Welcome to Fort Benton. I know that you will enjoy your visit to Fort Benton!
Whether you are planning a family vacation, or day trip, business trip,
or a corporate outing, the amenities and friendly people of this
community will make your time here an enjoyable and memorable
experience.
Fort Benton, rich in history, is the county seat of
Chouteau County, the largest small-grain producing county in
Montana. Steeped in a traditional agriculture lifestyle,
Fort Benton is home to an outstanding school system that has won
the Academic Achievement Award for its class the first six years
of the competition, as well as being a runner-up two out of the
last eight years.
The traditional agriculture and livestock economic base
combines with the newer tourist related businesses to contribute
to the Fort Benton business climate. Three doctors and
other medical professionals on staff at the local hospital offer
a well-rounded medical facility.
Hotel and motel accommodations, fine dining and a downtown area
steeped in history are easily accessible by way of a trail that follows
the Missouri River and its scenic beauty as it meanders through Fort
Benton.
Signal Point Golf Course, overlooking Fort Benton, offers a challenging
nine-hole public course. Fort Benton also offers an outdoor
swimming pool, ice-skating during the winter months, two of the best
museums in the west and beautiful park system. Picnic shelters in
Old Fort Park are available for large or small groups. An outdoor
recreation area next to the pool accommodates, basketball, horseshoes
and tennis.
Besides being the gateway to the Wild and Scenic Upper Missouri
River, Fort Benton is located near to all of the spectacular scenery and
historical sites of North Central Montana and some of the finest
camping, hiking and blue ribbon fishing in the spring, summer and fall -
all of this on un-crowded highways.
All in all, we can offer a wonderful destination for you, your family
and colleagues.
Please join us!
Richard D. Morris
Mayor of Fort Benton
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