Things to Do
Explore Daly Mansion
The Daly Mansion in Hamilton is a grand, turn-of-the-century estate once home to copper king Marcus Daly. Open for tours and surrounded by sweeping lawns and views of the Bitterroot Mountains.
Fly Fish in The Bitterroot
The Bitterroot River is one of the world’s most iconic fly fishing destinations, where crystal-clear waters, abundant trout, and a backdrop of jagged mountains create a setting that feels straight out of a movie.
Swim and Hike Lake Como
Lake Como in Montana is a glacial-blue jewel tucked into the Bitterroot Mountains, perfect for hiking, swimming, or simply taking in one of the most breathtaking alpine views in the state.
Hamilton Farmers Market
On Saturdays, the Hamilton Farmers Market fills downtown Hamilton with local produce, fresh pastries, handmade goods, and a kind of small-town Montana charm that feels pulled straight from a Norman Rockwell painting.
Hike Blodgett Canyon
Hiking Blodgett Canyon takes you along towering granite cliffs and rushing creek waters, into one of Montana’s most dramatic and unforgettable wilderness landscapes.
Eat & Drink Local
Mornings start with a cup of Brew X coffee, afternoons drift into lunch at Red Rooster and huckleberry ice cream from Freestone, and the day winds down with dinner at Nap’s and a glass of wine at Shedhorn or Jessi’s.
Shop Downtown Hamilton
“It seems to me Montana is a great splash of grandeur. The scale is huge but not overpowering. The land is rich with grass and color, and the mountains are the kind I would create if mountains were ever put on my agenda.”
Shopping in downtown Hamilton blends small-town charm with Montana character, offering local boutiques, antique shops, and galleries set against a backdrop of mountain views.