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Butte's history is steeped in mining lore. The skyline is etched with black steel headframes, the structures supporting hoisting sheaves at the top of mine shafts. It's obvious that Butte was once filled with prosperous mining claims. And still, the area is peppered with symbols from the rough and untamed past. Present day Butte's friendly people are hospitable, proud of their past, and eager to welcome visitors to their unique part of America. Butte events include: St. Patrick's Day, Mining Heritage Days, Freedom Festival Celebration, Butte-Silver Bow County Fair, and Butte Heritage Festival.

Arts Chateau

321 W. Broadway

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-7600

http://www.artschateau.org/

Built in 1898 by Charles W. Clark. Now contains and features the Elizabeth Lochrie original works as well as other artist.

Berkeley Pit, The

Entrance located off Continental Drive

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-3177 or (800) 735-6814

Visitors get a birds-eye view of the open pit copper mine from a telescope located at the viewing area. Remarkable view of the pit and the East Ridge of the Continental Divide.

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Butte Chamber, Visitor and Transportation Center

1000 George St.

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-3177 or (800) 735-6814

http://www.butteinfo.org

The center offers information on Butte, its attractions, and transportation.

Copper King Mansion

219 West Granite Street

Butte, Montana

(406) 782-7580

http://www.butteamerica.com/copperking.htm

The mansion is filled with the opulence of the Victorian era, and tours are given through the home. The mansion serves as a bed and breakfast as well.

Dumas Brothel

45 East Mercury St.

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-6128

Built in 1890, the brothel was the longest running house of prostitution in Butte. Today it serves as a museum honoring a significant part of the history of this rough and ready mining town.

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

1500 Fairmont Road

Butte, New York

(406) 797-3241 or (800) 332-3272

http://www.fairmontmontana.com/

Visit Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - 4 hot springs pools (open 24 hours), waterslide, golf course, tennis, 152 rooms and suites, winter ski package in Southwest Montana between Butte and Anaconda.

Mai Wah Museum

17 W. Mercury St.

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-6669

http://www.montana.com/maiwah/

Non-profit established to preserve and interpret the Asian heritage of Southwest Montana through the operation of a museum and preservation of buildings and artifacts related to Butte's Chinatown and Asian community.

Mineral Museum

1300 West Park Street

Butte, Montana

(406) 496-4414 or 496-4172

Features and exhibits geological maps, earthquake studies, minerals, and a gold nugget that was found in the Highland Mountains in 1989. The gold nugget is said to be the largest in Montana.

Montana Technology of the University of Montana

1300 West Park Street

Butte, New York

(406) 496-3701 or 496-4771

http://www.mtech.edu/

The college offers 14 areas of study in Butte, Montana.

Mother Lode Theater

316 W. Park St.

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-3602

http://www.butte-guide.org/motherlode.html

Performing arts center includes a renovated theater, children's performance facility and ongoing schedule of concerts, ballets, musicals, and plays.

Old No. 1

Around town. Leaves from 1000 George Street

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-3177 or (800) 735-6814

Old No. 1 is a replica of the cars used for Butte's original electric trolley system. Provides a one and one-half hour tour of major attractions and sights.

Our Lady of the Rockies

434 N. Main Street

Butte, Montana

(406) 782-1221 or (800) 800-LADY

http://www.ourladyoftherockies.org/

The 90-foot statue stands high upon a mountain peek overlooking Butte. Completed in 1985, the statue was built entirely by volunteers. Travel to the site by arranged tours.

Walking Tour of Historic Butte

Butte, Montana

Tour guide available at various locations around the city and at the visitor center. It takes about two hours to experience a self-guided look at the historic buildings and structures of Butte.

World Museum Of Mining & 1899 Mining Camp

West end of Park St.

Butte, Montana

(406) 723-7211

http://www.miningmuseum.org/

This non-profit works to preserve the rich historical legacy of mining and the related culture of Butte, Montana and the surrounding region, and to promote this significant mining heritage by educating the public with a perspective toward total family interest.

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