Virginia City & Butte, MT History and Scenic Drive Tour
ALL TOURS ARE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE!
Love scenic drives and learning about Montana's rich history? This is the tour for you! Our Highway m287 Loop Tour combines history, beauty, and nature into a fun, all-day tour! We take care of all the driving, attraction admission costs, and even provide lunch and drinks. All you have to do is enjoy the tour in our amazing 2023 Custom Executive Coach Van Fabricated by LA West Customs. Along the way, you'll take lots of pictures, learn from our amazing tour guides, and have all your questions answered! Our suggested itinerary is outlined below, and if it sounds good to you, we highly recommend it! That said, see something listed you're not excited about? Got a fear of enclosed spaces so the mine tour sounds like torture (It's really not too bad, but we get it!) - no worries, there are many alternate activities en route from sapphire mining, to the Lewis and Clark Caverns, to historic buffalo jumps and Headwaters State Park (not an exhaustive list of alternate activities, just a sample). In Butte, there are alternate historical tours like the city jail/speakeasy tour. The point is, give us a call and we are more than happy to discuss the tour with you and customize it so that its the perfect day for you and your group!
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Tour Route
- PICK UP IN BOZEMAN
- MADISON RIVER
- CALIFORNIA CORNER (Picture Stop)
- VIRGINIA CITY (1 Hour Stop & Explore)
- NEVADA CITY
- M-287 SCENIC DRIVE
- ALDER, MT (Tiny Town)
- SHERIDAN, MT (Tiny Town)
- TWIN BRIDGES, MT (Tiny Town)
- BUTTE
- LUNCH @ PORK CHOP JOHN'S
- MINING MUSEUM (30 Minute St)
- MINE TOUR
- BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS
- DROP OFF IN BOZEMAN
Tour Highlights
Stop 1 - Madison River
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
Touted as one of the premier blue ribbon trout fishing rivers in the world, experience the beauty of the Madison River and the surrounding Bear Trap Canyon. We'll see fly fishermen, and rock climbers and enjoy the sites while we crusie by one of the most beautiful rivers in the USA.
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
You'll need to visit to find out what 3-7-77 refers to! Travel back to the founding era of Montana and visit a true old-west ghost town from the gold rush era. Much of the town remains as it was in its heyday in the late 19th century. Ride on a stagecoach, tour the old-timey buildings, and enjoy some ice cream. Virginia City is a must-see on any Montana visit.
Stop 3 - Scenic m287 Drive
Stop 2 - Virginia City Old West Town
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Teaming with wildlife and breathtaking scenic mountain vistas. m-287 is one of the most beautiful drives in Montana. Along the way from Virginia City to Butte, MT we'll also encounter some tiny towns along the route!
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches - need we say more?!?! Come try a Montana staple and the most famous of all dive pork chop shops, Pork Chop John's. Serving Beautiful Butte America since 1924
Stop 5 - Underground Historic Mine Tour
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Stop 5 - Underground Historic Mine Tour
Tour back into history and 100 feet under the earth in the Orphan Girl Mine in Butte, MT. You'll get a chance to see what is was like to work in a copper mine circa 1915. In addition, you will get a chance to check out the World Museum of Mining!
Stop 6 - Bozeman Hot Springs
Stop 4 - Lunch at World Famous Pork Chop John's
Stop 5 - Underground Historic Mine Tour
Wanna take a dip in the soothing waters of naturally heated hot springs? Experience the amazing pools at Bozeman Hotsprings including 4 outdoor pools, many of which are heated to 101 or above. There are also indoor pools, hot and dry saunas, and cold plunges. Its a truly unique experience to take part in!