Over 100 years have passed since Thomas F. Rooney wrote an article titled "Butte, The Cosmopolitan, the Strenuous, the Unique, the Prosperous" for the Christmas edition of the Butte Evening News. Back then, Butte was a melting pot of ethnicities and culture that made it what it is today, which is pretty much the most "Montana" place in the entire state. So, is Butte, Montana worth visiting? Take a look below to find out.
Stroll the streets of historic downtown Butte and you'll see pieces of its past.
The city is rooted in mining history and all that goes with it.
The oldest standing restaurant in Montana, the Pekin Noodle Parlor, is still going strong.
It's still owned by the same family and remarkably has retained some of its original furnishings.
Visiting the World Museum of Mining feels like stepping into the past.
This is one of the few museums in the world that's located on an actual mine yard, and it's a place where history comes to life.
Butte's many events, concerts, and festivals encourage the kind of community bonding that Montana is widely known for.
It's impossible to visit Butte without feeling a sense of nostalgia.
Montana is called "The Last Best Place," and Butte really embodies the statement.
Do you think Butte qualifies as the most "Montana" town in the state? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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