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Rediscover VIRGINIA CITY, MONTANA southwestmt.com VISITOR’S GUIDE to the best of Montana 800.879.1159 SOUTHWEST MONTANA Virginia City, Montana 1913-2013: Celebrating 100 Years 2013 TRAVEL PLANNER Virginia City Performance (Chuck Haney) Big Hole Battlefield (Chuck Haney) Carnival (Lisa Wareham) Cattle Drive, Augusta (Donnie Sexton) Ice cream at the Great Northern Carousel (Lisa Wareham) THE MONTANA YOU HAVE IN MIND IS THE ONE WE HavE IN STORE. When you think of Montana, do you picture skyscraping ranges of snowcapped rock? Historic, cultural centers that tell of a proud, self-determined West? A cowboy tipping his hat to you as he passes by on a boardwalk? Herds of elk under a sky so wide it seems to swallow you up? Then you’re picturing Southwest Montana, a region we humbly claim holds the best of what Montana is about. Here, you’ll meet a diverse mix of friendly people — hoteliers, restaurateurs, shopkeepers, historians, ranchers, miners, fly anglers, cowboys (and cowgirls) and more. You’ll have opportunities to glimpse elk, black bears, mule deer, moose, golden eagles and perhaps even a gray wolf. And you’ll find a treasure trove of places to rest your head — campgrounds along crystal streams, cabins in the woods, lavish Western resorts, dude ranches and comfortable hotels. Welcome to Southwest Montana. We’re glad to have you. CONTENTS: Augusta 287 or Dearb n R. THE AREAS Ovando Craig Bla ck f Helena ..................................... 2 o o 200 Lincoln Wolf t R. 279 Creek Butte ........................................ 8 141 Canyon Creek York Clark Fo Hauser rk Drummond R Lake Virginia City/Ennis .................. 12 . 90 Elliston 12 HELENA 1 DEER Dillon/Beaverhead .................. 16 Montana City Canyon LODGE 287 Ferry Clancy Lake Anaconda/Philipsburg ............ 20 Philipsburg Jefferson City Basin 12 Boulder Townsend Deer Lodge ............................ 24 Georgetown Lake 15 B o u l ANACONDA d e r BUTTE 569 R 69 . 90 R. 43 Wise River PURSUITS Whitehall e ol 41 H ig Divide Harrison B . 43 n R Ghost Towns .......................... 30 o PLANNING rs fe Wisdom f Big Hole Melrose e Battleeld J Birding ................................... 33 Scenic Routes ........................ 48 278 Twin Bridges Sheridan Norris R u 287 by Jackson 41 R Native American Sites ............ 34 Accommodations ................... 52 Polaris . Alder Ennis DILLON . R Rockhounding ........................ 36 Guided Recreational Services ... 54 d Bannack ea Nevada/ rh e av Ruby River Grant Be Virginia 324 Reservoir M Hot Springs ............................ 38 a Cameron Activity Resource .................... 56 City d Clark Canyon i s o Reservoir n R Hiking/Biking .......................... 40 15 . Visitor Information ................... 57 287 Outfitting & Dude Ranching .... 44 Calendar of Events ................. 58 Lower Lima Upper Reservoir Red rock Lake Red rock Winter Activities ...................... 46 Index ...................................... 60 Lima Lake Monida Lakeview FOLLOW US ON Cover photo: Virginia City, Chuck Haney WWW.SOUTHWESTMT.COM 1 2 WWW.SOUTHWEST M T.CO M Last Chance Gulch (Lisa Wareham) Last Chance Tour Train (Lisa Wareham) View of Helena (Lisa Wareham) HELENA AREA Helena is Montana’s state capital and was the center of wealth during the state’s mining heyday. The famed 1864 discovery was the nation’s fourth richest gold strike. Legend has it that Helena once boasted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the U.S. Here you’ll find our most handsome and grandest architecture alongside remnants of the gold rush upon which the modern community rests. As our state capital, Helena is also a vibrant cultural center with a busy event calendar, terrific local bands, great restaurants, fine museums and an epic “urban” trail system. Nearby, you can fish the Missouri, explore the Gates of the Mountains, cross-country ski, and cycle a lifetime’s worth of mountain bike trails. MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY areham) HISTORY W Founded in 1865, the society houses art, LAST CHANCE TOUR TRAIN artifacts, archives and photographs. The museum features the work of cowboy elena (Lisa Step aboard and experience Helena H on this one-hour, narrated train ride artist C. M. Russell, and American Indian through Helena’s history. You’ll view the and Montana history exhibits. Discover your View of View original Governor’s Mansion, the current roots at the Research Center and find a executive residence, the State Capitol, Montana treasure at the gift store. the historic Guardian of the Gulch, and 406-444-2694 • www.montanahistoricalsociety.org much more. It’s the best way to see it all. areham) 406-442-1023 • www.lctours.com W Original GOVERNOR’s MANSION LAST CHANCE GULCH Take a guided tour of the 1888 Queen Prospectors took “one last chance” that Anne-style mansion that served as the tate Capitol (Lisa paid off in 1864. Helena grew along the S official home of Montana’s governors gulch that today is the most historic mile from 1913 to 1959. in Montana. Victorian-era buildings now line the site where 406-444-4789 • diggings produced millions in gold. Enjoy great shopping, www.montanahistoricalsociety.org dining, art galleries and history. 