Anaconda
	SW Montana, nine miles off I-90 W of Butte, on MT 1 Population: 9,417

Anaconda Chamber of Commerce 306 East Park Street Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-2400 (Phone/Fax) Website: http://www.anaconda.mt.org

This town sprang up when the giant Anaconda Copper Mining Company of Butte needed a smelter for its vast amounts of copper ore. "Copper King" Marcus Daly chose the site in 1882 because of the ample supply of water and limestone nearby.

In 1982, the Anaconda Company shut down its smelter operation in Anaconda, putting an end to its historic economic base. The idle smokestack, which can be seen from the interstate, stands more than 585 feet high and measures 86 feet in diameter at the base. It is the tallest free-standing masonry structure in the world. The stack was declared a state monument by the 1985 Montana Legislature.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, natural hot springs, hikes, boating, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country, downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

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Attractions:

Old City Hall Copper Village Museum and Art Center
401 East Commercial
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-2422

Built in 1895 of local materials, the Anaconda City Hall was the finest city hall in the Northwest. It housed all city government offices, the fire engine house and the police department. Renovated in 1982, the hall now houses a history museum, archives, an art gallery with changing exhibits, and shops. The museum displays include smelter memorabilia, turn-of-the-century clothing, furniture and a pharmacy. Open year-round, Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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Outdoor Activities:

Discovery Basin Ski Area
PO Box 221
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-2184
Fax: 406-563-7036
Website: http://www.skidiscovery.com

Discovery is located off Montana 1 just 10 miles from Georgetown Lake. Discovery is a good place for the entire family to enjoy downhill skiing. It is serviced by three double and three triple chairlifts. There are more than 548 acres of trails with a total vertical drop of 1,670 feet. Discovery provides a separate beginner area and easy slopes for new skiers. For the experts the north side of the mountain offers more than 10 trails of extreme skiing. Instruction is available for adults and children with special kinderski classes for new skiers 3 to 6 years old. Open November through April, 9:30am to 4:00pm daily.

Lost Creek State Park
1.5 miles east of Anaconda on MT 1, .5 mile north on Secondary 273, then 8 miles west
406-542-5500
Fax: 406-542-5529

A scenic recreation and camping area with a short walking trail to Lost Creek Falls and spectacular limestone cliffs that rise 1,200 feet above the canyon floor. Popular viewing area for mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Open May through November 30.

Pintler Scenic Route
Encompasses 62 miles of MT 1 off I-90

This highway takes you over mountain passes to Anaconda and Philipsburg and along the shores of scenic Georgetown Lake. The peaks of the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness form the backdrop. Georgetown Lake recreation area is a favorite spot for fishing and boating. Boat rentals are available. Off the Pintler Scenic Route are mining ghost towns and St. Timothy's Chapel, a non-denominational chapel that overlooks Georgetown Lake.

Vintage Bus Tour
306 East Park Street
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-2400 (Phone/Fax)

Tour historic Anaconda in a vintage 1936 White bus. This bus was originally used by the Anaconda Company to transport visitors through the copper smelter. Passengers view historic buildings and learn of the city's history. Tours depart from the visitors center twice daily, mid-May to mid-September, Monday to Saturday. Minimum time: 1.5 hours. Group rates available (11 maximum).

Washoe Park and State Fish Hatchery
City Park, 600 West Pennsylvania
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-2531 (Hatchery)
406-563-3409 (Washoe Park)

Relax and have fun in beautiful Washoe Park with its outdoor swimming pool, baseball field, tennis courts, playground, and picnic areas. Washoe Park Trout Hatchery, the state's oldest, is located at the east end of the park. The hatchery is the home of Montana's state fish, the cutthroat trout. The Visitor Center has underwater fish viewing. Walk through self-guided tours or guided tours by special arrangement. Open year-round, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Fish spawning weekly, May through June. Admission free.

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	Baker
	Crossroads of Highways 7 and 12 Population: 1,695

PO Box 89 Baker, MT 59313 1-800-862-2537 Website: http://www.bakermt.com

Baker is at the crossroads of Highways 7 and 12 in southeastern Montana. It's a beautiful drive from Miles City on Highway 12 or a shorter, interesting drive during which you're likely to see oil rigs and pumping units from I-94 through Wibaux on Highway7.

The town started as a campground for the Milwakee Railroad construction crews. Baker's early history is chronicled in the book Bad Land by Jonathan Raban.

Baker is known far and wide for its friendly people. The city boasts a lake where people boat, water ski, jet ski, swim, and fish. The lake area has a gazebo, picnic areas, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, a basketball court, and an amphitheater.

The Baker area offers great hunting and fishing opportunities, a 9-hole golf course, three city parks, campsites, the Baker Recreation Center, and four baseball fields.

