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Gates of the Mountains
3131 Gates of the Mountains Rd.
Helena, MT 59604
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Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
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Quality Inn Helena €63 15.9 mi 25.5 km 3 of 5 stars
Wingate by Wyndham - Helena €80 16.0 mi 25.7 km 4 of 5 stars
Motel 6 Helena €34 16.8 mi 27.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Comfort Inn €69 16.9 mi 27.1 km 3 of 5 stars
Holiday Inn Express Helena €67 16.9 mi 27.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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IHOP 15.3 mi 24.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Mac Kenzie River Pizza Co 15.4 mi 24.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Chili's 15.4 mi 24.8 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine & Gold Fever Rock Shop 15.1 mi 24.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Archie Bray Foundation 17.2 mi 27.6 km 4 of 5 stars
The Montana Historical Society 17.4 mi 28.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Gates of the Mountains Boat Tours” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 22 attractions in Helena
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat, Tour
Address: 3131 Gates of the Mountains Rd. Helena, MT 59604
Tel: 406-458-5241
Fax: 406-458-6530

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“a beautiful relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon”
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5 of 5 stars
aspeakman   1 contribution
Glen Ellyn
Jul 3, 2009

our family has been many times and will go again this summer. lots of picturesque views, saw lots of wildlife, perfect weather. even the kids enjoyed this one! more

“A great way to spend the afternoon!”
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5 of 5 stars
9Mile   17 contributions
Montana
Aug 21, 2008

Last Sunday we took my elderly parents who were visiting from out of state to Gates of the Mountains for the boat ride. My dad isn't very ambulatory and walks very slowly with a cane. Mom gets around well, but is afraid of water. In spite of this both of them had a great time! We arrived just as the... more

“Cool place in Montana”
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5 of 5 stars
N2life   4 contributions
Boise
Jul 14, 2008

We had not planned on this - actually, we were geocaching and took a wrong turn. As it turned out, this was one of the most interesting stops on our trip. The captain was calm and steered the boat so people on both sides could get nice pictures. He was quick to stop so we could check out rock formations... more

“Boat Captain Terrible.....”
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1 of 5 stars
jtadge   2 contributions
Negaunee, Michigan
Sep 4, 2007
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On my recent trip out west (2 weeks ago) I stayed for a few days with a friend from Helena. Both of us have 3 children and we thought to take the kids on the Gates of the Mountain boat tour. The website lists to pack a picnic lunch and you can get off the boat to picnic and reboard... more

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3131 Gates of the Mountains Rd., Helena, MT 59604
Tel: 406-458-5241 Fax: 406-458-6530