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Top 5 Things to Do in Winter in Great Falls, Montana!
Great Falls, Montana, United States
Another beautiful summer has come and gone in Great Falls, Montana. You may be thinking to yourself, well now it's just going to be cold and gross with nothing to do. If that's what you're thinking, you're wrong. Very wrong. We call ourselves Montana's Basecamp for Art and Adventure and that jazzy slogan applies whether it's January or July!
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Ski or snowboard at Montana's first ski resort!
2850 US-89
Neihart, MT
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Three ski resorts are within a two-hour scenic drive of Great Falls! And guess what - none of them have lift lines or exorbitant ticket prices! The closest happens to be Montana's first ski resort, Showdown Montana. Fresh powder and expansive views of the Little Belts Mountains make this a skier's (or snowboarder's) paradise!
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Take in a show at The Newberry or Mansfield Theater!
420 Central Ave
Great Falls, MT
Monday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
What better way to warm up and take advantage of the longer winter nights than with a great show! The Newberry concert venue has some fun performances coming up with Reggie Watts, Joan Osborne, Laney Lou & The Bird Dogs, TJ Miller and many more! Just down the street, The Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts has a busy winter season in store with World Ballet Series: Cinderella, Dirty Dancing in Concert, Napoleon Dynamite LIVE!, Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Divas3, and more!
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Experience the magical wonderland of Giant Springs
4803 Giant Springs Rd
Great Falls, MT
Monday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:
5:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Giant Springs State Park is not only Montana's most visited state park, it's also home to the world's shortest river! This is a top spot for visitors in the summer, but we think there is truly something magical about this place when the temperatures get chilly. The water stays a constant 54 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, making it stunning with its contrast to the winter air. Bundle up and stroll through this wonderland!
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Explore all 11 of our museums (we aren't called Montana's museum capital for nothing)!
400 13th St N
Great Falls, MT
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We aren't called Montana's museum capital for nothing! We have 11 total museums for you to explore. Whether you're looking for modern art, railroad history, or Lewis & Clark details, we have you covered with options for those particularly chilly days. Here's the list: Brother Van House, C.M. Russell Museum, Children's Museum of Montana, First People's Buffalo Jump, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum and Air Park, Montana Museum of Railroad History, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Sun River Historical Society, The History Museum, and The Ursuline Center.
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Snowshoe at Silver Crest
Meagher County, MT
With our wide open spaces and relatively small population, people are drawn to Montana - and particularly the Great Falls area - as a place to escape the crowds and hustle and bustle. We find snowshoeing to be one of the best ways to find peace and quiet while exploring the outdoors. Hear the crunch of the snow and breathe in the crisp fresh air while getting some exercise. This is a fun activity for the entire family! Our friends at Bighorn Outdoor Specialists can get you set up with the rental equipment you need!