Guidebook for Helena
Food Scene
Authentic Mexican food and is very popular with the locals. We recommend the enchiladas.
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El Vaquero Taqueria
1338 11th AveAuthentic Mexican food and is very popular with the locals. We recommend the enchiladas.
A West-Mex place in the historic Reeder’s Alley. Has a great patio for sunny days. The pork tacos are the way to go!
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Karmadillos
52 S Park AveA West-Mex place in the historic Reeder’s Alley. Has a great patio for sunny days. The pork tacos are the way to go!
Offers crepes, muffins, scones, breakfast sandwiches, and other pastry type treats as well as coffee drinks and teas. We have only been here for breakfasts so cannot speak on lunch. We will vouch, though, on cleanliness and professionalism.
The Dive Bakery & Cafe
1609 11th AveOffers crepes, muffins, scones, breakfast sandwiches, and other pastry type treats as well as coffee drinks and teas. We have only been here for breakfasts so cannot speak on lunch. We will vouch, though, on cleanliness and professionalism.
Hand-crafted ice cream located in The Walking Mall. They offer a range of traditional to exotic flavors. Try the cardamon - it’s a little life-changing.
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Big Dipper Ice Cream
58 N Last Chance GulchHand-crafted ice cream located in The Walking Mall. They offer a range of traditional to exotic flavors. Try the cardamon - it’s a little life-changing.
This restaurant is close to the capitol complex and offers something besides burgers and fries. The gyros are tasty and filling. The owner is a really nice guy. It gets pretty busy around lunch time.
Planet Gyros
1421 11th AveThis restaurant is close to the capitol complex and offers something besides burgers and fries. The gyros are tasty and filling. The owner is a really nice guy. It gets pretty busy around lunch time.
A locally owned diner, Steve’s is a place we like to visit for breakfast. Their lunches go the way of sandwiches and melts, and they are very flexible with dietary restrictions. Not opened for dinners except potentially on the weekends.
Steve's Cafe
1225 E Custer AveA locally owned diner, Steve’s is a place we like to visit for breakfast. Their lunches go the way of sandwiches and melts, and they are very flexible with dietary restrictions. Not opened for dinners except potentially on the weekends.
Wood-fired pizzas are what sets Bullman’s apart from other pizzerias in town. Great crust recipe with interesting and original topping choices. They sadly do not deliver.
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Bullman's | Wood Fired Pizza
1130 Helena AveWood-fired pizzas are what sets Bullman’s apart from other pizzerias in town. Great crust recipe with interesting and original topping choices. They sadly do not deliver.
Located in the Great Northern Town Center, the Creperie is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. They offer both savory and sweet crepes as well as coffee drinks and teas.
The Creperie
11 W 6th AveLocated in the Great Northern Town Center, the Creperie is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. They offer both savory and sweet crepes as well as coffee drinks and teas.
Italian, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, etc., The Medd Grill is probably our favorite restaurant in town. Weather permitting, we love the outdoor seating, the menus have nice variety, and the wait staff is generally very pleasant. Their tapenade is a great way to get a good conversation going.
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Mediterranean Grill
42 S Park AveItalian, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, etc., The Medd Grill is probably our favorite restaurant in town. Weather permitting, we love the outdoor seating, the menus have nice variety, and the wait staff is generally very pleasant. Their tapenade is a great way to get a good conversation going.
Steaks and an extensive cocktail menu - who could ask for anything more!? Not a place we frequent, but worth throwing onto the list of recommended restaurants in town.
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Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern BlvdSteaks and an extensive cocktail menu - who could ask for anything more!? Not a place we frequent, but worth throwing onto the list of recommended restaurants in town.
Bistro fare with a solid wet bar. On Broadway is within close walking distance from the apartment and often has live music. Favorite part about this restaurant is the Dale Livezey art hanging on the walls.
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On Broadway
106 E Broadway StBistro fare with a solid wet bar. On Broadway is within close walking distance from the apartment and often has live music. Favorite part about this restaurant is the Dale Livezey art hanging on the walls.
Just probably the very best place to eat in town. Lucca’s serves Italian food that has heavy, but delicious American influence. Nice atmosphere, downtown. We strongly recommend making reservations beforehand.
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Lucca's
56 N Last Chance GulchJust probably the very best place to eat in town. Lucca’s serves Italian food that has heavy, but delicious American influence. Nice atmosphere, downtown. We strongly recommend making reservations beforehand.
We both love the "Bombay Bombarito" with bison - try saying that three times as a tongue twister. The food is delicious here and they also offer beer and wine.
LaPa Grill
32 West 6th AvenueWe both love the "Bombay Bombarito" with bison - try saying that three times as a tongue twister. The food is delicious here and they also offer beer and wine.
One of our favorite lunch spots in town, this place serves some really good cajun food. Beignets, jambalaya, gator bites, and so much more. The best sandwich in town comes from this place and it is called a Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy: so very delicious.
