Butte - Montana - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Visit the mining town of Butte, Montana, one of the largest and most notorious copper mining towns of the Old West. Today it is the home of the Berkeley Pit and the largest Superfund site in the country. The city contains many of the old historic homes dating back to its heyday. The World Museum of Mining will give you a glimpse of what Butte was once like. This 1899 mining camp covers twelve acres and contains more than thirty structures. Train rides are available to take you around if you would prefer not to walk. The Granite Mountain Mine Memorial is a memorial erected to the 117 men killed in a mine disaster here in 1917.

When you are in this city of about 39,000 residents you can't miss an opportunity to see Our Lady of the Rockies, a giant 90-foot statue on top of the Continental Divide, 8500 feet above sea level. Tours are available to the site and there is a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs. The 1898 Victorian mansion, which was once the home of C.W. Clark, is an excellent place to visit and now houses exhibits of regional art that are always changed. You may see a different exhibit each time you visit.

The avid skater will really enjoy a visit to the U.S. High Altitude Sports Center, which is a training facility for Olympic athletes and is the site of the world speed skating competition. It is open to the public for skating. Hunters will definitely want to take advantage of Tom's Fishing and Bird Hunting Services with guided tours to the best locations where the big one won't get away. Outdoor lovers will itch to get out in the open at the Humbug Spire Primitive area where they can go rock climbing and hiking while getting a close up look at the geological formations in the area.

There are several hotels in the area where you will find comfortable accommodations and the locals at the pub are always willing to chat. So, you can look forward to a warm welcome, a comfortable stay, and an exciting yet relaxing vacation in Butte.