Along with two other Montana towns, Helena was recently designated by a major business publication as one of America’s top ten “dreamtowns,” included for its quality of life and affordability, two factors which also make it a highly desirable choice for retirees searching for their best place to retire.
From its founding as a gold mining camp in the 1860’s, Helena has evolved into a modern, thriving small city while clinging to its historic past and preserving a dazzling display of its nineteenth century architectural heritage. Today, the “QueenCity of the Rockies” is seen as a richly talented community with a varied lifestyle that gracefully blends traditions of the “Old West” with a wide range of artistic and cultural endeavors.
With a downtown district that is guarded by the soaring twin spires of the imposing St. Helena Cathedral and home to a recently renovated State Capitol, the city offers its residents and visitors a number of attractions that evoke reminders of its origins as a mining camp. Yet its active symphony, theaters, art and historical museums give the city an air of sophistication and sense of cultural achievement absent in many cities of similar size. In fact, Helena has been labeled as one of the “best small art towns in America,” a stature that is bolstered by the presence of such institutions as the Montana Shakespeare Company, the Holter Museum of Art, the Myrna Loy Center for the Performing and Media Arts and the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, which continues to attract world-wide attention from some the finest craftsmen in the field of ceramic arts.
Also, Helena’s position as the state capital makes it the political center of the state and contributes to its stable economy.
Further, its growing reputation as a great place to live and work has significantly
enhanced its image as a place to retire, particularly among those retirees desiring to retire in the mountains where they can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with year round opportunity for a wide range of activities. In and around Helena, one has a choice of
outdoor adventure, including boating, fishing, hunting, biking, skiing and golf,
to name a few.
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Overlook Point is Helena's finest master-planned community. With 90 luxurious townhomes and 30 single family detached homes, these affordable residences represent unparalleled value. Retirees and families will enjoy great views of Spring Meadow Lake and Sleeping Giant Mountain and discover a relaxing lifestyle with superior landscaping, walking paths and community center. Click here to request more information.
