Great Falls
When you visit Great Falls, you will be astounded by the spectacular vistas that surround you. The city is one of the best Montana destinations, located on the mighty Missouri River and surrounded by five waterfalls, snow-topped mountains, and towering buttes. Great Falls is frequently thought of as a stopover for those traveling across Montana or visiting nearby national parks, but the city has a lot to offer on its own. You could, for example, spend a day at the Ryan Dam, which has miles of surrounding hiking trails and is where the Electric City got its name.
If you turn around, you will see vast plains all the way to the horizon. It is a magnificent landscape that ranges from huge wheat farms to picturesque valleys and steep river gorges. And in the city, its 58,000 residents enjoy a rich cultural life that revolves around the Mansfield Center for Performing Arts, the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art and the C.M. Russell Museum.
Great Falls has a special place in the history of the region, and the best way to learn about it is by visiting the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Located on the bluff above the Missouri River, the center offers a view of the same terrain the explorers Lewis and Clark saw in 1805 when they tried to navigate the area’s river and falls.
The River's Edge Trail is the main pedestrian corridor that runs along both sides of the Missouri River in the city. It connects several breathtaking outdoor attractions, including Giant Springs State Park, which is home to one of the country's largest natural freshwater springs. First People's Buffalo Jump State Park, just west of Great Falls, has more outdoor appeal and is the site of ancient buffalo hunting grounds.
- Tripadvisor Rating: 4.5/5
- Address: 100 1st Ave N Lower Level Suite, Great Falls, MT 59401-2580
- Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Admission: Private Vehicle Pass · $20 ; Individual Pass · $10 ; Motorcycle Pass · $15
- Official Website: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/
