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Lewistown offers the rural lifestyle with everyday convenience
From quiet moments at local fish hatcheries to strenuous hikes along rolling hills, nature shapes daily life in Lewistown. “It’s a small town with 6,000 people and four streetlights,” says Joe Irish, owner and broker of Greater Montana Land Company, who has 25 years of experience selling in Lewistown. “It’s friendly; we wave at each other, and the community is very generous when needs arise, like medical and daycare.” In the distance, the Rocky Mountains rise from the prairies, and cattle graze the meadows below. Artists come from all over to capture the striking views through photographs and plein-air paintings. Main Street anchors the vast landscape with small shops, and big-box stores are nearby, making it easy to cover day-to-day essentials without leaving town. The community is the largest in Fergus County, making it one of the most convenient areas in Central Montana.
Lewistown locals enjoy going on hikes throughout the region including on the Limekiln Trail.
Members of the Lewistown community have access to numerous mountainous outdoor opportunities.
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Central Montana terrain serves as a natural playground
Outdoor recreation mostly centers around three activities: fishing, hunting and hiking. The area is full of wildlife, and Irish says, “In the fall, you can listen to the elk bugle.” People float on innertubes down Spring Creek nearby, and various reservoirs are known for their fishing. Irish says anglers go to “Spring Creek for excellent fly fishing and rainbow trout, East Fork Reservoir for yellow perch and northern pike and Ackley Lake for tiger muskie.” Hunters search for white-tailed deer, turkeys and antelopes on state-managed and federal parcels. When the weather permits, the Judith and Little Belt mountains are popular destinations for hiking and camping or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Inside Lewistown limits, Judith Shadows and Pine Meadows golf courses both offer public tee times, Frank Day Park has a seasonal outdoor pool, and Symmes Park features pickleball courts.
Outdoor recreation is pivotal for daily life in Lewistown, and residents are never far from it.
Symmes Park is typically buzzing with Lewistown residents who enjoy playing pickleball together.
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Housing fits both town and country living
Residential areas range from densely packed suburban streets near downtown to sprawling multi-acre properties offering complete seclusion. Many rural homes provide enough space for farming, livestock and stables. The market consists of modest single-family homes with ranch-style and bungalow architecture, manufactured houses, condos and large log cabins. The median single-family price is just over $300,000, which is lower than the national figure.
Some more recently developed housing options can be found along the outskirts of Lewistown.
Some homes in Lewistown enjoy large plots of land with multiple structures like garages.
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A mix of locally owned businesses on Main Street and nearby big-box stores
Lewistown is the primary commercial hub for Fergus County. It also has the region’s most comprehensive medical center. Long strips of old brick buildings on Main Street house local businesses. Independently run shops sell specialty goods, and Albertsons and Shipton’s Big R department store provide everyday items. Big Spring Brewing, located in a restored industrial space, shares its building with Central Feed Grilling Company, a go-to spot for burgers and steaks. El Rancho Alegre serves Mexican classics, and L-Town Pizza offers dine-in and takeout options. Harry’s Place is known for its home cooking and salad bar in an intimate diner setting.
You can grab all the hardware you might need at Lewistown's Shipton's Big R location.
At Big Spring Brewing, residents of Lewistown can enjoy their drinks on the comfortable patio.
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Events reflect the community’s pride in deep-country culture
Each September, large crowds gather on Main Street for the Chokecherry Festival, which celebrates the tart berry with vendors, a pit spitting contest and live entertainment. The Charlie Russell Chew-Choo, a themed dinner train named after the famed Western artist, offers scenic rides through the surrounding landscape. The experience includes onboard dining, live music and views of masked bandits riding horses along the tracks. In the summer, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association draws visitors to the Fergus County Fairgrounds for professional rodeo events during the Central Montana Fair.
The Charlie Russel Chew Choo train has plenty of entertainment for Lewistown residents to enjoy.
The Fergus County Fairgrounds hosts the ever-popular Central Montana Fair in Lewistown.
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Five schools in the Lewistown Public Schools district
Children begin their education at Garfield School, which scores a B-plus on Niche for prekindergarten through first grade. B-rated Highland Park School enrolls second through fourth graders. Middle schoolers split their time between Lewis & Clark School, which earns an A-minus, and B-rated Lewistown Junior High. Fergus High has a B-minus and offers a Ski Club that coordinates trips for students and parents of all skill levels.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School is another place where Lewistown students can study up.
At Fergus High School, students can utilize the Ski Club for recreation with fellow students.
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Two highways cut through the center of town
U.S. routes 87 and 191 intersect in Lewistown, facilitating travel throughout Fergus County. “Traffic is nonexistent,” Irish says. “You can go anywhere in under seven minutes.” The nearest big city is Billings, about 125 miles southeast. Though Lewistown has a municipal airport, Great Falls has the closest airport for commercial flights, 110 miles away.
Billings serves as a commercial and trade hub in Montana.
Great Falls International Airport offers easy transportation throughout the country.
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