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Anaconda, Montana sits in the southwestern part of the state near the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. It is in Deer Lodge County, which as of 2004 had a population of 9,000 - most of that in the town itself. It is only six miles from I-90, and less than a half-hour drive from Butte.
Some Information On Anaconda
- Average High Temperature In July: 79.
- Average High Temperature In January: 29.
- Average Annual Precipitation: 13.6 inches.
- One hospital.
- The Washoe Theater - rated one of the most beautiful in the U.S. by the Smithsonian Institute.
- Several city parks.
- Three area golf courses - the Jack Nicholas-designed Old Works Golf course is right in town.
- Lost Creek State Park - a short drive away, with waterfalls and hiking trails.
- The Copper King Express - dinner train that runs through the scenery from Anaconda to Butte.
- Fairmont Hot Springs - open year-round, seven miles from Anaconda.
- The Hearst Free Library - Nice library, classic old building.
- Georgetown Lake - 18 miles west of town, this 2800-acre lake sits nestled in the mountains.
- Casinos - a dozen or more in town, all with nickel and quarter slot machines.
- Rocky Mountain Brewing - a new (2007) brew pub and restaurant.
- Mount Haggin Recreation Area - 10 miles south (the 10,600-foot mountain overlooks the town).
- Classic Architecture - many buildings are on the National Register Of Historic Sites.