Location: Fort Benton
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The 6 Best Things to Do in Fort Benton, United States
Fort Benton is a city in and the county seat of Chouteau County, Montana, United States. Established in 1846, a full generation before the U.S. Civil War, Fort Benton is one of the oldest settlements in the American West; in contrast, many other places—including large cities today—were settled in the late 1860s, 1870s, or 1880s. The city's waterfront area, the most important aspect of its 19th-century growth, was designated the Fort Benton Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, in 1961.
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1. Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Will23C1982 - Oxford, United Kingdom
We were really impressed by the staff - really helpful. For example, they told us where to go to get the best photograph/view of the River Missouri, which I really appreciated. The museum itself had some nice artefacts and displays, and an interesting 20 minute documentary video. Worth visiting.
2. Fort Benton Museums & Heritage Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Located in Fort Benton "The Birthplace of Montana"™ the Heritage Complex is the home of Old Fort Benton, The Museum of the Upper Missouri, The State of Montana's Museum of the Northern Great Plains, Homestead Village, The Hornaday Smithsonian Buffalo Gallery, The Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center, The Overholser Research Center, The Schwinden Library, and The Montana Agricultural Center.
Reviewed By Robb S - Sherwood Park, Canada
Spent 3 days in Fort Benton and area. The museums do an amazing job of telling the history of the area and the whiskey/fur trades up into Canada.
Agriculture museum is also a gem. A real walk through time with great displays of antique equipment and storytelling of life in the early 1900s.
Buy the two day admission which gives you entrance to the Fort, the Ag Museum and the Missouri River National Monument. You won't regret the price or the time you spend in Fort Benton.
It even kept our 12 and 15 year olds' interest!
3. Fort Benton Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By cfuller603 - Washington DC, District of Columbia
This is a replacement for the original bridge but still old. It used to be a toll bridge but today you can cross it but no further--the end is fenced off. It's a good view of the Missouri where steamboats used to run.
4. Museum of the Northern Great Plains
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MontanaKim - Helena, Montana
Don't miss this museum. We spent a leisurely Saturday strolling the fort and museums in town. This particular museum is huge and if you were really interested in agriculture could be a destination just for that reason. I'm not but still found it great. The 1920s village was well done and fun to walk around. Amazing museum for such a small town.
5. White Cliffs
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
Offers great views and hiking trails.
Reviewed By EDUARDO H - Smithfield, Virginia
Has to go by the Missouri River to really appreciate them. Was not aware of their existence until I go there.
6. Citadel Rock
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
A large rock located on the Missouri River.
Reviewed By EDUARDO H - Smithfield, Virginia
A brown igneous intrusion at the edge of the Missouri River that contrast with the white cliffs nearby.
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