24 for the Family in Helena, MT
Start the day at the Bagel Co.’s downtown location – 735 N. Last Chance Gulch. The Bagel Co. offers a variety of bagels from the “Capital” – which has just about everything on it - to a delicious cinnamon –raisin twist with GREAT frosting. And, why the Bagel Co. for a family? Make sure you check out the back room. There’s a great kid’s play area – and even a gate so your kid’s can’t escape!
You have to head to the Great Divide Ski Area next. The Great Divide is the perfect place to teach your kids how to ski. The bunny hill at the Great Divide is called the “Backyard”. And, it’s free to ski in this area. Parents can easily run up and down the hill while helping their kids. The Great Divide staff over at the Backyard is wonderful! They will give both teaching parents and kids tips on learning the sport. They truly want kids to love to ski and it shows. The Great Divide offers rentals at very reasonable prices and you’ll be able to feed the family up at the Great Divide.
Chances are the kids will be pretty exhausted after their day skiing, and so will the parents! The Brewhouse offers great family dining and the Great Northern Carousel is right behind the restaurant, but a pizza in the room and a trip to the hotel pool (or maybe the hot tub) may just be more appealing.
Insider Tip: The hot chocolate up at the Great Divide is really hot so be sure to add a couple of ice cubes to it so the kiddos can sip it.
