Butte and Beyond
Sightseeing
Butte earned its nickname, "The Richest Hill on Earth" due to vast amount of copper pulled from the dozens of mines dotting the Butte Hill. Many of the headframes or "Gallus" frames still stand as reminders of the City's mining legacy. These towering structures once lowered miners deep underground, where a network of over 10,000 miles of tunnels reach depths of a mile deep. Of the remaining mine yard, the Anselmo stands as the most intact, with its hoist house, carpenter shop, and Dry still intact. The mine yard can be entered with special permission from Butte-Silver Bow, and is clearly visible from the uptown walking trail.
Anselmo Mine
Butte earned its nickname, "The Richest Hill on Earth" due to vast amount of copper pulled from the dozens of mines dotting the Butte Hill. Many of the headframes or "Gallus" frames still stand as reminders of the City's mining legacy. These towering structures once lowered miners deep underground, where a network of over 10,000 miles of tunnels reach depths of a mile deep. Of the remaining mine yard, the Anselmo stands as the most intact, with its hoist house, carpenter shop, and Dry still intact. The mine yard can be entered with special permission from Butte-Silver Bow, and is clearly visible from the uptown walking trail.
Recognized for it's "Mile High Mile Deep" sign, the Mountain Consolidated mine and city park offer panoramic views over the city and of the Highland Mountains south of town. This is a great place to enjoy a picnic in the pavilion. Take a mile long stroll up the walking trail or drive, the park has ample parking.
Mountain Con Mine
Recognized for it's "Mile High Mile Deep" sign, the Mountain Consolidated mine and city park offer panoramic views over the city and of the Highland Mountains south of town. This is a great place to enjoy a picnic in the pavilion. Take a mile long stroll up the walking trail or drive, the park has ample parking.
No trip to Butte is complete without a stop at the World Museum of Mining. The collection of historic buildings and mining equipment is a great place to enjoy with the family, and to learn about Butte's mining heritage. The museum is just beyond the Montana Tech campus and within easy walking distance.
17 polecane przez mieszkańców
World Museum of Mining
155 Museum WayNo trip to Butte is complete without a stop at the World Museum of Mining. The collection of historic buildings and mining equipment is a great place to enjoy with the family, and to learn about Butte's mining heritage. The museum is just beyond the Montana Tech campus and within easy walking distance.
Reminiscent of bee hives these charcoal kilns are a legacy of the rich gold mining in the area. In the early days of mining, the lack of rail access made coal hard to come by. Charcoal made in the kilns fueled the smelting activities up the road in Glendale. Little else remains of the smelting town.
Canyon Creek Charcoal Kilns
Reminiscent of bee hives these charcoal kilns are a legacy of the rich gold mining in the area. In the early days of mining, the lack of rail access made coal hard to come by. Charcoal made in the kilns fueled the smelting activities up the road in Glendale. Little else remains of the smelting town.
Head out old Hwy 2 to Thompson Park to enjoy some excellent hiking. The old Milwaukee Rail line which runs through the park has been converted to a walking and biking trail which includes two tunnels and crosses a large trestle bridge.
Thompson Park
Montana 2Head out old Hwy 2 to Thompson Park to enjoy some excellent hiking. The old Milwaukee Rail line which runs through the park has been converted to a walking and biking trail which includes two tunnels and crosses a large trestle bridge.
Food scene
Of the two breweries currently operating in Butte, Butte Brewing is in my opinion the best. This is due largely to the fact that they make a great pizza on top of some solid brews. Quarry Brewery is also worth a stop, and offers a cozy cellar vibe. Reminder: Montana breweries must close at 8pm so make a good early stop on the night.
15 polecane przez mieszkańców
Butte Brewing Company
465 E Galena StOf the two breweries currently operating in Butte, Butte Brewing is in my opinion the best. This is due largely to the fact that they make a great pizza on top of some solid brews. Quarry Brewery is also worth a stop, and offers a cozy cellar vibe. Reminder: Montana breweries must close at 8pm so make a good early stop on the night.
A short walk down Park Street will take you to the Hummingbird Cafe, a great stop for coffee, breakfast and lunch. they've got some solid sandwiches.
20 polecane przez mieszkańców
Hummingbird Cafe
605 W Park StA short walk down Park Street will take you to the Hummingbird Cafe, a great stop for coffee, breakfast and lunch. they've got some solid sandwiches.
As far as sandwich places go, it's hard to find better. North 46 stands out for its delicious and sizable sandwiches and soups. The Bridger is quite good, but you really can't go wrong.
North 46
102 East Granite StreetAs far as sandwich places go, it's hard to find better. North 46 stands out for its delicious and sizable sandwiches and soups. The Bridger is quite good, but you really can't go wrong.
City/town information
A very scenic hour drive will bring you into Philipsburg, voted one of the cutest small towns. The beautiful and historic main street boasts an excellent brewery, and renowned candy shop. Experience the regions mining legacy and sift for sapphires at one of the gem hunting locations. If you're looking for a hike, take the road up to Granite Ghost Town. Perched above Pburg the once bustling mining town offers views of the whole valley, and old remnants of mining operations.
35 polecane przez mieszkańców
Philipsburg
A very scenic hour drive will bring you into Philipsburg, voted one of the cutest small towns. The beautiful and historic main street boasts an excellent brewery, and renowned candy shop. Experience the regions mining legacy and sift for sapphires at one of the gem hunting locations. If you're looking for a hike, take the road up to Granite Ghost Town. Perched above Pburg the once bustling mining town offers views of the whole valley, and old remnants of mining operations.
The small town of Anaconda embodies a Norman Rockwell-esque vibe and is a perfect day trip from Butte. Named after the Anaconda Mining Company, the towns mining legacy is evident in the towering smoke stack which can be seen for miles around. At 585' it is the tallest masonry structure in the world, and once topped a massive copper smelting facility which fueled the towns growth. The stack isn't publicly accessible except during special viewing events. Smelter City Brewery, the Washoe Theater, and a collection of great boutiques and restaurants make Anaconda a must visit.
15 polecane przez mieszkańców
Anaconda
The small town of Anaconda embodies a Norman Rockwell-esque vibe and is a perfect day trip from Butte. Named after the Anaconda Mining Company, the towns mining legacy is evident in the towering smoke stack which can be seen for miles around. At 585' it is the tallest masonry structure in the world, and once topped a massive copper smelting facility which fueled the towns growth. The stack isn't publicly accessible except during special viewing events. Smelter City Brewery, the Washoe Theater, and a collection of great boutiques and restaurants make Anaconda a must visit.