Have you been looking for new places to travel to and explore around Montana? These historic landmarks are just one part of what makes Butte a great little town to visit. Why not find out for yourself? This might be a great spot to add to a day trip or turn into a whole adventure for the weekend.

In Montana, most towns are small towns, and they come with much of the same beautiful scenery found across the state. A little turn off of the highway will lead you to a town named Butte, which is the perfect size for an exciting day trip.
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Established as a mining town back in 1864, most of the local history is mining-related to this day. It's full of shops, restaurants, and more... however, we're here for history!
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Mountain Con Mine is the first stop on our mini history tour of the town. Known as a Mile High and Mile Deep place, it is a fascinating area to explore and the trails leading up to it are fun to take on foot.
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Though not pictured here, this photo is taken from the Con headframe.

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Anselmo Mine is up next, which looks like an operational mine pulled right out of history. Buildings next to the headframe still stand where they were built and are in good shape, considering their age. It's a great part of the Butte National Historic Landmark District, and one that everyone should visit.
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While not part of the industrial mining history, the Dumas Brothel is a historic building that served as a bordello for miners from Butte and neighboring areas. Though there were many brothels on East Galena Street at the time, this historic building stands to this day as a memory of the 1890s.
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If you find yourself traveling in Montana and come across Butte, consider turning in for a bit of history with your adventure.
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Consider adding Butte, Montana to your travel plan bucket list for a future trip. Who knows, it might become a favorite spot to visit once you get to know the area.

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