Butte, MT

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Cheryl Ackerman
Photo provided by Cheryl Ackerman
Photo provided by Cheryl Ackerman
Photo provided by Cheryl Ackerman
Photo provided by Cheryl Ackerman

Experience the unique panorama of this former copper boomtown and admire its elegant streetscapes peppered with heritage mining headframes and industrial relics.

Unlike the rapid boom and decline of many towns in this gold-rush region, Butte is a major city that has thrived throughout its wild history. Beginning as one of the richest copper boomtowns in the American West, Butte is filled with colorful stories, diverse cultures, mining relics and elegant architecture. Explore the town to uncover its past and learn about the mining industry’s impact on the local environment.

Known to the region as “the richest hill on earth,” Butte’s downtown area is full of landmark historic structures and stunning heritage architecture. Jump on board the Old Trolley No. 1 for a historical tour through significant sites, such as the Copper King Mansion and the formerly notorious Venus Alley, home of the Dumas Victorian Brothel Museum. Learn about the city’s bustling Chinatown and rich multicultural heritage at the Mai Wah Museum or take a closer look at precious crystals at the Mineral Museum. The World Museum of Mining is a landmark heritage museum spread across 22 acres (8.9 hectares) and features fascinating indoor and outdoor displays.

Discover Butte’s magnificent scenery and wilderness reserves. Check out the Granite Mountain Mine Memorial and enjoy an expansive vista of the city against a backdrop of rolling mountain ranges. You will be able to spot mining headframes and operational mine sites amid the town’s urban spread. Peer into the Berkeley Pit from an observation deck and see the toxic lake that has formed out of this former open-cut copper mine.

Venture out to the Continental Divide and admire Our Lady of the Rockies, an enormous 90-foot (27-meter) statue that looks out over Butte. Sheepshead Recreation Area, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Maney Lake and Elkhorn State Park are great spots to enjoy hiking, skiing, boating and fishing in the area.

Butte is located at the crossroads of two major highways in the heart of Southwest Montana. Its nearest airport is Bert Mooney Airport, 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) from the town. Stay in modern hotels or heritage lodgings. Add the town to your road trip around this fascinating gold-rush region.

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90

3 out of 5
2107 Cornell Ave, Butte, MT
$109 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$120 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,031 reviews)
"No food options after 9pm"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT

Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT

2 out of 5
2929 Harrison Avenue, Butte, MT
$79 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$87 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,305 reviews)
"The stay was fine. Needs an elevator. And there needed to be meat selections at the breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
Rocker Inn

Rocker Inn

2 out of 5
122001 West Browns Gulch Road, Butte, MT
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$90 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Was great for my overnight stay"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Rocker Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Modern condo in the heart of Uptown Butte. - Unit A

Modern condo in the heart of Uptown Butte. - Unit A

Butte
Stay at this condo in Butte. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"This is our second stay & second property with the owners. Cannot say enough about the accommodations & the location. Everything is as described and top notch! Will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Modern condo in the heart of Uptown Butte. - Unit A
Butte Bungalow Home, Close to uptown- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, No Cleaning fee

Butte Bungalow Home, Close to uptown- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, No Cleaning fee

Butte
Stay at this vacation home in Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook and Clark Chateau ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
"As advertised"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Butte Bungalow Home, Close to uptown- 2 bdrm, 2 bath, No Cleaning fee
Stylish Uptown Butte Condo - 634

Stylish Uptown Butte Condo - 634

Butte
Stay at this condo in Butte. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to various cocktail and dining spots."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Stylish Uptown Butte Condo - 634
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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