[2] Polaris lies in the Grasshopper Valley, along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, southeast of Wisdom.
[3] Attractions to the Polaris area include Maverick Mountain Ski Area, Montana High Country Tours Lodge, the Grasshopper Inn, Elkhorn Hotsprings, Bannack State Park, and Crystal Park.
Hay, horse, and cattle production are among the major industries in Polaris, along with a rise in tourism and recreation.
Originally, Polaris was a mining town with a general store, post office, and saloon.
Mail delivered to the Grasshopper Valley was processed at the Polaris post office and still is today.