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Historic Old Fort Benton

Old Fort Park, Fort Benton, MT 59442
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Type: Historic Sites, Speciality Museums
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- 25 Mar 2013
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

You are stepping back in time when you go there. The interpretive staff is great at talking to the kids in a way that makes it interesting for both kids and the adults tagging along.

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Hendersonville, NC
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Touring this fort is like having a history lesson come to life. They have accomplished so much. The displays are incredible our guide, Bob, so knowledgeable and so interesting. The art collection is out of this world and beautifully presented. The Fort alone makes it important to visit Fort Benton. Excellent, excellent, excellent.

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Butte, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012

Worth the drive off the interstate to spend a day in Fort Benton and visit the Fort and other museums in town. Explorers, Mountain Men, Cowboys, Homesteaders, Empire Builders, Lawmen and Outlaws all made Montana what it is today and it all started right in Fort Benton.

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Montana City, Montana
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

Lots to see. The people in character added to the experience.

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Bouse, AZ
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012

The community has really made this town interesting for anyone that likes history. The Missouri River that runs right by the main street is very amazing. There are more things to see in this town than the larger towns in the US.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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186 helpful votes 186 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

What a wonderful little town. Historic Old Fort Benton is a must see. We took the tour and it was very nice. Our tour guide was really fun. We had adults and children in our group and we all enjoyed ourselves. There was an admission fee - I believe it was $8.00, but it included visitation to all museums and... More

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Loma
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

I grew up here! I know "powers that be" in Fort Benton do everything they can to make it a great visit!

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Great Falls, Montana
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6 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

I love this small town, make sure to walk along the river and walk on the bridge over the Missouri river

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Fort Benton, Montana
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

A great place to live and and visit. specially during the summer

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Great Falls, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

If you don't pick a day when it is raining or a blizzard, any other time is great for a walk down the river pathway. The old railway bridge, for me, is only good when the weather is warm. Learning about the history, just by reading the signs and looking at the old buildings. It is easy and fun.

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