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DEER LODGE
In one jaunt you can visit the
GRANT-
KOHRS RANCH HISTORIC SITE, once the
headquarters of a 10-million-acre cattle
empire; then the Old Prison Complex
at 1104 Main St, and finally treat
yourself to scrumptious doughnuts at
BOOMERANG BAKERY, 321 Main St.
TWIN BRIDGES
THE OLD HOTEL was built in 1879
and still serves delicious meals
for brunch and dinner. Sits on
the corner of 5th and Main.
e three-story building was
renovated in 1996 and still con-
tains charming original details.
See theoldhotel.com.
BIGFORK
WOODS BAY WINE (and dining). Serving
dinner Wednesday through Sunday, along
with top wines. One weekly meal plan with
options is offered. Foods are locally sourced.
e roast beef is luscious. Located on MT-35,
#14942. Woodsbaywine.com.
NEAR GREAT FALLS
e secluded state park,
SLUICE BOXES, is located in the
Little Belt Mountains 37 miles south of Great Falls. To
reach it head south on US -89 from Belt, then two miles
west on a county road. Open all year but through hiking
is not possible. Soaring limestone cliffs and ledges mark
the canyon. See the remains of mines, a railroad, and
historic cabins. www.stateparks.mt.gov/sluice-boxes/
ANACONDA
GALLICANO'S PIZZERIA,
located on Park Avenue,
serves a variety of huge
New York-style pizzas
whole or by the slice, pasta
too. (406) 563-7776.
HELENA
THE HOLTER MUSEUM OF ART is
always worth a visit to see what is
new. Small but a jewel right near
Last Chance Gulch and St. Hele-
na Cathedral. Open Tuesday-Sat-
urday at 12 E. Lawrence. Holter
Museum.org. While there take a
stroll on the short
REEDER'S ALLEY
at 212 S. Park Ave., constructed
in the 1870s to house miners.
