Things to Do

We are surrounded by abundant wildlife and many wonderful attractions. Opportunities abound for you to explore the area. If none of the below suits you, give us a week’s advance notice of what your needs are for a Self-Directed Day Trip vacation. We'll design something custom for you to enjoy what our beautiful locale offers.

Tizer Gardens

Tizer Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden and arboretum spread across 6 acres in the midst of the Elkhorn Mountains. Take some time to explore the trails while admiring all the beautiful plant life that surrounds you.

16 miles north of Boulder Hot Springs. Opening hours are seasonal, check their website for current hours and more information.

Gates of the Mountains

For a scenic boat ride on the Missouri river, visit Gates of the Mountains and you will see the mountains open up before you. With beautiful rock formations, cave drawings, and wildlife, there is something for everybody.

51 miles north of Boulder Hot Springs. Check their website for more information and to book a tour.

Yellowstone

Yellowstone was the first national park created in the US. With stunning views, diverse wildlife, and incredible geology it is definitely worth a visit. Day-trip right from Boulder Hot Springs or stay the night at local campgrounds or lodges.

The closest entrance from us is the West Entrance, 145 miles south. Check their website for more information, access is limited in the winter season.

Ringing Rocks

Enjoy this unique rock formation that chimes like a bell when struck. It is believed that the ringing is a combination of the composition of the rock and the way the joining patterns have developed as the rocks have eroded away. Please don't disturb this natural phenomenon!

49 miles south of Boulder Hot Springs.Open as weather permits. Check their website for more information.

Lewis & Clark Caverns

Go to the Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park to see the famous limestone caverns. In the park you can also find hiking and biking trails and an amphitheater with events during the summer months.

38 miles south of Boulder Hot Springs.

Check their website for current tour hours and more information.

Helena Tour Train

Tour the beautiful capital of Montana in style! You can catch a tour on an open-air train and go by some of the historic landmarks and enjoy the architectural views on Last Chance Gulch.

33 miles north of Boulder Hot Springs.

Check their website for more information and to book a tour.

Butte Trolley

Tour the historic mining town of Butte from a Trolley and see some of the most opulent and beautiful mansions, the mining pit, and other landmarks.

33 miles north of Boulder Hot Springs.

Check their website for more information and to book a tour.

Our Lady of the Rockies

The 90 feet tall Lady of the Rockies sits atop the continental divide and watches over Butte and the surrounding valleys. She was built to honor all women, especially mothers, and is one of the tallest statues in the United States.

41 miles south of Boulder Hot Springs.

Check their website for more information and to book a tour.

Glacier National Park

Visit Glacier for some of the most beautiful hikes, or a scenic, mountainous drive on the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road. It's definitely worth a visit.

Check the nps.gov website or local news stations to find out whether the road is open and to make reservations. The closest entrance from us is St. Mary, 230 miles north of Boulder Hot Springs.

Hiking

Montana is a beautiful place to enjoy the views and wildlife while hiking one of many trails. As Boulder Hot Springs borders the Deerlodge National Forest we have several shorter and longer trails right in our backyard.Montana is a beautiful place to enjoy the views and wildlife while hiking one of many trails. As Boulder Hot Springs borders the Deerlodge National Forest we have several shorter and longer trails right in our backyard.

Seven Generations

Only a 15-20 minute hike away is a sculpture by Frederick Franck that honors the Great Law of the Six Nation Iroquois confederacy which states that “In all our deliberations we must be mindful of the impact of our decisions on the seven generations to follow ours.” To enjoy this sculpture and the amazing views around it simply follow the trail up the hill behind the hot springs towards the southeast, once you reach a fork in the trail there will be a sign pointing you towards the sculpture through a little valley, over a bridge and up the hill on the other side.

Boulder Hot Springs/Deerlodge Trails

There are several other trails to hike towards and in the national forest. We are working on mapping those and marking them more clearly for our guests. In the meantime you can explore them yourself or ask our staff for directions!

And you can always check out alltrails.com for numerous other trails in the area!