Top Things to do in Montana
Top Hotels in Montana
- 1. Kelly Inn-West Yellowstone
- 2. Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish
- 4. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson
- 5. The LARK Bozeman
- 6. Lodge at Whitefish Lake
- 7. Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
- 8. Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone
- 9. Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
- 10. Best Western Desert Inn
What to do and see in Montana, United States: The Best Mines
No matter where you look in Montana, you’ll find unspoiled nature, charming small towns and relaxing hospitality. Explore Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, then hit the road to discover more natural wonders. You can hike, bike or horseback ride through rugged mountain landscapes, fly-fish blue ribbon trout streams, paddle scenic rivers and lakes, or spend winter days carving fresh powder at ski resorts — then end your day wandering a vibrant main street or relaxing in a cozy lodge.
Restaurants in Montana
1. Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine and the Montana Sapphire Store - Wash Gravel Find Montana Sapphires. Direct from the Mine: Montana Sapphire Gemstones and Jewelry. Sapphire Mine Open Seasonally: Memorial Weekend to Labor Day weekend. Wednesday through Saturday. Our Gallery is open Year Round, 7 days a week( major holidays excluded) in Beautiful Downtown Philipsburg, MT. Indoor gravel washing, heat treating, faceting, Montana Sapphire Gemstones and Jewelry direct from the mine. Rocks, fossils, crystals and more. We also have Philipsburg clothing and many Made in the USA, Made in Montana, and Made in Philipsburg, MT items.
Reviewed By Troessel - Florence, United States
We drove from Philipsburg to Hamilton over the pass and stopped at Gem Mountain for their opening day for 2020. First time there and found it to be a great experience, a lot of fun and very relaxing. The staff there could not have been friendlier and more helpful. Every bucket is guaranteed to have some sapphires in them and its a lot of fun searching them out. They have staff in the store that will go through your finds and explain what you have and what they are worth. No pressure to spend any extra money getting them cut and heat treated but they do offer the service. All and all a great experience and would highly recommend it if you're driving in the area.
2. Montana Blue Jewel Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
This place is seasonally closed. We will be open May 2017. Check our website for updates!
Reviewed By Stretchy54
The Four Cees (Color, Carat, Cut & Clarity) are all to be found at MBJM and Bruce, Nina, And Eric graciously taught me the mining basics and provided a nice tour of their operation and explained a lot about sapphire mining on the Missouri River. Quite an experience and so exciting when you find your gems. Be prepared (hat, water, snack, and perhaps rubber gloves), but they provide everything else. It is an authentic outdoors setting at an operating sapphire mine and you will need to work if you want to find them.
3. Red Rock Mine & Garnet Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By oddbod1808 - Blackpool, United Kingdom
Heading to Nevada city we passed the red rock mine and decided to give it a go. Was great fun, we went for the big bucket for $20 and it kept 3 of us interested for a good hr. some nice jewellery to be purchased at the stall too, one to recommend if you have an hr to spare.
4. Last Chance Gulch
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 141 reviews
The main street in the downtown business district, which takes its name from the four prospectors who discovered gold there in 1864.
Reviewed By kayb839 - Denver, United States
This is a beautiful walking mall complete with sculptures and a little stream down the center of it The old buildings were put up for sale for $2 each and low interest funding was made available to refurbish these buildings. That was in the 1980's. We almost bought the Atlas Building (check it out as it has been wonderfully restored). Alas, we were transferred to Denver. Explore this area and I hope you enjoy it very much. It is the only one I have seen where they went to great lengths to preserve the history and the buildings rather than tear it all down and build new stuff. Hats off to the City Fathers of Helena
5. Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine & Gold Fever Rock Shop
6. Berkeley Pit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 334 reviews
Reviewed By BeckyP11244 - Tacoma, United States
This place is an awesome and unique sight! Must see in Butte. The thing is massive. Worth the $3 fee. Check it out. Trust me. It’s worth it! Pair it with the Mining museum for a full understanding of the importance of mining in Butte’s history.
7. Merry Widow Health Mine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
