Things To Do
Explore the South Hills Trails
Hike or mountain bike on this amazing network of trails! Big Sky Cyclery in town rents out mountain bikes. Check out this interactive trail map to plan out your adventure:
Beach day at Canyon Ferry Reservoir
Lots of great dog friendly beaches! Bring a cooler, a chair and a floaty and you are set for a perfect afternoon. Our favorite beaches are Lewis and Clark Recreation Area and Crittenden Campground.
Float the Missouri River
An easy river to float! Rent a kayak or raft from Capital City Sports or the Base Camp, or simply buy a cheap tube from a local grocery store. We recommend putting in at Mid-Canon and taking out at Mountain Palace for the perfect, scenic 3(ish) hour float. If you want to end your float with a beer and a burger, putting in at Wolf Creek Bridge and taking out in Craig is another good option.
The Historic Walking Mall
The walking mall has something for everyone. Breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and more!
Drinks Downtown
We have spent many (MANY) wonderful evenings at The Hawthorn Wine Bar, Ten Mile Brewery, and Blackfoot River Brewing Company. Enjoy a glass of wine with a cheese board or local beer with a slice of pizza and take in all that downtown Helena has to offer. Cheers!
Gates of the Mountains Boat Tours
This is a Helena classic! The 120-minute boat cruise starts at the Gates of the Mountains Marina, just 3 miles off Interstate 15 in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains between Helena and Great Falls, Montana. Aboard a comfortable open-air boat (covered in case of rain), you’ll glide through magnificent country Meriwether Lewis would still recognize if he could return. Great towering walls of limestone still stand guard over the river. Bighorn sheep and Mountain Goats scamper in the rocks high above the water.
Helena Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Cathedral of Saint Helena
Daily mass is offered, but you can also stop in to look at the beautiful architecture and stained glass.