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Butte is mining -
past and present. Of course, there are other industries, too. For
example, Butte is considered one of the country's busiest inland ports.
Many of the goods originating in Asia and destined for the mid-west are
shipped through Butte. But the story in Butte is, still, mining.
Visitors' Center
- The Butte-Silver Bow Chamber of Commerce operates a Visitors' Center
at 1000 George Street. Their toll free phone is 1-800-735-6814. Their
web site is at ButteInfo.
From I-15/90 take exit 126 and go north on Montana Street to
George Street (first street on your right). Turn right and drive two
long blocks followed by one short block to the Visitors' Center. It will
be on your right across the street from a lovely park with picnic
tables.
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Arts Chateau
- A replica of a French chateau built by copper baron and Senator w. A.
Clark as a wedding present for his son, his 'gift' is now an art museum.
Open 10a-5p, Tuesday through Saturday (noon-5p Sundays) during the
summer months.
From I-15/90 take exit 126 and drive north on Montana Avenue.
Broadway is the next street following Park Street. Turn left and it is a
little more than a block west on Broadway on your right at 321 W.
Broadway. For more information, phone 1-406-723-7600 or visit their
website at ArtsChateau.
Copper King
Mansion - While we're on the subject of Senator Clark, he also had a
mansion - a 32 room monster (at least for out West at the time). Now a
national historic landmark, you can visit it 9a-4p daily during the
summer months.
From his son's Chateau, turn around and go back to Montana
Street. Turn left, go 1 block and it is around the corner to your left
at 219 West Granite Street.
They invite you to visit their web site at:
CopperKingMansion.
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