Location: Deer Lodge
Top Things to do in Deer Lodge
What to do and see in Deer Lodge, Montana (MT): The Best Things to do
Deer Lodge is a city in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 3,111 at the 2010 census. The city is perhaps best known as the home of the Montana State Prison, a major local employer. The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs, and former state tuberculosis sanitarium in nearby Galen are the result of the power the western part of the state held over Montana at statehood due to the copper and mineral wealth in that area. Deer Lodge was also once an important railroad town, serving as a division headquarters for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("the Milwaukee Road") before the railroad's local abandonment in 1980.
Restaurants in Deer Lodge
1. Powell County Court House
2. Christ fellowship
3. Elk Ridge Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Come to Elk Ridge Brewing Company for a taste of Montana! Through our beer as well as our decor! Try our signature beer, Cow in Heat, a jalapeno cream ale or stick with a more traditional War Tine sweet stout. You'll be met with a friendly face and an atmosphere of complete relaxation. Hope to see you soon!
4. Cottonwood City Park
5. WM K kohrs Memorial Library
6. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
7. Powell County Museum
8. Grant-Kohrs Ranch - National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.
Reviewed By USAtraveler0017 - Texas, United States
Conrad Kohrs (grandson of the founding Kohrs) sold this ranch and everything in and associated with it, from furniture, horse carriages, tack room, chuck wagon, etc, etc... to all of the original business records dating from the 1860’s to the National Parks Service (NPS) in 1972. NPS added a guided tour of the main house, info for self-guided tours of the blacksmith, bunkhouse, tack room, and cowboy kitchen. Also, NPS added a timeline from the 1860’s through to 1993 (Conrad’s death) that covers history of ranching locally, regionally, and nationally. As a result, the G-K Ranch is an interesting and thorough slice of history of Montana and the Western US. Go out of your way to visit. It’s free, too!
9. Powell County Museum & Arts Foundation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Powell County Museum & Arts Foundation is a local, non-profit membership organization in Deer Lodge, Montana which operates the Old Montana Prison as a museum. PCMAF also oversees and operates the Montana Auto Museum, the Frontier Museum, Yesterday’s Playthings, Cottonwood City, the Powell County Museum, the PEN Art Gallery and the Prison Cow Ice Cream Shop as part of the Old Prison Museum Complex
Reviewed By laurink172 - Brisbane, Australia
The quality of the cars in this complex are a great and to see so many of them have been donated and fully restored
10. Old Montana Prison Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
FOR THE PROTECTION OF OUR VISITORS AND STAFF PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY REQUIRING MASKS AND SCREENING BEFORE ENTERING THE MUSEUMS. THE MUSEUM IS BEING SANITIZED EVERY 2 HOURS The Old Montana Prison Complex consists of 5 museums and is open Daily throughout the year. This Museum does not receive funds from State or Federal Funding, we rely on tourism, donations and Memberships. We very much appreciate everyone that supports the complex. We have the Old Prison, Montana Auto Museum, Frontier Montana (Western History, WWII Exhibit), Yesterday's Playthings (Model Trains, dolls and toys) and Powell County Museum (local history, wood carving and mining). Other attractions include a Milwaukee Road exhibits (including 2 locomotive engines and a caboose), Cottonwood City ( a recreation of a small pioneer town), plus an Art Gallery and other historic buildings. Check in at our Visitors Center. One ticket covers all Museums. We have now returned to winter hours. We are open 10-4 daily
Reviewed By pamcS3084KG - Virginia Beach, United States
The prison complex was interesting, with a lot of informational plaques describing the various buildings, and areas. It was very hot the day we were there and there were some of the areas that we didn't visit as much as we would have liked. A beautiful area with lots of history. The prison store, across the street from the prison itself, had a fantastic display of items for sale, made by the inmates at the New Prison, and at the Women's Prison. There were artwork, jewelry, leatherwork, harness, and belts, with a very unique Chess Set made of leather in the store. The antique car section was also worth seeing. The price of admission is reasonable and you can come back within a year, as long as you have your ticket.
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