Centennial Waterslide Park 4920 Highway 12 West, Helena, MT, 406-443-577, The temperature-controlled slides and pools offer swimming and sliding fun for the whole family; full-day and half-day passes available.

Last Chance Ranch Wagonride Dinners 2884 Grizzly Gulch, Helena, MT 59601, 406-442-2884, 800-505-2884, Travel back in time via horse-drawn wagons through high mountain forest to Montana's largest, the Moose Meadow Tipi. Enjoy a gourmet meal topped off with huckleberry cheesecake and cowboy coffee, served family style. Live western entertainment featuring Montana's own Bruce Anfinson.  more...

Origional Governor's Mansion (circa 1888) 304 North Ewing, Helena, MT 59620, 406-442-3115, A Queen Anne style house that housed ten Montana Governors from 1913 to 1959.  

Holter Museum of art 12 East Lawrence, Helena, MT 59601, 406-442-6400, The Holter Museum of Art serves Montana and neighboring states with a quality visual arts exhibition program that includes all media; brings national and international exhibitions into the region; provides a much-needed venue for local and regional artists; and collects, preserves, and interprets significant contemporary Northwest art.  more... 

Montana Historical Society Museum 225 North Roberts, Helena, MT 59620, 406-444-2694, Founded in 1865, the museum catalogs the rich history of the Treasure State and features works by the renowned cowboy artist Charlie Russell.  more... 

Gates of the Mountains 406-458-5241, Aboard a comfortable open-air boat (covered in case of rain), you will glide through magnificent country Meriwether Lewis would still recognize if he could return. You can bring a picnic and the whole family will enjoy a day out next to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness Area and the Missouri River. Swimming, fishing, and hiking can be engaged in.  more...

Last Chance Tour Train P.O. Box 6338, Helena, MT 59604, 406-442-1023, 888-423-1023, Ride a train and experience Helena's colorful past. Hear wonderful stories as you sit back and enjoy the ride and beautiful scenic views. more...