South Hills, Montana

South Hills is a suburb of Helena and is home to around 500 residents. This area is a hot spot for shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreation.

Hike in the nearby mountains during the day and grab dinner and drinks in downtown Helena at night. Enjoy a rural and secluded feel while within a few miles of a bustling city.

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Main Attractions

South Hills has many fun and exciting things to do and see nearby. Spend your trip shopping at boutique stores, touring museums, playing with the kids, or hanging out at the casino.

Shopping

Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys is a store invested in all things play! Shop for toy items like books, stuffed animals, outdoor toys, and science kits. You can find items for people of all ages, especially the kids in your life.

FourOsix is a lifestyle shop that promotes the style of Montana through art, music, and fashion. Stop by their storefront and pick out clothing, hats, and accessories.

Find other items to express your unique style, like snow gear and creative stickers.

Sole Sisters provides chich Montana style. Peruse their boutique for women’s apparel, shoes, accessories, and home decor. Next door, you will find Cobblestone Clothing, which sells Montana-style women’s clothing.

Golden Girls Antiques Mall has over 50 antique booth dealers where you will find hidden treasures to bring home. Find everything from ceramics and glassware to jewelry and books.

Great Northern Town Center is the hub of the downtown area. Here you will find restaurants, unique shopping, hotels, and play areas for the whole family.

Enjoy an evening of fun at the movie theatre, then treat yourself to a delicious meal and drinks.

Historical Sites & Landmarks

Montanan Historical Society holds over 50,000 artifacts and art pieces relating to Montana’s rich history and culture. Visit the historical society to view displays, perform educational research, or shop at the gift shop.

Original Governor’s Mansion, built in 1888, is perfectly preserved with original furnishings. Schedule a group tour for $4 per person and learn about the history of Helena and the political families.

Reeder’s Alley is the earliest intact piece of Helena’s history. Walk down the cobbled street and view architecture from the 1870s. There are still businesses housed in the same shops over 100 years ago.

Parks

Nob Hill Park overlooks the city below and is the perfect spot to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July. Take a quick hike or bike ride on the easy trails or play tennis and golf.

Pioneer Park is right across the street from the library and features big, shady trees perfect for reading books. There is also a play structure for the kids. Listen to live music during the summer and attend seasonal events all year.

Women’s Park is a green space with large trees and art sculptures. Attend the farmer’s market on the weekends during the warmer months. Peruse the artisan booths, listen to live bands, and eat at delicious food trucks.

Ramy Park features ample green space, a play structure, and football and softball fields. Spend the day with your family soaking up the sun and playing outside.

Mountain View Park is another option for outdoor play areas. The park includes play structures, a covered picnic area, a dog park, and tennis courts.

Family Fun

Flippin Family Fun is an indoor trampoline for people of all ages. Have fun jumping on giant trampolines, climbing walls, diving in foam pits, and playing other games.

On specific nights they do glow-in-the-dark dodgeball and karaoke.

Tour historic Helena with Last Chance Tours. Ride on a train or a trolley a view all of the historic sites in the area.

Escape Helena offers a fun team-building experience. It is a live-action game and adventure where you have to solve puzzles and challenges to escape themed rooms.

Let the kids ride on the hand-carved Great Northern Carousel. Afterward, treat the whole family to delicious ice cream!

Last Chance Splash Waterpark and Pool is open during the summer and is a great way to spend a hot day. Lounge in the lazy river or play on slides and splash decks. There is also a regular swimming pool with diving boards.

Take the family out for pizza and game night at Pizza Ranch Fun Zone Arcade. You will get a tasty meal and hours of fun!

Little Grizzly Ranch Sleigh Rides offers rides during the winter and provides packages for groups and romantic evenings. Enjoy hot cocoa, Christmas carols, and baked goods on the ride. Sit by a roaring campfire and roast smores!

Museums

Take a tour of the Montanan State Capital and let the kids go on a Lewis & Clark scavenger hunt.

Holter Museum of Art provides contemporary art exhibits and innovative programs. This 17,000-square-foot building offers 15-20 rotating exhibitions each year. Check out their community events!

Exploration Works encourages people to discover, imagine, and play. Your kids can learn about the physics of water, where food comes from, how your body performs athletic tasks, and more.

Montana Military Museum shares the history and heritage of the military in Montana. The museum offers education and enlightenment for those who fought and continue to fight.

Also, explore the rich history of Jefferson County through unique collections at the Jefferson County Museum.

Nightlife

Jackson Creek Bar & Grill is a restaurant, full-service bar, and hide-away casino. Stop by for cold drinks, homecooked food, and plenty of games. Or watch football with your friends at Longhorn Saloon.

Hang out with cold beer and free pizza on select nights.

Money Train Casino & Lounge provides a full bar, 20 casino game machines, a pool and dart room, and a liquor store. The perfect recipe for a fun night! Also, check out live music at The Jester’s Bar.

Other bar alternatives include Miller’s Crossing and The Saphire Bar.

Recreation Activities

The South Hills area offers many recreation opportunities. Include camping, hiking, fishing, yoga retreats, and golf into your trip!

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Camping

Stay at the lake and fish at Park Lake Campground. This site is popular for fishing trips and costs $15 a night.

Moose Creek Campground is $15 per night and provides access to scenic hiking and biking trails, water, restrooms, and a picnic area.

MTB City is a campground exclusively for mountain bikers. The site offers everything you need for your stay and comfort, including rental cabins.

If you’re looking for RV camping, check out Helena Campground and RV Park. The site has TV, laundry, and showers.

Hiking

Nob Hill Loop is an easy 0.7-mile loop trail that takes about 20 minutes to complete. It’s a lovely spot for a short workout that overlooks the city.

Mount Helena is a difficult ridge trail best for pro hikers. The path is a little over 7-miles long and takes around 3 hours to complete. This area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running.

Willard Creek Trail is an easy 4-mile trail near Clancy, Montana. It’s a busy trail perfect for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking. It takes close to two hours to finish.

Fishing

Little Blackfoot Outfitters provides guides, gear, and boats for the perfect fly-fishing trips, whether you’re a skilled angler or this is your first time.

Kit’s Tackle offers varying guided fish trip packages. You can choose a plan depending on what kind of fish you want, beginner, pro, or family. Family packages include easy to catch fish trips, a break for a shore lunch, and a short hiking trip.