Butte
About 34,000 people.
Butte was once one of the richest mining towns in the world, famous for its copper. Its historic uptown is full of grand old brick buildings.
Ride down into a real mine at the World Museum of Mining, look up at the giant Our Lady of the Rockies statue, and enjoy a warm pasty snack.
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Mining History
Tall black mine towers called headframes still stand over the city. At the mining museum you can walk through an old underground tunnel.
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Our Lady of the Rockies
A huge white statue stands high on the mountain ridge above town, watching over Butte. You can see her glowing at night.