Place to visit
Our Lady of the Rockies, United States: what it is and when to go
Our Lady of the Rockies is a statue of Virgin Mary in Montana in United States (Butte, Montana), at 2,390 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Statue of Virgin Mary in Montana · History
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,390 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,245 km as the crow flies
- Website
- ourladyoftherockies.net
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 46.00039, -112.44637
What it is and where
Our Lady of the Rockies is a statue of Virgin Mary in Montana in United States (Butte, Montana), at 2,390 m above sea level. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
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It is in Butte, Montana, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 6.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.00039, -112.44637; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,245 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Our Lady of the Rockies is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,390 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:50
- FebBetter not10:07
- MarBetter not11:37
- AprBetter not13:19
- MayBetter not14:45
- JunPossible15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:39
- NovBetter not9:11
- DecBetter not8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Burton K. Wheeler HouseHistoric house in Montana, United States5.8 km
- Ridge Waters Water ParkWith kids6.4 km
- Butte–Anaconda Historic DistrictHistoric district in Montana, United States7.2 km
- Quarry BrewingBrewery7.3 km
- The Wine Bar at Park 217Winery7.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: History
- Empire State Building: skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Central Park: public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- Yosemite National Park: national park in California, United States
Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of the Rockies?
It is a statue of Virgin Mary in Montana in United States. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Our Lady of the Rockies?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,390 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Our Lady of the Rockies?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,245 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Burton K. Wheeler House, Ridge Waters Water Park, Butte–Anaconda Historic District. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Butte, Montana10 places to see in and around Butte, Montana, United States: Our Lady of the Rockies, Copper King Mansion, Butte–Anaconda Historic District. Best time: March to Octobe
- History4315 places for history in United States, from Empire State Building to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
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