Butte, a city in Montana, but also the county seat of Silver Bow County, is located in United States. Butte developed in many stages, but each of them brought something important and unique, making this place a very pleasant holiday destination. From its mining beginnings, Butte developed a lot and today hosts historic centers and recreational facilities.
Top Attractions within Butte
The Arts Chateau, located in Butte, was once William Andrew Clarks's son and today works as a arts center and gallery for the local community. It offers its visitors the chance to learn new things about the art and culture of this place and the way it evolved throughout time. This center is both a recreational and educational attraction.
Montana Tech is a university located in Butte, too. Founded in 1900, it has turned into a Mining Engineering and Electrical Engineering, although in the past was known as Montana State School of Mines. It is one of the best and reliable educational values in United States.
Our Lady of the Rockies is a statue dedicated to all women and mothers all around the world. The statue is placed nearby Butte, right on the Continental Divide. Although it was hard to build it, there were volunteers that brought materials to complete it and is very important to them as it portraits the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Berkeley Pit is a former pit copper mine that can be found in Butte. It was invaded by water, but it is a spot that will take you back in time and you can find out many things about the past of this venue.
The Mai Wah Museum is also situated in Butte. The museum's main purpose is to gather documents about the Asian people in the Rocky Mountains. It can be found at 17 West Mercury Street and is an educational attraction.
