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34 Best and Fun Things To Do In Great Falls, Montana


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Known for its rich and fascinating history, this city in Montana is a great destination with a lot to offer its visitors. Great Falls is home to numerous museums and parks, as well as some popular sightseeing destinations like St. Ann Cathedral and the Ursuline Centre.

In addition, there is plenty to do in this city if you are interested in outdoor activities. There are several hiking trails and bike paths running through the area that make it easy for people of all ages and abilities to get out and enjoy some fresh air.

And if you are looking for something more adrenaline-filled, why not stop by the Great Falls Voyagers Arena? Locals and visitors alike enjoy visiting the arena to watch their favorite team play.

Here’s our list of favorite things to do in Great Falls, Montana

The 34 Most Popular Things To Do In Great Falls, Montana

34. White Bear Islands

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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33. Montana Museum of Railroad History

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 400 3rd Street NW Great Falls MT

32. Colter Falls

2.0 ★★☆☆☆ (1 review)

31. Black Horse Lake

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

30. Crooked Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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29. Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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Location: 4201 Giant Springs Road Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 454 1234

Web Address:   https://lewisandclark.org/

28. Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: Great Falls MT

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/benton-lake

27. Great Falls Trolley

4.2 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 868 2913

Web Address:   http://gftrolley.com/

26. Missouri River Bridge

4.1 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: 121 15th Street Black Eagle MT

25. Boulder Ridge Montana

4.8 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: 417 Wilson Butte Road Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 761 9697

Web Address:   http://boulderridgemontana.com/

24. Rainbow Falls

3.9 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

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23. Warden Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (17 reviews)

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Location: 201 13th Ave S Great Falls MT

22. Magic Diamond Casino

4.2 ★★★★☆ (54 reviews)

Location: 415 10th Ave S Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 761 0037

Web Address:   http://montanasbestcasinos.com/

21. Malmstrom Museum and Air Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (59 reviews)

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Location: 90 Whitehall Dr Malmstrom AFB MT

Tel:  406 731 2705

Web Address:   https://malmstrom.af.mil/About-Us/Malmstrom-Museum

20. Great Falls Parks Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ (67 reviews)

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Location: 1700 River Dr N Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation

19. St. Ann’s Cathedral

4.8 ★★★★★ (70 reviews)

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Location: 715 3rd Ave N Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 761 5456

Web Address:   http://stannscathedral.org/

18. The History Museum

4.5 ★★★★★ (72 reviews)

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Location: 422 2nd Street S Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 452 3462

Web Address:   http://greatfallshistorymuseum.org/

17. Elks Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: River’s Edge Trail 701 River Dr N Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/elks-riverside-park

16. Wadsworth Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (123 reviews)

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Location: 4620 Wilkinson Ln Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/wadsworth-park

15. Children’s Museum of Montana

4.6 ★★★★★ (172 reviews)

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Location: 22 Railroad Square Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 452 6661

Web Address:   http://childrensmuseumofmontana.org/

14. West Bank Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (194 reviews)

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Location: 1600 4th Street NE Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/west-bank-park

13. Valley View Garden Golf

4.8 ★★★★★ (202 reviews)

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Location: 1405 9th Street NW Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 452 7364

12. Electric City Water Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (343 reviews)

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Location: 100 River Dr S Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 454 9008

Web Address:   http://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/electric-city-water-park

11. Showdown Montana

4.8 ★★★★★ (358 reviews)

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Location: 2850 US 89 Neihart MT

Tel:  406 236 5522

Web Address:   http://showdownmontana.com/

10. Gibson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,394 reviews)

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Location: River s Edge Trail Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://greatfallsmt.net/recreation/gibson-park-0

Our Top picks

9. Giant Springs

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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8. River’s Edge Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: 1700 River Dr N #1327 Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 771 1265

Web Address:   https://thetrail.org/

7. Big Falls

4.3 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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6. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art

4.6 ★★★★★ (150 reviews)

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Location: 1400 1st Ave N Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 727 8255

Web Address:   http://the-square.org/

5. The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (191 reviews)

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Location: 4201 Giant Springs Road Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 727 8733

Web Address:   https://fs.usda.gov/recarea/hlcnf/recarea/

4. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (304 reviews)

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Location: 342 Ulm Vaughn Road Ulm MT

Tel:  406 866 2217

Web Address:   https://fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/first-peoples-buffalo-jump

3. C. M. Russell Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (563 reviews)

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Location: 400 13th Street N Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 727 8787

Web Address:   https://cmrussell.org/

2. Sip ‘n Dip Lounge (1962)

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,099 reviews)

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Location: 17 7th Street S Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 454 2141

Web Address:   http://montanamermaids.com/

1. Giant Springs State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,058 reviews)

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Location: 4803 Giant Springs Road Great Falls MT

Tel:  406 727 1212

Web Address:   http://stateparks.mt.gov/giant-springs/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Great Falls, Montana! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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