Downtown Helena
Downtown Helena is a treasure of events, shopping, dining, lodging, services, and entertainment, offering unique experiences for everyone.
Explore everything that Downtown Helena has to offer! From history and architecture to hiking and biking trails, Downtown Helena is truly one of a kind. Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, the capital city is the perfect place to visit. Not only does our vibrant downtown area have direct access to mountains, but we are only 10 miles from the Continental Divide & Missouri River. Explore and enjoy Downtown Helena!
Helena was born when gold was discovered in Last Chance Gulch on July 14, 1864. The area takes its name from the "Four Georgians," the miners that discovered the gold. Helena was their "Last Chance" to discover gold before heading home. The gulch is now Helena's Main Street and the state's only downtown, outdoor walking mall. Highlights of the gulch include unique shops, eateries, boutiques, coffee shops, and architectural masterpieces dating back to the late 19th century.
About Us
Continue to serve as the central resource to administer, manage and develop the BID, the Helena Parking Commission and Downtown Helena, Inc. to work as a single unit for the betterment of downtown.
Maintain both financial and personnel administration to facilitate and build a productive working environment through active staff participation, training and education while maintaining an effective chain of command and accountability.
Develop and strengthen both internal and external communications through press releases and news stories, co-produced with the Independent Record Downtown Inserts (May, September and November), and publish BID Annual Progress Report (January). Other key tasks will be website development and maintenance of www.downtownhelena.com, public presentations and active involvement in local, state and national organizations such as the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, Goldwest Country, National MainStreet, International Downtown Association, National Trust Organization and International Festival & Events Association.
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