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Helena is the state capital of Montana, located in the Western Central part of the state.

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Interstate 15 runs north and south through Helena's eastern edge. US-12 runs east-west, and is the quickest connection from the Missoula area; US-12/287 leaves Helena to the southeast, towards Townsend and eastbound I-90 and Billings.

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Helena Regional Airport (IATA: HLN) [1] receives scheduled service on Delta/Northwest to Salt Lake City and Minneapolis, United to Denver, and Alaska/Horizon to Seattle, with some flights passing through Great Falls or Billings. The airport is located immediately northeast of the city, roughly three miles from downtown.

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The Great Northern Carousel and Ice Cream Parlour is a must do when visiting the historic town of Helena. A hand carved Carousel was built in 2002 with a wide variety of native Montanan animals. They also feature delicious homemade ice cream as well with many interesting flavors like Missouri River Mud, Frog Mint, Buffalo Jump and many more!

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Visit ExplorationWorks a unique, exciting museum of science and culture at the Great Northern Town Center, Downtown Helena. [2]

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• Silver Star Steak Company, 833 Great Northern Blvd., ☎ +1 406-495-0677, [3]. 6 categories of main courses. 5 types of steaks with different portion size options. Extensive wine list.  edit

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• Elk View Bed and Breakfast, 88 Howard Beer Rd., Clancey (12 mi south of the city, along I-15), ☎ +1 406-442-1224, [4]. checkin: 4PM-7PM; checkout: 11AM. A four room guest room lodge built with logs and set on 450 acres that feels like a park. The lodge has three large fireplaces, a hot tub and sauna. The breakfasts are recommended. $100-$125.  edit

• Park Plaza Hotel, 22 North Last Chance Gulch, ☎ +1 877-774-3536, [5].  edit

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Lethbridge ← Great Falls ←

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