Guidebook for Helena
Food
Made from scratch breakfast and lunch in the heart of downtown. The waffles and grain bowls are amazing.
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Nosh Cafe
101 6th AveMade from scratch breakfast and lunch in the heart of downtown. The waffles and grain bowls are amazing.
Broasted chicken and the best burger in Helena. Beer in giant frozen goblets. This is truly a Helena classic.
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Suds Hut
2701 N Montana AveBroasted chicken and the best burger in Helena. Beer in giant frozen goblets. This is truly a Helena classic.
A sandwich like you've never seen. Live music, beer and wine in the Red Atlas in back.
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Staggering Ox
400 Euclid AveA sandwich like you've never seen. Live music, beer and wine in the Red Atlas in back.
Made from scratch beautiful and delicious pastries. The line is long, but it's so worth it. Definitely get a cruffin. Open Fri-Sat.
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Cotton-Top Pastries
212 S Park AveMade from scratch beautiful and delicious pastries. The line is long, but it's so worth it. Definitely get a cruffin. Open Fri-Sat.
Lucca's
56 N Last Chance GulchPricey Italian with a seasonal menu. Full bar.
Melaque Mexican Restaurant
1827 Prospect AveGiant burritos, full bar, always packed.
Made from scratch bread, pastries, desserts, and lunch options. Don't miss the Earl Grey cake, a Helena classic.
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Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveMade from scratch bread, pastries, desserts, and lunch options. Don't miss the Earl Grey cake, a Helena classic.
MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
1110 Rd Runner StPizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Jade Garden
3128 North Montana AvenueQuality Chinese with a large menu.
Handmade pasta dishes and classic cocktails in a fun atmosphere.
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On Broadway
106 E Broadway StHandmade pasta dishes and classic cocktails in a fun atmosphere.
Open until 3, M-F. Stop in for lunch for the street tacos, enchiladas, tostada, etc. The best, authentic Mexican in Helena. Only outdoor seating available.
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El Vaquero Taqueria
1338 11th AveOpen until 3, M-F. Stop in for lunch for the street tacos, enchiladas, tostada, etc. The best, authentic Mexican in Helena. Only outdoor seating available.
Inexpensive San Diego style Mexican with fish tacos and burritos on the walking mall.
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Taco Del Sol
21 N Last Chance GulchInexpensive San Diego style Mexican with fish tacos and burritos on the walking mall.
Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchCardamon ice cream.
The Dive Bakery & Cafe
1609 11th AveCrepes, sandwiches and baked goods.
Super cute bakery with breakfast and lunch options.
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Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1324 Gallatin AveSuper cute bakery with breakfast and lunch options.
Ristorante Bella Roma
22 N Last Chance GulchHigh end Italian with fresh pasta.
Ramen and sushi in the Great Northern near Cinemark Theater.
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Helena Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya
825 Great Northern BoulevardRamen and sushi in the Great Northern near Cinemark Theater.
Wood fired pizza. Get the Bitterroot!
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Bullman's | Wood Fired Pizza
1130 Helena AveWood fired pizza. Get the Bitterroot!
Old Salt Outpost
406 North Last Chance GulchLocal burgers and potatoes inside the Gold Bar.
The Hopper
40 North Last Chance GulchLunch and dinner reimagined classics next to Ten Mile brewery.
Hardware Cafe
11 Bankers LnExpansive menu of breakfast and lunch. Large portions and very tasty.
Seasonal, local ,wood fired food. Wine and beer on tap.
The Union Butcher Shop & Wood-fired Grill by Old Salt Co-op
Seasonal, local ,wood fired food. Wine and beer on tap.
Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta
Pizza, pasta and sandwiches.
Drinks
A local hangout with award winning IPA, free popcorn and a patio (next to Brooklyn Pizza, you can bring your own food in). Open until 10.
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Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park AveA local hangout with award winning IPA, free popcorn and a patio (next to Brooklyn Pizza, you can bring your own food in). Open until 10.
Large outdoor seating section on the walking mall. Try the lemongrass beer! Open until 8, max 48 oz.
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Ten Mile Creek Brewery
48 N Last Chance GulchLarge outdoor seating section on the walking mall. Try the lemongrass beer! Open until 8, max 48 oz.
The coolest joint in Helena. Wine, beer, frose and delicious snacks. You can also buy wine by the bottle (lots for under $10).
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The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance GulchThe coolest joint in Helena. Wine, beer, frose and delicious snacks. You can also buy wine by the bottle (lots for under $10).
A variety of beers with a large outdoor space, including a firepit. Open until 8, max 48 oz.
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Crooked Furrow Brewing
2801 N Roberts StA variety of beers with a large outdoor space, including a firepit. Open until 8, max 48 oz.
Inventive cocktails using local spirits. Their Fernet is award winning. Max 2 cocktails, open until 8.
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Gulch Distillers
790 Front StInventive cocktails using local spirits. Their Fernet is award winning. Max 2 cocktails, open until 8.
Large space, pizza and snacks available for sale, large patio space often used for live music. No limit on beers, wine also available.
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Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1535 Dodge AveLarge space, pizza and snacks available for sale, large patio space often used for live music. No limit on beers, wine also available.
A Helena staple. Try the tall house special, tea, cocoa, and neighboring restaurant snacks. Lots of unique gift items for sale and tons to look at.
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General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance GulchA Helena staple. Try the tall house special, tea, cocoa, and neighboring restaurant snacks. Lots of unique gift items for sale and tons to look at.
