Kelly's Guidebook
Coffee
General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance GulchUnique gifts and excellent coffee — a Helena Classic!
Montago Coffee Co
317 Cruse AvenueExcellent espresso drinks for the coffee connoisseur!
Food scene
Helena’s best European-style pastries. Great Artisan breads, gourmet desserts, sandwiches, pizza, and coffee. A great place to start your day or grab a quick lunch.
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Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveHelena’s best European-style pastries. Great Artisan breads, gourmet desserts, sandwiches, pizza, and coffee. A great place to start your day or grab a quick lunch.
A Helena staple! A chilled out groovy vibe for good breakfast or lunch.
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No Sweat Cafe
427 N Last Chance GulchA Helena staple! A chilled out groovy vibe for good breakfast or lunch.
A great option for pleasing all tastes with a diverse menu and plenty of Montana craft brews.
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Brewhouse Pub & Grille
939 Getchell StreetA great option for pleasing all tastes with a diverse menu and plenty of Montana craft brews.
One of Helena’s best restaurants. Great food, apps, wine, and cocktails. Live music in the bar.
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On Broadway
106 E Broadway StOne of Helena’s best restaurants. Great food, apps, wine, and cocktails. Live music in the bar.
Mediterranean Grill
42 S Park AveExcellent food and a lovely outdoor patio for dining.
Authentic Mexican food owned by a great family. Great spot for lunch.
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El Vaquero Taqueria
1338 11th AveAuthentic Mexican food owned by a great family. Great spot for lunch.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a day cruising the Missouri River while watching for wildlife and learning about the early explorers of the west.
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Gates of the Mountains
3131 Gates of the Mountains RdEnjoy a day cruising the Missouri River while watching for wildlife and learning about the early explorers of the west.
Learn all about Montana history at our great little (expanding soon!) museum. Worth a stop while exploring the Capital area.
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Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StLearn all about Montana history at our great little (expanding soon!) museum. Worth a stop while exploring the Capital area.
Step in and have a look at Montana’s historic Capitol building.
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Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th AveStep in and have a look at Montana’s historic Capitol building.
Breweries and Wine
One of the hip spots for live music, community events, and craft brews.
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Ten Mile Creek Brewery
48 N Last Chance GulchOne of the hip spots for live music, community events, and craft brews.
One of Helena’s earliest craft breweries and a great spot for an afternoon drink.
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Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park AveOne of Helena’s earliest craft breweries and a great spot for an afternoon drink.
Classy wine room with unique wine cocktails and some light bites. A great spot to unwind after a day of exploring.
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The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance GulchClassy wine room with unique wine cocktails and some light bites. A great spot to unwind after a day of exploring.
Craft brews, lots of space, and usually a great lineup of music and events.
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Lewis & Clark Brewing Co.
1517 Dodge AveCraft brews, lots of space, and usually a great lineup of music and events.
A little off the beaten path but a nice atmosphere, outdoor seating area and a must stop to round out your Helena brewery tasting tour.
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Crooked Furrow Brewing
2801 N Roberts StA little off the beaten path but a nice atmosphere, outdoor seating area and a must stop to round out your Helena brewery tasting tour.
Sommeliers | Wine Bar
361 N Last Chance GulchGood wine selection and nice appetizers for a pre-dinner break.
Mt Ascension Brewing
317 Cruse AvenueHelena’s newest brewery — great rooftop terrace for brews with views.
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Welcome to Helena!
Helena is ideally located halfway between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks — an ideal stopover when traveling between the two! It is also conveniently located between the busier towns of Bozeman and Missoula and enjoys a quieter pace. Come check out our excellent craft breweries, enjoy our family-friendly historic downtown area, or get out and enjoy a hike or mountain bike ride on our popular South Hills trail network, featuring 70+ miles of maintained trails.