Helena montana

Capital cities sometimes get a bad rap about not having a whole lot to see and do. Sure, they’re the seat of state government and are usually historically significant. But they’re often not the largest or most popular cities to visit in a state. However, I recently had the pleasure of spending a couple weeks […]

Helena, Montana, started with a gold rush in 1864 and became known as the Queen City of the Rockies because of its grand architecture. Its cathedral, art and history museums, capitol, and more also speak to the city’s rich history.

The 'Queen City of the Rockies,' the small city of Helena lies in a scenic spot with the magnificent mountains lurking in the distance. Set in the Western Central part of Montana, it is located not far from a range of lovely lakes, rivers, and wilderness areas, with plenty of great outdoor activitie

Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, under the shadows of Mt. Helena and Mt. Ascension, lies Montana’s picturesque capital city. “Helen-a,” as locals say it, was born in the gold rush of 1864. She was dubbed the Queen City in the late 1800s, when more millionaires lived here, per capita, than anywhere in the nation. The leather-clad Montana Club, with its exclusive brotherhood of men who were millionaires, registered a cool 140 members...

We are lucky enough to have friends who moved to Helena, Montana from California. They had told us how beautiful Montana was, so we had to see it for ourselves, and also check out fun and free things to do in Helena with kids. They were not mistaken in the beauty of this state. Clearly, […]

Here are the 15 best things to do in Helena. From outdoor adventures to history and art, there's something for everyone in the state capital.

6th Avenue in Helena,Montana seen from the City County Building. Looking east. This photo has notes.

Helena, MT and the Sleeping Giant

Last Chance Gulch, Montana. A little like Yonkers? 1890s.

There’s a lot about Helena, Montana, that deserves a closer look. Plan a visit to Helena, and not just as a quick pass-through on your way to somewhere else. Trust me on this – you need 48 hours in Helena, Montana to fully appreciate all this town has to offer.