M-T Glass Liquors
1609 11th AveQuality liquor store with employees that know the product.
Montago Coffee Co
317 Cruse AvenueBest coffee in Helena.
Huge selection of beer, wine and cider on tap.
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Headwaters Crafthouse
2125 North Last Chance GulchHuge selection of beer, wine and cider on tap.
Mt Ascension Brewing
Beer and food with an amazing rooftop view of downtown.
Things to do
A boat tour 20 min outside of Helena that will take you through the waters Lewis & Clark explored. Beautiful!
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Gates of the Mountains
3131 Gates of the Mountains RdA boat tour 20 min outside of Helena that will take you through the waters Lewis & Clark explored. Beautiful!
Movie theater in an old jail. Shows independent films and occasional concerts and plays. Beer and wine available for purchase.
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The Myrna Loy
15 N Ewing StMovie theater in an old jail. Shows independent films and occasional concerts and plays. Beer and wine available for purchase.
ExplorationWorks
995 Carousel WayKids science center with lots of hands on fun.
Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StA free art museum with changing exhibits.
Stonetree Climbing Center
1222 Bozeman AveLocated across from the community garden.
A little over an hour away from Helena take a guided tour of the caverns lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns and helictites.
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Iphakamisa yaseLewis & Clark Caverns
A little over an hour away from Helena take a guided tour of the caverns lined with stalactites, stalagmites, columns and helictites.
Soak in the natural therapeutic hot springs located right outside of town, open year round. Food and drinks available for purchase.
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Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12Soak in the natural therapeutic hot springs located right outside of town, open year round. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Artists from around the world do residencies here. There are art installations all over the property that can be explored at your own leisure.
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Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club AveArtists from around the world do residencies here. There are art installations all over the property that can be explored at your own leisure.
Memorial Park
Great for picnicking or taking the kids to the splash park.
For an amazing view of the city hike Mount Helena. Trailhead is located in Reeder's Village
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Mount Helena City Park
For an amazing view of the city hike Mount Helena. Trailhead is located in Reeder's Village
Montana's premiere community theater with over 40 years of continuous service. 10-12 plays and musicals are produced each year.
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Grandstreet Theatre
325 N Park AveMontana's premiere community theater with over 40 years of continuous service. 10-12 plays and musicals are produced each year.
One of the many ghost towns in Montana. You can wander through the old buildings and cemetery.
Elkhorn
One of the many ghost towns in Montana. You can wander through the old buildings and cemetery.
An outdoor collection of huge, site specific sculptures from artists around the world. Located outside of Lincoln, MT. Check their website, they also host live music events.
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Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild
1500 Montana 200An outdoor collection of huge, site specific sculptures from artists around the world. Located outside of Lincoln, MT. Check their website, they also host live music events.
Great for swimming, camping, fishing and boating.
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Canyon Ferry Lake
Great for swimming, camping, fishing and boating.
Rent a raft and float the Missouri River. They will launch the raft and pick you up when you're done.
CrossCurrents Fly Shop
311 Bridge StRent a raft and float the Missouri River. They will launch the raft and pick you up when you're done.
Mine for your own sapphires by appointment. They provide all the equipment. https://blaze-n-gems.myshopify.com/pages/mine-location
Eldorado Sapphire Mine
5582 Four Cee's RoadMine for your own sapphires by appointment. They provide all the equipment. https://blaze-n-gems.myshopify.com/pages/mine-location
Open to the public, stop in to see the beautiful rotunda. If you're around on a Tuesday afternoon in the summer they have a farmers market in the south side parking lot.
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Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th AveOpen to the public, stop in to see the beautiful rotunda. If you're around on a Tuesday afternoon in the summer they have a farmers market in the south side parking lot.
Another great hiking opportunity where you will find lots of locals hiking and biking.
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Mount Ascension
Another great hiking opportunity where you will find lots of locals hiking and biking.
Modeled after the cathedral in Cologne, Germany, this cathedral is a must see in person. Absolutely beautiful.
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Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing StModeled after the cathedral in Cologne, Germany, this cathedral is a must see in person. Absolutely beautiful.
Summer guided walking tours are offered on Sundays at 4 pm. $5/person and kids are free. Tours can be scheduled at other times for 5+ people. www.helenahistory.com
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Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StSummer guided walking tours are offered on Sundays at 4 pm. $5/person and kids are free. Tours can be scheduled at other times for 5+ people. www.helenahistory.com
Flying Giant Adventure Park
3351 Tricia StTrampoline park
Shopping
Mae & June Vintage Market
1238 Bozeman StA fun shop with both new and antique items.
Golden Girls Antiques Mall
505 N Last Chance GulchA huge antique mall full of treasures.
Sole Sisters
327 N Last Chance GulchStylish clothing and accessories
Birds & Beasleys
2 S Last Chance Gulch StLocal art, gifts, and bird related accessories.
A locally created clothing line that shows the love of Montana.
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fourOsix
320 N Last Chance GulchA locally created clothing line that shows the love of Montana.
The Base Camp
5 E Broadway StEverything needed for your outdoor activity.
Montana Book Company
331 N Last Chance GulchBooks and gifts
Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys
25 S Last Chance Gulch StA magical toy store
Super cute store with lots of handmade kid clothes, adult tees and gift options.
Wild Child Collective
438 N Last Chance GulchSuper cute store with lots of handmade kid clothes, adult tees and gift options.
Bella Peacock Vintage, Veranda, Gift & Antiqurie
Antique dealer with lots of vendors