Philipsburg, Montana named among best places to live by Men’s Journal – "Liveliest Ghost Town in the West!"

"Tucked in the Rocky Mountains between Missoula and Butte, with a ski area down the road, superb trout fishing right in town, and a complete absence of chain stores, Philipsburg http://philipsburgmt.com/ is an off-the-grid paradise.

As part of its annual Best Places to Live feature, Men’s Journal selected Philipsburg as the Best Place to Live in the Past, citing the complete absence of chain stores, superb trout fishing and historic downtown that’s "reminiscent of its old mining days."

The editors selected 18 towns that they believe have mastered the art of living well in the 21st century by prioritizing localism, sustainability and conservation. They also took into account other factors, such as cost of living and the number of sunny days per year.

Here’s what the magazine said about Philipsburg in its April issue:

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