The Hamilton’s Farmers Market always makes for a lively Saturday morning. And first-of-the-month Friday evenings are invitations for a stroll through Stevensville’s popular First Friday.
The Ravalli County Museum and Historic St. Mary’s Mission & Museum are treasure troves of history, revolving exhibits, and accompanying events.
Hamilton’s grand Performing Arts Center offers a spectacular range of evening engagements. The Valley's two charming thespian theaters—Hamilton Players Inc. and Stevensville Playhouse—play to full houses.
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✰ Western Heritage Days
✰ Bitter Root [the flower] Day
✰ Darby Strawberry Festival
✰ Darby Logger Days
✰ MicroBrew Festival
✰ Shakespeare in the Park
✰ Scottish Irish Festival
✰ MacIntosh Apple Day
✰ Daly Mansion Speaker's Series
✰ Senior Pro Rodeo
✰ “Cowboy Music & Poetry”
✰ Hardtime Bluegrass Festival
✰ Horse Expo
✰ Art in the Park
✰ Fiber Arts Festival
✰ Mule Days
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For a sweeping view of the Valley and the wilderness, hike the four miles to St. Mary Lookout, where you can see how the volunteer fire lookout lives and learn the history and function of the building.
✔ There’s a healthfood store in Hamilton! It's Rainbow’s End. In Victor, Lifeline Creamery and Farm Store supplies locally fresh organic milk, butter, cheese, meats, produce, and eggs.
The fun begins . . .
Restaurants
Spice of Life
Marie's Italian Restaurant
Red Rooster Artisan Bakery
Taste of Paris
Second Street Sushi
River Rising Bakery
Hamilton House Pub (in Victor!)
Mission Bistro
Fiesta en Jalisco
Naps Grill
Caffe Firenze
Taco del Sol
Signal Bar & Grill
Micro Breweries
Wildwood Brewing
Blacksmith Brewing
Bitterroot Brewing
Higher Ground Brewery
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