Guidebook for Helena

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Guidebook for Helena

Food

Made from scratch breakfast and lunch in the heart of downtown. The waffles and grain bowls are amazing.
9 locals recommend
Nosh Cafe
101 6th Ave
9 locals recommend
Made 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.
8 locals recommend
Suds Hut
2701 N Montana Ave
8 locals recommend
Broasted 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.
6 locals recommend
Staggering Ox
400 Euclid Ave
6 locals recommend
A 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.
12 locals recommend
Cotton-Top Pastries
212 S Park Ave
12 locals recommend
Made from scratch beautiful and delicious pastries. The line is long, but it's so worth it. Definitely get a cruffin. Open Fri-Sat.
Pricey Italian with a seasonal menu. Full bar.
28 locals recommend
Lucca's
56 N Last Chance Gulch
28 locals recommend
Pricey Italian with a seasonal menu. Full bar.
Pricey steakhouse for a special occasion.
16 locals recommend
Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
4528 US-12
16 locals recommend
Pricey steakhouse for a special occasion.
Giant burritos, full bar, always packed.
Melaque Mexican Restaurant
1827 Prospect Ave
Giant burritos, full bar, always packed.
Made from scratch bread, pastries, desserts, and lunch options. Don't miss the Earl Grey cake, a Helena classic.
28 locals recommend
Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park Ave
28 locals recommend
Made from scratch bread, pastries, desserts, and lunch options. Don't miss the Earl Grey cake, a Helena classic.
Pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
6 locals recommend
MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
1110 Rd Runner St
6 locals recommend
Pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta.
Quality Chinese with a large menu.
8 locals recommend
Jade Garden
3128 North Montana Avenue
8 locals recommend
Quality Chinese with a large menu.
Handmade pasta dishes and classic cocktails in a fun atmosphere.
53 locals recommend
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St
53 locals recommend
Handmade 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.
15 locals recommend
El Vaquero Taqueria
1338 11th Ave
15 locals recommend
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.
Inexpensive San Diego style Mexican with fish tacos and burritos on the walking mall.
11 locals recommend
Taco Del Sol
21 N Last Chance Gulch
11 locals recommend
Inexpensive San Diego style Mexican with fish tacos and burritos on the walking mall.
Cardamon ice cream.
40 locals recommend
Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance Gulch
40 locals recommend
Cardamon ice cream.
Crepes, sandwiches and baked goods. Open for breakfast and lunch M-F.
The Dive Bakery & Cafe
1609 11th Ave
Crepes, sandwiches and baked goods. Open for breakfast and lunch M-F.
Super cute bakery with breakfast and lunch options.
17 locals recommend
Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1324 Gallatin Ave
17 locals recommend
Super cute bakery with breakfast and lunch options.
Unusual lunch offerings with a small market. Check the hours, they change frequently.
7 locals recommend
612ChefWorks , Last Chance Market & Catering
32 West 6th Avenue
7 locals recommend
Unusual lunch offerings with a small market. Check the hours, they change frequently.
High end Italian with fresh pasta. They also have an Italian market across the walking mall with gourmet items.
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Bella Roma
22 N Last Chance Gulch
11 locals recommend
High end Italian with fresh pasta. They also have an Italian market across the walking mall with gourmet items.
Ramen and sushi in the Great Northern near Cinemark Theater.
8 locals recommend
Helena Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya
825 Great Northern Boulevard
8 locals recommend
Ramen and sushi in the Great Northern near Cinemark Theater.
BBQ with a sit down option and also a food truck. Check their website for hours, as they change frequently.
8 locals recommend
Bad Betty's Barbecue
812 Front St
8 locals recommend
BBQ with a sit down option and also a food truck. Check their website for hours, as they change frequently.
Wood fired pizza. Get the Bitterroot!
19 locals recommend
Bullman's | Wood Fired Pizza
1130 Helena Ave
19 locals recommend
Wood fired pizza. Get the Bitterroot!
Local burgers and potatoes inside the Gold Bar.
Old Salt Outpost
406 North Last Chance Gulch
Local burgers and potatoes inside the Gold Bar.
Lunch and dinner reimagined classics next to Ten Mile brewery.
The Hopper
40 North Last Chance Gulch
Lunch and dinner reimagined classics next to Ten Mile brewery.
Expansive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Large portions and very tasty.
Hardware Cafe
11 Bankers Ln
Expansive menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Large portions and very tasty.

