Barb's Guidebook
Outdoor
Beautiful walk around lake and views of Mt Helena
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
2715 Country Club AveMount Helena
Excellent hiking
Broadwater Hot Springs & Fitness
4920 US-12Pools, gym restaurant, live music
The Base Camp
5 E Broadway StOutdoor clothing, equipment rentals
Bob Ward's Sports & Outdoors
3323 Dredge DrSporting goods and clothing
Great Divide Ski Area
7385 Belmont DrLocal ski area! Rentals.
Food scene
Great grocery store a few blocks away. Local favorite for meat, broad selection for small store.
13 locals recommend
Van's Thriftway
306 Euclid AveGreat grocery store a few blocks away. Local favorite for meat, broad selection for small store.
Cool interior, friendly, tasty snacks, wine flights
32 locals recommend
The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance GulchCool interior, friendly, tasty snacks, wine flights
Ten Mile Creek Brewery
48 N Last Chance GulchExcellent craft beer and friendly people
Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park AveOccasionally live music, good pizza next door
Sunflower Bakery
1442 Euclid AveBest bread!
Park Avenue Bakery
44 S Park AveSweet treats, sandwiches
Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe
1324 Gallatin AveBreakfast, lunch, birthday cakes
Helena Farmers’ Market
Fuller AvenueMay to October, great food and crafts
Real Food Market & Deli
1096 Helena AveHealthy lunch, organic food, great people
Natural Grocers
3061 N Montana AveOrganic groceries
Helena Hokkaido Ramen & Izakaya
825 Great Northern BoulevardDelicious ramen and sushi, friendly
Also a takeaway market on the walking mall. We’ll bring home lasagna!
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Bella Roma
22 N Last Chance GulchAlso a takeaway market on the walking mall. We’ll bring home lasagna!
Marysville House
153 Main StHistoric vibe, limited but good menu, friendly, pretty drive
Sightseeing
Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StGood museum and gift shop
Original Governor's Mansion
304 N Ewing StHistoric tour