Belt, Montana travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Belt is a town in Central Montana near the Belt Mountains, home to much preserved history, excellent nature and beer.

3 sights · 3 things to do · 3 bars & cafés

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Best things about Belt

Belt Commercial Historic District

Admire the historic architecture of the atmospheric old coal town. Interpretive panels.

Sluice Boxes State Park

Historic/interpretive displays, camping, hiking, mountain biking,rafting.

Belt Museum

Castner Park

Nice Park with playground, gardens, picnicking, playfields.

Belt Performing Arts Center

Live music and other events. Check the calendar.

Belt PRCA Rodeo

A three-day event with bull riding, barrel racing, and more—draws competitors from across the West.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 14°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Bozeman)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
GTF Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls — 24 mi away. Directions
HLN Helena Regional Airport, Helena — 75 mi away. Directions

Belt is on US-89, a roughly 30 minute drive southeast of Great Falls.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Belt Museum, Belt Performing Arts Center
Afternoon Sluice Boxes State Park
Evening Harvest Moon Saloon

Day 2

Morning Castner Park, Belt Commercial Historic District
Afternoon Belt PRCA Rodeo
Evening Belt Creek Brew Pub

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Understand

Belt was founded in 1877 as a coal mining camp by John Castner. Once dubbed the "Black Diamond City" during its 1890s boom (when it had over 2,800 residents, 32 saloons, and immigrants from Finland, Slavic countries, and beyond),

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Get in

Belt is on US-89, a roughly 30 minute drive southeast of Great Falls.

Get around

Foot or bike in town.

See

See Belt Museum

Housed in the original late-1890s sandstone jail (listed on the National Register) which survived a fire in 1976, this small but rich museum dives into Belt's mining camp history. Highlights include a preserved jail cell, coal mine replica/exhibit, historic photos, records from old newspapers like the Belt Valley Times, and local artwork.

📍 37 Castner St🕒 Sat Sun noon-4PM☎ +1 406-285-1502Checked Mar 2026

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