HELENA Montana: The Prettiest Town We've Seen On This Long Road Trip (So Far)

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  • We visited Helena, Montana.
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  • @GrnXnham
    @GrnXnham Місяць тому +66

    I grew up in Helena in the 70's. We aren't Catholic but I remember that everyone in town is very proud of that beautiful cathedral. You can hear the chiming from many miles away.

    • @bunk1860
      @bunk1860 Місяць тому +7

      Me too, I really like to go back once every 10 years to enjoy the old buildings.

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Місяць тому +8

      I can see that. It’s as beautiful as any I have seen across the country.

    • @JLDJR
      @JLDJR 5 днів тому

      @@JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      Been watching a bunch of your videos. It absolutely blows my mind how you do not question anything you just the official narrative to you by government, a.k.a. "of Victor" written history.
      You point out all the ancient architecture, and you just believe they were built during time periods your told with no diesel trucks, no cranes, just shovels, carriages, horses, carts, ropes and wooden pulleys. You don't even question why there's a Muslim shrine in Montana. The shriners are the very top of the masons. At the 33° of masonry you study the Quran and you become a Shriner. Maybe you should look into the ancient/impossible architecture theory, mud floods and Tartarian architecture.
      And look into the word "founded".
      Or feel free to just continue to beLIEve the "reality" of the world that has been given to you by our loving/caring government, government controlled, academia, government controlled science,Hollywood/Netflix and Victor written history.

  • @Eunice377
    @Eunice377 Місяць тому +53

    Helena Montana is beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing its beauty.

    • @lisalarouge6309
      @lisalarouge6309 Місяць тому +3

      I lived there years ago and would love to move back someday. ❤❤❤

  • @gailbarrena5273
    @gailbarrena5273 Місяць тому +57

    That church is so beautiful! Surpasses many I have seen, even in Europe.

    • @summernale5963
      @summernale5963 Місяць тому +5

      My mom lived in Helena, my father great falls. I have very fond memories of how beautiful the architecture in the town was. 50 millionaires at one time... richest town in the world at the time...I understand now

    • @margaretthatcher6828
      @margaretthatcher6828 Місяць тому

      @@summernale5963 Are you forgetting Butte?

    • @dalepxp8963
      @dalepxp8963 Місяць тому +2

      @@margaretthatcher6828to be honest. Montana is a summer place. Butte is really getting bad. I don’t think butte even has but 1 Nice Hotel. The 130 year old red brick buildings are mostly all falling apart. No jobs there. You hear businesses closing down almost weekly, and those businesses were like 90 years old. So, what does that say? Montana has some MAJOR PROBLEMS coming on. They spent their Covid Money too. Terrible.

    • @margaretthatcher6828
      @margaretthatcher6828 Місяць тому

      @@dalepxp8963 I was born and raised in Bozeman and if you see the growth ...it's going out to Butte. Butte is rich in History, more so than Helena and no...Montana isn't just a summer place. I still live in Montana but...please don't move here. Have a great day!

  • @mkr4922
    @mkr4922 Місяць тому +27

    You two are living the good life. Thanks for your videos.

  • @PCBill0622
    @PCBill0622 Місяць тому +28

    Helena and Montana in general are treasures. Great views of the stained glass windows and the Holy Scriptures inside the cathedral. Legislature is only part-time and ZERO state sales tax.

  • @JKwakulla
    @JKwakulla Місяць тому +22

    "I Know That My Redemer Lives" is the bell tune being rung as you walk in.

  • @brstoffel
    @brstoffel Місяць тому +26

    Another beautiful video, Joe and Nic. Thanks for all you do. We viewers get to see the fun you have but appreciate all the work you put in behind the scenes. Safe travels to you.

  • @joseramonvalenzuelaegea6745
    @joseramonvalenzuelaegea6745 Місяць тому +31

    To travel around your own Country is the best treasure you can get. Congrats Lord Spoda

  • @logans.6498
    @logans.6498 Місяць тому +19

    Used to live out in central Montana. Amazing place, amazing people, amazing sights.

