Experience Helena

Indulge in the perfect blend of natural beauty, community, and modern amenities, ideal for living, visiting, or investing.

Helena Montana

—is a historic yet forward-looking city where mountain views, rich gold-rush roots, and modern living come together. As the state capital, Helena offers economic stability while preserving a close-knit, community-driven feel. With immediate access to outdoor recreation, a lively downtown, and a growing arts and dining scene, Helena delivers big Montana character without big-city congestion.

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Helena Area Guidebook

Food scene

The Union Butcher Shop & Wood-Fired Grill | Old Salt Co-op

Overland Express Restaurant & Lounge | American Bar & Grill

On Broadway Italian Restaurant | Downtown Helena — 74 locals recommend

Mediterranean Grill | A Sensory Dining Experience

Lucca’s | Italian Fine Dining with Montana Elegance

Steve’s Café | Family-Owned Breakfast & Lunch Spot

Brewhouse | American Pub Fare & Local Craft Beer

Benny’s Bistro | Farm-to-Table Dining in Downtown Helena

Nosh Cafe | Local Breakfast & Lunch in Downtown Helena

Bad Betty’s Barbecue | Downtown Helena BBQ & Catering

Cafe Zydeco | Cajun & Creole Cuisine in Helena, Montana

Silver Star Steak Company | Fine Dining Steakhouse in Helena

Windbag Saloon & Grill | Historic Bar & Grill in Helena

Staggering Ox | Unique Sandwiches in Helena

Bullman’s | Wood Fired Pizza in Helena

Yat Son Restaurant | Exceptional Dining in East Helena

Ristorante Bella Roma | Authentic Italian Dining in Helena

The Highlander Bar & Grill | Montana-Inspired Dining & Live Music

Red Fox Supper Club | Family-Owned Fine Dining in Helena

Old Salt Outpost | Burger Shop in Downtown Helena

Libations

Bars and Pubs

Laib-Ation Station LLC | Late-Night Drinks and Games in Helena

Windbag Saloon & Grill | Historic Pub Culture in Downtown Helena

Brewhouse | Lively Pub Dining with a Standout Beer Selection in Helena

The Rathskeller | A Speakeasy-Style Cocktail Bar Beneath Helena’s Historic Montana Club

Liquor Stores

Montana Lil’s Liquor Store | A Go-To Spot for Spirits, Beer, and Wine in Helena

Island Liquor Store | Helena MT Beer, Wine & Spirits

East Helena Liquor | Wine, Beer & Spirits Near Helena MT

Gulch Distillers | Craft Spirits & Tasting Room in Helena MT

Breweries

Speakeasy 41 Brewing Company | Craft Brewery in Helena MT

Lewis & Clark Brewing Co. | Helena MT Craft Brewery & Taproom

Blackfoot River Brewing Co. | Helena MT Craft Brewery & Taproom

Ten Mile Creek Brewery | Community Craft Beer in Helena MT

Missouri River Brewing Company | East Helena Craft Brewery

Wine Bars and Taprooms

Headwaters Crafthouse | Helena MT Taproom with 40 Craft Taps

The Hawthorn Bottle Shop & Tasting Room | Helena MT Wine Bar

Brothers Tapworks | Helena MT Taproom with 40+ Rotating Taps

Organic Shopping

Real Food Market & Deli | Organic & Local Foods in Helena MT

Natural Grocers Helena | Organic & Natural Grocery Store

Sightseeing

Montana State Capitol | Historic Landmark in Helena MT

Cathedral of St. Helena | Historic Landmark in Helena MT

Montana Heritage Center | Helena History Museum

Gates of the Mountains | Helena Boat Tours

Last Chance Tours | Historic Helena Train Rides

Archie Bray Foundation | Helena Ceramic Arts

Last Chance Gulch | Downtown Helena Shops & History

Marysville House | Historic Helena Railroad Landmark

Hiking/Biking around Helena

Mount Helena | Hiking Trails & Scenic Views Helena MT

Spring Meadow Lake State Park | Family-Friendly Trails Helena MT

Mount Ascension Loop Trail | Family-Friendly Hike Helena MT

Helena National Forest | Hiking & Mountain Biking Trails Helena MT

Scratchgravel Hills | Year-Round Trails & Recreation Helena MT

Information

Helena Chamber of Commerce | Business & Tourism MT

Golf around Helena

Fox Ridge Golf Course | Golf & Views Helena MT

Bill Roberts Golf Course | Helena MT Golf & Amenities

Green Meadow Country Club | Golf & Amenities Helena MT

Norwegian Wood Golf Course | 9-Hole Par 3 Helena MT