Travel Guide Helena

And silver attracts prospectors in the re-establishment in the nineteenth-century. It was in Helena, at the Last Chance Creek level, that the first gold threads were covered. During the «golden era of gold,» in the 1880 s, there were more millionaires in Helena than in the rest of the world! It was at this time that the city developed with beautiful Victorian buildings that can be admired in the historic downtown. Today, Helena is a small capital of just over 28,000 inhabitants, which ranks fifth among the least populated capitals in the United States. A city with a human size, therefore, with a relaxed atmosphere and nature. Nature is not very far away. Helena is surrounded by mountains and national forests. So you should be able to easily revive your wild escape desires. But take the time to walk into the small city center with beautiful historic buildings like the very European cathedral and the governor's residence, Original Governor's Mansion.