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204 W. Broadway
P.O. Box 825
Philipsburg, MT 59858
406-859-6726

Activities/Museums

Philipsburg, MT

Activities/Museums

Philipsburg, Montana offers activities of all sorts from Montana sapphire mining (and mining for other gemstones and precious metals) to live theater at the Opera House, Blue Ribbon Montana fishing, beautiful mountain hiking, winter snowmobiling, camping and much more. If you want something to do on your Montana vacation, visit Philipsburg!

The photo to the right is people mining for Montana sapphires and other precious stones in the flume at Montana Gems of Philipsburg on a beautiful spring day in Philipsburg.


Bickerstaff Book Sellers

Quaint English style cottage, New and Used bookstore located in the heart of scenic, historic Philipsburg, Montana. Small independent owned, specializing in books about Montana and the West. Great children's section.
Open daily from Noon - 4 pm

Phone: 1 (406) 859-3812
418 W Broadway St
P.O. Box 146
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 30, 2012 - Updated: Oct 25, 2023

Discovery Ski Area

Fantastic skiing and spectacular views are afforded from Discovery Ski Area, and the scenic drive down the Flint Creek Canyon on Montana Highway 1 to your overnight lodging in Philipsburg, Montana is a spectacular cap to your Montana winter ski vacation.

Phone: 1 (406) 563-2184

Added: Mar 29, 2012 - Updated: Feb 6, 2024

Duane's Ice Fishing Rentals

Duane's Ice Fishing Rentals

Georgetown Lake - Ice Fishing Equipment Rentals!

Icehouses: 1 man to 7 man
Heaters
Chairs
Augers
Ice Fishing Poles
Lures
Bait

Complete Ice-Fishing Packages and set-up available!

Contact Duane Solberg (406) 560-3732 or
find him at the Brown Derby Restaurant Thursday - Sunday.

Phone: 1 (406) 560-3732

Added: Nov 27, 2015

Flint Creek Outdoors

Fly shop and guide service

Phone: 1 (406) 859-9500

Added: Mar 29, 2012 - Updated: Mar 31, 2012

Friends of the Philipsburg Library

The Friends of the Philipsburg Library is a group of community volunteers that provides support to the Philipsburg Public Library. The Friends group supports events, book sales and educational programs for the community. They also assist the Library with special projects and purchases not covered by the Library's operating budget. New members are always welcome!

Phone: 1 (406) 859-5030

Added: Mar 1, 2018

Gilmer & Salisbury Stage Line Rides

Discover 1866 Philipsburg, MT with Gilmer & Salisbury Stage line. Relax in our historic Hendersen built Mudwagon for a 45-minute,3 mile narrated tour.

Open May 15th, 2021 - weather permitting, 10am - 5pm

Phone: 1 (602) 710-4229
135 Broadway St
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 26, 2021 - Updated: Apr 7, 2021

Granite County Museum

The Granite County Museum in Philipsburg, Montana offers two levels of exhibits and great information on the colorful history of the area, from mining to cattle ranching. Visit the museum on your Southwest Montana vacation and learn a little more about the wild west. The gift shop offers many souvenirs for your Montana vacation. Community center available if you're planning a gathering during your Philipsburg vacation.
Open Daily from Noon to 4pm, Memorial Day through September.

Phone: 1 (406) 859-3020
135 South Sansome
P.O. Box 502
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 29, 2012 - Updated: Jun 18, 2015

Granite Ghost Town

Granite Ghost Town

Discovered in 1872, Granite mine was the richest silver mine on the earth. In 1893, The miner's backers thought the venture was hopeless and ordered an end to its operation, but the last blast on the last shift uncovered a bonanza, which yielded $40,000,000.
Today it is a fantastic ghost town with spectacular views, a guided walk complete with information placards. The shell of the Miners' Union Hall still stands. The roof supports have caved to the bottom floor, the third-floor dance hall,...

Phone: 1 (406) 287-3541

Added: Mar 1, 2015 - Updated: Mar 2, 2015

K9 Care of Montana

The K9 Care Montana program is a non-profit 501c3, which provides customized summer & winter outdoor activities for special needs children and their families in a relaxing therapeutic setting. We have many activities to choose from, allowing us to provide families with a true western Montana experience. Located just outside Historic Philipsburg, Montana, our staff will personalize your vacation.

