Bill's Guidebook
Food scene
Hot springs with new pools, Tuesday music and great food
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Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12Hot springs with new pools, Tuesday music and great food
Old Salt Outpost
406 North Last Chance GulchLocally sourced grass fed beef burgers and crazy good fried potatoes.
Suds Hut
2701 N Montana AveAwesome burgers and fried chicken, and of course beer!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway StA great mid to upper scale downtown restaurant.
Cafe Zydeco
625 Euclid AveDelicious Cajun and Creole cuisine
Historic brothel reincarnated as a bar and restaurant.
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Windbag Saloon & Grill
19 S Last Chance Gulch StHistoric brothel reincarnated as a bar and restaurant.
Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchIce cream!
Another downtown gem with amazing chocolates and candies
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Parrot Confectionery Store
42 N Last Chance GulchAnother downtown gem with amazing chocolates and candies
Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveYummy baked goods and opulent cakes
Bagel Co on Last Chance
735 N Last Chance GulchA variety of bagels and great coffee
Fun wagon ride into the mountains with dinner and fireside cowboy music
Last Chance Wagon Ride Dinners
Fun wagon ride into the mountains with dinner and fireside cowboy music
Wassweiler Dinner House and Pub
4528 US-12Amazing upscale dining
Probably the best Mexican food in Helena. Not dine in except outdoors in summer.
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El Vaquero Taqueria
1338 11th AveProbably the best Mexican food in Helena. Not dine in except outdoors in summer.
Suki Café
15 W 6th AveJapanese, Thai, and sushi fare
Coffee
Super unique downtown coffee shop with fun gifts
General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance GulchFiretower Coffee
422 N Last Chance GulchAnother great local coffee shop
Shopping
Local boutique with a large selection of clothing, jewelry, and amazing charcuterie boards made by my wife!
Cobblestone Clothing
337 N Last Chance GulchMontana Book Company
331 N Last Chance GulchAnother great downtown shop!
Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys
25 S Last Chance Gulch StAnother great downtown shop!
fourOsix
320 N Last Chance GulchAnother boutique clothing store downtown
Brewery
Local brewery with tons of great beers and they also bring in a lot of live music
Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.
1517 Dodge Ave
Headwaters Crafthouse
2125 North Last Chance GulchWide selection of beers and ciders
Hot springs
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12Adventure
Outdoor activities
Quaint little lake in town for quick nature walks, fishing and water activities
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Spring Meadow Lake State Park
2715 Country Club AveQuaint little lake in town for quick nature walks, fishing and water activities
Mount Helena
Great hiking and biking trails right out of downtown Helena
Hauser Lake
Canyon Ferry Lake
Great Divide Ski Area
7385 Belmont DrSightseeing
World renowned ceramic artists and amazing brick foundry relics
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Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club AveWorld renowned ceramic artists and amazing brick foundry relics
Lewis and Clark caverns
Boat trips through the historic gates of the mountains
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Gates of the Mountains
3131 Gates of the Mountains RdBoat trips through the historic gates of the mountains