Why should I visit Eureka?
Just 7 miles south of the border, Eureka is not just another border town. It is a historic village in the Tobacco Valley settled in the 1880’s and served as hub for area trappers and hunters.
Present day Eureka offers a fine selection of galleries and quaint food spots along its main thoroughfare. The recently completed 2-mile long Riverwalk winds peacefully around the Tobacco River and is open to bikers and walkers alike.
With so many outdoor attractions like the Koocanusa Lake and Bridge and Hoodoos, Eureka is an outdoorsman’s dream come true.
Where is Eureka?
About 47 miles northwest of Whitefish on Route 93, just 7 miles south of the Canadian border.
What sort of services and amenities does Eureka offer?
Dining: Due to its small size Eureka is limited for restaurants. Besides a Subway and a few pizza joints, there isn’t much in the way of dining. But if you’re looking for honest grub, check out Café Jax or the Trapper’s Saloon.
Lodging: For accommodations in the town you’ll find the historic 1908 Pruett House Bed and Breakfast and the Ksanka Motel just 1-mile north of town. Opt for a rustic experience near Eureka at the McGuire Lookout Cabin, managed by the Kootenai National Forest Service, or spend the night at the remote and peaceful Tobacco River Campground.
What can I do or see in Eureka?
Riverwalk: On a clear night, head down to the Riverwalk, sit on a bench and admire the Northern Lights in the sky. Due to its low elevation and proximity to Canada, Eureka is one of the best places to view the aurora borealis.
Stone Hill: Just 15 miles outside Eureka, Stone Hill has 260 lines and offers some of the best sport climbing in northwest Montana. Featuring quartzite rock, Stone Hill’s routes are popular for individual climbers and for guided tours.
Lake Koocanusa: At Lake Koocanusa visitors can enjoy many attractions like the Lake Koocanusa Scenic Highway, the Koocanusa Bridge and Hoodoos.
Koocanusa Scenic Highway: The 67-mile, Koocanusa Scenic Highway travels from Eureka to Libby and offers great wildlife viewing and stunning scenery.
Koocanusa Bridge: Take a ride over the longest and tallest bridge in Montana on the Koocanusa Bridge. As the history goes it was built to give the Amish community access to the west side of the lake.
Tobacco Valley Historical Village: Step back in time with a visit to Tobacco Valley Historical Village. Learn about the areas past residents and history by touring the collection of buildings which are filled with period antiques and artifacts. Buildings include a school, church, log cabin, general store, fire tower and railroad depot all from the 1880’s to the 1920’s. There are also two trails which take off from the grounds along the Tobacco River.
