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

[@GrnXnham]

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]

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

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

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

[@JLDJR]

@@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.

[@USA406diesel]

Hell yeah brother

[@RobertColfack]

I been to Helena a handful of times on the outskirts of the city just passing through being a long haul truck driver... What I saw of it it was a beautiful spread out city for it's size and it was well cared for as if the citizens loved their city and was showing it off.., But this video showed me more then I ever seen those huge homes near downtown were something you would think would be seen in cities 10 times bigger... And that Cathedral is stunning beautiful same goes to the state capital building... Have a great day....

[@tamifaulkner4103]

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

[@joseramonvalenzuelaegea6745]

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

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks!

[@EuniceR7]

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

[@lisalarouge6309]

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

[@brstoffel]

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.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks 👍

[@Moozac]

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

[@summernaleDunningKruger]

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]

@@summernaleDunningKruger Are you forgetting Butte?

[@dalepxp8963]

@@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]

@@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!

[@EdekLay]

​@user-gy5zy6bh3uExactly. Everything on this cathedral is fairly basic geometry for a stonemason. When you add intricate carving and ribbed vaults, that's when your talking very fine work. A nice looking building nonetheless though.

[@reddrummer2571]

I was born and raised in Helena, I also used to go to church service in the cathedral growing up. I love this town and I'm proud to call it my home! Thank you for showing the beauty of Helena

[@PCBill0622]

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.

[@joeespo177]

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!

[@mkr4922]

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

[@catlover614]

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.😊💖

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thanks, CL!!

[@JKwakulla]

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

[@charlespacker1583]

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. 😂❤😊

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@shabbatshalom-im6pl]

I lived in Kent, England till I was 27 and moved to the US in 2020. I have now lived in Helena, Montana for three years.

[@shabbatshalom-im6pl]

I work at the Capitol you showcased and recognized several of my colleagues that walked past in your shots!

[@BrunieStudios]

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

[@HT-in-Alabama]

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.

[@marks2997]

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

[@sharonm.t.2492]

💯

[@ReconPro]

The trip itself is the medal. 😊

[@johnthomas5026]

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.

[@Michael-v8p8w]

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

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

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

[@daydays12]

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

[@ryguyomg7529]

@@daydays12 This church in helena has daily masses held at it

[@daydays12]

@@ryguyomg7529 🙂

[@kenjohnson5498]

The mountains in the region are simply amazing

[@deborahjackson6108]

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]

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

[@keithjones9546]

Ole Charlie Russell was a helluva cowboy picture painter -- ain't none finer. He's got my vote for the rootinest tootinest, spurs a jinglin and a janglin artiste that ever was!

[@logans.6498]

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

[@sharonm.t.2492]

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.

[@barbmontana6403]

Thanks for the video. I have lived in Montana almost 40 years and in Helena for 14 years of them. I loved that town. I might add that there are several fire towers on National Forests that are owned by the US Forest Service. Some are still used to watch for forest fires during fire season. Also, most of the paintings in the capitol building are painted by a famous western painter, Charles M. Russell. I didnt notice them in the video. Montanans are very proud of them. Thanks for showcasing our capital city!

[@pdxmtngoat]

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.

[@evanpennell3746]

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

[@Christina-ge3xr]

The church and the chanting were beautiful. So peaceful.

[@joepiersma4768]

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

[@stevek4654]

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!

[@lesliegriffith9830]

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

[@allenrmontana]

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

[@shelzp7272]

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.

[@Mari-B]

That was our residence for 3 years. We had to move back south due to health issues to be near family. We loved Helena and loved the beauty and quiet living there!

[@Jay-Leigh]

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 🇬🇧

[@PinkBow0676]

I love you guys. I just wanna say thank you for saying what you said about Helena. I live here and I was born in Helena.

[@bthomson]

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

[@PaulHoffman-mo6qu]

This is where I grew up! I haven't been back for over 30 years. Thanks for the video tour!

[@kristy.m4691]

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

[@nancysimpson4246]

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.😊

[@seandefreitas6673]

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

[@carolynblom2804]

I grew up in Montana and loved it so much. Love you trips. ❤❤

[@bonnietaylor9687]

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.😊

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@marthakierstead3415]

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

[@thelaughlaundry4411]

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

[@brianquilty687]

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.

[@ammapuramsrinivasrao2249]

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

[@Tina-qp7py]

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

[@TessaRucker]

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

[@mamasinger49]

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

[@boofish59]

Thank you Joe so much for going in that church ! My gosh it was so beautiful!!!! Most people online don’t go in the churches they just film outside , I am a couch traveler because I’m handicapped and can’t travel and it so nice to see all the different places in our country and I’m so glad you went in this church my gosh what a beautiful church to Saint Helena wow .Thank you again Joe and if you can I hope you film inside of other churches too on your travels . Thank you enjoy your vids

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you, I love going inside them. Check out the church we went inside at the end of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJrXpI14nN6MkM0 It's in St Paul, Minnesota, and is incredible.

