Location: Butte
Top Things to do in Butte
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Butte, Montana (MT)
Butte's gold rush past is evident in its vintage signs, historic buildings and numerous trolleys and tours devoted to the memory of mining days. Its historic landmark district boasts some of the country's best collections of Victorian architecture as well as preserved gems from the early 20th century. Beyond its history, though, Butte has a wealth of activities and attractions to offer, from outdoor adventures in the surrounding wilds to arts and culture in the city's museums and galleries.
Restaurants in Butte
1. Headframe Spirits
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Founded on a passion for Butte and for great spirits, Headframe Spirits is proud to produce distilled spirits in uptown Butte. We're easily located on the corner of Montana & Galena with parking on both sides of our building. Our tasting room is open 10-8 Monday thru Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. Swing in to samples some spirits and to immerse yourself in Butte's history and culture. Our knowledgable tasting room staff will happily make you a cocktail or two and share some of the stories from Butte's colorful past. We're family friendly, with a fun selection of non-alcoholic beverages to choose from. While we don't serve food in the tasting room, don't be shy about grabbing lunch or dinner from one of our local restaurants and bringing it in!Call ahead to schedule a tour!
Reviewed By whittisl - Leadville, United States
Of course, the spirits have to be the best part of visiting a distillery. Because of the Irish influence on Butte, this place has a great selection of bourbon, rye, Irish whiskey, and single-malt whiskey. There's also grain-based vodka and gin. You ask for a tasting, and can have eight, or four and a serious drink as part of the deal. On a gray afternoon, we did the four each and ended with a traditional Martini and a Moscow mule. We were not disappointed. Midafternoon, we had the place to ourselves. Go early and stay late!
2. Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
The Archives collects the history of Butte and Silver Bow County. Whether you're interested in Butte history, researching your family roots, or to view our rotating exhibits, there's something for the historian in everyone.
Reviewed By Eammorgan - Brooklyn, United States
Butte is proud of its diverse and rich history and this place is extremely well funded and well run. Attractive building, too and really well laid out. I visited briefly a couple of times and barely began to scratch the surface. If you have any interest in the local history or any family roots in Butte, by all means check it out and you'll be impressed. I wish I had taken a tour. Next time.
3. Escapology Butte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 80 reviews
Escapology Butte offers escape games in which players solve a series of puzzles and riddles using clues, hints, and strategy to complete the objectives at hand. Players are given a set time limit to unveil the secret plot which is hidden within the rooms. Escape rooms are great activities for families, friends, students, and even businesses because they rely on team building exercises.
Reviewed By cobblepot1224 - Butte, United States
Great fun ,excellent staff. Good way to work your brain and find teamwork. I’m going to attempt all rooms!
4. Mineral Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By njmgrneyes - Roundup, United States
Free! As part of the college, it is in a great old building on top of a hill. Wonderful views of Butte. If you like gems and minerals and history, you will like this little 'gem' of a museum.
5. MBMG Mineral Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By woodwarda - Berea, United States
We can't say enough about what a perfect stop this was on our way through Butte this summer. My son is into mining and gemstones, so I took him here after the World Mining Museum's single small room of gemstone displays left us a little underwhelmed. This museum's displays are so much better, and it was even free! I was completely mesmerized by the gorgeous variety of rocks and minerals, and the person working in the small gift shop was very kind and informative. Even my daughter, who at first wasn't excited about checking it out, was engrossed in the displays and enjoyed the visit. It's a small and modest museum, but what they do they do impressively well, and especially given that it's free, it's definitely worth checking out.
6. Copper King Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Victorian Mansion available May 1st to Sept 30th for guided tours. Tour times - 10am, noon 2pm, and 3:30pm. BED & BREAKFAST available year round.
Reviewed By 631dustyb - Bozeman, United States
Our tour guide was amazing and very passionate about the tour You will learn some very interesting aspects of the copper mining era and more
7. Butte Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By 179margaretk - East Helena, United States
Our first time and it was great. Variety of beers and they also sell made to order pizza. We only had a beverage but the atmosphere was good and we will go back to try the food.
8. Muddy Creek Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
You are all welcome here! Great Beer & Good Times is what we do. Come be a part of it. Muddy Creek Brewery is a family-friendly micro brewery located in Uptown Butte Montana at 2 E. Galena Street. Each week you'll find live music in a quiet enough space to visit with your friends and family. We invite you to come and hang out and go with the flow at Muddy Creek Brewery.
Reviewed By 109ChrisM109 - Grand Ronde, United States
Like a number of spots I scouted out in Butte, Muddy Creek was not easy to find. But when found, I liked. I seem to recall some sort of blueberry beer that was tasty, but really Muddy Creek was just another chance to notch my brewery bedpost. An added bonus would be the old building and ghost town feel of the neighborhood. Does Butte ever come alive? I don’t know.
9. Clark Chateau
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
The Clark Chateau is an historic mansion and community center located in Uptown Butte, MT. Historic exhibits and tours interpret Butte's fascinating and diverse history, examining the influential families and organizations that have inhabited the building over the years. Local artists, academics, writers, and performers are invited to utilize the space as a means of discussing the issues facing Butte today, placed in the larger context of the world around us.
10. The Mai Wah
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
This museum provides a fascinating insight into the lives of Chinese citizens in Butte and their contributions to the city and the prejudice they experienced. Once Butte had a very large population of ethnic Chinese but as time went on, the population dwindled. Very carefully catalogued are many objects of interest that help define the Chinese citizens, The building originally housed a general store and a noodle factory. There are hundreds of artifacts on display and some very impressive artwork. The building itself is very interesting too. The tour allows you to stepback in history and explore what it was like to have been Chinese and to have lived in this town. Senior discount available.
TAGS
