Fort Benton, MT

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MAY 22, 2019, Fort Benton, Montana, USA - Historic Fort Benton, and Fort Benton Bridge, Montana, site of Lewis and Clark and the birthplace of Montana
MAY 22, 2019, Fort Benton, Montana, USA - Historic Fort Benton, and Fort Benton Bridge, Montana, site of Lewis and Clark and the birthplace of Montana
Missouri River and old rail line near Fort Benton, Montana.
Fort Benton Historic 'Old Bridge' across the Missouri River in 'sleepy little river town' Fort Benton. Built in 1888. It has five pin-connected truss spans.
11/14/19 Fort Benton MT
Grand Union Hotel

Grand Union Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1 Grand Union Square Fort Benton MT
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Popular places to visit

Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center

You can browse the exhibits at Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Fort Benton. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center

Fort Benton Bridge

You can find out about the history of Fort Benton with a stop at Fort Benton Bridge. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Fort Benton Bridge

Historic Old Fort Benton

You can browse the exhibits at Historic Old Fort Benton, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Fort Benton. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Historic Old Fort Benton

Museum of the Northern Great Plains

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Museum of the Northern Great Plains during your travels in Fort Benton. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Museum of the Northern Great Plains

The Shep Memorial

Find out about the history of Fort Benton when you spend time at The Shep Memorial. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

The Shep Memorial

Lewis and Clark Memorial

You can learn about the history of Fort Benton with a visit to Lewis and Clark Memorial. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Lewis and Clark Memorial

Reviews of Fort Benton

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of museums and history to explore.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I’ve been to Fort Benton many times. It is a small town steeped in history. The river walk is so great: signboards all along the 2 or so miles telling all about the history of steamboats coming up the river bringing gold seekers and settlers to MT

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic quaint getaway location. Extremely friendly atmosphere.

Cities near Fort Benton

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