The Oldest Attraction in Montana’s State Capital Is Amazing

Who doesn't love Montana's history?

Montana Attractions

We love what we have.

When people think of attractions, they often think of amusement parks, waterslides, sports teams, or other spectacles.

We don't have that in Montana. We have a few independent baseball teams and water parks, but nothing massive.

What does Big Sky Country have?

We have natural attractions, historical sites, and dinosaurs.

Lakes, rivers, ghost towns, and museums can be as fun as any amusement park. It all depends on the person.

Montana is the perfect place if you love history.

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Montana's Oldest Attractions

We like to preserve our history.

You could be into the Wild West, mining, or old battlefields, and Montana has them all.

One of Montana's oldest attractions is the town of Stevensville.

The town was settled in 1841 and still has some original structures.

There are some places with historic significance in Montana.

Ghost towns like Bannack and Garnet were bustling during the Wild West, and Virginia City was once the unofficial capital of Montana.

What about our current state capital?

Does Helena have an old attraction everyone should check out?

We have an idea.

Helena's Oldest Attraction

It's an underrated spot.

Helena is considered the second oldest settlement in Montana, behind Stevensville.

Helena has a lot of history of Big Sky Country's early days.

What if you wanted to know the oldest attraction in Helena?

We can help with that.

Love Exploring published the Oldest Attraction in Every State Capital, and Helena's is a literal gold mine.

Reeder's Alley sits at the base of Mount Helena.

Reeder's Alley started during the 1870s as a place where miners could find shelter or relax after a long day.

The area was donated decades ago and recently recognized as a National Historic Site.

If you're in Helena anytime soon, plan some time to check out this historic area.

You might love it.