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Attractions:

The O'Fallon Historical Museum
723 South Main Street
406-778-3265

The O'Fallon Historical Museum houses "Steer Montana," the world's largest steer. Steer Montana was born east of Baker in 1923. He grew to be 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighed 3,980 pounds. Baker's history is well displayed in the museum's several buildings. Exhibits include a homestead house and a one-room country schoolhouse. The museum also exhibits dinosaur fossils, Indian artifacts, buggies, cars, tractors, and other machinery. There is something of interest for everyone.

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	Bigfork/Flathead Valley
	On the northeastern shore of Flathead Lake Population: 2,080

Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 237 Bigfork, MT 59911 406-837-5888 Fax 406-837-5808 Website: http://www.bigfork.org

This year-round resort hamlet and artists' haven is nestled on picturesque Bigfork Bay. Situated near Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake and Big Mountain Resort. The unhurried pace of village life provides leisurely opportunities for strolling, fine dining, and shopping. Arts and crafts shops and galleries line the streets and delight browsers. Located in the community is the impressive and challenging Eagle Bend Golf Course. The Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents musicals and plays. Bigfork is the gateway to the 91-mile Seeley-Swan Highway, MT 83. "The Swan" runs between two majestic mountain ranges, past pristine lakes and heavily wooded slopes.

Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, boating, sailing, resort cottages, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

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Attractions:

Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric Avenue
PO Box 456
Bigfork, MT 59911
406-837-4886
Website: http://www.bigforksummerplayhouse.com

This summer stock theater produces Broadway musicals in repertory. Their fast-paced, light singing, dancing and acting provide great family entertainment. Past performances include Fiddler On The Roof, My Fair Lady, Sound of Music, Annie Get Your Gun, and The Music Man. Late May to Labor Day weekend, Monday through Saturday at 8:30pm. Reservations must be made in advance. Discount rates for groups of 15 or more are available Monday through Wednesday evenings.

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Outdoor Activities:

The Far West Cruise Boat
PO Box 248
Bigfork, MT 59911
406-857-3203
Fax: 406-837-6977

Enjoy Flathead Lake aboard the Far West, a two-level cruise boat with a capacity for 200 people. Scheduled daytime cruises last 90 minutes. Charters can be arranged to all points of the lake from any suitable docking location. Full catering and live music available for private charter. Open daily 1:00pm. Sunday to Tuesday 7:00pm sunset cruise. Special cruises arranged for groups. $15/adult, $12/senior (62+), $9/child 12 and under, $49/family.

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	Big Sky
	52 miles south of Bozeman on US 191 Population: 200

Big Sky Chamber of Commerce PO Box 160100 500 Little Coyote Road Big Sky, MT 59716 406-995-3000 or 800-943-4111 Fax: 406-995-2307 Website: http://www.bigskychamber.com

The scenic community of Big Sky nestles high in mountain meadows, surrounded by timberland, the Spanish Peaks Primitive Area and the Gallatin National Forest. Majestic 11,166-foot Lone Mountain towers over this paradise, where in 1969, Chet Huntley, the late newscaster, and a group of corporate investors purchased some ranchland. Chet loved his native Montana and wanted to contribute to its tourism industry by establishing a year-round resort with complete lodging and recreational facilities. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, natural hot springs, hikes, resort cabins, river floating, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

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Attractions:

Soldiers Chapel
US 191 at Big Sky
PO Box 1411, Bozeman, MT 59715
406-995-4089

This small church of native stone and logs was built as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of World War II, and to serve the spiritual needs of the ranchers and families living in the Gallatin Canyon and their many summer visitors. Its picture window offers a breathtaking view of Lone Mountain. Open May 1 through September 30, 8:00am to 8:00pm. Visitors are always welcome. Regular services are held 11:00am Sunday and special services can be arranged.

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Outdoor Activities:

Big Sky Ski & Summer Resort
1 Lone Mountain Trail
PO Box 160001,
Big Sky, MT 59716-0001
406-995-5000 or 800-548-4486
Fax: 406-995-5001
Email: info@bigskyresort.com
Website: http://www.bigskyresort.com

Big Sky is located in southwestern Montana, 18 miles from Yellowstone National Park. With economy to luxury lodging and 46,000 square feet of meeting and function space, Big Sky can accommodate groups of up to 750. The centrally located Yellowstone Conference Center houses a 7,991 square foot ballroom, a 136-person amphitheatre, and smaller breakout rooms. Summer months provide fly-fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, and scenic lift rides. The winter offers skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, sleigh ride dinners, and snowmobiling. Spa facilities, fitness centers, saunas, outdoor heated pools and hot tubs, shopping, and dining are all offered throughout both seasons. Big Sky Resort is open from Thanksgiving to mid-April and June to early October.

