Bison House Guide to Great Falls
Nearby Activities
While you are in the area, be sure to check out some of our favorite places around Great Falls!
Enjoy an ice cream cone on the patio of the beautiful garden after playing some fun and challenging mini golf! This is thoroughly enjoyable for all ages!
Valley View Garden Golf
1405 9th St NWEnjoy an ice cream cone on the patio of the beautiful garden after playing some fun and challenging mini golf! This is thoroughly enjoyable for all ages!
Electric City Water Park
100 River Drive South
Wadsworth Park
4620 Wilkinson LaneChildren's Museum of Montana
22 Railroad SquareSightseeing
The best way to experience Great Falls is by strolling along Rivers Edge Trail. The paved trail stretches almost 60 miles and follows the Missouri River on both sides.
11 locals recommend
River's Edge Trail
1700 River Drive NorthThe best way to experience Great Falls is by strolling along Rivers Edge Trail. The paved trail stretches almost 60 miles and follows the Missouri River on both sides.
My kids love it when the fishery is open. They can go in and feed the fish while seeing them up close! It’s a beautiful place to walk along the river.
51 locals recommend
Giant Springs State Park
4803 Giant Springs RdMy kids love it when the fishery is open. They can go in and feed the fish while seeing them up close! It’s a beautiful place to walk along the river.
This is one of the first hikes we did when we moved to the area. It is a bit of an incline to the waterfall, but a short distance. Definitely worth the one hour drive!
Memorial Falls Trailhead
3557 US-89This is one of the first hikes we did when we moved to the area. It is a bit of an incline to the waterfall, but a short distance. Definitely worth the one hour drive!
This park is only open from May to September. It’s located on an island in the middle of the Missouri River. There isn’t a playground on the island and parking can be difficult. It’s the best way to see the dam.
12 locals recommend
Ryan Dam
160 Ryan Dam RdThis park is only open from May to September. It’s located on an island in the middle of the Missouri River. There isn’t a playground on the island and parking can be difficult. It’s the best way to see the dam.
This educational experience is fun when you utilize the tour guide who will help you steer clear of the rattlesnakes if you are visiting in the summer.
20 locals recommend
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
342 Ulm Vaughn RdThis educational experience is fun when you utilize the tour guide who will help you steer clear of the rattlesnakes if you are visiting in the summer.
View the pioneer-artist’s work who popularized western art, inspiring minds and educating people about indigenous people and western culture.
41 locals recommend
C.M. Russell Museum
400 13th St NView the pioneer-artist’s work who popularized western art, inspiring minds and educating people about indigenous people and western culture.
Feather Your Nest
311 Central AveThis curiosity shop is so fun, be sure to stop in.
Food scene
Our family and friends enjoy The Montana Club regularly because their food is always delicious. The atmosphere is comfortable and it’s a hit for adults as well as the whole family.
8 locals recommend
The Montana Club Restaurant
907 Smelter Ave NEOur family and friends enjoy The Montana Club regularly because their food is always delicious. The atmosphere is comfortable and it’s a hit for adults as well as the whole family.
For a wonderful wine selection and unique food, 5th & wine is an excellent date night or any night choice!
19 locals recommend
Fifth & Wine
214 5th St SFor a wonderful wine selection and unique food, 5th & wine is an excellent date night or any night choice!
Fire Artisan Pizza
107 5th St NThis place when you need your pizza fix!
Crooked Tree Coffee and Cakes
501 1st Ave NThis is a great place to get coffee downtown
Kobe Seafood & Steak
115 3rd St NWGreat Sushi, teppanyaki, and fun chefs!
Grocery
Places to shop for your grocery needs.
2J’s provides health and Whole Foods with knowledgeable people to assist you.
7 locals recommend
2J's Fresh Market
105 Smelter Ave NE2J’s provides health and Whole Foods with knowledgeable people to assist you.
Albertsons
2250 10th Ave STraveler advice
What to pack
Plan on layers for clothing.
The weather changes dramatically sometimes. It can be quite warm during the day and get chilly at dusk.
If you plan to hike be sure you bring comfortable hiking shoes and socks.
Getting around
Uber, taxi, and MET Transit are available.
Transit:
Adult Fare: $1.00
10 ride pass: $10.00
Month pass: $30.00
Visit: gftransit.com
Don't miss
Farmer’s Market Saturday Mornings
The Farmer’s Market runs June through the last Saturday in September 8:30 AM to 1:00PM downtown Great Falls. 2 Park Drive S, Great Falls, MT
Customs and culture
Wildlife encounters can be dangerous
Hiking boots are recommended if taking trails outside the city during the summer. When temperatures are above 50 degrees it is common to come across rattlesnakes.