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City in the United States
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Anaconda is a city of about 9,400 people (2020) in southwestern Montana. It is in a valley of the Deer Lodge National Forest, giving impressive views and plenty of nearby outdoor activities.
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The Anaconda Smelter Stack is 585 feet (178 m) tall, one of the tallest free standing masonry structures in the world. It cannot be visited but can be seen and photographed from the information plaque at this address.
Exhibitions of contemporary Montana artists and a variety of tradition and heritage arts. Also houses a collection about Marcus Daly. Hosts the annual Art in Washoe Park, a free 3-day event every July.
Snake Pit
Community park with a skatepark professionally designed by Dreamland. Pit open to skateboards, inline skates, bikes, and scooters.
Short hike takes you to Lost Creek Falls cascading over 50 feet. Golden eagles and bighorn sheep are frequently seen on the cliffs, plus plenty of other wildlife. Longer hiking path available plus 25 campsites. Campground and trails can be inaccessible due to snow.
Created by Nicklaus Design, this 18-hole course has a 72 par. Offers stay and play packages with local lodging.
Visit the hatchery to see trout. There is an interpretive center and a live stream aquarium.
Opened in 1936, the last theater constructed in the United States in the Art Deco style. It shows films and periodically hosts plays and other entertainment.
Steakhouse.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Anaconda icon with a large menu (burgers, pizzas, steak, pasta, wraps). Local microbrews and 7 TVs in the bar. Arcade room with Air Hockey table.
Pasties were a traditional lunch for miners making it no surprise to find a shop in Anaconda. June's packages and ships.
Multiple TVs and 24 draft beers. Laundromat on site.
Local brewery with regular trivia, singo!, and music.
Live poker, live keno on weekends, package liquor.
Espresso coffee drinks, smoothies, milkshakes, sandwiches and baked goods. Free Wi-Fi.
Resort with indoor and outdoor hot springs. 18-hole golf course which also has an 18-hole mini golf area. There are no nearby businesses, so be prepared to eat at the resort. Rooms do have fridge/microwave.
Best Western. Pool, Wi-Fi, pet friendly.
Bed and breakfast in historic building. 5 guest rooms with private bathrooms. Pet friendly.
Enclosed parking, Wi-Fi, fridge/microwave, grab and go morning snack.
Western style department store
The main road splits into 2 one-way streets in the downtown area, Park Ave and Commercial Ave.
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