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	Big Timber
	Southcentral Montana on I-90, Exit 367 and 370 Population: 1,650

Big Timber Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1012 Big Timber, MT 59011 406-932-5131 Website: http://www.bigtimber.com

Nestled at the confluence of the Boulder and Yellowstone rivers, Big Timber was a stop for William Clark on his way home in 1805. He camped at a spot he called "rivers across" and made dugout canoes from the large cottonwood trees found along the banks of the Yellowstone River. Big Timber's name came from these large cottonwood trees. The beautiful Crazy Mountains provide a perfect backdrop for all types of outdoor sports including hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, and rafting. Photography is a favorite activity of those venturing out onto the backcountry roads. Big Timber is the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area and has some of the best blue-ribbon trout fishing in the state. There are giftshops, clothing stores, quilting supplies, antiques, and coffeehouses. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, and rodeo.

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Attractions:

Crazy Mountain Museum
Exit 367, Cemetery Road
PO Box 83
Big Timber, MT 59011
406-932-5126

On exhibit is the Cobblestone City, a six by fourteen-foot detailed miniature replica of Big Timber in 1907. Also on permanent display is a one-room schoolhouse, a Norwegian stabbur, or store house, and artifacts from Big Timber's Norwegian heritage dating back to 1882. Another highlight is the rodeo exhibit featuring the Cremer rodeos of the 30s and 40s. Other exhibits rotate each year in conjunction with special events and entertainment. Open June through August, Tuesday to Sunday 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Closed Monday. Minimum time: 30 to 45 minutes. Group tours available. Admission free, donations accepted.

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	Billings
	Southcentral Montana near the junction of I-90 and I-94 Population: 81,151

Billings Chamber of Commerce PO Box 31177 Billings, MT 59107 406-245-4111 or 800-711-2630 Fax: 406-245-7333 Website: http://www.billingschamber.com

Billings is Montana's largest city and the financial center of Montana's energy industry. Shielded on the north by the Rimrocks, Billings was established in 1882 with the coming of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Two years later the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy railroads arrived and further boosted the economy. Today Billings is a major shipping center for cattle and other agricultural products. The METRA, a 12,000-seat events center, hosts the NILE rodeo, held each year in October. The Montana Fair is held in August. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, hikes, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

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Attractions:

Alberta Bair Theater
Broadway and 3rd Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6052
Fax: 406-256-5060
Website: http://www.albertabairtheater.org

The Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts is the largest theater between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Spokane, Washington, and it recently acquired the largest movie screen in that area. The theater presents hundreds of productions yearly, with over half of them being performed by national and international professional touring companies. From Broadway musicals to African dance, the Alberta Bair Theater has it all! It is also the home of the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, the Billings Community Concerts and many other local presenters, such as the Billings Studio Theater and the Community Band. Open year-round, Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:30pm. Group tours (1 to 3 hours) offered by appointment, group discounts on tickets available.

Moss Mansion Historic House Museum
914 Division Street
Billings, MT 59101
406-256-5100
Fax: 406-252-0091
Website: http://www.mossmansion.com

The Moss Mansion captures turn-of-the-century life when the Preston Boyd Moss family lived in the 1903 red sandstone structure. Visitors see original draperies, fixtures, furniture, Persian carpets, wall coverings, and artifacts during one-hour guided tours. Seasonal exhibits are featured. Designed by the famous American architect, Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, the home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Exit 450 from I-90 to 3rd Avenue North (a one-way street) leads directly to the Moss Mansion. Themed Christmas celebration from mid-November to December. Open for one-hour group tours year-round by appointment. Gift shop open during tours. Food service must be arranged in advance.

Western Heritage Center
2822 Montana Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6809
Website: http://www.ywhc.org

Visit "Our Place in the West: Places, Pasts, and Images of the Yellowstone Valley 1880-1940." Discover our past with interactive computers, hands-on exhibits, videos, and theater. Open year-round (except January), Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Admission is free.

Yellowstone Art Museum
401 North 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6804
Website: http://www.yellowstone.artmuseum.org

The premier art museum in a four-state region exhibits both contemporary and western art from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. It houses the largest public collection of Will James's artwork and a first-class Montana Collection, which showcases Russell Cathram, Deborah Butterfield, John Buck, and more. Guests may have lunch in the Green Room Cafe & Espresso Bar and shop the Museum Store for the most unique gifts in town. The Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday until 8:00pm, and Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Closed Monday. Admission: $7/adult.

