Anaconda

Anaconda, surrounded by towering Pintlers and nestled in a mile-high valley in the Deer Lodge National Forest, offers unrivaled recreational opportunities just outside town in any direction. The town sprang up when Butte's massive Anaconda Copper Mining Company required a smelter for its massive amounts of copper ore. Smelting operations were halted in 1980, but "The Stack" is still a significant landmark and state park.

Anaconda is a mile above sea level and located in the Deer Lodge National Forest. Anaconda is a great place for an adventure, with stunning views of the Pintler Mountain Range. Anaconda was a candidate for Montana's state capital before Helena won under suspicious circumstances. The Anaconda Copper Company's Smoke Stack is now a National Register of Historic Places State Park. However, you can only see this foreboding structure from afar.

Old Works Golf Course, located on the site of Anaconda's historic century-old copper smelter, is one of America's Top 100 Public Courses. Many historic relics were incorporated into Jack Nicklaus' signature design. Old Works has established a reputation as one of the premier daily fee golf experiences in the Northwest region due to its affordability, course condition, and friendly service.

Google rating: 4.0/5.0
Address: 306 East Park Ave. Anaconda, MT 59711
Phone: (800) 847-4868
Website: https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/anaconda