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Distinctly Montana Summer 2020

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w w w . d i s t i n c t l y m o n t a n a . c o m 79 HELENA 4920 W US HIGHWAY 12 BROADWATERMT.COM ONLINE SOAKING RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 7 MINERAL POOLS • TAPROOM & GRILL • POOLSIDE SERVICE WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL: In operation for over 50 years, the World Museum of Mining pays homage to the rich mining history of this fascinating Montana town. Butte was settled as a mining camp in the 1860s, known for a period of time as "The Richest Hill on Earth." Gold, silver, quartz, and copper, excavated in massive amounts, are the reason Butte prospered and thrived. This museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Montana. It offers general admission to the exhibits, as well as in-depth mine tours to 100 feet below ground. Visitors on the 100-foot tour will see the original shaft and workings of the 2,700-foot mine, and will get a glimpse of the Orphan Girl vein, one of the only exposed veins in the country available to be viewed by the public. WHILE YOU'RE HERE: Grab a drink at Headframe Spirits and take the whole family to cool off at Ridge Waters Waterpark. Still looking for more history? The Butte Trolley Tours offer an overview of the color- ful history of this mining town. The World Museum of Mining IS A MUST-VISIT FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF MONTANA. 3 BUTTE JOHN T. TIBBETTS Ore house at the World Museum of Mining World Museum of Mining CONTINUED

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