Lewis & Clark were awestruck by the "grand spectacle" of the great falls on the Missouri River. Two centuries later, the spectacle remains unchanged while Great Falls has become a travel destination with much to offer. Visit Great Falls and you'll find all the western history, art, recreation and entertainment you'd expect and much more. Best Western Great Falls Montana.
Things to do in Great Falls
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge
If you enjoy wildlife, then you will enjoy our 12,500 acre refuge along with our 5,000 acre marshy lake offering wildlife watching and photography. Call 406-727-7400 for more information.
C.M. Russel Museum Complex
If you're headed to Great Falls, don't miss the world's most complete collection of Charles M. Russell's original art and personal objects. See the original log cabin studio and the Russell home as well. Call 406-727-8787 for more information.
Giant Springs Heritage State Park
This lovely park preserves one of the largest natural, cold water springs in the world. Flows from the springs support a state trout hatchery and also qualifies as the shortest river in the world, the Roe River. Visitor center, picnic sites, river drive and overlooks are all a part of what the park has to offer. Fee. Call 406-454-5840 for more information.
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
This newest center is located along the banks of the Missouri River overlooking Black Eagle Falls. Located midway along the Lewis and Clark Trail the center focuses on relations between the Corps of Discovery, the many Indian tribes they encountered and on the month long portage around the five falls on the Missouri River near Grand Falls. Call 406-727-8733 for more information.
Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum
View aircraft and missiles on loan from the Air Force museum at Wright-Patterson AFB and historical military displays. Located at the east edge of town. Call 406-731-2705 for more information.
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
The Square now houses the original Great Falls High School, the Cascade County Historical Museum plus art galleries, contemporary and historical exhibitions, a cafe and gift shop. Call 406-727-8255 for more information.
Ulm Pishkun State Park
This prehistoric bison kill site consists of a mile long buffalo jump or pishkun, thought to be the largest in the United States. The visitor center explains the role of the bison to the Native American tribes. Call 406-454-5840 for more information.