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Aunt Bonnie’s Books & Gifts

Aunt Bonnie’s Books & Gifts is a quaint bookstore with unique gifts and secondhand books for sale. No cell phones allowed in this tranquil atmosphere.

Barnes Jewelry

Barnes Jewelry is a hidden gem in the heart of Helena, Montana, offering a stunning collection of fine jewelry pieces that are sure to take your breath away. From elegant diamond rings to exquisite necklaces and bracelets, their selection is carefully curated to cater to every style and budget. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff are always on hand to help you find the perfect piece for any occasion, whether it be a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself. Barnes Jewelry also offers custom design services, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind piece that perfectly reflects your unique style and personality. Their commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service has earned them a loyal following of customers who trust them for all their jewelry needs.

Big Sky Cycling & Fitness

At Big Sky Cycling and Fitness, we love bikes and we love to ride bikes. We have a diverse staff with a breadth of knowledge and experience to better serve our customers. Most of our staff has been involved in the bike business for many years and for others, it’s their life.

Whether you’re a marathon runner, a cyclist, trying to lose weight, or working through physical therapy, let your friends at Big Sky Cycling & Fitness help you with all of your equipment needs. We have been a family owned business in Helena for 25 years, and we know how to treat people right! Not only are we genuinely interested in what you have to say, but we are also going to guide you in the right direction to help you choose the equipment that is right for you.

Big Sky Cycling and Fitness is a full service repair shop. We have highly trained and experienced mechanics who love working on bikes. We service any brand, style, or age of bike.

Typically, we can fix flats while you wait. For all other services, it is best to schedule an appointment so your bike will only be in the shop for a day. If you need your bike done before the next available appointment, we do apply rush charges. We give free estimates for all service work prior to any work being completed.

Services offered, but not limited to, include: Tire repairs: fixing a flat, installing slime, tubeless conversions; accessory installation: racks, fenders, lights, computers; tune-ups/overhauls; adjustments: all parts of a bike; parts replacement: cables/housing, brakes, cassettes, chains, handlebars, forks; fork overhauls/ oil changes; brake bleeds; boxing and shipping a bike; assembling shipped bikes; conversions to single-speed.

We offer 3 different tune-ups to accommodate what your bicycle needs. All repair services (except flat tire repairs) include a 30-day riding guarantee on all work performed. If your bike is not working as you expect it should, just bring it back and we’ll take care of it.

Birds & Beasleys

Birds and Beasleys is a unique art gallery and gift shop. See original works of art done by Montana artists. We are known for our large variety of gifts in a wide range of prices, plus our excellent customer service.

Additionally, we are a wild bird feed and supply house. Find everything you need for your backyard feathered friends, premium birdseed, unique bird houses and feeders. Plus we have lots of information.

Birdseye Stained Glass

Helena’s only stained glass supply is located in the subterranean level of the New York Building on the Walking Mall. We are directly below Ten Mile & The Hawthorn, so next time you’re stopping for a pint or a glass of wine, come down and visit us, too!

Boxwoods

Boxwoods opened in the spring of 2003 with the idea of offering well-made furniture that looked great. We brought in styles and brands that were not being offered in Helena. Boxwoods made a commitment to be located in Helena’s beautiful historic downtown and being a part of the community is very important to us. We are invested in Helena and the great people who live and work here.

Boxwoods is a small, interior design oriented shop that has beautifully styled, upholstered pieces along with case goods that compliment any decor. Boxwoods owner, Danielle Fowler, along with Brittany Minor, manager, shop major markets up to four times a year. That way, we can stay on the current trends as well as offer traditional and transitional home furnishings. Along with upholstered pieces and case goods, we carry area rugs, lamps, home accessories and gifts of distinction. You will love our unique candles, dishware, seasonal florals, linens, and holiday décor. We also offer beautiful jewelry, candy, and body lotions for great gift ideas too.

Customer service is of the utmost importance. We spend the time needed to insure proper fit and choose styles that enhance the client’s home.

Stop in, relax and have fun looking. We are sure you will agree that Boxwoods is committed to excellence and to you.

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Capital Sports & Western

Founded in 1970 in the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana, Capital Sports & Western has been a regional leader in sales of outdoor gear, clothing and footwear for four decades. Our mission has been to find the best quality and highest performance products available for the outdoor enthusiast and offer them at a fair price. We have accomplished this first and foremost through our sales force/buying staff who are passionate about where we live and the outdoor activities that we participate in. We spend as much time as possible recreating in some of the greatest places in North America. Try us for your outdoor gear needs and find out why so many Montanans like doing business with Capital Sports & Western.

