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Nearby Attractions
During your stay; why not check out Helena and the surrounding areas.
We are just a few minutes away from experiencing the beauty of the State Capital building, next to it is the Historical Society Museum. How about jumping on the tour train, or take a trolley ride downtown and hear about the uniqueness of our city.
If you like boats, there are boat tours at the Gates of the Mountains or put your own boat on one of our three gorgeous lakes [Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter.]
Take a couple of hrs. and have a quiet picnic at the Tizer Botanical Gardens & Arboretum which is S of Helena in Jefferson City.
Many things to see and do; so stay a couple of days.
Take a couple of hrs. and have a quiet picnic at the Tizer Botanical Gardens & Arboretum which is S of Helena in Jefferson City.
Many things to see and do; so stay a couple of days.
State Capital building
Capitol: Open Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Capitol is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Presentations are not available on weekends.
Montana Legislature: Convenes in regular session in early January of odd-numbered years. Sessions usually adjourn near the end of April in odd-numbered years. Between sessions, interim legislative committees meet periodically at the Capitol during regular business hours.
Capitol Events Calendar: To ensure that you get the most out of your visit, we recommend that you check the calendar and choose a date when few or no other visits are already planned.
Historical Society Museum
The Montana Historical Society Museum, Montana's Museum, collects, preserves, and interprets fine art, historical, archaeological, and ethnological artifacts that pertain to Montana and its adjoining geographic region. Montana's Museum is where history and land come together in the story of the people who have called Montana home. Located near the State Capitol in Helena, the museum is an essential part of a meaningful travel experience in Montana.
Gates of the Mountains
For over 125 years guests have been following in the path of Lewis and Clark exploring the “Gates of the Mountains”. Today the Marina and Boat Tour is operated by the Gates of the Mountains Inc, who’s goal is to protect, educate, and allow visitors to explore one of the last best places. Today the operation includes a Marina with 150 private docks, a public boat ramp, and three tour boats that allow around 30,000 visitors a year to explore what Meriwether Lewis saw over 200 years before. We encourage you to come out and see one of the last untouched places in the country. The river is surrounded by over 28,000 acres of road less undeveloped wilderness filled with Flora and Fauna.
Tizer Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
Located in Jefferson City, Montana, Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum offers visitors 6-acres of stunning gardens to explore, a diverse nursery, a beautiful wedding venue, and various festivals and educational activities throughout the year.
We're open daily from 10 am to 6 pm and conveniently located just 18 miles south of Helena in Jefferson City, MT.
Montana Travel Links
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