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Morning Light at the Anselmo Mine

Start your day early to beat the crowds and catch the quietest morning light at Butte’s most intact mineyard.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:28

    Hummingbird Cafe

    Grab a coffee and a light breakfast at Hummingbird Cafe. It is the closest spot to the mine and serves vegetarian and gluten-free options if you prefer.

  2. 07:53

    Anselmo Mine

    Walk to the Anselmo Mine. Arriving just before sunrise gives you the best chance to explore the headframe and auxiliary buildings without the midday heat or crowds.

  3. 08:23

    Cherokee Park

    Stroll down to Cherokee Park, just a five-minute walk from the mine. It is a quiet place to rest your legs and look back at the industrial landscape.

Local tip

Check the route from Hummingbird Cafe to the Anselmo Mine before you go. The walk is short but involves navigating city streets.

Check before you go

  • Hummingbird Cafe does not list specific opening hours, so arrive early to ensure it is open.
  • The Anselmo Mine has no listed opening hours or price, so check local sources for access rules.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Butte (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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