Do Helena – Like a Local

Where to go…what to do.
Find what you need, locally.

Helena is a great place to live, work, play, or just visit. Helena boasts a vibrant community of locally owned businesses, offering a diverse range of products and services. With the exception of some vital public services, everything on this site promotes a local or Montana-based amenity.
Life is all about making choices- when you can, we hope you choose local.
Find what you need – help keep Helena unique.
That’s PureHelena.

In a Feb 2025 article JPMorganChase wrote about entrepreneurs in places like Helena: “Rural areas depend on small businesses, which contribute significantly to local economic activity and employment, while also being involved civic actors that invest money back into the community.” Read more

Helena’s Food & Drink

Helena’s food scene is growing and maintains a strong focus on quality ingredients and frindly service. Ready to see how good local can be?

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Unique Shopping

Helena offers a charming and diverse local shopping experience, particularly centered around its historic downtown area. Helena emphasizes supporting local businesses, so you can expect to find many one-of-a-kind items and handcrafted goods.

The Walking Mall provides a pleasant ambiance with public art installations and even offers a short section Last Chance Creek running along the walkway.

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Arts and Entertainment

The art scene in Helena, Montana, is a vibrant mix of contemporary and traditional influences, reflecting the state’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes. The city is home to numerous galleries, including the Archie Bray Foundation, a world-renowned ceramics center.

Everyday Goods

Sometimes you just need groceries. We can help you find that, too.

Grocery

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Vehicle & Bike Service

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Hardware

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Essential Services

Urgent Care

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Companion Animal

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Pharmacies

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Helena’s Better Nature

From downtown Helena you’re never more than mile (1.6k) from a trail. Mount Helena and Mount Ascension City Parks offer nearly 70 miles (115k) of trails for all experience levels.

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