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- sandymcdaniel99Ariton, AL95 contributionsThis is the best boat tour for the price. $15/person and we had Tim as our tour guide. He is the best part of the tour. Great storyteller and points out very interesting things along the way.Written 6 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barry and Nicol... GReading, UK1,183 contributionsPark up in the road and walk over to the Cathedral of St Helena. The stain glass windows are truly something to see. A lovely place to visit and remember loved ones.Written 29 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LouisvilleCocoLouisville, KY40 contributionsWe took the guided tour—Donna was a super guide, took her time answering questions and was very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of this beautiful building, and highly recommend the guided tour. The grounds are lovely with several nice picnic tables.Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Culture629287966935 contributions3 of us attended. We paid to do a double load (we sifted until we had twelve 5 gallon buckets of gravel) and then ran them through the machinery. It was a 97oF day, so we only sorted 1/2 the gravel, and took the rest home in 2 bags to look through later. In the half that we looked through at the mine itself, we found 2 that were over 5ct, including 1 beautiful specimen that could cut out at 2ct and 4 others over 2ct. In addition, we found a few garnets, fossils and agates.
I can't say enough about the support and staff. They are great people! Amazing and helpful. We got a tour of the commercial side that was very informative. After we sort the other bags, we will be sending the best back to them for cutting over the winter (when the mine is closed). Their cutting work is great and seems reasonably priced compared to some other options.
Not to throw stones at other places (so I won't name them) but several years ago, we got a giant bag of gravel from another place in Montana that had nothing like the 6 best stones we got here - and we got to experience more of the whole process, which was definitely worth it.Written 25 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - April LRaleigh, NC11 contributionsMount Helena is a small mountain in Helena that has many trails to hike. From beginners to advance. We took the easier trail since I had a bad foot on our vacation and it was do able. The views of the city are beautiful from this mountain. We did not see any wildlife except for a few birds but it was a beautiful and peaceful hike.Written 29 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dan AAlpharetta, GA1,151 contributionsThis museum was a lot of fun to see and filled with tons of old west relics and memorabilia
Definitely worth your time to visit.Written 18 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LouisvilleCocoLouisville, KY40 contributionsGreat free tour of this beautifully restored Victorian home. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot of history of the Helena area during this tour, couched in the context of the families who have lived here.Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jerry KMansfield, OH124 contributionsNot what i expected but many shops were not open due to closing from Covid 19. The shops that were open we enjoyed visiting. Ice cream shop was great!Written 1 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DannyWassermanVirginia Beach, VA4,570 contributionsMissouri River is a behometh of a river and is mighty to behold to see. Lots of things to see and do along the windy River. Its special.Written 29 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robby G CToronto, Canada81,657 contributionsI liked that walk amidst the ceramics. The first thing we saw was that the roof had fallen apart, but it was not dangerous at all.
While we walked we could see all kinds of ceramics. Modern ones, and attractive ones.
There were several people enjoying what they do, like us.
It was amazing that all of this was for free. We had nothing to pay for the walk.
We had fun and we enjoyed the ceramics.
Worthwhile to see!Written 4 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeff KPittsburgh, PA2,210 contributionsI had a Pilsner and a Scottish Ale. Both were very good. My wife had two different IPAs which she liked a lot.
We didn’t have trouble getting a seat but the place was pretty crowded at 4:30 on a Wednesday.
Recommended.Written 20 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sara TEllicott City, MD982 contributionsThe beer is delicious. They have 12 on tap which were all yummy. They have a small food menu including pizza which was okay. If you come here, come for the beer.Written 8 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Becky DClearwater, FL24 contributionsIt's a short drive and beautiful drive from Helena. Recommend going on to Lincoln from this drive. Best to have a 4 WD, big holes in the drive to the top.Written 18 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Janelle B22 contributionsHired SUP from Helena Boat Rentals. Enjoyed paddling and taking in the view. There were a few ski boats about and imagine it could get busy and more crowded than when we were there.Written 30 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jacqueline KChicago, IL14 contributionsIf you have a kid who likes to build things, go here. It is more of a play space than a museum but that is ideal for young kids. We had a lot of fun and my son wanted to go back a few days later. The Great Northern Carousel is right next door and there is an ice cream parlor there as well, complete with "Montana Moose Moss" ice cream.Written 23 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
