Guidebook for Helena
Food Scene
Best breakfast in town! Eclectic music and local art, good coffee, read the New York Times on Sundays.
20 locals recommend
No Sweat Cafe
427 N Last Chance GulchBest breakfast in town! Eclectic music and local art, good coffee, read the New York Times on Sundays.
Benny's Bistro
108 E 6th AveFine locavore dining with acoustic music on weekends.
Riley's Irish Pub
15 W 6th AveAuthentic lamb stew and homemade soups. Live music on weekends.
Shopping
Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchHomemade ice-cream. Eat in or carry out.
Arts & Culture
The Holter gets Helena started on being the best little arts town in the West.
39 locals recommend
Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StThe Holter gets Helena started on being the best little arts town in the West.
Turman Larison Contemporary
337 N Last Chance GulchGalllery, art receptions, and more.
Sightseeing
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N Ewing StBuilt in 1908 in the gothic style of Europe.
Everything Else
New books every week--old standards always--kid-friendly--cozy reading spaces.
10 locals recommend
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S Last Chance Gulch StNew books every week--old standards always--kid-friendly--cozy reading spaces.
Secretary of State Montana
1301 E 6th AveBeautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling newly restored.
This museum of science and culture will delight all ages. On permanent exhibit is the hang glider flight simulator invented by a local high school student.
20 locals recommend
ExplorationWorks
995 Carousel WayThis museum of science and culture will delight all ages. On permanent exhibit is the hang glider flight simulator invented by a local high school student.
Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StA museum of western history specializing in Montana.
Drinks & Nightlife
The friendliest place for a beer on tap. All locally brewed, with seasonal specialties.
50 locals recommend
Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park AveThe friendliest place for a beer on tap. All locally brewed, with seasonal specialties.