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Say hello to Helena
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Say hello to Helena

Located between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks , Helena blends Old West history with quaint charm and the sophistication you ’ d expect to find in a state capital . The city DMO , Visit Helena Montana , offers a number of suggestions for only-in- Helena group experiences , including the following five :
Last Chance Tour Train From their seats on open-air trains or climate-controlled trolleys , visitors can see many of the city ’ s top attractions during the narrated 60-minute ride .
Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour
Kleffner Ranch Chuckwagon BBQ During a visit to the ranch , groups tour the property ’ s famous barn , which dates back to the late 1800s , and then enjoy a scrumptious meal .
Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour This 120-minute cruise takes passengers between the same limestone canyon walls that Lewis and Clark saw more than two centuries ago .
Cathedral of St . Helena Tour This historical church , modeled after the Gothicstyle cathedrals in Europe , is known for its 159 stained-glass windows and its 230-foottall twin spires .
Sidewalk Tour of Historic Helena A representative from the Lewis & Clark Preservation Office leads groups past Helena ’ s mansions and shares insights into the lives of the early entrepreneurs that owned them .
To learn more about those and other group-friendly programs , go to helenamt . com / category / group-travel or contact the DMO ’ s Jennifer Davis at jdavis @ helenamt . com .
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