Barda’s guidebook
Food scene
On Broadway
106 E Broadway StExcellent service, atmosphere and food.
No Sweat Cafe
427 N Last Chance GulchGreat place for breakfast and lunch, 6 days a week
Authentic New York Italian, made from scratch. Family owned and operated. This is a gem and I eat there regularly!
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Brooklyn Pizza and Pasta Company
70 South Park AvenueAuthentic New York Italian, made from scratch. Family owned and operated. This is a gem and I eat there regularly!
I send all my out of town friends to the Merc! Best coffee drinks in the universe. Also the best place for gifts of all sorts.
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General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance GulchI send all my out of town friends to the Merc! Best coffee drinks in the universe. Also the best place for gifts of all sorts.
Wonderful little deli, serving delicious meals, seven days a week!
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Murry's
438 N Last Chance GulchWonderful little deli, serving delicious meals, seven days a week!
A one of a kind bakery, one where patrons stand in a line that goes out the door, waiting for their special treat. Once you choose yours, take a stroll up Reeder’s Alley and sit on a bench to enjoy your adventure. As you walk up the alley, you’ll end up a stones throw from of city park, called Mount Helena!
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Cotton-Top Pastries
212 S Park AveA one of a kind bakery, one where patrons stand in a line that goes out the door, waiting for their special treat. Once you choose yours, take a stroll up Reeder’s Alley and sit on a bench to enjoy your adventure. As you walk up the alley, you’ll end up a stones throw from of city park, called Mount Helena!
Right in the heart of the Rodney Street neighborhood. They opened their doors just before the pandemic started, it didn’t stop them though and they have a faithful patrons. The make bread daily and supply several restaurants with dinner rolls.
I love their selections of scones and sweet treats!
The Grateful Bread Bakery and Cafe
201 N Rodney StRight in the heart of the Rodney Street neighborhood. They opened their doors just before the pandemic started, it didn’t stop them though and they have a faithful patrons. The make bread daily and supply several restaurants with dinner rolls.
I love their selections of scones and sweet treats!
In the warm weather, patrons stand in long lines that can snake through the walking mall, waiting to get their favorite flavor of the day in a cone or dish!
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Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchIn the warm weather, patrons stand in long lines that can snake through the walking mall, waiting to get their favorite flavor of the day in a cone or dish!
Long established confectionary, stop in for their chocolates and caramels, a dish of ice cream or a light lunch.
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Parrot Confectionery Store
42 N Last Chance GulchLong established confectionary, stop in for their chocolates and caramels, a dish of ice cream or a light lunch.
Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveFrench bread made the old fashioned way!
Sightseeing
Beautiful gothic cathedral. Pleasant place to sit in stillness, to contemplate and pray.
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Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing StBeautiful gothic cathedral. Pleasant place to sit in stillness, to contemplate and pray.
We have a great art museum, just blocks from the house. Always a good place to visit.
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Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StWe have a great art museum, just blocks from the house. Always a good place to visit.
A short drive west of town, ceramic artists from around the world come here to create all forms of ceramics, from functional to whimsical. Walking the grounds to see unexpected artworks is a joy to discover.
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Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club AveA short drive west of town, ceramic artists from around the world come here to create all forms of ceramics, from functional to whimsical. Walking the grounds to see unexpected artworks is a joy to discover.
Bring your hiking shoes and stroll to the top of our park for a breathtaking view of the valley below. Quite a few trails to choose from to get up and back down. Wildflowers blooming, wildlife to view. Bring your water bottles with you, to quench your thirst.
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Mount Helena City Park
Bring your hiking shoes and stroll to the top of our park for a breathtaking view of the valley below. Quite a few trails to choose from to get up and back down. Wildflowers blooming, wildlife to view. Bring your water bottles with you, to quench your thirst.
Canyon Ferry Lake, has access for boats to launch, spend a day on the lake, fishing, floating, water sports. Relax later at your camping spot or at one of the nearby restaurants.
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Canyon Ferry Lake
Canyon Ferry Lake, has access for boats to launch, spend a day on the lake, fishing, floating, water sports. Relax later at your camping spot or at one of the nearby restaurants.
Spa, swimming
Soak your weary bones in several different pools, right here in Helena. Also available is a fitness center and a pub with food. Musical bands on some occasions.
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Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12Soak your weary bones in several different pools, right here in Helena. Also available is a fitness center and a pub with food. Musical bands on some occasions.
City/town information
The best little art town in America, easy to walk around, many self guided tours of neighborhoods. Fine dining, drinks, retail shops, bookstores. Check out the 400 block of North Last Chance Gulch!
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Helena
The best little art town in America, easy to walk around, many self guided tours of neighborhoods. Fine dining, drinks, retail shops, bookstores. Check out the 400 block of North Last Chance Gulch!
Retreats
The Feathered Pipe Ranch , one of the oldest and most respected Yoga and Conscious Living retreat centers. Nestled in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains, it’s a place unlike any other.
Feathered Pipe Ranch
2409 Bear Creek RdThe Feathered Pipe Ranch , one of the oldest and most respected Yoga and Conscious Living retreat centers. Nestled in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains, it’s a place unlike any other.
Neighborhoods
Unique little neighborhood, home to the Real Food Store, get your organic fix here! Down the street a few blocks is my favorite place for a quick bite, the Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe.
West 6th Avenue
West 6th AvenueUnique little neighborhood, home to the Real Food Store, get your organic fix here! Down the street a few blocks is my favorite place for a quick bite, the Vanilla Bean Bakery and Cafe.