Helena, Montana

Cradled in the foothills of the Montana Rockies, surrounded by pristine forests, alive with history and culture, lies Helena, "the heartbeat of Montana." This charming, sophisticated and beautiful Victorian city is both the capital of the state of Montana and the county seat for Lew and Clark County.

Helena is a unique blend of the past and the present, whether it's business suits or blue jeans....people from all walks of life can find an environment to suit their lifestyle. The city itself is alive with the community spirit, street festivals, theater, museums, symphonies, fairs and rodeos. It is the hub of education and health care, a city of timeless treasures and sophisticated services.

Helena is conveniently located between two beautiful national parks. Glacier National Park is just 185 miles northwest of Helena, while Yellowstone National Park is 176 miles south.

So..what are you waiting for....come and explore Helena. Discover the beauty, the culture and the people that make Helena, and Montana the Last Best Place!!

Spring and Summer Activities in Helena

Tours

Last Chance Tour Train: Ride the Last Chance Tour Train through the streets of Helena. Take an hour of your time to experience Helena's colorful past.

Gates of the Mountains: Take a tour down the Missouri River aboard an open air river boat with picturesque views of the same wild country that Lewis and Clark explored 200 years ago.

Elkhorn Ghost Town
Marysville Ghost Town
Military Museum at Ft. Harrison
Reeder's Alley & Pioneer Cabin

Arts & Culture
Galleries & Antiques
Weekly Entertainment
Special Events
Outdoor Sports

Fall/Winter Activities in Helena, MT

Great Divide Ski Hill: Great Divide is Montana's sunniest ski area. Located on the Continental Divide, offering seven lifts with no waiting to an amazing 140 trails. Great Divide boasts three peaks and three mountain valleys and two totally terrific terrain parks. Enjoy Friday nights under the lights. Experience snowmaking with a powerful punch!!

Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race: Admit it....after reading "The Call of the Wild" for the first time in high school, you secretly yearned to hitch a team of huskies and yell...."mush." Well, you can do just that in Montana.

Helena Big Horn Hockey
Hunting and Fishing
Outfitting Guilds
Snowmobiling
Cross Country Skiing
Snow Boarding
Ice Fishing
Ice Sailing
Ice Skating

Whatever your adventure....Helena has it all!!