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6 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fort Benton, Montana


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Located on the banks of the Big Hole River, Fort Benton is a booming town with much to offer. The population has increased rapidly over the past few years and for good reason! It’s got everything you could want from a small American city.

Fort Benton is home to over 100 antique shops, great breweries like Golden Triangle, and some fantastic restaurants like Union Grille, which serves delicious upscale comfort food.

The city also offers top-notch trout fishing, whitewater rafting, camping, cabins, and lodging, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Fort Benton also offers plenty of culture outside of town.

Here is our list of some of the best things to do in Fort Benton, Montana.

The 6 Most Popular Things To Do In Fort Benton, Montana

6. Museum-Upper Missouri

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: 20th Street Fort Benton MT

Tel:  406 622 5316

Web Address:   http://fortbentonmuseums.com/

5. Lewis and Clark Memorial

4.3 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: 1722 Front Street Fort Benton MT

4. Old Fort Benton Bridge

4.7 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Location: 15th Street Fort Benton MT

3. The Shep Memorial

4.7 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: Fort Benton MT

Web Address:   http://fortbenton.com/shep.html

2. Museum of the Northern Great Plains

4.8 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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Location: 1205 20th Street Fort Benton MT

Tel:  406 622 5316

Web Address:   http://fortbentonmuseums.com/

1. Old Fort Benton

4.7 ★★★★★ (139 reviews)

Location: 1900 River Street Fort Benton MT

Tel:  406 622 5316

Web Address:   http://fortbentonmuseums.com/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fort Benton, Montana! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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