Location: Philipsburg
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Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Philipsburg, Montana (MT)
Philipsburg is a town in and the county seat of Granite County, Montana, United States. The population was 820 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the famous mining engineer Philip Deidesheimer, who designed and supervised the construction of the ore smelter around which the town originally formed.
Restaurants in Philipsburg
1. The Sweet Palace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By dd4life - Richland, United States
We were visiting Anaconda and made a quick run to Philipsburg. Absolutely loved it and highly recommend. The drive there, the candy shop, and mining experiences were so fun especially for kids of any age. A must!
2. Montana Gems of Philipsburg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
At Montana Gems of Philipsburg, we offer outside mining for Montana sapphires as well as some fun gem mixes for rock-hounds of all ages. Our gift shop offers regional gemstone jewelry in both sterling and 14k gold, something to fit every budget. It's a rock lovers delight - geodes, crystals, mineral specimens, awesome Montana Sapphire jewelry as well as Idaho opals, Montana agates and Idaho and Montana garnets. All kids get a free geode when gem-screening. We offer a free stone evaluation on your finds and we can also send your gems off for processing, turning your raw gem into something spectacular. Located between Glacier and Yellowstone National parks, we're a perfect stop along the route in a beautiful, historic mining town. We truly believe "The Fun Starts Here!"
Reviewed By thevanduines - Monroe, United States
This is the ONLY place that you can get the crazy gems pack (kids pack) and boy oh boy it kept my 10 and 6!year old busy for 5 hours. We bought them each a bag and they sluiced right along with us. The kids pack is filled with a variety of EASY TO SPOT large stones and fossils. Our kids were so excited with all of their finds. My 10 year old even found a 2 carat sapphire in his mix! We soon found out that NO OTHER PLACE HAS this (it’s trademarked)!!So if you go to other mines grab a bag here for the kids to take with you! It will make every mine more enjoyable! On our way back home we stopped back by to grab a few bags for the road. Anna was kind enough to print me out some rock bingo cards to take home. We are even having them cut a few stones for us ($20 + $10 shipping) which was the best price we found so far! Great first and last stop! My husband found a 3.5 carat sapphire and over 17 carats of cuttable sapphires (in one bag) we have already cracked open a kid bag with the cousins!
3. Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine and the Montana Sapphire Store - Wash Gravel Find Montana Sapphires. Direct from the Mine: Montana Sapphire Gemstones and Jewelry. Sapphire Mine Open Seasonally: Memorial Weekend to Labor Day weekend. Wednesday through Saturday. Our Gallery is open Year Round, 7 days a week( major holidays excluded) in Beautiful Downtown Philipsburg, MT. Indoor gravel washing, heat treating, faceting, Montana Sapphire Gemstones and Jewelry direct from the mine. Rocks, fossils, crystals and more. We also have Philipsburg clothing and many Made in the USA, Made in Montana, and Made in Philipsburg, MT items.
Reviewed By Troessel - Florence, United States
We drove from Philipsburg to Hamilton over the pass and stopped at Gem Mountain for their opening day for 2020. First time there and found it to be a great experience, a lot of fun and very relaxing. The staff there could not have been friendlier and more helpful. Every bucket is guaranteed to have some sapphires in them and its a lot of fun searching them out. They have staff in the store that will go through your finds and explain what you have and what they are worth. No pressure to spend any extra money getting them cut and heat treated but they do offer the service. All and all a great experience and would highly recommend it if you're driving in the area.
4. Granite County Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
5. Philipsburg Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By mdtar - Fairmont, United States
Boy was this a surprise. New age micro brewery in an old historic building in smallest town possible. The town closes a side street so they can set up tables outside. Have to visit here if you like beer and good music.
6. Granite Ghost Town State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By emilypI3930ZP - Philadelphia, United States
This was a neat old ghost town to explore, especially going up to the stamp and being able to wonder around. However, it can be a bit confusing if you're following google maps. If you do not have a 4WD, then make sure you take a right on Granite Rd. You'll see the Granite Ghost Town in very small letters underneath the road sign name. Many of the signs in the town were worn down and hard to read. I wish they all could be re-done.