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Cafe Zydeco
625 Euclid AveOne of our favorite lunch spots in town, this place serves some really good cajun food. Beignets, jambalaya, gator bites, and so much more. The best sandwich in town comes from this place and it is called a Fried Green Tomato Po’Boy: so very delicious.
Holly is a friend of ours and she makes the most exquisite pastries! She's really only open Thursday to Saturday on a first come first serve basis, so get there early! You won't be disappointed.
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Cotton-Top Pastries
212 S Park AveHolly is a friend of ours and she makes the most exquisite pastries! She's really only open Thursday to Saturday on a first come first serve basis, so get there early! You won't be disappointed.
Our friend Holly owns this bakery. You'll find the best croissant treats in town; she is an expert. She's only open Thursday to Saturday on a first come, first serve basis. It's absolutely worth checking out.
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Cotton-Top Pastries
212 S Park AveOur friend Holly owns this bakery. You'll find the best croissant treats in town; she is an expert. She's only open Thursday to Saturday on a first come, first serve basis. It's absolutely worth checking out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best locally brewed beer in Montana. We’ve spent many an afternoon on the outdoor patio enjoying one of Helena’s finest cold beers.
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Blackfoot River Brewing Co
66 S Park AveSome of the best locally brewed beer in Montana. We’ve spent many an afternoon on the outdoor patio enjoying one of Helena’s finest cold beers.
Hand crafted beers by local brewers that are delicious, refreshing, and down right good. The brewery offers live music. Try their Pilsner!
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Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1535 Dodge Ave Hand crafted beers by local brewers that are delicious, refreshing, and down right good. The brewery offers live music. Try their Pilsner!
This has quickly turned into one of Helena’s favorite afternoon/early evening hang out spots. We like to go down here on hot afternoons and sit at their outdoor patio. From their website: “We offer a broad selection of wines from around the world at a range of price points and emphasize a selection of bottles for $10 and under. We have new bottles open daily to sample while you shop. We carry craft beer focusing on small production breweries including obscure foreign brews and popular local drafts. Guests have the option of purchasing additional provisions to take home - that perfect bottle, along with specialty meats and cheeses, olives, nuts and honey. You can also have your growler filled with our special selection of wine and beer on tap. We offer monthly wine and cheese clubs with unique selections and a detailed description to expand your palate in the comfort of your own home.”
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The Hawthorn Bottle Shop and Tasting Room
46 N Last Chance GulchThis has quickly turned into one of Helena’s favorite afternoon/early evening hang out spots. We like to go down here on hot afternoons and sit at their outdoor patio. From their website: “We offer a broad selection of wines from around the world at a range of price points and emphasize a selection of bottles for $10 and under. We have new bottles open daily to sample while you shop. We carry craft beer focusing on small production breweries including obscure foreign brews and popular local drafts. Guests have the option of purchasing additional provisions to take home - that perfect bottle, along with specialty meats and cheeses, olives, nuts and honey. You can also have your growler filled with our special selection of wine and beer on tap. We offer monthly wine and cheese clubs with unique selections and a detailed description to expand your palate in the comfort of your own home.”
Located in one of Helena’s older neighborhoods and just a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment, this is a great choice for an evening drink. They are famous for their “die-hippy-die” cocktail and feature many local musicians in the evening.
The Jesters Bar
200 N Rodney StLocated in one of Helena’s older neighborhoods and just a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment, this is a great choice for an evening drink. They are famous for their “die-hippy-die” cocktail and feature many local musicians in the evening.
Arts & Culture
A great local library! They offer many afternoon reading programs for kids, complimentary computers, and newspapers. It’s a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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Lewis & Clark Library
120 S Last Chance Gulch StA great local library! They offer many afternoon reading programs for kids, complimentary computers, and newspapers. It’s a quick 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Specializing in contemporary art from the Northwest, this museum showcases local & national artists.
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Holter Museum of Art
12 E Lawrence StSpecializing in contemporary art from the Northwest, this museum showcases local & national artists.
The Montana Historical Society is the guardian of Montana's memory. Established in 1865, the oldest institution of its kind in the West, the MHS's vast historic collections of artifacts, photographs, and documents are exhibited in six extraordinary galleries. They have a nice collection of Charlie Russell paintings.
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Montana Historical Society
225 N Roberts StThe Montana Historical Society is the guardian of Montana's memory. Established in 1865, the oldest institution of its kind in the West, the MHS's vast historic collections of artifacts, photographs, and documents are exhibited in six extraordinary galleries. They have a nice collection of Charlie Russell paintings.
This is one of the premier ceramic arts residency programs in the United States. It's housed in an old brickyard factory. You can go and wander the grounds, visit with the residents, and purchase hand made pottery.
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Archie Bray Foundation
2915 Country Club AveThis is one of the premier ceramic arts residency programs in the United States. It's housed in an old brickyard factory. You can go and wander the grounds, visit with the residents, and purchase hand made pottery.