[@marktevault57]

There ARE still some good things about America and its cities. Helena is gorgeous!

[@maryannsmith3815]

Breathtaking Cathedral Thankyou for awesome tour & all your great videos 🤠

[@viewome]

Great timing of the church bells. They sounded beautiful.

[@alexandralovesgoats3360]

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]

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

[@sandrastiltner4024]

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 🚗 👌.

[@cecoya]

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

[@bordeauxroze7375]

Love Helena so much. Went to college there in the seventies. Even then, there were so many good restaurants, live music and fun things to do. Most fabulous wedding I ever went to was Candlelight ceremony in the Cathedral.

[@music1nut]

I was just there last summer. Loved it. Having a friend there helped with seeing the right sights and getting the history. You have a great channel.

[@jjarm]

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

[@billdavid903]

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

[@apollomoon1]

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

[@markh1142]

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

[@jakebray2702]

That church was beautiful thank you for showing that!

[@TinkerTailor4303]

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!😂

[@MrShene123]

Wow, that's an epic cathedral.

[@allenrmontana]

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.

[@ricardocampelo4248]

Helenas's catedral is absolutely gorgeous

[@jameskeys971]

@user-gy5zy6bh3uit’s not a complete joke! I’m guessing there was no state monies involved with the construction. Appreciate beauty where you find it. No need for snarky remarks.

[@ThomasSchilling-yu1tr]

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.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you!

[@bobbiehackler6561]

Really beautiful cathedral! Thank you for sharing this on your video.

[@jennywilson9731]

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. 🌼

[@purchasedecision9560]

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

[@Ruben-xh5vs]

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

[@joseluisescoto9601]

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

[@rockb]

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

[@nancyparker9986]

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

[@tapovardhanraut9873]

Loved the video. Helena looks great and even was fun watching all with very interesting facts and information. Thanks

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

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]

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

[@fredjohn808]

Thanks again Joe & Nic, the Church left me speechless, magnificent. Best, Fred

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

It was awesome to see, Fred.

[@jonathanlee5185]

👍A very peaceful experience -- a quality which Joe is able to bring out even more so, by his gently humorous nature. 👍

[@TinkerTailor4303]

You mean Joe?😊

[@jonathanlee5185]

@@TinkerTailor4303 whoops, yes, just corrected that now. thanks

[@johnduncan4725]

Nice to see old architecture preserved.

[@SajjadKhan-jn7cw]

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

[@kathyhennigan7807]

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]

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]

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

[@sharonm.t.2492]

​@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]

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

[@TJDawgs72]

@@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.

[@snezananegovanovic5561]

thank you for your wonderful videos they helped me see the true face of the USA and see what American beauty really is

[@craigcanfield5474]

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

[@cpritchett2098]

Another interesting video. Just discovered you two last month so a ways behind in watching. Find your format of providing statistics interesting and like your knowledge of architecture. Makes for a fun and educational experience.

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome, thank you!

[@doogalloonni]

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.

[@WhittyPics]

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.

[@Moochie007]

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!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@NativeNYer]

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!!

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Cool, thanks!! :)

[@adrianne7274]

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

[@ymbmom]

Beautiful Cathedral ❤

[@BrunieStudios]

In the future, your videos will shown in classrooms as historical documentation of the beauty, devastation, loss, neglect, and downfall of our American towns and cities. I enjoy traveling with you, it’s a blessing and a wonderment to go along for the ride. I am learning so much about this land called the United States of American. ❤❤❤

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

I think the vast majority of long time Montanans (several generations) would agree that Montana is full. There really isn't room for new people moving in. Not if the state is to remain beautiful. Feel free to visit.

[@hardwear6996]

HA! I live in Helena! didn't know about the fire tower or that underpass/monument 😆 thanks for pointing it out. Have to go check em out now

[@motowngirl5891]

Such beautiful buildings Thank you

[@lamarjohnson4985]

I love your videos! I feel as if I'm there with you two as you travel from state to state and town to town. Awesome 👍🏽

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Awesome! Thank you! That's what we're going for. :)

[@marymcsherry7432]

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

[@doneggerton7313]

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!

[@jimthornton-fc8kq]

I really enjoyed visiting Montana. Thanks for taking me with you. It seemed like a nice place to live. Sincerely, Jim Thornton

[@JoeandNicsRoadTrip]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim!!

[@jburnett8152]

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.

[@deborahjackson6108]

The museum in Helena has some wonderful Native American artifacts. That’s the one thing I want to go back to see again.

[@Dave-co1cv]

The cathedral church is gorgeous! Did someone confront you towards the end? The clip ended rather abruptly. The downtown city area is remarkably well maintained and has endless eye-pleasing features. I was amazed how it appeared devoid of people. You ran another stop sign in one scene. I've seen that in several of your videos.