Things To DoThings To Do

[A] Helena Farmers' Market[A] Helena Farmers' Market

Saturday 9am-1pm

[A] The Painted Pot[A] The Painted Pot

The Painted Pot is a creative arts studio that offers paint your own pottery, glass fusing, canvas painting...Walk-in welcome.

[A] Archie Bray Foundation[A] Archie Bray Foundation

Ceramics studio, gallery, and supply store.

[B] Great Northern Town Center[B] Great Northern Town Center

Great for those with little ones, complete with ice cream, a carousel, and some green space. Near the Best Western Premier. Connects to Carroll College fields via tunnel.

[B] Big Dipper Ice Cream[B] Big Dipper Ice Cream

Get their white mint Oreo ice cream!!

[B] ExplorationWorks[B] ExplorationWorks

ExplorationWorks is a popular hands-on science center and children’s museum located in the Great Northern Town Center. It is known for interactive STEM exhibits, the "Little Sky" area for young children, a large water table, and educational programs/camps designed to inspire curiosity in visitors of all ages.

[C] Reeders Alley[C] Reeders Alley

Built in the 1870s by a Pennsylvania brick and stone mason named Louis Reeder, the buildings in Reeder's Alley are designated as an historic district listed in the National Register of Historic Places with the National Park Service.

[C] Cathedral of St. Helena[C] Cathedral of St. Helena

Inspired by the Votivkirche in Vienna, the interior of the cathedral has 11,693 square feet of stained glass across 59 windows, which depict various scenes from the Old and New Testament.

[C] Last Chance Tours[C] Last Chance Tours

Great for little ones and adults alike...so much interesting history covered in this tour of Helena!

[C] Our Lady of the Rockies[C] Our Lady of the Rockies

Want to see the 4th largest statue in America. Standing at 90 feet tall, our Lady of the Rockies is located atop the Continental Divide. On private property, access is only available through a scheduled tour. Tour season is weather-dependent. In any case, she is still magnificent to see from afar, should you choose to venture to the great Butte America.

[D] Mount Helena[D] Mount Helena

Tons of connecting trails for a day hike or mountain bike. Roughly 1.5 hours hike from base to summit, overlooking the city and cathedral.

[D] Mount Ascension[D] Mount Ascension

Some of Montana's best mountain biking on these trails!

[D] Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness Center[D] Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness Center

Outdoor mineral hot-springs, spa, and fitness / rec center (restaurant on site).

[D] Copper City Trail Head[D] Copper City Trail Head

Some great mountain biking between Bozeman & Helena!

[D] Lewis and Clark Caverns[D] Lewis and Clark Caverns

One of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America.

[D] Boulder Hot Springs[D] Boulder Hot Springs

Set amidst spectacular snow-capped mountains and lush valleys, this historic Inn & Spa sits on almost 300 acres of pristine meadows, wetlands and forest.

[D] Canyon Ferry Lake[D] Canyon Ferry Lake

There are campgrounds surround the northeast part of Canyon Ferry. Great reservoir for a day of boating or sailing.

[D] Butte[D] Butte

Nestled a mile high in the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by the natural wonders of the Continental Divide and Montana’s headwater streams, Butte serves as a springboard to almost 4 million acres of state and federal public land. The drive from Helena to Butte is unforgettable. If you enjoy a brew or have any Irish in you, you'll find yourself at home in this quaint town.

[D] Glacier National Park[D] Glacier National Park

Roughly 4 hours north of Helena. The views and hiking are worth it. Check park website for closures.

[D] Yellowstone National Park[D] Yellowstone National Park

Roughly 2 hrs 45 min southwest of Helena. Check park website for closures.

[D] Spring Meadow Lake State Park[D] Spring Meadow Lake State Park

An urban lake for a paddle boarding, swimming, or kayaking outing.

[E] Sleeping Giant Bowling[E] Sleeping Giant Bowling

[E] Helena Walking Mall[E] Helena Walking Mall

A must-stroll with boutique shopping.

[F] Helena Breweries[F] Helena Breweries

Can you find them all?? - Mt. Ascension Brewing - Lewis and Clark - Ten Mile Creek - Blackfoot River - Missouri River

[F] The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room[F] The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room

Good selection of wines in downtown Helena.