Cowboy culture clashes right into 1960s kitsch to create the singular appeal of Great Falls. By day, you're in full John Wayne mode, absorbing frontier artifacts and Wild West artwork at the CM Russell Museum and reliving Native American history at the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. By night, you're sliding into a cracked red vinyl booth at Eddie's Supper Club to feast on Campfire steaks. And the colorful atmosphere doesn't stop there: last-of-the-true-tiki-bars The Sip N' Dip features live swimming mermaids.
Good thing you can atone for last night’s red meat and rum with a stroll, jog, bike or hike on Great Falls’ River’s Edge Trail, which winds along the waterfalls of the Missouri and shows off railroad history, local skateboard talent, and wide open spaces along the way. Or, just track down a little hair of the dog: along the drive, you'll find tiny Belt, Montana, proud home to the Harvest Moon Brewing Company.
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Clark & Lewie's GrillStop by Clark & Lewie's (located in the O'Haire - kind of your one stop shop kind of motel) for breakfast. No disappointments here - it's a locals favorite and despite the casual atmosphere, the kitchen and menu are run ...
Eddie's Supper ClubA step back to the 1960s with campfire steaks, dueling pianos, and an interior to match. Enjoy a steak the size of your plate then retire to the lounge and listen to live music complete with jazz drummer.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park (Ulm Pishkun)A sacred place. When you are here you can almost feel the presence of the generations who used this cliff as a bison slaughtering grounds. The interpretive center and trail transforms the place from a pretty cliff with a view ...
Harvest Moon Brewing CompanyGot to stop in ever now and again for a brew and bucket of peanuts.
Rivers Edge TrailProbably the best thing about Great Falls. I have at some point rollerbladed, biked, hiked, mountain biked, jogged, longboarded, and strolled this trail along its 40 miles. (All I need now is a pogo stick.) It’s got single-track branching ...
Showdown Montana Ski AreaGreat snow, gorgeous area, not too crowded we had a blast.
Silver Crest Trailno one goes here but the tracks are great because they have a dedicated club out of great falls that maintains the trails...wish it was dog friendly,but there are a ton of other roads and woods for la-poocha!
Sip-N-DipGood food , good beer , and a place to sleep what more could you ask for.
The Barn Vintage TreasuresThere are several antique shops and antique malls but one in particular that stands out is Barn Vintage Treasures. The first thing to take note of are the vintage washing machines painted like cows at the entrance of the parking ...
