Whitehall is nestled in the Jefferson Valley in the shadows of the Tobacco Root and Highland Mountain ranges and is home to the acclaimed Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Murals. More than a dozen stunning large murals depicting scenes of the Lewis & Clark Expedition as they traversed what later became the Jefferson Valley adorn contemporary and historic Whitehall Buildings.

The Jefferson Valley Museum (located near the rodeo grounds on the south part of town) has historic artifacts inside and outside starting with Whitehall's birth in the 1890s. The museum documents the town's close historical ties with railroads, mining, and agriculture, and contains several examples of actual garments worn in days gone by.

Golden Sunlight Mine, the largest open-pit hard rock mine in Montana, can be viewed north of town (tours of the mine are available), and the beautiful Jefferson River-containing large trout and marvelous views-runs south and west of Whitehall with several easy access points.

The Tobacco Root Mountains cover the eastern horizon from Whitehall, and the mountains offer miles of hiking trails and camping areas, plus plenty of high mountain lakes containing most of Montana's trout species. To the west is Delmoe Lake, located near Homestake Pass between Whitehall and Butte. The Delmoe Lake area offers camping, fishing, hiking, four-wheeling trails, and in the winter, snowmobile trails. To the east lays Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, one of the most popular state parks in Montana. The park features an underground cavern tour showcasing some of the most unique geology found anywhere.

Whitehall's big celebration is the rip roaring' Frontier Days, held the last weekend of July. The event includes rodeo action, a parade, street dances, vendors in the parks, a Hot Rod car show,  and lots, lots more.