Helena, Montana
Population: 25,780
Located in Lewis County
Cradled in the foothills of the Montana Rockies, surrounded by pristine wilderness, alive with history and culture, lies Helena, "the heartbeat of Montana." This charming, sophisticated and beautiful Victorian city is both the capital of the state of Montana and also the county seat for Lewis and Clark County. Helena is a unique blend of past and presents, power suits and jeans... People from all walks of life can find an environment to suit their lifestyle. The city itself is alive with community spirit, street festivals, theater, museums, symphonies, state fairs and rodeos. Helena's beautiful downtown, with its past rich in history, offers a delightful shopping and browsing experience. In the heart of this area is the Pedestrian Walking Mall, a park-like outdoor shopping area of historic sites and a diverse array of unique shops, coffeehouses and restaurants. The largest city park, Mount Helena, includes 630 acres of trails, many of which reach from the base of the mountain to the peak, 1000 feet above. The trails are maintained and offer spectacular views of the city and the gulches south of Helena. Amongst the other 42 city parks, Memorial Park stands out due to its large public swimming pool, playground, ice-skating rink and band shell. Right near Memorial, sits Centennial Park, popular for its soccer fields. There are three major snowmobile trail systems within a 30-minute drive of Helena. The Marysville area has 45 miles of groomed trails. The Minnehaha-Rimini area is just 10 miles from Helena and features 120 miles of groomed trails. Finally, the Magpie-Sunshine area, northeast of Helena, features 45 miles of groomed trails and spectacular views of the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. Created by two of the three dams in the Missouri River, Holter and Hauser Lakes are perfect for outdoor recreation including camping, fishing, swimming, wind surfing, water-skiing and boating. If this is the place you’ve always dreamed of, you’ll fall in love with the prices! A single-wide mobile home will only set you back $12,000 and a two or three bedroom home in the town can cost as little as $35,000. For something a little larger, and perhaps with the views of “Big Sky Country” as Montana is known, you can choose to buy several acres out in the country and build the home of your dreams. Some of them have already been built! A log cabin with a sweeping vista courtesy of the large windows will only set you back $299,000. This is the perfect place if you’re looking to escape the rat-race of life. Helena mixes the best of the past and future and the result is a pleasing mix of new and antique. If you want to find a place that offers endless views, four wonderful seasons and a sense of the wonderful history that shaped our country, come to Helena.
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