Butte

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
The price is €91 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
€91
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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! (844 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 out of 5
1 Holiday Park Drive, Butte, MT
The price is €114 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
€114
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Very clean! Felt safe! Friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
Rocker Inn
Rocker Inn
2 out of 5
122001 West Browns Gulch Road, Butte, MT
The price is €81 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€81
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"It’s a truck stop motel near the highway. Convenient and comfortable and cheap. Great stop for the night."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Rocker Inn
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Former Mayors Home in Uptown Butte, MT
Former Mayors Home in Uptown Butte, MT
Butte
Stay at this vacation home in Butte. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Copper King Mansion and Clark ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (41 reviews)
Month long stay in a mayor's old house
"A period house lovingly restored was perfect for our family. Plenty of room. The host was super responsive. I booked another month for later in the year."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Former Mayors Home in Uptown Butte, MT
4Bd 2Ba Converted Historic Church in Uptown Butte!
4Bd 2Ba Converted Historic Church in Uptown Butte!
Butte
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Copper King ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Pleasantly Surprised
"This place was perfect for our family. We were in town for my step sons graduation and we had lots of family coming. It was so nice to be able to have everyone together. The place was big enough that we did not feel crammed together. There was plenty of room. We also loved the location. We were in ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

4Bd 2Ba Converted Historic Church in Uptown Butte!
4 BD 2 BA Penthouse Historic Uptown Butte W/ Views
4 BD 2 BA Penthouse Historic Uptown Butte W/ Views
Butte
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Butte. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
5 Stars – Perfect Stay with an Incredible Host!
"We had a fantastic experience staying here with our 6th grade class and chaperones! From the start, our host was absolutely amazing—super communicative, kind, and incredibly helpful in working with us to figure out the best sleeping arrangements for our group. They went above and beyond to make sure ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

4 BD 2 BA Penthouse Historic Uptown Butte W/ Views
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