Butte

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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
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The price is CA $121 per night from Apr. 30 to May 1
CA $121
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
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 in ...
8/10 Very Good! (241 reviews)
"Laminate floors"

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2024

Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
Ramada by Wyndham Butte
Ramada by Wyndham Butte
2.5 out of 5
2100 Cornell Ave, Butte, MT
The price is CA $94 per night from May 27 to May 28
CA $94
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this golf hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"It was a short stay, got in late and left early. It accommodated us for the need. Breakfast was good enough. Hotel was quite and decorated nicely."

Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2024

Ramada by Wyndham Butte
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
2.5 out of 5
1 Holiday Park Drive, Butte, MT
The price is CA $136 per night from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30
CA $136
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice Hotel
"This is a decent hotel, it is showing it's age a bit, but the rooms are clean and comfortable, staff are friendly and accommodating."

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
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4Bd 2Ba Converted Historic Church in Uptown Butte!
4Bd 2Ba Converted Historic Church in Uptown Butte!
Butte
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Copper King Mansion and Arts ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Rocky Start
"Rocky start. Not the owners fault, the hired man's dog made a mess. this was corrected quickly. We loved the building, comfortable beds, plenty of entertainment. Very historic. I dropped an earring in the heat vent. Jeff was quick to retrieve it for me!"

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2024

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
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Butte. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Granite Mountain Memorial Overlook and Clark ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
WONDERFUL PLACE!
"This was a great place for two families to stay! We stayed here over state basketball and it was a fun place for kids to hang out between games. Lots of rooms, perfect location. Will stay here again!"

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2024

4 BD 2 BA Penthouse Historic Uptown Butte W/ Views
Very cozy, studio, uptown apartment
Very cozy, studio, uptown apartment
Butte
Stay at this apartment in Butte. Enjoy WiFi, a TV, and 1 bedroom. Popular attractions Copper King Mansion and The Piccadilly Museum are located nearby. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Beautiful
"It was a beautiful spot. Histvwas amazing and answered all my questions when inhad them. Definitely gonna book again!"

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2024

Very cozy, studio, uptown apartment
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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