Entertainment & Activities
The Myrna is both a movie theatre and a wonderful spot for viewing traveling music and art shows. It's housed in the old county jail - worth seeing just for this.
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The Myrna Loy
15 N Ewing StThe Myrna is both a movie theatre and a wonderful spot for viewing traveling music and art shows. It's housed in the old county jail - worth seeing just for this.
Hot Yoga Helena
206 W Lawrence StThis is the best hot yoga studio in Helena. We'd recommend it to anybody.
Loft Studio
740 Front StGood yoga teacher and a studio with a superb view!
Hot Yoga Helena
206 W Lawrence StBest hot yoga studio in Helena!
Loft Studio
740 Front StLoft has good teachers and a clean space. It also has a great view of downtown Helena.
Capital City Health Club
1280 N Montana AveA clean health club close to the house.
Parks & Nature
Clinton Park is one block east from the apartment. There is kids playground equipment and a basketball court. It's a wonderful park to hang out in the sun.
Clinton Park
South Beattie StreetClinton Park is one block east from the apartment. There is kids playground equipment and a basketball court. It's a wonderful park to hang out in the sun.
This dog park is located in the YMCA campus. Lots of friendly Helena dogs go there to roam and play with one another. There is a several mile walking trail around the entire park as well as playground equipment, soccer fields, and a skate park.
Paw Park
1200 N Last Chance GulchThis dog park is located in the YMCA campus. Lots of friendly Helena dogs go there to roam and play with one another. There is a several mile walking trail around the entire park as well as playground equipment, soccer fields, and a skate park.
Miles and miles of wonderful trails abound on Mt. Ascension. Not only is this trail system wonderful for hiking, it's one of the top mountain biking destinations in the country. You are only 2 blocks from 3 trail heads at the apartment.
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Mount Ascension
Miles and miles of wonderful trails abound on Mt. Ascension. Not only is this trail system wonderful for hiking, it's one of the top mountain biking destinations in the country. You are only 2 blocks from 3 trail heads at the apartment.
Mount Helena Park is one of the largest city parks in the United States - 620 acres and rising to 5,468 feet above sea level. The top of the mountain offers amazing views of the city. There is a shuttle which takes you to the southern edge of the park for hiking and mountain biking along the Mt. Helena Ridge Trail. http://www.bikehelena.com/
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Mount Helena
Mount Helena Park is one of the largest city parks in the United States - 620 acres and rising to 5,468 feet above sea level. The top of the mountain offers amazing views of the city. There is a shuttle which takes you to the southern edge of the park for hiking and mountain biking along the Mt. Helena Ridge Trail. http://www.bikehelena.com/
Essentials
Locally owned grocery store. Has a decent selection of organic products. In the Lundy Center. Good freshly butchered local meat.
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Van's Thriftway
306 Euclid AveLocally owned grocery store. Has a decent selection of organic products. In the Lundy Center. Good freshly butchered local meat.
Located close to the capitol complex. Prices tend to be higher than other markets in town. Does have a pharmacy.
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Safeway
611 N Montana AveLocated close to the capitol complex. Prices tend to be higher than other markets in town. Does have a pharmacy.
Locally owned health food store. Great place to buy herbs and spices as they are sold in bulk and you only need purchase what your recipe calls for. Great produce. Also has a lunch and dinner hot bar buffet.
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Real Food Market & Deli
1096 Helena Ave Locally owned health food store. Great place to buy herbs and spices as they are sold in bulk and you only need purchase what your recipe calls for. Great produce. Also has a lunch and dinner hot bar buffet.
More of a Bodega/Bottle shop this place is a great neighborhood stop for beers, wine, and ice. It’s very close, very convenient, and in an emergency the best place to get the milk you forgot. Staff is incredibly friendly.
B & B Market
100 N Rodney StMore of a Bodega/Bottle shop this place is a great neighborhood stop for beers, wine, and ice. It’s very close, very convenient, and in an emergency the best place to get the milk you forgot. Staff is incredibly friendly.
Walgreens
1150 11th AveProbably the closest pharmacy/drug store to the apartment.
Bergum Drug
2600 Winne AvenueThe locally owned pharmacy.
Excellent laundry and dry-cleaning facility - locally owned and operated.
Capital Laundry & Textile Service
720 Helena AveExcellent laundry and dry-cleaning facility - locally owned and operated.
Everything Else
US Post Office
2300 N Harris StThe post office.
United States Postal Service
500 N Last Chance GulchThe downtown post office.
FedEx Ship Center
3171 Bozeman AveThe FedEx office.
UPS Customer Center
3029 Airport RdThe UPS office.
Capital Laundry & Textile Service
720 Helena AveGreat place to have laundry or dry-cleaning done!
Capital City Health Club
1280 N Montana Ave