Overview
Havre is a town in Montana. About 9,300 people lived there in 2020. Havre is home to Montana State University – Northern. Havre serves as the "big city" for a huge radius of small towns.
4 sights · 3 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Havre
Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Downhill ski area. Managed by all-volunteer group of local skiers, this ski hill is inexpensive and rustic.
Too Close For Comfort Site
Archaeological site at a location that had been used as a buffalo jump by three different Native American groups. Tour begins at the entrance behind Holiday Village Mall and is weather dependent.
Fort Assinniboine
Fort built by the United States Army in 1879, in the aftermath of the Sioux War of 1876.
Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum
Rail and gritty underground dioramas from Havre's past. When fire destroyed most of the town, many businesses moved into the basements and connected the basements with each other while the town was rebuilt.
Montana Dinosaur Trail - H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum
History center. It is part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail.
Disc Golf
An 18 hole disc golf course.
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HVR Havre City County Airport, Havre — 4 mi away. Directions
- GTF Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls — 107 mi away. Directions
Havre is along U.S. Highway 2 (US-2). The town is also the northern terminus of U.S. Highway 87 (US-87).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $14 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Too Close For Comfort Site, Disc Golf, Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum
- Lunch Char's Family Dining
- Afternoon Montana Dinosaur Trail - H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum, Hi Line Lanes
- Dinner Duck Inn
- Evening Triple Dog Brewing Company
Day 2
- Morning Bear Paw Ski Bowl
- Evening Murphy's 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
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Photos
Map
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Understand
Towns along US Highway 2 in Montana are usually referred to as being on the "Hi Line".
Get in
By car
Havre is along U.S. Highway 2 (US-2). The town is also the northern terminus of U.S. Highway 87 (US-87).
The nearest major city, Great Falls, is about 120 miles (190 km) to the south. Wild Horse Border Crossing into Canada is 44 miles north and it is one of the lowest volume ports between the countries.
By train
- The Empire Builder operates daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
By air
Get around
The town stretches along US-2 for several miles. The majority of businesses, restaurants, and motels are in this path which means you will probably need a car to get around.
Place Budget Rent a Car
See
Do
- Fishing and Hunting: Havre Chamber of Commerce maintains a detailed list of locations.
Do Bear Paw Ski Bowl
Downhill ski area. Managed by all-volunteer group of local skiers, this ski hill is inexpensive and rustic.
Buy
Eat
Drink
Drink Triple Dog Brewing Company
Locally brewed craft beer.
Sleep
Go next
- Rudyard Depot Museum (41 miles west) is part of the Montana Dinosaur Trail. Rudyard also has the Hi-Line Vintage Motors Museum.
Nearby
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