A Perfect Meeting Place

In Helena you’ll find plenty of ideal places to hold your next meeting or convention - all located in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. Whether you’re planning a retreat for a group of six or a convention for more than 600, we can help you make it a roaring success. From cozy bed-and-breakfasts to theatre-style auditoriums, Helena has what you need.

As you’ll see on our lodging page we have several top-notch hotels and offer many cultural and historic attractions to help your group “unwind” between meetings. The vast majority of these are either right in town or just a few miles away. And of course, in Helena, you are only three hours away from two of the most beautiful national parks in the country, Yellowstone and Glacier. Bringing your group to Helena is a “can’t lose” decision.

An Ideal Tour Destination

Groups will find no shortage of things to do or places to stay in Helena. In addition to all the wonderful attractions you'll find on this site, we also have plenty of excellent places to shop and eat. We're a city of nearly 26,000 people and can boast of both small-town atmosphere and big-city accommodations, which make us the ultimate site for tours of all sizes. Please see our lodging page for more information on hotels.

Transportation

Getting to, from and around Helena couldn't be more convenient. The Helena airport is served by Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines, both offering flights to and from domestic and international destinations. Horizon Air, associated with Alaska Airlines, also provides connections to Spokane, Portland and other West Coast cities. Big Sky Airlines flies to Billings and Kalispell, Montana three times a day each, with connections to Alaska, Canadian, Continental and American Airlines, providing links to Denver, Minneapolis and the East Coast as well as some eastern Montana cities.

On the ground, Rimrock Trailways offer six departures daily with service to Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Missoula, Kalispell and all points in between. Rimrock connects with Greyhound in Missoula and Bozeman for travel to points east and west.

And you’ll have no problem getting around Helena. Dial-a-Ride offers both door-to-door service as well as 19 regularly scheduled stops connecting downtown Helena with the east side of the city. Wheelchair Getaways (http://www.wheelchairgetaways.com) rents full-size and minivans specially equipped for people with disabilities. (406) 227-6524.

If you’re looking for a scenic ride, there’s always the Last Chance Tour Train, a spectacular one-hour tour of Helena’s colorful history. If your group would like to have the train all to itself, it's also available for private bookings. Visit www.lctours.com

Helena is also home to four major car rental companies. Hertz, Enterprise, National and Rent-A-Wreck are conveniently located for travelers that require a rental car.

Let Us Help Plan Your Itinerary

We would be happy to send you your own package of materials, specifically built for your needs. Just send an email to info@helenachamber.com, or call 1-800-743-5362. Our goal is to make your meeting or group tour successful, so please let us know how we can help.