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About Helena

HelenaHelena is home to about 35,000 people in the "metro" area and approximately 60,000 total in the valley. It is the capital of Montana, so a large percentage of the residents work for the State.

Helena is big enough to have a vibrant arts and culture scene, yet small enough that you see people you know as you shop around town.

Situated in the western central part of Montana, at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Helena is centrally located. Yellowstone Park is a 3.5 hour drive to the South and Glacier park is 3.5 hours to the North. Bozeman and Missoula are each a 1.5 hour drive, and both Great Falls and Butte are about 1 hour away. Billings (the largest city in Montana) is located about a 3.5 hour drive to the east.

Carroll College is located right in the heart of Helena. You can easily walk downtown from campus. A new walking path allows pedestrians to access the newest eateries and shops in town. By foot or bike, you stand only minutes from restaurants, movies, shopping, espresso, theatre, civic events and job opportunities.

Things To Do

Helena offers quick access to almost any sport you can imagine, all the way from golfing to extreme sports.

There is much to see and do.  Helena's art scene makes it the “Best Small Arts Town in the West,” with plenty to ca catch your eye.  Check out the Holter Museum of Modern Art, The Archie Bray Foundation, or one of the many art galleries located in the downtown area.

Helena city life is fun and friendly. Bars and restaurants host a wide choice of rock, jazz, blues and country music each week. The Myrna Loy Center provides Carroll students discounted tickets to movies and to world-class theatre, dance, and musical productions. The Helena Civic Center (just a few blocks from Carroll) brings in ballet, plays and symphonies, and a growing number of local art galleries are open to explore.

The Montana Historical Society offers a taste of Montana history plus priceless works by Western artists. Jazz festivals, rodeos, art shows, sled dog races, micro-brew reviews and a host of other public events are on tap throughout the year.

What's the weather like?

The weather is usually clear, sunny and dry.

The average annual snowfall in Helena is 47.5 inches, and the average number of days with snow on the ground is 61 per year.

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