CrossCurrents

CrossCurrents—Montana’s Premier Fly Fishing & Orvis Stores. Fly Shop, Guide Service, Lodging, Boat Rentals, Fly Fishing Schools & Fishing Reports—The Friendly Fly Fishing Experts.

The Helena Store is located in the heart of Historic Downtown just one block East of Last Chance Gulch (“Main Street” in Helena) at 326 North Jackson Street between Lawrence Street and 6th Avenue. Our neighbors are the Montana Book & Toy Company to the North with US Bank to the South. We are the tallest building on the block and have a red clock tower on top of the roof.  There is free parking on the street directly in front of the shop and two city parking lots immediately across the street that are only .50¢ per 1/2 hour (both lots are free after 5 pm and on weekends and holidays). Vehicles towing boats or RV’s can pull up and easily park in front of the shop provided there are no cars already parked in that location.

Envy Boutique

Looking stylish makes your whole day better! Just like you, we keep our eyes on what the trend makers are wearing and work to offer the hottest styles for women and mom-to-be of all shapes and sizes.

Ghost Art Gallery

The Ghost Art Gallery was established in 1974 in the historic mining district of Helena. The original gallery was small and offered mostly paintings of buildings and themes from the several surrounding ghost towns; thus the name Ghost Art.

Our framing and design area is located above the gallery in what used to be Big Dorothy’s brothel. Ghost Art Gallery has grown to 4200 square feet and specializes in western and wildlife art, featuring over 80 of Montana’s finest artists.

We carry limited edition art from the following publishers: Greenwich Workshop, Mill Pond Press, Hadley House, and Somerset House Publishing. Along with art we have the highest quality framing with certified picture framers on staff.

Great Divide Cyclery

For more than 30 years, Great Divide Cyclery has provided the city of Helena with a fun, friendly atmosphere for top-notch bicycle purchasing and maintenance.

Opened in April 1984 by Eric Grove, the shop was purchased by its current owner, Daniel Barry on April Fool’s Day 2014. In 2016, Great Divide Cyclery made the official merge with its neighbor, and custom-bike-building partner shop, The Garage. “The two shops compliment each other,” Dan said. “You can’t have one without the other.”

Great Divide is a licensed Specialized and Santa Cruz dealer and stocks a wide array of fully built bicycles for riders of all ages, from 2-year-olds on up! We try not to cater to any one rider demographic, and carry full lines of kids bikes, mountain bikes, and gravel grinders to suit cyclists of all styles and sizes.

Dan has been working in bike shops since 1996 and grew up racing road bikes before he started racing mountain bikes more recently. “I love introducing people to bikes, because it’s something I love so much,” he said. Regardless of your style, there’s no doubt we’ll be able to find the perfect bike for you.

That being said, we here at Great Divide Cyclery have a big focus on community, and Helena is definitely a mountain biking town. Stop in to try out a mountain bike for yourself of the kids and start tearing it up on the South Hills trails today!

Helena Farmers Market

The Helena Farmers’ Market is the longest-running market in the state of Montana. Celebrating its 48th birthday in June 2021, the market is THE Saturday morning event for the community, and winner of Best of Helena in the event category for 2019! Today the market stretches two full blocks in downtown Helena, drawing over 350 Montana vendors rotating through the season. Local farmers, artisans, food vendors and others bring their Montana-made products downtown for the local Helena community to see and purchase. While they browse, shoppers enjoy the serenade of local musicians and smell the fragrant aroma of fresh floral arrangements and kettle corn. Come join in the community fellowship at the Helena Farmer’s Market.

Holter Museum of Art

The Holter Museum of Art serves Montana and neighboring states with a quality visual arts exhibition program that includes all media; brings national and international exhibitions into the region; provides a much-needed venue for local and regional artists; and collects, preserves, and interprets significant contemporary Northwest art. The Holter is committed to promoting participation by diverse audiences through outreach, innovative educational programming, and collaboration with other organizations. Increasing and promoting a strong cultural awareness to the broadest possible audience is a guiding factor to our operations.  Admission is free.