Peter Yegen Jr. Yellowstone County Museum
Airport Rd., directly across from
Logan International Airport
Billings, MT 59101
406-256-6811
Website: http://www.pycm.org

Indian artifacts, Calamity Jane memorabilia, J.K. Ralston paintings and the last Northern Pacific steam switch engine are just a few of the many items you'll see depicting the nature of Montana's Western agricultural heritage. The lower level contains more than 5,000 square feet of displays and artifacts, plus an old-time dentist's office. Open year-round, Monday to Friday 10:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 10:30am to 3:00pm. Closed Sunday. Special group tours by appointment. Admission is free. Donations accepted.

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Outdoor Activities:

Chief Plenty Coups State Park
West of Pryor
PO Box 100
Pryor, MT 59066
406-252-1289 Fax 406-252-6668

Homesite of Chief Plenty Coups (1848-1932), last chief of the Crow Tribe. Plenty Coups led scouts under General Crook and represented all Indian nations in Washington, D.C. as Chief of Chiefs. He willed his 1880s log home and property as a park for all people. The Chief Plenty Coups Museum was developed in 1972 to display Crow artifacts and tell the story of Plenty Coups and the Crow Indian. In January of 1999, Chief Plenty Coups's house was designated a National Historic Landmark. Chief Plenty Coups's annual day of honor is Saturday on Labor Day Weekend. Free buffalo feast and celebration. Located 40 miles south of Billings at base of sacred Pryor Mountains and Castle Rocks. Interpretive signs. Open May 1 through September 30, daily 8:00am to 8:00pm, museum open 10:00am to 5:00pm. Special tours for groups by appointment. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission: $1/person.

Pictograph Caves State Park
I-90 Lockwood Exit 452, on Coburn Road 3 miles
2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Billings, MT 59105
406-247-2940

Located in the sandstone outcroppings of the Bitter Creek Valley, this state park preserves the remains of a prehistoric culture 5,000 years old. Among the most interesting things in the caves are the ancient paintings found on the back walls. This major archaeological site has interpretive panels which describe how humans utilized this environment. Some steep grades on trails to caves. The park is open daily 10:00am to 7:00pm April 15 to Memorial Day. Open 8:00am to 8:00pm Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open 10:00am to 7:00pm Memorial Day to October 15. Group tours by appointment.

Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Exit 23 off I-94, 25 miles east of Billings
Billings Field Office
5001 Southgate Drive
Billings, MT 59101
406-896-5013

Pompeys Pillar National Monument was founded in commemoration of Lewis and Clark's journey across the western frontier in 1804-1806. The Pillar was named after Sacajawea's baby, Baptiste, whom Clark called "Pomp" for "little chief." Captain Clark carved his name on this sandstone butte on July 25, 1806, the only physical evidence along the trail. Open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day 8:00am to 8:00pm, and 9:00am to 5:00pm through September. Special tours for groups by appointment. Minimum time: 30 minutes. Admission charged.

ZooMontana
2100 South Shiloh Road
PO Box 80905
Billings, MT 59108
Website: http://www.zoomontana.com

ZooMontana is an AZA accredited regional zoological/botanical garden on 70 acres of natural riparian habitat interspersed with animal exhibits and gardens. The animal collection consists of Northern Latitude Temperate Zone species with an emphasis on North American species of special concern. Visitors can admire the animals in natural-looking settings. Completed habitats include: North American river otter, wolverine, Amur (Siberian) tiger, bald eagle, Sika deer, bighorn sheep, red panda, and the children's barn showcasing a variety of domestic species. Minor exhibits include the "Living Wall" and are located inside the education building. Open April 15 to October 15. April hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm. May through September hours: daily 10:00am to 4:00pm. October hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission: $6/adult, $4/senior (65+), $3/child, children 2 years and under are free.

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	Bitterroot Valley
	Southwest Montana, on US 93 Population: 37,304

Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce 105 East Main Street Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-2400 Fax: 406-363-2402

The Bitterroot Valley extends along US 93 from Missoula to the Idaho line. It includes the communities of Stevensville, Florence, Victor, Corvallis, Hamilton, and Darby. Because of its location between the Bitterroot Range and the Sapphire Mountains, the climate in this corner of the state is more moderate than the rest of Montana. Hamilton is the business center for this beautiful area. The valley was named for the bitterroot plant (Montana's state flower) that grew here profusely when Lewis and Clark first explored the region.

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Attractions:

The Daly Mansion
Eastside Hwy
PO Box 223
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-363-6004
Fax: 406-375-0048
Email: info@dalymansion.org
Website: http://www.dalymansion.org

Marcus Daly, one of Montana's "Copper Kings," established Anaconda with his smelter, and Hamilton with his lumber industry. In the late 1880s he built his family a summer home in Hamilton, the heart of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. The Mansion occupies 24,000 square feet on three floors, with 24 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms and seven fireplaces. After Mrs. Daly's death in 1941, the Mansion was closed until 1987, when it opened to the public. Open May 8 to October 15, daily. 10:00am to 4:00pm. Guided or self-guided tours. Group prices available. Minimum time: 1 hour.

