Visiting Reeder's Alley

Located at the base of Mount Helena, Reeder's Alley is a historic mining district located in the Southwest corner of historic downtown Helena. The Alley was built in the 1870s by a Pennsylvania brick and stone mason named Louis Reeder. Initially built to provide one room dwellings for area miners, today Reeder's Alley is home multiple businesses, offices, and non-profit organizations.

Reeder's Alley offers a unique year-round glimpse into Helena's past. The Alley is available to see at all hours of the day and the historic Pioneer Cabin is available for both guided and self guided tours throughout the day.

Enjoy a walking tour using the Reeder's Alley Story Map.

The schedule for Pioneer Cabin tours during the summer months ( June - August ) is as follows:

Self guided tours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Guided tours : Monday - Friday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Saturday 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

The buildings in Reeder's Alley are designated as a historic district listed in the National Register of Historic Places with the National Park Service.

We also have a selfie spot, perfect for a creating a historic memory.  Just stand on the spot and snap a photo of yourself with your phone or camera.

Check out a book from the Little Lending Library and relax on a bench.

Visit our Local Restaurants and Businesses.

Feel free to stop in the Visit Helena office located in the lower part of the at 105 Reeder’s Alley, open year round, for more information on Reeder’s Alley and Helena area.

Reeder's Alley is located on South Park Avenue in Helena, Montana across from Pioneer Park.   
Click on the marker in this map of downtown Reeder's Alley area to receive directions. Parking is free. There are two parking lots.  The lower parking lot is at the base of the alley off of Park Avenue on the right just past the Reeder's Alley entrance sign.  The upper lot is accessible through Reeder's Village.  Drive past the alley and continue about a half mile and take a right on S. Harrison Avenue.  Take the first right on S. Howie and then take a left at the bridge and go under it into to the parking lot.