    • @sharonm.t.2492
      @sharonm.t.2492 Місяць тому +2

      Picked up a bag of raw sapphire gravel in Phillipsburg, MT. Have several raw sapphires we panned out. Should make a bracelet or earrings or something. Multiple colors and sizes of stones. Also, I love that giant candy store there in town.

  • @joeespo177
    @joeespo177 Місяць тому +17

    The cathedral bells chiming immediately whisked me back to my altar boy days in Chicago over 60 years ago. What a long strange trip it's been. Thanks for the reminder!

  • @deborahjackson6108
    @deborahjackson6108 Місяць тому +5

    I lived in Montana from 1990 to 1998 and worked in the State capital in 1996. You should have taken the tour of the capital. There is so much more to see. They have some beautiful paintings that are huge. Many paintings from CM Russel of cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes. He also did bronzes.

    • @laurahiggins7647
      @laurahiggins7647 Місяць тому

      I LOVE C M Russell's work! (Spelling?) So cool you said his work is in that fabulous building. Loved the Cathedral too.

  • @tamifaulkner4103
    @tamifaulkner4103 Місяць тому +8

    I lived in Helena for 3 years several years ago & visit a dear friend there frequently. I love it. So much character and community.

  • @kenjohnson5498
    @kenjohnson5498 Місяць тому +16

    The mountains in the region are simply amazing

  • @catlover614
    @catlover614 Місяць тому +23

    A wonderful video, as always. A lovely town, and some amazing homes ! The Cathedral is beautiful, and I love the sound of the bells ! Thanks so much, Joe and Nic.😊💖

  • @user-pp2cg3iw5d
    @user-pp2cg3iw5d Місяць тому +30

    You don’t gain access to churches very often! It’s great seeing these state capitals. You’re providing a valuable service

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Місяць тому +9

      Yeah, most are locked. It was great to be able to go inside this one.

    • @daydays12
      @daydays12 25 днів тому

      @@JoeandNicsRoadTrip how curious...they're mainly unlocked here in Europe

  • @joepiersma4768
    @joepiersma4768 Місяць тому +5

    I was working in the Mansion district on Wednesday! You turned a block before the house I was painting on Stuart. Glad you loved Helena, we like it too

  • @marks2997
    @marks2997 Місяць тому +39

    You both deserve a medal for this longer trip. Have been enjoying.

  • @charlespacker1583
    @charlespacker1583 Місяць тому +5

    I live in England UK and will probably never get to visit the USA so your trave vlogs are brilliant for us. Great mix of travel/ history / food and a lovely touch of humour keep doing what you do. 😂❤😊

  • @cecoya
    @cecoya Місяць тому +6

    This place is beautiful, reminds me of Denver back in the 60-70s before all the changes came. It seems quiet and peaceful as well. Thanks for sharing and have a great day with safe travels

  • @evanpennell3746
    @evanpennell3746 Місяць тому +2

    I like in Helena! Great place to raise a family and live a peaceful life. Good job capturing its beauty

  • @BrunieStudios
    @BrunieStudios Місяць тому +17

    This cathedral in Helena is Gorgeous, …❤️….church architecture in Europe is the greatest…my favorite cathedral is the Sacred Heart Basilica in Montmarte, Paris…

    • @Jetsetbob3
      @Jetsetbob3 Місяць тому +1

      I live near Paris, and the Sacré-Coeur never ceases to amaze me. You may enjoy the Strasbourg Cathedral too, or Reims. That being said, Helena is indeed very similar to what we've got in Europe.

  • @johnthomas5026
    @johnthomas5026 Місяць тому +11

    Another great episode. The cathedral was really surprising.
    I’ve started going back and enjoying your older videos. They’re just as good now as they were a year or more ago.

  • @ricardocampelo4248
    @ricardocampelo4248 10 днів тому +1

    Helenas's catedral is absolutely gorgeous

  • @ThomasSchilling-yu1tr
    @ThomasSchilling-yu1tr 9 днів тому +1

    Helena is such a beautiful city. Thank you for covering this in detail. You guys are a joy to watch. I love your pleasant and friendly approach, filled with relevant data.