Ravalli County Museum
205 Bedford Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-363-3338

The museum is located in the original Ravalli County Courthouse built in 1900. Saved from the wrecker's ball by a grassroots citizens movement in 1979, it is now listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings and considered one of the finest medium-sized museums in the region. Collections and displays recapture the pre-history and history of the county. Highlights include the "Discovery Room," featuring Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery meeting the Salish; the complete Rocky Mountain Laboratory display on Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever; a Veteran's Exhibit including two congressional medals of honor; period rooms; and the extensive Miles Romney Memorial Library and Archives. Open Thursday, Friday, and Monday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm with a program at 2:00pm. Open Saturday May through October from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Winter months open Saturday 10:00am to 2:30pm. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission: $3/adult, $5/couple, $1/student. Group rates available and tours available by appointment.

St. Mary's Mission
West end of 4th Street
PO Box 211
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-777-5734

Historic St. Mary's Mission, "The cradle of Montana's culture," was established in 1841 by Fr. Pierre DeSmet at the request of the Salish Native American people, who were seeking the "Black Robes" as teachers. This became the site of the first permanent settlement in Montana. Visitng St. Mary's is truly an enlightening and historical experience. The Jesuits were first in agriculture, education, medicine, and religion. Visit the chapel with attatched living quarters, Father Anthony Ravalli's log house with pharmacy, Chief Victor's cabin, Native American burial grounds, and DeSmet Park. All buildings have been restored to their original condition circa 1880 and are furnished with items built by Fr. Ravalli, Montana's first medical doctor. Chief Victor's cabin houses a Native American museum. Tours daily April 15 to October 15 10:00am to 4:00pm. Group tours by appointment. Minimum time: 1 hour. Admission $5/adult, $4/senior, $2/student.

Stevensville Museum
217 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-777-3201 or 406-777-1007

The emphasis at the Stevensville Museum is on the early growth and development of the Bitterroot Valley with displays of artifacts, pictures, and informational panels regarding the history of the American Indian population (the Salish Indians), the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery expedition through the valley in 1805-06, the arrival of Father DeSmet in 1841 in response to the request by the Salish Indians for the "Black Robes," the establishment of the earliest mission in what is now Montana, and the development of Fort Owen as one of the earliest trading posts and the history of Stevensville itself. Displays of an early kitchen, wash room, parlor, and school are completed with authentic items. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Thursday to Saturday 11:00am to 4:00pm. Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Winter hours by appointment. Admission free.

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Outdoor Activities:

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Wildfowl Lane
Stevensville, MT 59870
406-777-5552 (U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service)

This 2,800-acre refuge is a diverse combination of wetlands and forested riverbottom habitat. There are osprey, Canada geese, and other waterfowl, as well as bald eagles, coyotes, marmots, muskrats, mink, painted turtles, and whitetail deer. Two walking trails provide good wildlife observation and opportunities to take photographs.

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	Bozeman
	90 miles north of the entrance to Yellowstone National Park on I-90 Population: 30,000

Bozeman Convention & Visitors Bureau 2000 Commerce Way Bozeman, MT 59715 406-586-5421 Fax: 406-586-8286 Website: http://www.bozemancvb.visitmt.com

It's not easy to describe Bozeman to someone who's never been. It's one of the most diverse small towns in the Rocky Mountain West. Bozeman is blessed with an eclectic mix of ranchers, artists, professors, ski enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs drawn here by world-class outdoor recreation, Montana State University, and a slice of old-fashioned America. Those same features make Bozeman attractive to tourists, meeting planners, travel writers, and tour operators. In addition to the numerous attractions in Bozeman, there are literally hundreds of sights within a short drive, including Yellowstone National Park, that lure visitors from around the world. Consider making Bozeman the vase for your trip and stay a while to get to know the people and the hospitality that make Bozeman, Montana one of the nation's best.

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Attractions:

American Computer Museum
2304 North 7th Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-1288
Fax: 406-587-9620
Website: http://www.compustory.com

See the information highway when is was a dirt road. Explore the technology behind the ancient cave painting of southern France, the ideologies of Enlightenment, the knowledge-based American Revolution to the explorations of Lewis and Clark, the Pony Express, and the advent of the telegraph, telephone, radio, television, computer, and the Internet. All of these events are interwoven and presented in a 30,000-year timeline with thousands of historic artifacts and supporting materials. Open September though May Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Thursday 4:00pm to 8:00pm. June through August daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. Admission: $4/adult.

