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than they are closer to the confluence with the Clark Fork River, the access is broad and the
anglers are fewer than on other stretches.
Accommodations
For such a tiny town, P-Burg has no shortage of wonderful and unique accommodations,
with nary a chain hotel to be found.
Among several nice bed-and-breakfasts, there are places like
Biker Sanctuary
(208
Kearny Ln., 406/859-1003,
www.bikersancutary.com
, $79-109), a mecca for motorcyclists
in a beautifully restored church. There are lodge rooms, suites, and private cabins, but it's
the camaraderie that keeps people coming back year after year.
New to the area and on the Skalkaho Pass Road is the ultraswanky
Ranch at Rock
Creek
(Hwy. 38, 877/786-1545,
www.theranchatrockcreek.com
, from $825 all-inclusive),
which offers an unmatched setting, exquisite service and amenities, and extraordinary ac-
commodations that include riverfront cabins, glamorous wall tents, rooms in a converted
hayloft, and a five-bedroom riverfront home. Luxury is infused in every detail.
The frontrunner in town is
The Broadway Hotel
(103 W. Broadway, 406/859-8000,
www.broadwaymontana.com
,
$79.50-140), a cozy hotel with individually themed guest
rooms in a beautifully restored 1890 building. There are only nine guest rooms and a couple
of cabins, so book early. Some of the rooms are pet-friendly, but you'll need to announce
Fido well in advance to guarantee his accommodations. Guests enjoy amenities that include
a continental breakfast, a coffee bar, ample common areas, wireless Internet, and a local
library. There are TVs and DVD players in every room.
Food
Visitors to Philipsburg are advised to arrive in town with an empty belly; the town has
a couple of great places to eat. The first stop should always be at
The Sweet Palace
(109 E. Broadway, 888/793-3896,
www.sweetpalace.com
,
10am-6pm Sun.-Fri. June-Aug.,
10am-5pm Sun.-Fri. Sept.-May), itself a Victorian confection. The store is all nostalgia and
sugar, and it is certainly among the best candy shops in the state.
The
Doe Brothers Restaurant
(120 E. Broadway, 406/859-6676,
www.doebros.weebly.com
,
11am-9pm daily May-Dec., $8-13) is a malt shop in its most
classic form, housed in a faithfully restored 1887 drugstore. The counter is lined with
sweetheart chairs, and the tables come with boards for chess and checkers. The owners,
transplants from North Carolina, have lovingly intertwined some of their own family his-
tory with that of Philipsburg. The service is beyond compare, and the food is terrific. The