  • @lesliegriffith9830
    @lesliegriffith9830 Місяць тому +5

    Fantastic video. My mother, sister and I visited Helena in early 70s. Gary Cooper, the actor, was born in Helena.

    • @allenrmontana
      @allenrmontana Місяць тому +1

      Myrna Loy, the actress was born in Radersberg about 35 miles south of Helena.

  • @MrShene123
    @MrShene123 Місяць тому +25

    Wow, that's an epic cathedral.

  • @pdxmtngoat
    @pdxmtngoat Місяць тому +4

    I enjoyed visiting quaint Helena. It all seemed so quiet and chilled out. The Capitol is really beautiful. The surrounding mountains were gorgeous. It's a nice Montana city.

  • @RetiredGoodtimes
    @RetiredGoodtimes 28 днів тому +2

    I was born in Helena. Nice town. One thing I bet you didn't know about Helena is it had an active brothel until 1973. The madam's name was Big Dorthy. I didn't visit Big Dorthy's because I was only 10 years old when law enforcement shut it down for good. As I watched further I see you visited Big Dorthy's. LOL

  • @IJNIP-sb4tu
    @IJNIP-sb4tu Місяць тому +9

    The inside of that church is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. ⛪️

  • @HT-in-Alabama
    @HT-in-Alabama 26 днів тому

    You are right, that was by far the most beautiful church I have seen. What a colorful history. I'm always amazed at how much I learn from watching your channel, thanks.

  • @bonnietaylor9687
    @bonnietaylor9687 Місяць тому +5

    Wow! What a unexpected fascinating historical town!
    Thank you so much for taking us in that amazing Cathdral! Indeed the most exquisite.!
    Please don't stop taking the time to share these with us.
    Where you "For whom the bell tolls"? Blessings to you both as you travel on.😊

  • @Christina-ge3xr
    @Christina-ge3xr Місяць тому +2

    The church and the chanting were beautiful. So peaceful.

  • @mamasinger49
    @mamasinger49 Місяць тому +6

    Beautiful buildings. I live in Ireland where the architecture is fantastic, so I appreciate nice architecture. It seems like a clean city as well. Thank you for the vids

  • @nancysimpson4246
    @nancysimpson4246 Місяць тому +4

    I really enjoyed your video. Joe the church was absolutely gorgeous. these places that you take the world with the knowledge is absolutely wonderful for the world to know that otherwise would never know or see. Thank you.😊

  • @kristy.m4691
    @kristy.m4691 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you especially for the cathedral tour. So beautiful, so reverently toured. Thank you😇.

  • @brianquilty687
    @brianquilty687 Місяць тому +1

    Wow, what a beautiful church ! The interior is stunning ! The State Capital building is also very breath taking ! Your meal at the " Windbag " looked amazingly delicious ! Look forward to the next installment.

  • @seandefreitas6673
    @seandefreitas6673 14 днів тому +1

    Defiantly on my bucket list of places to visit when I travel to America.

  • @marthakierstead3415
    @marthakierstead3415 Місяць тому

    The Cathedral is gorgeous! Beautiful city too . Thanks Joe and Nic for this beautiful long trip you have all akenuson .

  • @jjarm
    @jjarm Місяць тому +1

    Unbelievably beautiful church. Thx for the tour. That courthouse too!

  • @TinkerTailor4303
    @TinkerTailor4303 Місяць тому +4

    Well, Joe, you got me, too! You had me going with that Governor's story, but I've stopped watching Yellowstone so that never even occurred to me. Good job on the fake-out!😅 Love the restaurant name!😂

  • @shelzp7272
    @shelzp7272 Місяць тому +2

    I like to take Amtrak and maybe ten years ago was crossing northern Montana and fell in love with the place. I try to get up there at least twice a year. There is something so special about the state.

  • @craigcanfield5474
    @craigcanfield5474 Місяць тому +8

    There is an old fire lookout in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It's called Monjo Lookout.

