theater is located in an old historic jailhouse on 15 N Ewing St. Helena that has great movies and concerts. 406-443-0287
Widely considered one of the finest art museums in the state.
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Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StWidely considered one of the finest art museums in the state.
City/town information
You may want to take a drive spending a full or half day to visit White Sulphur Springs which is located approx. 72 miles East of Helena. It is a very small community (POP. 900) but has some of the BEST Natural Hot Springs in my opinion. The Spa Hot Springs is located at 202 W. Main St., 406-547-3366. It is well worth the pretty drive as you'll see some of Helena National Forests, Crazy Mountains, Big and Little Belt Mountains as well as the Castle Mountains. And if your lucky you may see bear, elk, moose, antelope, deer and more. They do not use ANY chemicals as the pools are continuous flow and are emptied and cleaned every night. They are very reasonably priced, clean and friendly service. There are 3 different pools, 2 outside (103 & 98 degrees) and one inside (105 Degrees). There are some restaurants all of which have different hours. My family favorite is to go soak in the Hot Springs then grab a pizza after 5 PM from Stageline Pizza on Main Street. If you go on a weekend they also have a movie theater in the pizza palor that you can watch a movie and eat your pizza in the theater at a table. Or there are bars and now 2 Basset Brewery. I just heard there is also a new BBQ restaurant that just opened. Durning the summer there is Newlan Reservoir to swim and then durning the winter located about 17 miles from White Sulphur Springs is Show Down Ski Hill.
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White Sulphur Springs
You may want to take a drive spending a full or half day to visit White Sulphur Springs which is located approx. 72 miles East of Helena. It is a very small community (POP. 900) but has some of the BEST Natural Hot Springs in my opinion. The Spa Hot Springs is located at 202 W. Main St., 406-547-3366. It is well worth the pretty drive as you'll see some of Helena National Forests, Crazy Mountains, Big and Little Belt Mountains as well as the Castle Mountains. And if your lucky you may see bear, elk, moose, antelope, deer and more. They do not use ANY chemicals as the pools are continuous flow and are emptied and cleaned every night. They are very reasonably priced, clean and friendly service. There are 3 different pools, 2 outside (103 & 98 degrees) and one inside (105 Degrees). There are some restaurants all of which have different hours. My family favorite is to go soak in the Hot Springs then grab a pizza after 5 PM from Stageline Pizza on Main Street. If you go on a weekend they also have a movie theater in the pizza palor that you can watch a movie and eat your pizza in the theater at a table. Or there are bars and now 2 Basset Brewery. I just heard there is also a new BBQ restaurant that just opened. Durning the summer there is Newlan Reservoir to swim and then durning the winter located about 17 miles from White Sulphur Springs is Show Down Ski Hill.
Last Chance Tour Train
Tour train to see Helena's colorful past. From its beginning, spurred by the discovery of gold in Last Chance Creek by four men from Georgia, to the present, you'll hear wonderful stories as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the Queen City of the Rockies.
225 North Roberts, Helena, MT
Yes we have some great hiking trails in Helena! They have all different levels for everyone.
Mt Helena Ridge Trailhead
5051 Prospector Gulch RdYes we have some great hiking trails in Helena! They have all different levels for everyone.
If you would like to learn some of Montana History this is a great museum to visit in Helena. They have over 50,000 artifacts relating to all aspects of Montana history and culture.
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Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StIf you would like to learn some of Montana History this is a great museum to visit in Helena. They have over 50,000 artifacts relating to all aspects of Montana history and culture.
Another favorite hike the locals enjoy. There are different trails and levels for everyone. It is recommended that you carry Bear Spray as they have had mountain lion sightings at different times. The trails are populated at times but not overly as you'll still feel like your alone at times.
Beattie Street Trailhead for Mount Ascension
745 South Beattie StreetAnother favorite hike the locals enjoy. There are different trails and levels for everyone. It is recommended that you carry Bear Spray as they have had mountain lion sightings at different times. The trails are populated at times but not overly as you'll still feel like your alone at times.
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing StBeautiful Stain glass windows and pipe organ.
They do have boat tours you can take into Gates of the Mountains.
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Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
They do have boat tours you can take into Gates of the Mountains.
Wonderful history and a worth while sight to see. And if you have watched the popular "Yellowstone" series you'll difinitely recognize ;lthis beautiful building.
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Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th AveWonderful history and a worth while sight to see. And if you have watched the popular "Yellowstone" series you'll difinitely recognize ;lthis beautiful building.
The oldest part of the city still standing. A charming place to visit.
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Reeder's Alley
101 S Park AveThe oldest part of the city still standing. A charming place to visit.
This is a wonderful day trip as it's located a hour's drive to the south of Helena.
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Lewis and Clark caverns
This is a wonderful day trip as it's located a hour's drive to the south of Helena.
Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall which offers a wide array of shops, restaurants, art galleries as well as microbreweries and entertainment venues. Durning the summer weekends , the pedestrian mall regularly hosts cultural events, festivals, and concerts.
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Last Chance Gulch
Historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall which offers a wide array of shops, restaurants, art galleries as well as microbreweries and entertainment venues. Durning the summer weekends , the pedestrian mall regularly hosts cultural events, festivals, and concerts.
Not far from the Holter Museum of Art and the Parrot Confectionary Candy store is the elegant and refined Original Governor's Mansion. This is a popular tourist attraction.
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Original Governor's Mansion
304 N Ewing StNot far from the Holter Museum of Art and the Parrot Confectionary Candy store is the elegant and refined Original Governor's Mansion. This is a popular tourist attraction.