Butte is one of Montana's seven largest cities with a population of about 35,000. Among other things, it is called “The Mining City” for its history as an international center of gold, silver and copper mining.

For more than a century, copper was king in Butte, Montana and this city became one of the world's most important sources for the strategic metal. In the process, the wealth generated by mining and refining earned Butte, Montana the nickame “The Richest Hill on Earth.” For many reasons unrelated to mining, Butte, Montana remains the Richest Hill on Earth.

Butte, Montana is rich in history, art and cultural heritage in the midst of one of the most beautiful areas of Southwest Montana. Rimmed by the peaks of mountain ranges, Butte provides nearby access to trout fishing, world-class golf courses, hiking, hunting, skiing, soaking (in commercial hot springs), snowmobiling, and many other outdoor recreational opportunities.

Located halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, it's a convenient place to stop for an urban adventure before moving on to the next interlude in the great outdoors. Still, some of the wildest country in Montana is only a short drive from Butte.

Now the National Folk Festival in Butte for the next three years joins other summer festivals such as Evel Knievel Days and the Montana Irish Festival, and Butte is getting a reputation and a new moniker as Montana's "Festival City."

For more details about Butte, and things to do and see while in the area, visit Mainstreet Uptown Butte.