Emerson Center for Arts and Culture
111 South Grand Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-587-9797
Website: http://www.theemerson.org

The Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture graces a charming school building on the National Register for Historic Places. Dedicated to promoting artistic and cultural activities in the region, the Emerson is home to a widely diverse group of galleries, artists, studios, performance groups, and professionals in the arts. In the galleries and studios visitors may view and purchase the latests works from local artists or speak with a working artist about their medium. A cafe housed in the Emerson offers visitors a unique dining experience. Open year-round Monday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Gallatin County Pioneer Museum
317 West Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-522-8122
Fax: 406-522-0367

Learn about early Bozeman and early Montana history. Browse our large photo archives and research library. Enjoy fascinating displays about Fort Ellis and Native American and early pioneer life in the Gallatin Valley. Open summer Monday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm. October through May Tuesday through Friday 11:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Special group tours by appointment. Minimum time: 1 hour. Free admission.

Historic Downtown Bozeman
224 East Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
Website: http://www.historicbozeman.com

Downtown Bozeman has been an important and historic gateway to the West for more than 100 years. Downtown merchants outfitted explorers, miners, ranchers, and the army with supplies to sustain them. Today, downtown, with more than 100 shops and restaurants lining a beautiful and historic retailing corridor, is a reminder of shopping in the grand old tradition. Bozeman is also home to many talented artists and excellent galleries, which represent an array of styles and media. You can find opera, symphony, and ballet, as well as rodeo, the Sweat Pea Festival, and the county fair.

Museum of the Rockies
South 7th and Kagy Boulevard
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
406-994-2251
Website: http://www.museumoftherockies.com

Big Mike, the first freestanding, full-size bronze Tyrannosaurus rex in the world, welcomes you to the Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University. Cast for the actual bones of a T. rex excavated in eastern Montana by Jack Horner and the mseum's paleontology crew, the skeleton measures 38 feet in length and stands 15 feel tall and weights 6,000 pounds. When you walk through the museum you travel through more than four billion years in time. Learn about history and prehistory of the northern Rockies region through exhibits ranging from paleontology and Native American artifacts to historic photography and antique vehicles. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 8:00am to 8:00pm. September through May Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 12:30pm to 5:00pm. Special tours for groups. Minimum time: 1 hour for the museum and another hour for the planetarium. Admission charged. Discounts and incentives for groups.

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Outdoor Activities:

Bridger Bowl
15795 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-586-1518 or 800-223-9609
Fax: 406-586-1518

Only 20 minutes north of Bozeman, Bridger Bowl ski area offers two seasons of fun. Winter delivers lots of light, dry powder snow known locally as "cold smoke." Rated as one of the top values in the country, skiing at Bridger Bowl offers long slopes, wide-open bowls, and a great mixture of terrain for as low as $34 a day. The mountain has over 2,600 vertical feet and 2,000 acres of terrain. The Jim Bridger Lodge in the base area and Deer Park Chalet at mid-mountain both have seating for over 275 people. Food and beverage services include two cafeterias, two bars, and a restaurant. Summer in the Bridgers are beautiful, and both our facilities are perfect for fully catered banquets, parties, and special slope-side events. Dinner is served every Thursday and Friday evening at mid-mountain in the beautiful Deer Park Chalet from late June through September. Reservations are required for groups. Complete lodge and reservation services are available, representing a wide variety of motels, bed and breakfasts, and private homes between Bridger and Bozeman. Check out our website for a comprehensive view of our rates and services. Open winter mid-December to early April and summer mid-June to late September.

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	Broadus
	SE Montana on US 212. Direct route between Belle Fourche, South Dakota, and Little Big Horn Battlefield. Population: 451

Broadus Visitor Information Center PO Box 484 Broadus, MT 59317 406-436-2778 or 406-436-2992

Broadus is located just west of the Powder River, whose name was heard worldwide from the American soldiers' yell, "Powder River, let 'er buck." Powder River has been described as a mile wide and an inch deep, too thin to shovel and too thick to drink. But, the river does support both irrigation and recreation. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, natural hot springs, hikes, ice skating, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing. Commercial cattle drives monthly, May through August.

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Attractions:

Powder River Historical Museum and Mac's Museum
102 West Wilson
PO Box 573
Broadus, MT 59317
406-436-2977
Website: http://www.mcdd.net/museum

The museum contains many valuable historical collections including photos and books, Indian artifacts, antique guns and ammunition, buggies, classic autos and many other items of interest. The famous Mac's Museum, acquired in 1992, is a one-man collection of more than a thousand arrowheads from every state in the union, Indian artifacts, bird's eggs, butterflies, rocks and geologic specimens, Far East memorabilia, and one of the most complete collections of sea shells from nearly every ocean and sea in the world. Open Memorial Day through September Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm. October to Memorial Day by appointment. Minimum time: 1 hour. Donations accepted. Mac's Museum contains one of the nation's greatest collections of sea shells, minerals, moths and butterflies, and Indian artifacts, including a display of 4,000 arrow and spear points from every state. Open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tours by appointment. Admission free.