406-447-1535 • www.downtownhelena.com REEDER’s ALLEY This quaint alley was home to miners and is Helena’s STATE CAPITOL BUILDING most intact territorial-period neighborhood. Listed on Montana’s stunning neoclassical-style capitol reflects the the National Register, visitors can take a self-guided tour. American Renaissance of the late 19th century. The building, The Montana Heritage Commission, managing entity fully restored to its 1902 appearance, features a dome of for Nevada and Virginia cities, maintains this historic Montana copper. Tours emphasize the blending of fine state-owned property. Western art and classical architecture that make Montana’s 406-843-5247 • capitol unique. www.montanaheritagecommission.mt.gov/default.mcpx 406-444-2694 • www.montanahistoricalsociety.org MONTANA MILITARY MUSEUM CATHEDRAL OF ST. HELENA Montana’s official military repository offers a rich collection areham) of memorabilia, artifacts and archives, ranging from Lewis W Patterned after the renowned Votive Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Vienna, Austria, St. Helena’s 230-foot and Clark’s Corps of Discovery through modern time. Located at the Fort Harrison complex in Helena. rain (Lisa spires dominate the Helena skyline. The impressive interior T features 59 spectacular “Munich style” stained glass panels 406-324-3550 • www.montanaguard.com/museum our T crafted in Germany by renowned artist F.X. Zettler. 406-442-5825 • www.sthelenas.org Last Chance WWW.SOUTHWESTMT.COM 3 BLACKFOOT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMS This museum collection of displays and Lincoln Gulch Gold Mine artifacts preserves the local history and character of Lincoln, the Blackfoot Valley and its residents. Located in Lincoln behind the Hi-Country Trading Post, the museum features logging, mining, agricultural equipment and local areham) historic buildings. W 406-362-4949 • www.lincolnmontana.com ive (Lisa F KLEFFNER RANCH Alive @ A mile south of East Helena, this 1885 ranch is listed on the National Register and includes a massive fieldstone barn GRANDSTREET THEATRE available for community functions, weddings and reunions, Offering up to 10 productions each year, this is one of Montana’s and an unusual octagonal ranch house. best theater experiences. Located in a restored century-old 406-495-9090 • www.kleffnerranch.com church, modern comfort blends with historic ambience. 406-442-4270 • www.grandstreet.net ST. JOSEPh’s CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH A Colonial-style church dating to 1875, it reflects the roots of MONTANA SHAKESPEARE COmpanY many local settlers who came here from Canton, New York. The Founded in 1997, the Montana Shakespeare Company is a church was moved to its present location on Highway 284 east nonprofit arts organization bringing a company of actors from of Townsend in 1952 when Canyon Ferry Reservoir was filled. across the nation. It is the Treasure State’s resident, professional 406-266-3710 Shakespeare Company performing full-length summer productions of the Bard’s great works in the capital city. JEFFERSON COUNTY HERITAGE CENTER 406-431-1154 • www.montanashakespeare.org Located in an 1888 bank building on Boulder’s Main Street, the center preserves the rich history and culture of ALIVE @ FIVE Jefferson County. The center houses museum, library Every Wednesday throughout the summer months, a different and genealogy collections. downtown block hosts this event featuring food, drinks, live 406-422-9879 • www.theheritagecenter.yolasite.com music and other entertainment. The event is free and for all ages. 406-447-1535 • www.downtownhelena.com THE BROADWATER COUNTY MUSEUM The museum preserves local Native American, Lewis and GREAT NORTHERN CAROUSEL Clark, and Broadwater County history through its exhibits and Thirty-eight hand-sculpted animals and century-old stained collected artifacts. The facility features an extensive library that glass from the famed Broadwater Hotel promise a memorable features copies of most of the early local newspapers. ride. Enjoy the enclosed carousel year-round. 406-266-5252 • www.broadwatercountymuseum.com 406-457-5353 • www.gncarousel.com EXPLORATION WORKS CULTURE A hands-on museum of science and culture for children and adults, its 3,500 square feet offer hands-on fun and ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION science education. For those who like to play, create, Established in 1951 on the site of a brick factory, the Bray discover and explore, Exploration Works is the place to be! attracts artists from around the world. Tour the studios and 406-457-1800 • www.explorationworks.org grounds of this unique endeavor in the ceramic arts. 406-443-3502 • www.archiebray.org LAST CHANCE RANCH WagON-RIDE DINNERS Our horse-drawn wagons take you back in time through high HOLTER MUSEUM OF ART mountain timber to the lodge at Moose Meadow. Enjoy a home- Features the best in regional fine arts and crafts, with new made meal of prime rib, gourmet sides, huckleberry cheesecake shows opening every six weeks. The Holter hosts both and cowboy coffee.
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