Butte: The Richest Hill on Earth
Butte, Montana is the fifth largest city in the state and the seat of Silver Bow County. While it started as mining camp, it eventually became the state’s first major industrial city and was one of the largest copper boomtowns. One of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the country, the city’s Uptown Historic District, features about 6,000 historical pieces. Getting to and from the area is easy with the Butte Bus System. The Bert Mooney Airport is the closes airport to the city and features some commercial flights. To get the best Butte, MT hotel rates in the area, book your accommodations well in advance.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Butte, MT is from mid June to early September. Tourists usually visit in July, then August, and May. Off season is usually September, so hotel rates are generally lower during this month. The warmest months are June, July, and August. While there is a very little chance for snow or rain, Butte has a cold temperature for most of the year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Explore the recreation of a 1890s mining town at the World Museum of Mining or join the unique tour of the 19th century Dumas Brothel. Go boating or fishing at Georgetown Lake. Visit the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Museum, Copper Village Museum and Arts Center, or Mai Wah Museum to learn more about the rich history of the locale. You can watch local performances at Washoe Theatre and Star Theatre. University of Montana – Montana Tech and the Butte Civic Center are also in the area. For hotels, you can book Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn and Clarion Copper King Convention Center.