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	Browning
	15 miles east of Glacier National Park at junction of US 2 and 89 Population: 1,065

Browning Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 2809 124 2nd Avenue NW Browning, MT 59417 406-338-4015 406-338-2605 Fax Website: http://www.browningchamber.com

Browning is the agency headquarters for the one-and-one-half-million-acre Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Although today the majority of the reservation Blackfeet live much like the residents of any western community, they have maintained many of their cultural traditions. Painted tepees, colorful feather headdresses and beaded deerskin costumes are used on special occasions such as the North American Indian Days celebration held each July. The resort communities of St. Mary and East Glacier Park are located nearby, on the eastern edge of Glacier National Park.

Attractions:

Blackfeet Heritage Center and Art Gallery
333 Central Avenue
Browning, MT 59417
406-338-5661
Fax: 406-338-5665
Website: http://www.blackfeetnationstore.com

The Blackfeet Heritage Center and Art Gallery, offers a wide variety of arts, crafts and jewelry. You can also find Blackfeet Commemorative Coins, as well as a unique Tyrannosaur fossil found on the Blackfeet reservation. During the summer, demonstrations in art are done by local artists, artisans and crafts people. Please call for schedule. Open May to September Daily 9:00am to 6:00pm, October through April Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Going-to-the-Sun Institute
PO Box 2038
Browning, MT 59417
406-338-2058 or 317-443-1450
Fax: 406-338-2084
Website: http://www.curlybear.org

A reflection of the rich and varied history of the Blackfeet people representing a unique cross-section of tribal life from prehistoric time to the present. Sites include: Sun Dance Lodge, Buffalo jumps, Tipi Rings, Old North Trail, Old Agency and the Starvation winter of 1883-84, First Catholic Mission on the Reservation, Meriwether Lewis meets the Blackfeet. Admission: $50/adult, half-day tour, approximately 4 hours. $100/adult, full-day, approximately 8 hours.

Lodge Pole Gallery & Tipi Village
PO Box 1832
Browning, MT 59417
406-338-2787
Fax: 406-338-2778
Website: http://www.blackfeetculturecamp.com

The Lodgepole Gallery provides a Blackfeet cultural experience featuring traditional and contemporary Blackfeet art and other Northern Plains Indian art and provides overnight stays in a tipi village. Workshops in traditional Blackfeet art forms such as par fleche and drum and rattle making can be arranged as well as tours with Blackfeet step-on guides, mini powwows, and lectures. A shower house and a dining or common room belong to the guest facilities, which are artfully decorated in Blackfeet style. In addition to breakfast, a traditional dinner of buffalo is offered for tipi camp guests. The gallery is open year-round. The tipi camp is open from May to September. Group reservations required. Gallery hours: June to September daily 10:00am to 6:00pm. October to May Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Museum of the Plains Indian
Junction of US 2 and 89
PO Box 400
Browning, MT 59417
406-338-2230
Fax: 406-338-7404

The Museum of the Plains Indian exhibits the creative achievements of the Native American artists and craftsmen of the United States, past and present. There is a permanent exhibit and two special exhibition galleries devoted to changing presentations. The museum's sales shop offers a wide variety of authentic, contemporary Native American arts and crafts. Open June through September daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. October through May Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:30pm. Admission free.

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	Butte
	Southwest Montana, at junction of I-90 and I-15 Population: 33,892

Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce 2950 Harrison Avenue Butte, MT 59701 406-494-5595 or 800-735-6814 Fax: 406-723-1215 Website: http://www.butteinfo.org

An insignificant gold camp in 1864, Butte (pronounced b-yoot) almost became a ghost town as its shallow placers played out. But a few hardy prospectors stayed on, and in the early 1870s Butte boomed again with the discovery of large deposits of silver ore. Marcus Daly came to Butte when the rich strikes of 1874 were reported. Instead of silver, he found the richest vein of copper known. The vein was 50 feet wide, and Daly became the head of one of the world's most powerful monopolies, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company. By 1900, the Butte Hill and its huge copper deposits were known as "the richest hill on earth." After a worldwide slump in the copper market shut down mining operations in 1983, Butte citizens bounced back with a "can do" attitude. Mining operations resumed in the East Pit in 1986 and today Butte is a city in transition to a more diversified economy, including energy research, medicine, tourism, environmental clean up and manufacturing of computer parts. Activities and/or guided services for this area include ranch vacations and activities, natural hot springs, hikes, boating, resort cabins, river floats, hunting, fishing, horseback rides, golf, cross-country and downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.

