Old Fort Benton — Attraction in Fort Benton

a lot of history around this old town, the last stop of the steamboats from St. Louis back in the day. This Fort was never under attack by native tribes but served as an important place of the trade with native peoples and mountain men. The place was beautifully recreated with original items of the time period being displayed. You pay a $15 dollar fee and you can check out the fort as well as two other museums in Ft Benton that are top...

Awesome stop, cheap ticket gets you in 3 museums! All 3 are awesome to see! Loved the old fort, part of it is even original! The gentleman at the fort talked some of the history with us and he was awesome! He knew his stuff and it was fascinating… forgot his name but he made it worth it by himself! A lot to read and look at so allow...

Awesome Montana history! Loved to see it. The Fort is amazing. It's like stepping back in time. The Missouri River flows by just south of the Fort. This was the last of navigatable waters for steam boats coming up the Missouri River in the 1800s. From here the freight and people hit the Mullan Road and traversed deeper into the gold...