"Gates of the Mountains": I-15 North - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 458-5241 - Open Memorial Day through September - Take a relaxing guided boat tour and view the Gates of the Mountains, named by Lewis and Clark. Also enjoy the wildlife.
St. Helena Cathedral: 509 N. Warren Street - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 442-5825 - Open 9AM - 5PM daily - The Cathedral is modeled after the votive church in Vienna, Austria and a cathedral in Cologne, Germany. The Cathedral has irreplaceable stained glass windows, beautiful paintings, and an imported white marble altar.
Last Chance Stampede & Rodeo: Only in July
Montana State Capital: 1301 6th Avenue - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 444-4789 - Hours: Saturday 10AM-4PM through Sunday 11AM-3PM - View Charles M. Russell's famed mural "Lewis & Clark Meeting Indians at Ross Hole." Self-guided tour information is available in The Capitol Rotunda.
Original Governor's Mansion: Built in 1888. Free tours starting July 1st through Labor Day.
"Race to the Sky": 500-mile dog sled race in February.
Holter Museum of Art: 12 East Lawrence Street - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 442-6400 - Hours: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM; Sunday Noon-5PM - The Holter museum is a visual arts facility presenting exhibits of paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, weaving, and other art forms. People from all over the world come here to teach and be taught.
Helena National Forest: 2880 Skyway Drive - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 449-5201 - Hike, camp, fish, or hunt when in season. Dozens of places to hike including Mt. Helena, a city park with hiking trails all around it.
Last Chance Tour Train: Roberts & 6th Avenue - Helena, MT 59601 - (406) 442-1023 - Open May-Sept; hours vary; call for specifics - Take an hour long informative, but relaxed tour of Helena on The Tour Train. Discover the stories behind the mansions built by millionaires 100 years ago.
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