  • @allenrmontana
    @allenrmontana Місяць тому +2

    Helena is a nice capital city, thanks for giving it a thumbs up. I was guessing you were on your way to Cheyenne next, wish you could had made it up to the Flathead (Glacier National Park, Kalispell, Whitefish ), maybe in the future. You guys do good work.

  • @jakebray2702
    @jakebray2702 27 днів тому +1

    That church was beautiful thank you for showing that!

  • @johnmontalbano5769
    @johnmontalbano5769 23 дні тому

    Great presentation as always.

  • @snoo333
    @snoo333 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the tour of Helena. love your videos.

  • @sandrastiltner4024
    @sandrastiltner4024 Місяць тому +1

    The church is absolutely so beautiful. I have so enjoyed this round of trips. You all are just great. Joe, all of the information you give is spot on. Keep on driving 🚗 👌.

  • @kathyhennigan7807
    @kathyhennigan7807 Місяць тому +12

    Your statement that Helena is the prettiest town you've seen on your trip -- you drove on the freeway right through Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and didn't even stop. You missed the prettiest town on your trip. We hope you come visit us sometime. 😀

    • @allenrmontana
      @allenrmontana Місяць тому +2

      You have to remember they are primarily on the state capital tour and there is a long way between Olympia and Helena. Its almost 600 miles, and time has to be tight. I know they did Spokane, but that was probably a good place to take a break and do another city. CDA is a beautiful city, but there are more than a dozen cities in northern Idaho and western Montana that are beautiful also. Hopefully they will be able to come back someday and have the time to check them all out. I have lived here for over 40 years and still finding great little places to explore, they only have a few days.

    • @xman777b
      @xman777b Місяць тому +2

      na. Helena is much prettier. CDA is overrun with Cali

    • @sharonm.t.2492
      @sharonm.t.2492 Місяць тому +2

      ​@xman777b what the heck does that matter? Overrun? I am a California girl who lives in Spokane. Been here 15 years. I keep my house nice, pay my bills, buy lots of goods, donate, eat at restaurants, spend lots of money... how does that HURT a town? My kids all grew up here. CdA is absolutely lovely and some if it is because of outsiders spending $...

    • @tomtravis3077
      @tomtravis3077 Місяць тому

      ​@@sharonm.t.2492It is what you vote for that matters.

    • @TJDawgs72
      @TJDawgs72 Місяць тому

      @@sharonm.t.2492 it's the only thing they can ever do is blame everything on people from California. I grew up in Washington state (west & east side) and that's all I ever heard from people in Seattle over to Spokane. xman doesn't mention the horrible history CDA and that area has with welcoming & harboring members of the Aryan Nations. The scenery may be beautiful but the soul of the area has been tainted for decades.

  • @SajjadKhan-jn7cw
    @SajjadKhan-jn7cw Місяць тому

    beautiful church and beautiful town thanks for sharing joe and Mic 👍

  • @billdavid903
    @billdavid903 19 днів тому +1

    That’s one of the most beautiful structures I’ve ever seen….. And the church looks pretty good too

  • @jennywilson9731
    @jennywilson9731 Місяць тому +2

    So informative and "Beautiful sites Joe"!..I particularly love that beautiful church, so majestic, hope I can make it one day to that part of our country..there's room to move and not be bothered too much..safe travels an God's Speed as you go. 🌼

  • @user-sd6lt5cw8s
    @user-sd6lt5cw8s Місяць тому +8

    Great narration, even that church approves 😊. Thank you for yet another great video! 👍🏼

  • @alexandralovesgoats3360
    @alexandralovesgoats3360 Місяць тому +3

    I love the fire tower! The Cathedral is magnificent ! Love the story on how Helena was founded. I do like the county courthouse as well. The Civic Center is very interesting. Some fantastic homes outside of downtown. The dome at the state Capitol is nice! I love the name of the saloon😂. Your food looked delicious. Looking forward to Wyoming!

