An art museum in the concrete basins of a waterworks built in 1910, a tour featuring volunteer performers portraying historical figures, and trails for walking and hiking give a trip to Miles City different focal points. You can focus on art and architectural history, plan your stay around an event date, or include walking and hiking trails as well as non-motorized boating. When choosing your travel dates, therefore, consider whether you want to focus on a seasonal museum opening, an annual event, or an outdoor activity.

Art in a Former Waterworks

The WaterWorks Art Museum is housed in the concrete basins of a waterworks built in 1910. It is located in a park overlooking the Yellowstone River and features rotating regional and national exhibitions. Architectural history and a changing exhibition program come together here: the historical connection comes from the waterworks’ former use, while the exhibitions vary depending on when you travel. If you are choosing a museum visit based on a particular exhibition theme, check the current exhibitions for your planned travel dates. The site and program thus appeal to different interests: the waterworks provides a lasting historical connection, while the changing exhibitions each introduce their own themes. Here, art and river views come together.

Events and Opening Hours

Pioneer Day takes place at the Range Riders Museum every June. The museum is open from April 15 to October 15, depending on weather conditions in the region. June falls within this period, but the weather condition still applies. The Miles City Preservation Office hosts the Ghost Tour every year, a tour where volunteer performers portray historical figures. The Bucking Horse Sale also features live music. Check the specific event dates for your travel year; when visiting the Range Riders Museum, also check its weather-dependent opening information.

Trails and Boating

The Spotted Eagle Recreation Area has walking and hiking trails; non-motorized boating is also possible there. This gives you two ways to get active: on foot along a trail or in a boat without a motor. These options differ from visiting a museum or taking a historic tour. If you enjoy spending your free time actively, choose according to whether you would rather walk, hike, or go boating without a motor.

Travel Dates and Hotel Search

An event date can determine your travel dates; at the WaterWorks Art Museum, the changing exhibitions are a reason to check the program for your planned travel period. First decide which reason matters most to you, then search for hotels based on your planned travel dates.

For the broader travel overview: Custer County.