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Things to see in Butte, Montana (United States): 10 places and when to go
Butte, Montana is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (3), Museums and art (2), Nature (2). The best known are Our Lady of the Rockies, Copper King Mansion and Butte–Anaconda Historic District. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 46.0039, -112.5338
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (3) · Museums and art (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,240 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Our Lady of the Rockies, at 2,390 m.
What to see in Butte, Montana
The places in and around Butte, Montana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Our Lady of the RockiesStatue of Virgin Mary in Montana6.8 km
- Copper King MansionHistoric house in Montana, United States1.3 km
- Butte–Anaconda Historic DistrictHistoric district in Montana, United States1.4 km
- Burton K. Wheeler HouseHistoric house in Montana, United States982 m
- World Museum of MiningMuseum in Butte, Montana2.5 km
- CDT fmcACHiking27 km
- Copperway Regional TrailHiking22 km
- Quarry BrewingBrewery1.1 km
- Ridge Waters Water ParkWith kids2.8 km
- The Wine Bar at Park 217Winery1.1 km
When to go to Butte, Montana
The best time to visit Butte, Montana is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. In July, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Butte, Montana
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,240 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Helena, Montana6 places76 km
- Bozeman, Montana12 places121 km
- Big Sky5 places127 km
- Missoula, Montana16 places148 km
- Great Falls, Montana8 places191 km
- Yellowstone National Park20 places218 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Butte, Montana?
The best known: Our Lady of the Rockies, Copper King Mansion, Butte–Anaconda Historic District, Burton K. Wheeler House, World Museum of Mining. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Butte, Montana?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Butte, Montana?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,240 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Butte, Montana as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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