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The Oldest Bar in Montana
You won't find it in Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, Helena, or even Great Falls. The article put together by Thrillest, detailing the oldest bars in each state was really intriguing.
The oldest bar in Montana is around three and a half hours from Missoula in the much smaller city of Virginia City, MT. The Bale of Hay Saloon has been in business since 1863. It's hilarious to find out this little bar still runs promotions having to do with their 'brothel days'. Yes, like so many other bars this one has been linked to illegal activity in years past.
Anyone else want to drive to check it out?
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