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 8, max 48 oz.
50 locals recommend
Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park Ave
50 locals recommend
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 8, max 48 oz.
Large outdoor seating section on the walking mall. Try the lemongrass beer! Open until 8, max 48 oz.
29 locals recommend
Ten Mile Creek Brewery
48 N Last Chance Gulch
29 locals recommend
Large 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).
32 locals recommend
The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance Gulch
32 locals recommend
The 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.
13 locals recommend
Crooked Furrow Brewing
2801 N Roberts St
13 locals recommend
A 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.
15 locals recommend
Gulch Distillers
790 Front St
15 locals recommend
Inventive 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.
18 locals recommend
Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1535 Dodge Ave
18 locals recommend
Large 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.
23 locals recommend
General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance Gulch
23 locals recommend
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.
Quality liquor store with employees that know the product.
M-T Glass Liquors
1609 11th Ave
Quality liquor store with employees that know the product.
Best coffee in Helena. Traveling camper (follow them on social media to see where they're at) and soon to be the Independent.
8 locals recommend
Montago Coffee Co
317 Cruse Avenue
8 locals recommend
Best coffee in Helena. Traveling camper (follow them on social media to see where they're at) and soon to be the Independent.
Huge selection of beer, wine and cider on tap.
8 locals recommend
Headwaters Crafthouse
2125 North Last Chance Gulch
8 locals recommend
Huge selection of beer, wine and cider on tap.

Things to do

A boat tour 20 min outside of Helena that will take you through the waters Lewis & Clark explored. Beautiful!
28 locals recommend
Gates of the Mountains
3131 Gates of the Mountains Rd
28 locals recommend
A 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.
18 locals recommend
The Myrna Loy
15 N Ewing St
18 locals recommend
Movie theater in an old jail. Shows independent films and occasional concerts and plays. Beer and wine available for purchase.
Kids science center with lots of hands on fun.
20 locals recommend
ExplorationWorks
995 Carousel Way
20 locals recommend
Kids science center with lots of hands on fun.
A free art museum with changing exhibits.
39 locals recommend
Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence St
39 locals recommend
A free art museum with changing exhibits.
Located across from the community garden.
Stonetree Climbing Center
1222 Bozeman Ave
Located 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.
66 locals recommend
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
66 locals recommend
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.
28 locals recommend
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12
28 locals recommend
Soak 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.
17 locals recommend
Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club Ave
17 locals recommend
Artists from around the world do residencies here. There are art installations all over the property that can be explored at your own leisure.
Great for picnicking or taking the kids to the splash park.
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
30 locals recommend
Mount Helena City Park
30 locals recommend
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.
16 locals recommend
Grandstreet Theatre
325 N Park Ave
16 locals recommend
Montana'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.
11 locals recommend
Blackfoot Pathways: Sculpture in the Wild
1500 Montana 200
11 locals recommend
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.
Great for swimming, camping, fishing and boating.
25 locals recommend
Canyon Ferry Lake
25 locals recommend
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 St
Rent 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 Road
Mine 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.
38 locals recommend
Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th Ave
38 locals recommend
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.
Another great hiking opportunity where you will find lots of locals hiking and biking.
10 locals recommend
Mount Ascension
10 locals recommend
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.
39 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing St
39 locals recommend
Modeled 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
34 locals recommend
Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts St
34 locals recommend
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
Trampoline park
7 locals recommend
Flying Giant Adventure Park
3351 Tricia St
7 locals recommend
Trampoline park

Shopping

A fun shop with both new and antique items.
Mae & June Vintage Market
1238 Bozeman St
A fun shop with both new and antique items.
A huge antique mall full of treasures.
Golden Girls Antiques Mall
505 N Last Chance Gulch
A huge antique mall full of treasures.
Stylish clothing and accessories
Sole Sisters
327 N Last Chance Gulch
Stylish clothing and accessories
Local art, gifts, and bird related accessories.
9 locals recommend
Birds & Beasleys
2 S Last Chance Gulch St
9 locals recommend
Local art, gifts, and bird related accessories.
A locally created clothing line that shows the love of Montana.
8 locals recommend
fourOsix
320 N Last Chance Gulch
8 locals recommend
A locally created clothing line that shows the love of Montana.
Everything needed for your outdoor activity.
15 locals recommend
The Base Camp
5 E Broadway St
15 locals recommend
Everything needed for your outdoor activity.
Books and gifts
9 locals recommend
Montana Book Company
331 N Last Chance Gulch
9 locals recommend
Books and gifts
A magical toy store
9 locals recommend
Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys
25 S Last Chance Gulch St
9 locals recommend
A magical toy store
High end furniture and home decor
Boxwoods Fine Homes & Lifestyles
426 N Last Chance Gulch
High end furniture and home decor
Super cute store with lots of handmade kid clothes, adult tees and gift options.
Wild Child Collective
438 N Last Chance Gulch
Super cute store with lots of handmade kid clothes, adult tees and gift options.