Phone: 1 (406) 560-2230

Added: Oct 8, 2012

Montana Gems of Philipsburg

Mine Montana sapphires and other gems in our running water flume! All kids get a free geode when mining. Visit our store for Made in Montana treasures, faceting services, custom jewelry creations and friendly staff. Mine your own gem or choose from our selection of sapphire, garnet, Montana agates and Idaho opals. Order on-line for year-round Montana sapphire mining fun in your own home!

Phone: 1 (406) 859-6725
204 W Broadway
P.O. Box 825
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 30, 2012 - Updated: Mar 27, 2018

Montana Law Enforcement Museum

Montana Law Enforcement Museum

The Montana Law Enforcement Museum is located in historic downtown Philipsburg, 212 E Broadway. The Museum provides a look at the history of law enforcement in
Montana.

Admission is free and the Museum is open May 1 - September 30
from 11 am to 5 pm, Wednesday -Sunday.

212 E, Broadway
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Feb 21, 2016 - Updated: Apr 19, 2016

Montana Zipline Adventures

Nestled just outside of Anaconda along the Pintler Scenic Highway, is a high adventure completely unlike anything you've ever experienced!

Phone: 1 (406) 560-3115
467 Swissmont Drive
Anaconda, MT 59711

Added: May 2, 2012 - Updated: Feb 28, 2024

Philipsburg Chamber of Commerce

The Philipsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomes all businesses in the local community to join together in promoting events and presenting new ideas. They offer education for the business and local community and host fund-raisers to beautify the town.

The Philipsburg Chamber puts on several events throughout the year, the main one being Flint Creek Valley Days Parade and car show.

The Philipsburg Chamber puts out a great publication called "Philipsburg Territory" that provides invaluable...

Phone: 1 (406) 859-3388
109 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 661
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: May 22, 2013

Philipsburg Library

In addition to over 5,000 books and movies, the Library offers: free Wi-Fi, public computers, and Kindles available for borrowing; access to a scanner, copier, printer, fax machine, and 3D Printer; a small meeting area for community use; board games, children's toys, and art supplies. The Library also offers free access to 400,000+ titles through the Montana Partners Sharing Group and 20,000+ eBooks and Audiobooks available to download or stream. Our programs include a monthly book club, weekly...

Phone: 1 (406) 859-5030
102 S Sansome St
P.O. Box 339
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 1, 2018

Philipsburg rotary

Local Philipsburg rotary club.

Check here for information on relocating to Philipsburg: http://www.philipsburgrotary.org/#!/philipsburglife

Phone: 1 (406) 859-3241

Added: Mar 30, 2012 - Updated: Aug 23, 2013

Philipsburg Theatre

Currently the oldest operating theatre in Montana. This venue has been the home of live theatre for years but now is also offering live music, movies, magicians and more!

Come enjoy this fabulous, historic theatre in downtown Philipsburg.

Phone: 1 (406) 859-0013
140 S. Sansome Street
P.O. Box 36
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Feb 15, 2020

Renew Wellness

Lisa blends years of massage and teaching yoga alignment along with anatomy insight, health tips and breath work into each treatment. Every session is personally unique in focus and direction depending on your needs. Oftentimes multiple modalities are used for more effective results. So, whether you are seeking treatment for a specific pain or problem area resulting from a sports injury, car accident, old injury that flares on occasion or chronic discomfort, Lisa is the massage therapist for...

Phone: 1 (406) 600-7267

Added: Jun 24, 2021

The Off-Grid Artisan

Pennie Wrapped Western Jewelry & Art
Handmade Western Jewelry, Home Decor, and Gifts.
Open Thursday-Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Phone: 1 (530) 526-7347
206 E Broadway St
Philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 29, 2012 - Updated: Oct 25, 2023

VFW Post 8292

VFW Post 8292, place for drinks and gathering. Live music on occasion.

Phone: 1 (406) 859-3657
14 Maxville Rd
PO Box 825
philipsburg, MT 59858

Added: Mar 31, 2012

Visit Hope County

“Hope County” may be fictitious, but the mountains, rivers and wildlife that inspired Far Cry 5 are very real and based on the landscape of Southwest Montana. Dig deeper into the visually stunning scenery that backdrops the game, and plan your own Montana adventure in the “Last Best Place.” Open trails and big skies await you in this magnificent region of the western United States. Welcome to Hope County!

Phone: 1 (800) 879-1159

Added: Apr 7, 2018 - Updated: Mar 26, 2021