Guidebook for Helena
Parks & Nature
One of the largest city parks in the nation. Renowned for hiking and mountain biking.
30 locals recommend
Mount Helena City Park
One of the largest city parks in the nation. Renowned for hiking and mountain biking.
Small lake less than a mile from the house with a nice handicap access fishing dock, a walking trail, and an improved swimming area.
23 locals recommend
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
2715 Country Club AveSmall lake less than a mile from the house with a nice handicap access fishing dock, a walking trail, and an improved swimming area.
Park Lake
Alpine Lake 30-45 minutes south of Helena.
Continental Divide Trail
Waterton ValleyVarious points of access to the CDT in the Helena area.
Arts & Culture
The Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts "The Bray" is a long-standing public non-profit educational institute on the national historic registry. The Archie is about 1.5 miles from the house, near Spring Meadow Lake.
17 locals recommend
Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club AveThe Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts "The Bray" is a long-standing public non-profit educational institute on the national historic registry. The Archie is about 1.5 miles from the house, near Spring Meadow Lake.
The Holter specializes in Contemporary Art from the Northwest. The Holter is a 5 minute drive into the downtown area from the house.
39 locals recommend
Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StThe Holter specializes in Contemporary Art from the Northwest. The Holter is a 5 minute drive into the downtown area from the house.
Sightseeing
The Cathedral was modelled after the Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria. The St. Helena cathedral is a 5 minute drive from the house, just off the eastern edge of downtown.
39 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing StThe Cathedral was modelled after the Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria. The St. Helena cathedral is a 5 minute drive from the house, just off the eastern edge of downtown.
Food Scene
Cheerful cafe featuring classic and ethnic breakfast & lunch plates in a quaint, sunlit space.
9 locals recommend
Murry's
438 N Last Chance GulchCheerful cafe featuring classic and ethnic breakfast & lunch plates in a quaint, sunlit space.
Toi's Thai
423 N Last Chance GulchThai...enough said! A 5 minute drive to the downtown area.
No Sweat Cafe
427 N Last Chance GulchFresh, original, homemade. A 5 minute drive to the downtown area.
Ranked one of the best diners in America. Steves has two locations along the Montana avenue corridor, both are about 7-10 minute drive from the house.
15 locals recommend
Steve's Cafe
630 N Montana AveRanked one of the best diners in America. Steves has two locations along the Montana avenue corridor, both are about 7-10 minute drive from the house.
Wood-fired pizza. Creative toppings. A 7 minute drive from the house.
19 locals recommend
Bullman's | Wood Fired Pizza
1130 Helena AveWood-fired pizza. Creative toppings. A 7 minute drive from the house.
Louisiana-style food, including po’ boys & jambalaya. Less than 5 minutes from the house!
9 locals recommend
Cafe Zydeco
625 Euclid AveLouisiana-style food, including po’ boys & jambalaya. Less than 5 minutes from the house!
Each cup brewed separate in a kitschy western cafe. A five minute drive from the house in the downtown area.
23 locals recommend
General Mercantile
413 N Last Chance GulchEach cup brewed separate in a kitschy western cafe. A five minute drive from the house in the downtown area.
Firetower Coffee
422 N Last Chance GulchGreat coffee, breakfasts and lunches.
Everything Else
Magnificent structure with grand architecture. Tours daily May - Sept and on weekends over the winter. A must-not-miss if you enjoy architecture and history! A 10-15 minute drive from the house.
38 locals recommend
Montana State Capitol
1301 E 6th AveMagnificent structure with grand architecture. Tours daily May - Sept and on weekends over the winter. A must-not-miss if you enjoy architecture and history! A 10-15 minute drive from the house.