    • @JoeandNicsRoadTrip
      @JoeandNicsRoadTrip  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks, Alexandra. It was a really nice place to visit. No cats, though, lol! 😂

  • @Jay-Leigh
    @Jay-Leigh Місяць тому +1

    So pretty. I’m in Canada from July to October this year and I may sneak a trip down to here. Gorgeous! Thanks Joe really appreciate all the time and driving you do to bring this to your followers. Love from across the old pond 🇬🇧

  • @nancyparker9986
    @nancyparker9986 Місяць тому +4

    Another great video ! Thank you for showing us the west coast !

  • @Tina-qp7py
    @Tina-qp7py 25 днів тому

    That's a spectacular church. The stained glass windows are beautiful.

  • @motowngirl5891
    @motowngirl5891 18 годин тому

    Such beautiful buildings
    Thank you

  • @viewome
    @viewome Місяць тому +1

    Great timing of the church bells. They sounded beautiful.

  • @thelaughlaundry4411
    @thelaughlaundry4411 Місяць тому

    The Cathedral is awesome & stunning. Thank you for revealing the interior. The stained glass windows remind me of the sacred cathedrals & churches I visited in England & Ireland. Hope i can get to visit Helena some day. Peace & love from Kathleen in California

  • @markh1142
    @markh1142 23 дні тому

    Thanks for posting. Been to Montana many times but never to Helena. Beautiful capital city

  • @BHRoadStoriesBH
    @BHRoadStoriesBH Місяць тому

    Thank you for the trip

  • @davidellis5141
    @davidellis5141 Місяць тому +4

    The Helena civic center is a beautiful building.

  • @joseluisescoto9601
    @joseluisescoto9601 Місяць тому +3

    excelente viaje ,los he acompañado en todo el viaje a traves de tu canal he conocido Estados Unidos de America,saludos desde Tijuana

  • @edwardmiller6353
    @edwardmiller6353 13 днів тому

    Great video!

  • @johnduncan4725
    @johnduncan4725 Місяць тому

    Nice to see old architecture preserved.

  • @adrianne7274
    @adrianne7274 Місяць тому

    The church is absolutely beautiful! A must see for sure if you happened to be in the area or passing through.

  • @helenpomerleau6455
    @helenpomerleau6455 28 днів тому +1

    The Shriners were started to support and build hospitals for "cripple" children for treatment at no cost. Theses hospitals are through out the United States and Mexico. They also support children of need from Canada

  • @Ruben-xh5vs
    @Ruben-xh5vs Місяць тому +2

    Awesome 😎 I had a great time watching,I have been hoping that you might get a center shoot of those rotunda maybe just one?❤😊

  • @hadlee189
    @hadlee189 Місяць тому

    Love your content, & channel Joe & Nic.

  • @ymbmom
    @ymbmom Місяць тому +1

    Beautiful Cathedral ❤

  • @catherinefrancis5827
    @catherinefrancis5827 Місяць тому +3

    It is beautiful❤. It’s in my list of states to visit-soon

  • @user-xb9xr6vd5q
    @user-xb9xr6vd5q Місяць тому +1

    Very beautiful church and town.

  • @marymcsherry7432
    @marymcsherry7432 17 днів тому

    Thanks for all the videos. FYI Nic I had to buy a purse like the one in the video! Love it so much.

  • @carljoseph9170
    @carljoseph9170 Місяць тому

    Enjoy watching from Toronto

  • @rockb
    @rockb Місяць тому

    Thank you Joe for this beautiful church, i am really impressed. Here in Europe we have some of them, too ❤

  • @bthomson
    @bthomson 17 днів тому

    That cathedral seems to rival St. Patrick's in NYC! Amazing! So cool that you heard the bells!

  • @daydays12
    @daydays12 25 днів тому

    A curious nice little place Good to see it - it seems to have some charm 🙂

  • @michaelmoore1716
    @michaelmoore1716 Місяць тому

    Nice looking town ,That food looked very yummy !!

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics Місяць тому +2

    Purdy country in Montana. Those domes can make great pictures if you get directly under them and point straight up and crop into a square.

