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Butte Area Attractions
Anselmo
Mine Yard
Butte, MT (406-723-3177)
Interpretive center brings Buttes mining history to life. Admission
$2.00 per person.
Arts Chateau
Butte, MT (406-723-7600)
The historic mansion built by Charles Walker Clark in 1898 has been
transformed into a museum with 26-rooms on four floors. The museum displays a
diverse collection of artwork, 18th and 19th century
furniture, textiles and collectibles.
Berkeley Pit Butte, MT
(406-723-3177 or 1-800-735-6814)
The Berkeley Pit used to be the largest truck-operated open pit copper mine in
the U.S. Over the years water has seeped into the pit and reacted with the ore,
creating a toxic lake. Despite its lethal water, Berkeley pit is a huge tourist
attraction. No admission fee. Open during daylight hours from March November.
Butte Chamber, Visitor
& Transportation Center
Butte, MT (406-723-3177 or 1-800-735-6814)
Copper King
Mansion Butte, MT
(406-782-7580)
The Copper King Mansion is a National historic place offering a daily bed
and breakfast. The mansion was built for William Clark a developer of copper
mining in Butte. Tours are also offered and those who choose to stay have a
unique opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a very wealthy Montana
pioneer.
Granite Mountain Mine Memorial
Butte, MT (1-800-735-6814)
Granite Mountain Mine Memorial is an open-air plaza commemorating the June 8,
1917 loss of 168 men that died in the greatest loss of life in hard rock mining
history. The memorial offers a panoramic view of the Continental Divide.
Interpretive plaques tell the story of the people, events and times surrounding
this tragedy.
Lexington Stamp Mill
Butte, MT (406-723-3177)
Butte's fist stamp mill which ran in 1867 and closed in 1890. No admission fee.
Mai Wah and
Chong Tai Buildings
Butte, MT (406-723-3177 or 1-800-735-6814)
The Mai Wah and Wah Chong Tai Buildings used to be noodle houses and
laundries run by the Chinese miners. Today they offer exhibits that inform
visitors of the Asian history in the West. The first miners in Butte were
Chinese.
Mineral
Museum
Butte, MT (406-496-4414)
The museum displays include over 1,500 mineral specimens including a 27.5 oz.
gold nugget. The Mineral Museum is located on the Montana Tech Campus and
overlooks the 100-year Butte Mining District, better know as
the Richest Hill on Earth.
Old Number One
Butte, MT (406-723-3177 or 1-800-735-6814)
Take a trolley tour of historic Butte 7 days a week on Old Number One. The tour
originates at the Butte Chamber of Commerce. The narrated tour lasts 1½ hours.
Tours at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:30 pm daily from June Labor Day.
Our Lady of
the Rockies
Butte, MT (406-494-2656)
Our Lady of the Rockies is a 90-foot statue at the top of the Continental Divide
overlooking Butte. The statue is dedicated to all women, especially mothers.
Piccadilly Museum of Transportation Memorabilia & Advertising Art
Butte, MT (406-723-3034)
Memorabilia including a complete 1920's service Station.
St. Lawrence OToole Church
Butte, MT (1-800-735-6814)
In 1897 the St. Lawrence O'Toole Church was built from donations of
miners and families living on the Butte Hill at a cost of $25,000.
World
Museum of Mining
Butte,
MT (406-723-7211)
The World Museum of Mining holds mining artifacts as well as ink drawings
created by miners. Old mining structures give visitors insight about the miners
work environment. The machinery and artwork tell of the harsh life of the
miners. Open April 1 October 31 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Butte Area Events - 2005
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Butte, MT
If you're looking for the best St. Patrick's Day party in the West, with plenty
of green beer and parading leprechauns on the side, consider this excursion to
"the Ireland of the West," Butte, Montana. (The
Open Road)
Butte Vigilante Rodeo
(494-6700 or 494-3002) July 13 - 14
The Butte Vigilante Rodeo features professional riders compete with all
the exciting rodeo events such as bronc riding, bull riding, bareback riding,
barrel racing, calf roping, plus lots of clowns.
Third Annual Evel
Knievel Days Butte, MT
(406-494-2825) July 26 - 28
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