Located 20 miles north of Helena, we are one of Montana’s not to miss destinations. When planning your Montana vacation of a lifetime do not miss the Gates of the Mountains.

For over 125 years guests have been following in the path of Lewis and Clark exploring the “Gates of the Mountains”. Today the marina and boat tour is operated by the Gates of the Mountains Inc, whose goal is to protect, educate, and allow visitors to explore one of the last best places. Today the operation includes a Marina with 150 private docks, a public boat ramp, and tour boats that allow around 30,000 visitors a year to explore what Meriwether Lewis saw over 200 years before.

We encourage you to come out and see the “Heart” of Montana. The river is surrounded by over 28,000 acres of roadless undeveloped wilderness filled with flora and fauna.

Please enjoy your time on our site and we hope to see you soon. If you have any questions or want to learn more about the Gates, please call (406) 458-5241 and we will be happy to answer them.

The Brewery Tour Information!

Have a blast touring Helena's Brewery's nestled throughout Historic Downtown Helena. This ride is a Low level of exertion. We take all group sizes up to fifteen people. If you book a smaller group that is great too. We will just attempt to add more to your ride. We need a minimum of six people to make the ride work, so gather friends and let's make it happen. We begin our tours at Lewis and Clark Brewery and Proceed to Ten Mile Brewery, in which you will be let off to enjoy the fine Brews of Ten Mile Brewery or a Fine glass of wine or Sangria from The Hawthorne Bottle Shop or a cocktail from The Rialto. We proceed to the Blackfoot Brewery. We stop and allow you another 35 minutes to have a fine Brew from The Blackfoot or a cocktail from Millers or a slice of pizza from Brooklyn Pizza. Then we head over to Mt Ascension Brewery for our final stop. Again, you will have 35 minutes to enjoy one of their fine Brews. We then load up and sing songs all the way back To Lewis and Clark where you can enjoy more fine crafts brews, enjoy their new game room and enjoy a pizza from Vigilante Pizza. Lewis and Clark is open until 11 P.M. so you can continue your fun.

Welcome to Last Chance Tours of Helena, Montana, home of the Last Chance Tour Trains and Trolley. We offer historic tours of Helena aboard open-air tour trains. See the opulent mansion district, marvel at the Cathedral of St. Helena, and roll by our governor’s homes. Cruise by a restored miners’ village, enjoy the unique architecture along Last Chance Gulch, and catch a glimpse of the Old Fire Tower. It’s the fun way to see beautiful and historic Helena! We offer services for individuals, group tours, and school groups.Our climate controlled Trolley provides shuttle services for business groups, schools, daycare centers, and other special occasions.

This is our favorite Brewery in town for it's atmosphere, music, arcade, and golf simulator. They often have live music Thursday - Sunday and have a full pizza menu.

This is another fan favorite rooftop Brewery we always take guests too to enjoy the views!

Helena’s only geothermal mineral hot springs is located in the mountains 3.7 miles from Carroll College and just 10 minutes from downtown Helena. We take great pride in our mineral hot springs water and hope to inspire you with what we offer here. Stop by and visit us for a relaxing and refreshing soak while you enjoy big sky country.

Just a mile from Helena’s historic Walking Mall sits Mount Helena City Park, a local favorite for hiking and mountain biking. The parking lot at the trailhead offers a kiosk with trail information and maps.

Mt Ascension trailheads located on Beattie & Davis Streets

Missouri River Hike - 20 minutes from town, 1.5 mile out and back hike, relatively moderate trail with larger rocks to walk along the canyon.

Trout Creek Trailhead - 45 minutes from town, 3.0 mile out and back hike, rated easy

Defiantly Google each for more info or check All Trails :)

If you're able to take more time away and explore more parts of the state this park wouldn't disappoint.

Vehicle passes for the Going-to-the-Sun Road ARE REQUIRED and go on pre-sale in April if this is park of the trip make sure you plan accordingly because they sell out in a day for the entire summer. There is an alternative option to purchase tickets 24-hours in advance to have a vehicle access pass but those are also limited and hard to get if not planning in advance.

If you have any questions, ask Madison there are some tips to the method of the madness!