Helena Montana
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Helena History
Located in the state of Montana, Helena serves as the state capital. As state capitals go, Helena can only be described as absolutely the one to visit. The reasons are simple: History, charm, beauty and hospitality. It may also be said of Helena that it is the city of gold, for its earliest settlement history that began with the Gold Rush of 1864. By 1870, Helena appeared as rolling hills with small settlements of miners. TheVacationBug.com, Helena vacations rentals, Montana outline most of the major features of Helena.
Helena's Beauty
Helena's natural beauty and Victorian charm remain today. The center of this charming town reflects the Victorian era as well as the wealth of the many millionaires whose gold prospecting added to the town's value to the state. However, Helena also became known for sapphires that have been found near the Spokane Bar Mine near Hauser Lake. Even Merriweather Clark couldn't help being awestruck by Helena's beautiful steep canyon walls and the Gates of the Mountain spot, where the mountain seemed to open like "gates". TheVacationBug.com, Helena vacations rentals details information on this.
Things to Do in Helena
Helena, like most of Montana, is Lewis and Clark country. There are lots of exhibits in Helena of the great expedition. Helena is prepared to offer a complete winter season of skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, even ice sailing, as well as fishing, boating, swimming and camping for summer activities. With the Missouri River and Hauser and Holter Lakes nearby, water sports are plentiful. There's a municipal golf course for avid golfers who thrill to the idea of playing on greens in fresh, clean air and bright sunshine. Hiking trails can test their skills on Blackfoot Meadows or Continental Divide trails. This is scenic beauty at its very best. Get up close to moose and elk in these wilderness environments. For architecture lovers, the Governor's Mansion is one of the best example's of a Queen Anne house. It was built in 1888 and has been the home of ten governors. There is also the gold domed Greek Renaissance State Capital Building that adds elegant Victorian charm to the city. Founded in 1865, is the Montana Historical Society Museum where the works of Charlie Russell, renowned cowboy and Indian artist and poet can be found.
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There are plenty of hotels, inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Helena for guests and travelers that are attractive and offer complete amenities. Most hotels in Helena offer spacious rooms, large pools and fine dining. Awning-dressed restaurants line the main street in town. So, there's a menu to suit any hungry soul. Helena has one special treat that shouldn't be missed...huckleberry cheesecake, a specialty. At noon, however, those poor boy sandwiches are more than satisfying. City streets here are as neat as a pin and in spring and summer are tree-lined. In the background are the ever-present mountains that are impossible to miss.
A Helena Vacation
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