Imagine Designs, Jewelry Studio

Imagine Designs is a grass roots business. Built in Helena, MT from the ground up, beginning in 2007 by Bob & Rachel Krug; who have been designing and making jewelry since 1990. Now, all of our kids work with us and are learning – and perfecting – the trade. Look for our second store opening in Missoula, MT in February! 2200 Brooks St, Suite A, we can’t wait to see you there.

Kevin League Photography

Kevin is a Helena, Montana based award-winning professional landscape, lifestyle and wildlife photographer capturing Montana and the western United States’ most beautiful, fleeting and fascinating moments. He currently offers print sales, digital image licenses, freelance/commercial services including aerial (drone) photography, and educational workshops.

He has been a student of photography for several decades beginning as a teenager when his parents handed down their 35mm film Nikon cameras to him. Fast forward a few decades later, after being surprised as an underdog finalist in a local photography contest and with encouragement from friends and family, he established his photography business in 2015, fulfilling a lifelong dream and quickly becoming one of Montana’s favorite new visual artists.

Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys

Lasso the Moon is Helena’s specialty toy store! Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys, located downtown on the Walking Mall, ignites the imagination of all who walk through its doors. Lasso the Moon is filled with games, toys, and treasures for kids of all ages, is independently owned and operated, and has been a toy shopping destination for over twenty two years.  Our carefully curated top brands are from around the world and include Playmobil, Haba, Manhattan, Klutz, Corolle, Thames and Cosmos, Hape, Melissa and Doug, Thomas the Train, eeBoo, Djeco, Moulin Roty and many more.  Let us help you pick out the perfect playthings for your young ones, and we will gift wrap them for free!  Lasso the Moon – The place for PLAY!

Margie’s Vintage

A Montana based collection of vintage furniture, décor & clothing. Sustainability + high fashion.

Montana Book Company

Montana Book Company has been serving the Helena community since 1978, and is an independent, community bookstore.  We aim to make our space one that is inviting and welcoming to all. We carry diverse stories and authors for adults and children, as well as snarky gifts, greeting cards, stationery and art supplies, journals and vinyl.

Montana Outdoor Sports

Montana Outdoor Sports provides scuba equipment, instruction, and trips, as well as footwear, camping supplis, kayaks, canoes, rafts, firearms, X-C skis, fishing equipment, climbing equipment, U.S.G.S. maps, clothing, and rentals.

Omertà Arts

Omertà Arts offers artists a chance to create in a supportive setting with classes and workshops, seminars, studio spots, internships and residencies.

Signs Now

Signs Now Helena offers creative solutions for design, service, and solutions. Through comprehensive design services, combined with a variety of unique solutions for art pieces, exhibit graphics, adhesives, electronic displays, three-dimensional signage, and of course, traditional signage and banners, Signs Now has the most effective tools for you to make your point clear. Locally owned and operated by Trevor Parrish.

Sweet Bee Vintage Market

We Love Junk! Our markets feature vintage, rusty, industrial, repurposed, junk, farmhouse, handcrafted, retro, rustic, antiques, and much more! Come join us!

The Base Camp

The Base Camp is a Montana owned company since 1975 with folks that love to share the grand experience of Montana and the Northern Rockies. We love where we live, work, and play and we want to help you to enjoy our part of the country to the fullest. We have the staff with the knowledge to direct you to all of Montana’s special places and what you need to get the most out of your visit. Whether you need the right gear and equipment for enjoying our wild lands or just comfortable and durable casual clothing to enjoy Montana lifestyle, The Base Camp has it all.

The Painted Pot

We are a paint your own pottery and glass fusing studio located in the historic downtown. We carry earthenware (ceramics) that is cleaned, fired, and ready for you to paint! All of our paints and glazes are lead free and non-toxic. Finished pieces are dinnerware safe, so you can create usable art. Paints, brushes, creative supplies, and instruction are included every time you come in. We also have all the glass necessary to create a beautiful piece.

Our customers come in all sizes and ages. Kids are old enough when they can hold a paint brush (we have high chairs) and adults are never too old. No experience with painting or art is necessary because our friendly staff is always here with creative ideas and the tools to make your project a success.

The Painted Pot is a great place to create unique, personalized gifts for any occasion, including

  • Birthdays
  • Weddings
  • Anniversaries
  • Graduation
  • Baby showers
  • Mother’s/Father’s/Grandparents’ Day
  • Holidays (Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s, St. Patty’s, Flag Day, etc.)

The Trophy Case

Trophy Case & Awards & Specialties are the area leaders in creating captivating awards, plaques and trophies. Contact them today to discuss creating awards for your event!