TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA
Top 10 Things To Do in Southwest Montana
(A region where wild adventures meet porch-sittin’ peace)
1. 
Paddle Georgetown Lake at Sunrise
Nestled between Anaconda and Philipsburg, this alpine lake offers stunning glassy mornings. Bring your kayak, your coffee, and a willingness to whisper, because the view will take your breath away.
Bonus: Spot the bald eagles and pretend you're in a Patagonia commercial.
2. 
Explore the World Museum of Mining – Butte
Walk through Hell Roarin’ Gulch, climb into a mining cage, and realize just how tough your great-grandpa was.
Fun Fact: Butte’s nickname is “The Richest Hill on Earth” — not just because of the copper.
3. 
Fly Fish the Big Hole River
It’s called the “Last Best River” for a reason. Whether you're casting from the banks near Twin Bridges or knee-deep with a guide, it’s where stories (and the occasional rainbow trout) are caught.
Pro Tip: Bragging about a 20-inch trout is totally acceptable. Even encouraged.
4. 
Soak in Elkhorn or Fairmont Hot Springs
Your muscles deserve a spa day. After hiking, biking, or just... existing, a soak in Montana’s mineral-rich hot springs is a rite of passage.
Night soaks? Yes please — stargazing from a natural hot pool hits different.
5. 
Go Back in Time at Grant-Kohrs Ranch – Deer Lodge
A working cattle ranch that still smells of saddle leather and prairie winds. Meet real cowboys, longhorns, and hear the clink of spurs on the boardwalk.
Warning: You may leave wanting to buy a ranch and a wide-brimmed hat.
6. 
Tour Murals & Ghost Signs in Uptown Butte
Butte’s historic buildings are covered in vintage advertising, labor murals, and public art. Take a walking tour or just wander and discover.
Insta-worthy stops: The Lady Liberty mural & the old Coca-Cola wall downtown.
7. 
Treasure Hunt in Philipsburg
Whether it’s sapphire mining, candy shops, or handcrafted goods, Philipsburg (a.k.a. P-burg) is a town-sized time capsule with frontier charm and colorful storefronts.
Must-visit: The Sweet Palace—over 1,000 types of candy and enough taffy to unhinge your jaw.
8. 
Hike to the “M” in Helena, Butte, or Missoula
Choose your city, find the “M,” and start climbing. These iconic hillside hikes are short, steep, and 100% Montana.
The views? Worth every huff, puff, and photo op.
9. 
Tour Montana's Small-Town Breweries
Southwest Montana’s brewery scene is buzzing with local hops, copper kettles, and mountain-made ales.
Try:
Smelter City Brewing (Anaconda)
Beaverhead Brewing Co. (Dillon)
Butte Brewing Co. (Butte)
Blackfoot River Brewing (Helena)
Order a flight and toast to being exactly where you are.
10. 
Go Full Montana: Small-Town Festival Hopping
From Butte's Montana Folk Festival to Twin Bridges’ fishing derby or Sheridan Days, summer is a rotating party of music, BBQ, craft booths, and parades where candy flies freely.
You haven’t lived until you’ve danced in cowboy boots to a fiddle solo under an open sky.
Bonus: The Real #1 Thing To Do?
Soak it all in.
Slow down. Smile at strangers. Wave at trucks. And if you fall in love with the view, the people, or the way life feels out here…
Call DeHart Home Hunters
We’ll help you go from visitor to local — no map required.
406‑560‑8288
www.deharthomehunters.com
Butte-based. Montana-rooted. Where the Hart Meets Home.
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