Lunch at the Sac Bar is a savory experience (with a little bit of sweet thrown in there too). Get ready to lunch and munch your way through the menu, and order up from some of these delicious dishes. But first, here’s the rundown of this refined type of pub experience.

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Take a seat, and order up at the Sacajawea Hotel. With two dining options right on-site, your palate certainly won’t be bored. Upstairs, just off the main lobby, you’ll find elegant Pompey’s Grill, the fine-dining option to expand your tastes and give global cuisine new flair. Downstairs, the Sac Bar gives an uncomplicated and unpretentious look at classic pub fare, elevating it to new, delicious levels. And with two such drastically different atmospheres, the only connection you’ll find between the two menus is the ingredients that form an indelible base of quality. Dive in to discover the two menus at the heart of the Sacajawea Hotel.

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Celebrate autumn at the Sac! The changing seasons make the perfect time to treat yourself to a luxury getaway, Montana style. Embrace the Big Sky experience here at the heart of history in the Headwaters. But historical flair is anything but stale in this stately hotel. Here’s how to fall into the authentic Montana experience at the Sacajawea.

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Be adventurous! Join our top chef as he creates a special menu, including an appetizer, entree, and dessert each Thursday night. Executive Chef Matt Israel crafts a masterpiece in every dish he creates. Although once a week, you can see his expertise shine even brighter when he melds flavors and mixes ingredients into the magic that is Top Chef Thursdays.

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When you’re staying in Three Forks, a stop at our friendly neighborhood state park, Missouri Headwaters , is a must. This park and national historic landmark are a tribute to Lewis & Clark, as well as a celebration of the native people who lived here before and the settlers who arrived after.

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We want your special day to be perfect, and perfection is attainable when you’re celebrating your nuptials at the Sacajawea. It’s all in the details, after all, and you can capture one decadent detail when you rent a ride to remember.

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These summer nights are prime time for both two-stepping the night away and lounging on the porch, all in one. The good news is, you can do both right here at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. Embrace the slower pace of small-town life for an evening of music at the Sac. We have plenty of options, so take your pick from open mic nights, karaoke and live local favorites. Check out all the details below.

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We love Ranch Wives Beef Co., and we certainly think you will too. Their meat is not something they mess around with, and the care is clear in the flavor and quality. When it comes to beef sourced directly from family farms, this is the good stuff. We’re so excited to partner with them here at the Sacajawea! Here are just a few of the reasons why you should get excited about Ranch Wives too.

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When the weather warms up, it’s time to start finding ways to cool down. When you’re out in Montana, where we go big for river miles, you sometimes need a break with a refreshing lake swim. Here are our favorite places to go for a dip near Three Forks.

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Located at The Bridge near Three Forks (if you don’t know what we’re talking about, you’ll just have to head to the festival grounds to see the unusual backdrop), Rockin’ the Rivers really is rockin’. The lineup keeps things pumping well into the night, and you’ll love the headliners this year—everyone from Cheap Trick to Dead Fervor will be coming out to play. But there’s more to an event than just the music. Here’s the rundown of everything you need to know about the festival and how to prepare. 

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Small-town charm runs rampant at the Manhattan Potato Festival. Manhattan has been around since the mid-1800s and is a town that has been home to a diverse range of ranchers and farmers. An earthquake in 1925 destroyed many of the town’s original buildings, so the main drag has a distinct 1920s feel. Old US 10 passes right through Main Street, and there’s a whole lot of quaintness to check out. Immigrants from the Netherlands arrived in the Gallatin Valley in the 1800s, ready to grow barley for nearby malters, and the agricultural industry grew from there. 

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Held the third weekend in July, Bannack Days celebrates the history of this local ghost town, a testament to days gone by and the frontier past that is still alive in the region. The town was founded in 1862 when John White struck gold (well, panned it) in Grasshopper Creek. Prospectors made a rush to Bannack, hoping to strike it rich too, and with them came enterprising businessmen of the age ready to profit off of the influx of people. The town began to grow. 

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In mid-July, nearly a dozen of Montana’s best breweries come to party in Virginia City for the Dog and Grog Microbrew Festival. Not only can you experience this historic ghost town, preserved for you to explore, but you’ll find fun activities to enjoy between pints of local tasty beverages during the festival. Right next to the Bale of Hay Saloon, you’ll find the tent where the beer magic happens, where you can drink your way through some of the best craft breweries in Montana while you relax under the big top.  

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When summer comes around, we get excited about sunshine and exploring. One of the best day trips from the Headwaters is a drive to Yellowstone, the country’s first national park. Gardiner and West Yellowstone are both less than two hours away from Three Forks, so you can even make the loop through for a change of scenery as you go and return. Here are our favorite stops along the way to help you really make a day of it.

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If local music ranging from folksy to bluegrass, jazz, blues, gospel and beyond is your scene, you’ll want to mark Music Days at the Caverns in your calendar. Just down the road from Three Forks at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, you’ll find a music festival that takes local entertainment to a new level.  

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Madison Buffalo Jump State Park isn’t far from Three Forks, and it’s well worth a stop. This scenic spot rounds out the triple crown of state parks surrounding the Headwaters region. Here’s all you need to know when you’re planning a trip to this significant historic site.

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Giddy up and get ready for Rodeo weekend, the best party in Three Forks. Here’s everything you need to know when you start planning your trip to the Headwaters for the end of July. Here are the highlights to hit during the favorite weekend in Three Forks.

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A fun weekend activity in Montana is piling the whole family into the car and taking off for a drive to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Here are some of the best scenic drives around Three Forks that’ll get you out churning miles and burning rubber—in the best way possible.

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June in Gallatin county is like the mecca of good times to be had. The patios are open, Music on Main has started up, the Farmer's Market is in full swing, the Art Walk kicks off, and the list goes on. At the top of ours sits the much anticipated Headwaters Country Jam--a three day, rip-roaring outdoor festival in the heart of the valley.  

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As the county seat of Madison County, Montana, Virginia City keeps the history of the Victorian Era alive. After booming in the late 1800s with the advent of a gold rush, the town practically froze in time once the gold ran out. Today, it’s vibrant display of living history with a thriving community of reenactors and local historians. Roam the town, check out the shops, and still make it back to Three Forks in time for a nightcap before bed. Here’s what you should add to the agenda when you take a day trip to Virginia City.

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