Butte Montana
Visit the Old Mining Town of Butte
Just northwest of Yellowstone along I-90 lies the former mining town of Butte, Montana. Nicknamed "the richest hill on earth," Butte has more than 2,000 miles of underground mines. Originally started as a gold mining town in 1864, Butte's population rapidly grew to 22,000 citizens in just two decades. The discovery of silver and copper kept the inhabitants there. People from all over the world, Finland, China, and Ireland were attracted to the riches that Butte's hills held. The mines they created are still there, and some of them are deeper than 3,500 feet. Butte is brimming with history and places of interest. more info
Best Western Butte Plaza Inn
We offer a full European breakfast buffet each morning including fresh ham, turkey, salami and cheeses, biscuits and gravy, yogurt and much more.
Butte-Days Inn
5 Sunbursts and Chairman's Award. Heated indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room. Two Meeting Rooms on site, up to 40 people. Ample motorcoach parking.
Comfort Inn Butte
Enjoy free continental breakfast and free wired high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public areas. Pet-friendly hotel.
Copper King Lodge
Butte's largest indoor pool featuring a hot tub and sauna, 105 foot waterslide for kids, and parents to enjoy. Wifi hotspots throughout the hotel.
Holiday Inn Express Butte (Parkside), Mt
The Holiday Inn Express Butte (Parkside) Hotel is located near the Continental Divide in the Northern Rockies. The colorful town of Butte has 1 of the
Red Lion Butte
Located in a vibrant mining town rich in Western history and easily accessible off highways I - 90 and I - 15. Adjacent to Mi marker paved walking tra
Super 8 Motel - Butte
All rooms were update in Feb. 2006. Features Super Start Plus Breakfast, Free Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Guest laundry, hair dryers and alarm clocks.
Super 8 Whitehall - 20 mins east of Butte
Great lodging just off I-90, exit 249! Choose one of our rooms with a private balcony or a pet friendly room. Within walking distance to restaurants. FREE WIRELESS INTERNET!
Toad Hall Manor B & B
Upon arrival, guests are greeted and pampered with the offering of Sherry, Port or other beverage to accompany their custom-made chocolate mint toads.
The Berkeley Pit
The Berkeley Pit used to be an immigrant neighborhood, and then the largest truck-operated open pit copper mine in the U.S. However, today it is a lake contaminated by acidic mining residues. Over the years, water seeped down from the mine tunnels and reacted with the ore, creating a toxic juice. Despite its lethal water, Berkeley Pit is a huge tourist attraction.
Old Number One Trolley Tour
There is a trolley tour that takes you around the city and to all its major hot spots. The tour is narrated and lasts 1 1/2 hours.
The World Museum of Mining
Part of the World Museum of Mining is built with old mining structures, giving visitors insight to what mines once looked like. The museum holds mining artifacts as well as ink drawings created by the miners of long ago. The machinery and artwork tell of the harsh reality of life back then.
Other points of interest
The Dumass Brothel, now an antique shop offering tours, is a reminder of the sad seediness that existed in the streets of Butte during the mining era. The Mai Wah and Wah Chong Tai Buildings used to be noodle houses and laundries run by the Chinese miners. Today they offer exhibits that inform visitors of the Asian history in the West. The first miners in Butte were Chinese.
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