  • @sallyapplegate4591
    @sallyapplegate4591 24 дні тому

    Beautiful church!!!😊

  • @Over60sowhat
    @Over60sowhat Місяць тому +1

    Wow! How about the beautiful, echoing singing in the church! Did you add that? So perfect!!

  • @prophetmargin7497
    @prophetmargin7497 Місяць тому +2

    Beautiful town and its a place you never hear about!

  • @apollomoon1
    @apollomoon1 Місяць тому

    My father was a member of the First Special Service Force which was organized and trained in Helena during WWII. It was a Canadian/American special operations brigade of under 2,000 men. They were the original special opps soldiers; precursors to all special opps of today. Coined the “Devils Brigade”, they were instrumental in many operations in the European Theater. Perhaps, most importantly, the taking of Mt LaDefensa, a Nazi stronghold which opened the route through Italy to Rome.
    Another great video! Thanks

  • @rhondatanner1157
    @rhondatanner1157 Місяць тому

    That fire stand is awesome

  • @Moochie007
    @Moochie007 Місяць тому

    This video was a pleasant surprise for me. I knew very little about Montana, and nothing about Helena, so I really enjoyed seeing these places for the first time. Standouts for me were a) the Big Sky (the country is so very vast!), and b) that glorious cathedral, with its beautiful stained-glass windows. Fortunately, I watched this video while eating lunch, so seeing the food at the end didn't provoke hunger pangs, as often happens when I watch the videos at odd times of the day or night. Thanks very much for these most enjoyable films - they are really appreciated. Cheers from a cool to mild ( 19°C) autumn in Melbourne, Australia!

  • @stevek4654
    @stevek4654 Місяць тому

    The last time I went to the states was in 2015. My wife and I visited Helena and it was so beautiful, and so laid back. I'd love to go again!

  • @ernestconnell8087
    @ernestconnell8087 Місяць тому +1

    Good job 👍

  • @NativeNYer
    @NativeNYer Місяць тому +2

    Church is awesome! Perfect timing 4 the bell ringing! Montana is so beautiful. Food looked great @ an great price! Nicole's sandwich looked great cuz, sorry Joe, I still don't like fish 😂. Stay u guys keep having fun!!

  • @glennjenkinson1103
    @glennjenkinson1103 Місяць тому +3

    I watch you in the uk, you make great vids.

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 Місяць тому

    I love the sound of church bells. I also love the old West feel of the town. So odd to have a middle Eastern spire on a building downtown. Just seemed so out of place. Thanks a bunch. Safe travels.

  • @doneggerton7313
    @doneggerton7313 Місяць тому

    Love you guys!! Your videos have increased in quality. What about a meet and greet near Christmas in Dallas! We want you signatures! You are famous!

  • @johnsmith-ug5tp
    @johnsmith-ug5tp Місяць тому

    Beautiful area and town.

  • @davidnaylor3876
    @davidnaylor3876 Місяць тому

    Wow that church is totally awesome

  • @purchasedecision9560
    @purchasedecision9560 Місяць тому +1

    How nice the Church is! Praise the Lord. Halleluiah.

  • @HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG
    @HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for this video. You bring back my greatest memory when I visited there.
    🇺🇸🇹🇭🇻🇮❤️👍✌️

  • @ammapuramsrinivasrao2249
    @ammapuramsrinivasrao2249 Місяць тому

    Wonderful to see pretty Helena and the church.
    Big Thank you for the captivating video.

  • @rhondatanner1157
    @rhondatanner1157 Місяць тому

    I love that cathedral

  • @RobinGerhart
    @RobinGerhart Місяць тому

    Great vid, appreciate it all!

  • @doogalloonni
    @doogalloonni Місяць тому

    I could make a tour of all the Cathedrals here and elsewhere, and be a happy man. Thanks for this view inside this beautiful one. That goes for Fire Towers as well btw.

  • @peterparr3079
    @peterparr3079 Місяць тому

    Loved the Cathedral.