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Things To Do
All Activities
ADA Accessible
ADA Accessible Restrooms
Accepts Cash, Credit and Debit
Acupuncture
Apothecary
Appointment or Reservation Needed
Aquatic Classes
Archery
Attire Policy (check our website)
Attractions
Authentic Experience
Barre
Baseball
Biking
Bowling
Camping
Childcare
Climate Controlled
Climbing
Clothing & Apparel
Cupping
Curling
Cycling
Dance Classes
Day Pass Available
Downtown / Close to Downtown
East Helena
Eastern Medicine
Eco Friendly
Equipment Rentals
Exercise Machines & Free Weights
Facility Rental Options
Figure Skating
Fishing
Fitness Classes
Free Parking
Fresh-pressed Juices & Herbal Elixirs
Fun for Kids
Gaming
Geocaching
Gifts & Accessories
Golf Courses
Guided Tours (Contact us to Schedule)
Gyms & Studios
Health & Wellness
Herbs and Vitamins for Purchase
Hiking / Backpacking
Holistic Healing
Horseback Riding
Hot Springs
Ice Hockey
Indoor Pool
Indoor Pool & Spa
Indoor Recreation
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Limited Time / Paid Parking Available
Massage Therapy
Membership Not Required
Merch Available for Purchase
Music, Dancing & Nightlife
Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Online Shopping
Open Mondays!
Outdoor Pool & Spa
Outdoor Recreation
Pet Friendly (Leashed and Unleashed)
Physical Therapy
Pilates
Play Parks & Sports Fields
Public Restrooms
Public Skate / Laser Skate
Reiki
Sauna
Sauna & Steam Room
Shopping
Snacks & Beverages for Purchase
Sports
Steam Room
Strength Training
Walk-ins Welcome
Water Sports, Activities & Recreation Areas
Wellness Coaching
Wheelchair Access
WiFi
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Yoga
Season
All Seasons
Summer
Winter
Activity Level
All Levels
Low
Moderate
High
This is Helena
Helena exists at a crossroads between past and present, tame and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. A place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through our charming downtown, and enjoy breweries with breathtaking views—all in the same day.
Some say Helena has long been blessed. From the early roots of Blackfeet, Salish, Crow and Bannock tribes who found this land abundant with bison and natural resources—to the four lucky prospectors who, in their last efforts, struck gold in 1864—Helena is a place rich with history, beauty, and life.
We’re unexpected. Unfussy. Unspoiled. We don’t pretend to be anything we’re not, and we’re proud of who we are. But don’t take it from us. Come see for yourself.
NOW OPEN!
The Montana Heritage Center—Montana’s Museum—captures the grandeur of the Treasure State by celebrating its natural features, diverse cultures, and the stories of our past. After years of hard work, consensus-building, and careful design, the new home of the Montana Historical Society includes expanded museum exhibits, educational classrooms, a public event center, an enhanced research center, and a café, along with an outdoor courtyard and rooftop terrace. Visitors from across Montana and around the world will experience state-of-the-art displays from the Society’s ever-expanding collections, just a few steps from the Capitol building.
Hearing the excited voices of visitors of all ages as they explore the new Heritage Center and watching them learn what it means to be a Montanan will be a constant reminder of why this is such a special place.
Encounter Montana’s Museum — The Montana Heritage Center
Get to Know Helena’s Art and History Scene
The Downtown Helena Experience
Shop, Dine, and Play!
Immerse yourself in Helena’s downtown Walking Mall on TheLast Chance Gulch and discover old-world architecture, restaurants, breweries, galleries, museums, retail shops, daily live music, and so much more! Start your adventure right here, in the heart of Downtown Helena.
Downtown Attractions 10 Helena Fun Facts
- Helena was declared Montana’s territorial capital in 1875
- Helena is a Continental Divide Trail Gateway Community
- Helena has one of the largest city parks systems in the US—combined 1,000 acres
- Home to internationally renowned ceramics institution, the Archie Bray
- Home to the largest Charlie M. Russell collection in the world
- Named a Silver-level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bike Association
- The Missouri River is a Blue Ribbon Trout Area
- Home to two Montana Audubon Society birding areas
- Perfect mid-way point between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.
- Awarded “Best for Geocaching” title by Rand McNally & Geocaching.com
Explore Montana’s Hometown Things To Do In Helena
Everything you need to plan your Helena stay.
Visitor Guide
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Go Deeper into Discovering Helena…
From trails to attractions, Helena has plenty of activities and wonders to uncover and discover. Enjoy blog posts and articles to get the most out of our town… and your stay.
Explore Even More!
Travelling between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks? We’re more than a stop — we’re worth the stay! When making Helena your home base for a night or several, we offer so much more to explore. Within thirty minutes to an hour and half drive you will discover the spirit and history of our beautiful region of lakes, rivers, mountains, and all the small city charm.
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