Things To Do
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope. (3hrs)
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is a 1,583-sq.-mi. wilderness area in Montana's Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. It's crossed by the mountainous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Among more than 700 miles of hiking trails, it has a route to photogenic Hidden Lake. Other activities include backpacking, cycling and camping. Diverse wildlife ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears. (4hrs)
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is in the northwest of the U.S state of Wyoming. It encompasses the Teton mountain range, the 4,000-meter Grand Teton peak, and the valley known as Jackson Hole. It’s a popular destination in summer for mountaineering, hiking, backcountry camping and fishing, linked to nearby Yellowstone National Park. (4hrs)
Gates of the Mountains Wilderness
Located about 30 minutes away, nestled half way between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks sits the Gates of the Mountains. Located 20 miles north of Helena we are one of Montana’s not to miss destinations. The 120-minute boat cruise starts at our 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. The tour’s main attraction is the inexhaustible scenery – wooded slopes, rugged rock formations, and the placid beauty of the timeless Missouri.
Canyon Ferry Lake
Canyon Ferry offers a variety of recreational opportunities including boating, year-round fishing for trout and walleye, camping, sightseeing, picnicking, hunting, waterskiing, nature study, and swimming. Boat access is available at all of the campsites. Boat rentals are also available!
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
The Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine is located on Highway 38 also known as Skalkaho Road. There is not cell phone service for many miles before you arrive so be sure to load the directions before you depart. If you’re using Google or Apple Maps type in “Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine” if you use an address you could be routed to the wrong place. We do not recommend using any other navigation system, many have outdated data and get people lost. Give yourself some extra time to take the drive slowly, you’re likely to see a wide variety of wildlife including moose, deer, elk, and bighorn sheep so slow down and enjoy the beautiful drive to the middle of nowhere.
Cathedral of Saint Helena
The Cathedral of St. Helena was constructed at the turn of the century during the episcopate of Bishop John Carroll. It is an outstanding example of Geometric Gothic architecture, patterned after the Votive Church of the Sacred Heart in Vienna, Austria. Stained glass windows, white marble altars, statues carved of the purest Carrara marble, and genuine gold leaf decorates the sanctuary. The pews and woodwork are all done in hand carved oak. The magnificent lighting fixtures are of hand-forged bronze with a special lacquer finish. Outside, majestic twin spires rise 230 feet above the street. Open year-round, Monday - Saturday 7:00am to 6:00pm and 7:00am - 12:30pm on Sundays. Prearranged guided tours take one hour. Please call the parish office to arrange for a tour. Daily Mass in the Cathedral, Monday and Friday at 7:00am Tuesday through Thursday at 7:00am and 12:00pm. Saturday 9:00am. Weekend masses: Saturday at 5:15pm. Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am.
MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
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Windbag Saloon & Grill
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Lakeside on Hauser
$ Live Music
On Broadway (Italian Bistro)
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Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
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Steve's Cafe
$ Breakfast & Lunch only
Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
$ Breakfast & Lunch