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Discover Butte Montana
Butte is one of Montana's most iconic cities and is known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and some of the friendliest people you will find in the state.
Being a Montana Tech student means you’ll spend quality time in your labs, classrooms, and study groups, and immersed in a range of on-campus interests and activities. Sometimes it means field research in some of the nation’s most outstanding wild areas
But getting off-campus means something very special here. Playing hard after studying hard is a Montana Tech way of life.
Butte is located in the heart of an outdoor paradise, with world-class recreation nearby in every direction regardless of season or your interest. From a simple stroll on a beautiful trail to the thrills of mountain slopes and fast water, we deliver memorable experiences every time you want to experience true Montana.
A Place to Call Home
As a Montana Tech student, you’ll enjoy what this energetic destination city offers. Located amid mountains at the intersection of two major interstate highways, Butte is home to a wide range of food, recreation, culture, and fun. For example Butte has:
- The Montana Folk Festival, the AnRiRa Irish Festival, SNöFLINGA winter festival and many other festivals to enjoy throughout the year.
- A vibrant arts scene with many galleries, music venues and theaters in historic uptown Butte.
- A growing economy being reinvented for the future along with affordable living and a high quality of life.
- Historic ethnic diversity fosters a fascinating range of food options. Nearly every corner of the world as well as home cooking is represented throughout the city.
- Hundreds of miles of trails some only minutes from campus - including the Continental Divide Trail and some of the best and most accessible mountain biking trails in Montana.
- World-class fly-fishing just 15 minutes from campus.
- Exceptional skiing of all kinds including Discovery Ski Area only 45 minutes away and unlimited backcountry and cross country skiing around Butte.
- Outstanding hunting opportunities on thousands of acres of surrounding public land.
See all kinds of different museums such as the Science Mine Discovery Center, World Museum of Mining, Mineral Museum, etc.
See famous attractions such as the Butte Silver Bow Public Archives, Spirit of the Columbia Gardens Carousel, Old Butte Historical Adventures, etc.
Outdoor Life
Being a Montana Tech student means you’ll spend quality time in your labs, classrooms, and study groups, and immersed in a range of on-campus interests and activities. Sometimes it means field research in some of the nation’s most outstanding wild areas.
But getting off-campus means something very special here. Playing hard after studying hard is a Montana Tech way of life.
Butte is located in the heart of an outdoor paradise, with world-class recreation nearby in every direction regardless of season or your interest. From a simple stroll on a beautiful trail to the thrills of mountain slopes and fast water, we deliver memorable experiences every time you want to experience true Montana.
Montana is home to many different National Parks. Explore what is out there and have fun!
Want to explore Montana some more? Views these resources to get started.
Want to explore Butte but don't have any gear? View our campus' rental age to start your adventure.
![Fishing in the Big Hole River](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/fishing-big-hole.jpg)
Fishing the Big Hole River near Melrose, Montana...just 30 minutes from campus.
![Mountain biking in Thompson Park](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/mountain-biking.jpg)
Autumn mountain biking in Thompson Park.
![Backpacking in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/backpacking.jpg)
Backpacking in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.
![Continental Divide trail sign](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/trail-sign.jpg)
Extensive publicly accessed trail systems exist all around Butte, including large sections of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT).
![Ski touring in Southwest Montana.](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/ski-touring.jpg)
Ski touring in Southwest Montana.
![Fishing in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.](/student-life/butte-outdoors/images/lake-fishing.jpg)
Fishing in the Pintler-Anaconda Wilderness.
Director of Outdoor Recreation
CBigbee@cfematico.com
SUB 202