BLOG WEEKEND GETAWAY IN HELENA MONTANA Grab your friends or that special someone and dash them away for an unforgettable weekend in Helena! Overflowing with hiking trails and stunning mountainsides, you can catch a breath of fresh air in this outdoorsy, historical town. No better time than the present to explore Helena’s community. To make the most of your trip to […] TOP 5 REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS 1. Shop local because it’s not shipped from overseas! If you haven’t started your Holiday shopping, start now! With the high possibility of shortages in the supply chain this holiday season, there is a good chance that the popular gifts that are shipped from overseas may not be on the shelf this year. Don’t panic, […] PLACER GHOST Helena’s storied Placer Hotel adds to the mystique of the Capital City’s unique and historic Last Chance Gulch. The 172-room Placer opened in 1913 and at that time it was the largest hotel between St. Paul and Portland. Named for the placer gold recovered during the excavation of its basement, over the decades thousands enjoyed […] SCENIC DRIVES FOR YOUR FALL BUCKET LIST This is the perfect time of year to take an Autumn Scenic Drive and experience the vibrant colors fall has to offer. Here are a couple of the best-kept secret drives that are close to home for you to explore and catch some captivating views of the valley! Just to the west of town lies […] BEST HELENA RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR SEATING If you’re visiting Helena or a local, take to the patio for your dining experience! There are several restaurants that offer wonderful outdoor seating. Whether you’re looking for a bite to eat, fine dining, or a nice glass of wine to enjoy with your meal, Helena has the perfect patio for you! Here are a […] TOP 5 PLACES TO BEAT THE HEAT AND STAY COOL IN HELENA Summer is here and the heat is on! Here are the Top 5 places to cool off this summer… Splash into summer and cool off at the Last Chance Splash Waterpark & Pool! Located at Memorial Park in the heart of Helena. A great place for the entire family to enjoy. There is nothing better on […] EXPLORE SAFELY, HELENA Helena is our home and our pride – filled with some of the best people, businesses, and experiences in the world. That’s why it’s important to protect our community right now. We are fortunate to live in a place that has enough space for continued enjoyment, even during challenging times like COVID-19. Don’t stop exploring; […] SAY HELLO TO HELENA 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 […] THE ART SPACE OF LEAH CUPINO Words by Brian D’Ambrosio: Leah Cupino’s art world is simultaneously a convenient studio, a hands-on classroom, and a workspace of ideas. She also views it as a place of commentary and exchange. “It’s important for me at The Art Space to have this two-way conversation with the public,” said Cupino. “People like to watch art […] HEARING HIS OWN VOICE: A LIFE OF SCULPTOR TIM HOLMES Sculptor Tim Holmes’ overarching body of work can be interpreted as a testament to his passion. Art is so demanding, and can be so thankless, that the only people who do it for as long as Holmes has are those who cannot imagine feeling fulfilled any other way. “The word artist feels like a misnomer […] Posts navigation 1 2 3 Next Tourism Grant TBID Board Info Media & Press Blog Contact Us