Belt, MT

Located about twenty miles southeast of Great Falls, Belt sits in a quiet river valley surrounded by rolling hills and big Montana skies. Belt Creek winds right through the middle of town, flowing beneath the flat-topped landmark of Belt Butte. The community got its start in the late 1800s around Montana's first commercial coal mines, and today it offers a peaceful rural setting with an easy twenty-minute drive into the city for work or shopping.

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The historic downtown retains its turn-of-the-century character, home to local gathering spots like the Belt Museum and Harvest Moon Brewing Company. Families appreciate having kindergarten through twelfth grade together on a single school campus, which serves as a natural hub for sports and community events. With the Highwood Mountains in the backdrop and easy access to fishing, hiking, and floating along Belt Creek, the town is a great fit for anyone seeking small-town living close to outdoor recreation.