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Attractions:

Arts Chateau
321 West Broadway
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-7600
Fax: 406-723-5083
Email: glenb@in-tch.org
Website: http://www.artschateau.org

Built in 1898, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Arts Chateau was originally the home of Charles Clark, eldest son of "Copper King" William Andrews Clark. The stately curved stairway leads guests from the first floor galleries to the second floor period museum and on up to the fourth floor ballroom. Striking stained-glass windows, intricate moldings and the use of woods from throughout the world are an impressive setting for the chateau's many exhibits. Exhibits change on a six-week schedule. The Chateau Marionette Theatre performs in the summer. Open year-round, June through August 10:00am to 5:00pm. Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm. September through May 11:00am to 4:00pm. Special tours for groups. Minimum time: 45 minutes. Admission charged.

Copper King Mansion
219 West Granite Street
Butte, MT 59701
406-782-7580
Website: http://www.copperkingmansion.com

From the intimate billiard room to the 62-foot-long ballroom, this 32-room red brick mansion typifies Victorian elegance. Built by Senator William A. Clark, its many rooms have frescoed walls, and ceilings paneled and trimmed with many fine woods. The mansion is available for tours, private parties, receptions, meetings, teas, and is a bed & breakfast. Open May through September daily 9:00am to 4:00pm. Open October and April weekends only and November through March by appointment only. Guided tour lasts 45 minutes. Special group admission charged. Last tour begins at 4:00pm.

Mineral Museum
Montana Tech Campus on West Park Street
Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology
Butte, MT 59701
406-496-4414
Fax: 406-496-4451
Website: http://www.mbmg.mtech.edu/museum.htm

At present, the Museum exhibits over 1,300 minerals. Specimens include the Highland Centennial Gold Nugget (27,475 troy ounces), which was recovered in September 1989 from a placer mine south of Butte. Also exhibited is a 400-pound smoky quartz crystal, unearthed just east of Butte and affectionately referred to aas "Big Daddy." Brilliant blue sapphires from Yogo Gulch and beautiful polished agates, Montana's state stones, are displayed. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day daily, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Limited winter hours. Special tours for groups. Minimum time: 30 minutes. Admission free.

World Museum of Mining and Hell Roarin' Gulch
End of West Park Street behind Montana Tech
PO Box 33
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-7211
Website: http://www.miningmuseum.org

Hell Roarin' Gulch, an 1890s mining camp, is nestled below the Orphan Girl headframe, a National Historic Site. The nontraditional museum, inside and outdoors, preserves mining history. There are 12 acres of displays, including mining equipment, thousands of antiques, a 1,600-specimen mineral collection, a darkroom, and an ore train ride. Open April 1 to October 31 daily 9:00am to 5:30pm, and 9:00am to 9:00pm from May 27 through Sept. 5. Admission: $7/adult, $5/teen, $2/child 5-12, $6/senior (65+). Special rates for groups.

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Outdoor Activities:

Berkeley Open Pit Mine
Continental Dr.
c/o Butte Chamber, Visitor, and Transportation Center
1000 George Street
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-3177 or 800-735-6814
Fax: 406-723-1215
Website: http://www.butteinfo.org

Prior to the suspension of mining operations in 1983, the Berkeley Mine was the largest truck-operated pit mine in the United States. Present-day visitors to Butte can view the mine from a platform located above it. A recorded message at the viewing site explains the mining operations which occurred at the site located on Continental Drive. Open March through November daily 8:00am to dusk. Winter by appointment only. Minimum time: 15 minutes. Admission free.

Old No. 1 Trolley
c/o Butte Chamber, Visitor, and Transportation Center
1000 George Street
Butte, MT 59701
406-494-5595 or 800-735-6814
Fax: 406-723-1215
Website: http://www.butteinfo.org

Ride this replica of an early-day streetcar for a tour of uptown and downtown historic Butte. The trolley can accommodate 30 passengers for a 90-minute tour. It stops at the Berkeley Pit and the World Museum of Mining. A guide points out historic buildings and mansions along the way. June to Labor Day, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm. Departs from the Chamber of Commerce office. Reservations please. Special tours can be arranged year-round. Step-on guide service available. Admission charged.

Our Lady of the Rockies
East Ridge overlooking Butte
434 North Main Street
PO Box 668
Butte, MT 59703
406-782-1221 or 800-800-LADY
Website: http://www.outladyoftherockies.com

A 90-foot statue in the likeness of Mary, Mother of Jesus, sits atop the Continental Divide overlooking Butte. The 80-ton statue was built entirely by volunteer work and donations. Completed in 1985, it is dedicated to women everywhere, especially mothers. The statue, lighted and visible at night, is a spectacular sight to behold. Information center at the Butte Plaza Mall open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm. Tours available June through September Monday through Saturday at 10:00am and 2:00pm and Sunday 11:00am and 2:00pm. Minimum time: 2.5 hours. Admission charged.

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