Summer Activities
RSS feed for this sectionButte Urban Safari Tours
Roll with us in our “tricked out” transports on an “Urban Safari” tour of Butte, MT. Learn about Butte’s past, present, and future, along with the unexpected tidbit. Tours depart daily at: 10am, 12:30pm, & 3pm from 1 North Montana Street. Space is limited. Prices: $35/person/60 minutes $50/person/90 minutes. Alternative tour times available by appointment. [...]
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The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks provide camping and picnicking opportunities in a variety of settings including lakes, rivers, and forest landscapes. Some areas such as Sheepshead Recreation Area can be reserved for events such as weddings, reunions, or picnics. The Forest Service has cabins and campgrounds [...]
More InfoGeologic Features
The area’s geologic features provide interest and excitement for all ages. The ‘Ringing Rocks’ east of Butte chime when tapped lightly with a hammer. Crystal Park near Wise River is a favorite for families digging for crystals. For the adventuresome, the Humbug Spires south of Butte and the Pipestone area east of Butte provide rock [...]
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Enjoy one of the many public golf courses in Butte and southwest Montana from a local 9 hole course to a premier Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Fresh air, big blue sky, green grass…what’s not to like. Old Works – Jack Nicklaus Signature Course Fairmont Hot Springs Golf Course Butte Country Club
More InfoHunting/Fishing
Throughout the year hunters take to the field for a variety of hunting opportunities. The fall provides hunting for big game species as well as spectacular fall colors. Butte is surrounded by blue-ribbon trout fishing opportunities within an hour’s drive that include the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Jefferson rivers. In addition, there is an abundance [...]
More InfoMainstreet Uptown Butte
Mainstreet Uptown Butte is a non-profit organization affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street Center to help rejuvenate the historic part of Butte on the Hill. This approach has four legs — Design, Organization, Economic Restructuring and Promotion. Since its founding in 1999, Mainstreet Uptown Butte has planted nearly 1,000 trees [...]
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Mountain Biking
Great mountain biking trails can be found around Butte with summer and fall being ideal times to ride. Diverse terrain and scenery make these trails perfect for all mountain bikers.
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Old Butte Historical Adventures
A series of walking tours highlight details and anecdotes from Butte’s colorful history, from the 1890s to the 1950s. Tours visit 10 historical sites in Historic Uptown Butte. Tours start and end at the Historic Guide Center at 117 N. Main Street. Guided walking tours are less than $10 per person.
More InfoSummer in Butte
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains along the continental divide, Butte serves as a springboard to almost 4 million acres of state and federal public land. A wealth of outdoor opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast is available whether you have a few hours or several days. Regardless of the time of year you can take advantage [...]
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Trails
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and Bureau of Land Management offer a variety of motorized and non-motorized trail opportunities. Whether you want to hike, ride horseback, or mountain bike there are great trails minutes from Butte including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, Humbug Spires, and other nationally designated recreation and historic trails. The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, [...]
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