Visit Helena Montana

Visit Helena Montana Halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks lies Montana’s picturesque capital city of Helena.

Helena strikes a unique balance between having a rich history and being a modern, lively arts and culture town.

Starting this June, sip your way through town and explore the stories, flavors and hospitality that helped shape Montana...
05/31/2026

Starting this June, sip your way through town and explore the stories, flavors and hospitality that helped shape Montana’s hometown.

The Historic Julian Anderson Cocktail Trail is a self-guided experience celebrating one of the community’s most iconic bartenders. For more than 60 years, Julian Anderson welcomed guests at the Montana Club with a warmth and consistency that became part of the town’s reputation itself.

Now, participating establishments across town are honoring that legacy with signature cocktails inspired by Anderson’s craft, creativity and era. Along the way, a free audio tour shares the history behind trail destinations, the people who shaped them and the stories woven throughout the community.

Whether you’re following the cocktails, the history or a little of both, the trail offers a new way to experience Last Chance Gulch, the Montana Heritage Center and the hidden gems in between. Stop by the Helena Visitor Center to grab a map and follow along. 🍸

Pour into more details through the link below:

https://helenamt.com/the-historic-julian-anderson-cocktail-trail/

Get a glimpse inside the new Peek in the rooms, taste the menu, hear live music and celebrate community during their ope...
05/28/2026

Get a glimpse inside the new

Peek in the rooms, taste the menu, hear live music and celebrate community during their open house on Thursday, May 28 from 4–7 PM.

📍40 E. Lyndale Ave.

Mountains so close, you can almost reach out and touch them.
05/27/2026

Mountains so close, you can almost reach out and touch them.

History Fest comes to the Montana Heritage Center in Helena June 24–28.Four Days. One State. Endless Stories.Join us for...
05/24/2026

History Fest comes to the Montana Heritage Center in Helena June 24–28.

Four Days. One State. Endless Stories.

Join us for tours, workshops, panels, community events, special celebrations, and unforgettable experiences centered around Montana’s history and culture.

Highlights throughout the week include:
• Alive at Five on Wednesday
• Guided tours and community events
• Family and adult workshops
• Honoring Sovereign Nations
• America’s 250 Celebration on the Capitol Lawn and at the Heritage Center

View the full schedule and event details at mths.mt.gov/historyfest

Lace up for the Governor’s Cup on June 13 in Helena!From the half marathon and 10K to the 5K, Fun Run, and Kid’s Maratho...
05/22/2026

Lace up for the Governor’s Cup on June 13 in Helena!

From the half marathon and 10K to the 5K, Fun Run, and Kid’s Marathon, this longtime Helena tradition has been bringing together families, recreational runners, and elite athletes for more than 50 years.

Join thousands of runners celebrating fitness, community, and one of Montana’s premier race events. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃

05/22/2026

For Helena artist Cyrus Walker, art is not a one-way conversation. It’s a dialogue.

“There’s an old phrase: it’s the artist’s job to pose the question,” he says. “It’s the viewer’s job to answer it.”

With his art, which he describes as American Western Expressionism, Cyrus stretches the imagination, merging mythical imagery with Old West stories. A cowboy the size of a giant. A larger than life jack rabbit. A sky full of Saturn.

Like the big skies of Montana, he invites the viewer into a sense of wonder.

Montana State University brought Cyrus from Vermont to the intermountain West, and he now calls Helena home. With our history of gold miners and fur trappers, and the largest collection of Western Art down the street from his house at the Montana Heritage Center, Helena just makes sense.

“Helena has a rich history in the West, as a gold mine town,” he says. “Now, the West is what you make of it… it’s a crucible of storytelling.”

Thank you, Cyrus, for sharing your art and your story with us.

Learn more about Cyrus and Helena’s local art scene at the link 👇

https://helenamt.com/art-and-history

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Tours for 2026 begin this Saturday, May 23 at the iconic Gates of the Mountains. Just 20 miles north of Helena, this unf...
05/21/2026

Tours for 2026 begin this Saturday, May 23 at the iconic Gates of the Mountains. Just 20 miles north of Helena, this unforgettable experience has been welcoming visitors for more than 125 years as they follow in the path of Lewis and Clark through the breathtaking Missouri River canyon.

Today, Gates of the Mountains continues its mission to protect, educate, and connect visitors to one of Montana’s last best places. Add it to your Montana vacation plans this summer. 🛥️

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The Eddy’s Bread sign has been part of Helena history for more than a century. J.E. “Eddy” O’Connell founded Eddy’s Bake...
05/17/2026

The Eddy’s Bread sign has been part of Helena history for more than a century. J.E. “Eddy” O’Connell founded Eddy’s Bakery in the early 1900s, and the company became well known across the Northwest for affordable, quality bread. The painted sign on the Iron Front Hotel served as a long-running advertisement for the bakery. In 2012, the sign was restored through a community preservation effort, helping preserve one of Helena’s most recognizable historic landmarks.

Springtime settling into the Downtown Walking Mall 🌿😍
05/14/2026

Springtime settling into the Downtown Walking Mall 🌿😍

The Guardian of the Gulch watches over Helena as day turns to dusk. 🌃
05/14/2026

The Guardian of the Gulch watches over Helena as day turns to dusk. 🌃

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Helena, MT
59601

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