| Fort Benton
Montana's oldest community, Fort Benton, was founded in 1846. Visitors can now retrace the fascinating history of this legendary river port in a self-guided tour of more than 15 buildings, sites and monuments. Some of these include the fort's original blockhouse, a Lewis and Clark Memorial and Front Street, which has been called "the bloodiest block in the West" - a reference to the town's wild and unruly past.More Info
Choteau
Choteau's Old Trail Museum is an excellent place to learn more about Montana's history - going all the way back to the days of dinosaurs. Paleontology research continues amid tours on nearby Egg Mountain, the site of the first dinosaur egg discovery in the Western Hemisphere. Choteau is also a great place to see some of nature's most precious gifts. Just 44 miles northwest of Great Falls, over a million waterfowl, including snow geese, pintail ducks and teal, can be spotted at Freeze out Lake each spring and fall during peak migration. Mountain goats and other watch able wildlife are often visible in this area as well. More Info
The Museum of the Upper Missouri
Old Front Park and Front Street
406-622-5494
This museum highlights the early history of this area as a trading center in the upper plains. Exhibits are interactive and interesting, and they focus on trading, riverboats, and steamboats of all kinds.
The Museum of the Northern Great Plains
20th and Washington Streets
406-622-3278
This museum is the official museum of Montana's farming life, beginning with modern farming in 1908. The museum's 30,000 square feet of exhibition space focus on the life, work, and culture of Montana's farmers.
Lewis and Clark Memorial
Fort Benton
406-622-5494
This impressive sculpture stands as a monument to the greatest explorers in American history. The Lewis and Clark expeditions were authorized by Thomas Jefferson, and they ended up charting and exploring an incredible area, from Missouri to Washington.
CM Russell Museum Complex & Original Log Cabin Studio
400 13th St. North
406- 727-8787
Museum with the collections of Charles Russell paintings, bronzes, original models and illustrated letters. Also features Browning Firearms Collection.
Giant Springs State Park and State Trout Hatchery
4 mi. NE on Missouri River Drive
406-454-5840
One of the largest freshwater springs in the world to produce nearly 390 million gallons of water every 24 hours. The State Hatchery, located next to the Giant Springs raises trout. The picnic grounds can be enjoyed by visitors for a morning or afternoon snack.
Mainstrom Air Force Base
406-731-4046
The Mainstrom AFB is home of the 43rd Air Refueling Wing. It is also the center of one of the largest intercontinental ballistics missile complexes in the world. Visitors can take a tour of the Museum, which features historical military displays.
Paris Gibson Square
1400 1st Avenue North
406-727-8255
Paris Gibson Square is a historical site designed as an art pavilion. Known for its exhibitions, this Tea Room and Sales Emporium is a famous gathering spot.
University of Great Falls
1301 20th Street South
406-761-8210
Built in 1932, this 40-acre campus is full of detailed stained-glass windows, and fascinating sculptures. The pool in McLaughlin memorial Center is open to the public.
Montana Cowboys Association Museum
311 3rd Street Northwest
406-761-9299
Montana Cowboys Association Museum keeps the spirit of the Western cowboy alive with a log cabin display of Old West memorabilia.More Info
Broadwater Overlook Park
10th Avenue South and 2nd Street
406-761-4434
Broadwater Overlook Park features a heroic bronze by Montana artist Bob Scriver that commemorates the portage and has a visitor's center with interpretive displays.
Ulm Pishkun State Park
Ulm-Vaughn Road at Goets Road
406-454-3441
At Ulm Pishkun State Park you'll find beautiful landscape, and cultural treasures. Thousand of years ago, American Indians drove herds of bison up this mile long buffalo jump. At the brand new Ulm Pishkun Visitor Center, visitors can hear the stories and view the rich exhibits featuring arrowheads, knives, hide scrapers, hammers and other tools discovered at the site. |
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