Location: Butte
Top Things to do in Butte
Top 6 Free Things to do 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. 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.
4. Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By briandf - Port Orchard, United States
We drove all the way up to the top and came upon this site. Very beautiful views and there is also a great trail system that goes up and around the different mining shafts. History abounds.
5. 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.
6. 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.
