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SiG MT 60 W O R T H A V I S I T FORT BENTON History isn't the only thing you'll find in Fort Benton. A handful of retail shops line Front Street carrying local souvenirs and other amazing items. You're bound to work up an appetite, and there is a variety of eating and drinking establishments to choose from—including Wake Cup Coffee House and the Union Grille. If coffee is your thing, you can find locally roasted Old Bridge coffee available at the Wake Cup Coffee House. Once you've taken in the local fare, it's time to hit the river on a canoe or kayak --or take a guided trip from one of the two local outfiers, Missouri River Outfiers and Upper Missouri River Canoe Guides, both located in Fort Benton. End the evening with a beer from the local brewery, Golden Triangle Brew Co. is lile town's allure is magnetic; once you visit, you can't help but want to come back and see more. Come for the day or make it a staycation. Choose from several hotels, suited for any budget, including the historic Grand Union Hotel, built in 1882 (seven years before Montana became a state!) or our guesthouses, Airbnbs, and RV parks & campgrounds. (Visit fortbentonchamber.org for a listing of accommodations and restaurants.) e locals might be biased, but they think once you visit, you'll see why Fort Benton is the perfect place to spend a day, the weekend or even a lifetime. S H O P E A T S T A Y P L A Y E X P L O R E & While in Fort Benton take a stroll along the river and absorb this small town's vast history, including Lewis and Clark, steamboats, fur trade, homesteading and so much more. The Grand Union Hotel was built in 1882 and has been fully restored to reflect its past splendor. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a must stay when visiting Fort Benton.

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