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Great Falls, Montana has the lowest average airfares in Montana, and is Great Falls, Montana is in the Northern and Western hemispheres, located at the Intersection of Interstate HWY 15 and State HWY 200. receiving all four seasons of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter! Temperatures vary by season as well, with average highs and lows
CALGARY ranging. 319 miles \ ~ --~ FAHRENHEIT ~ HIGH IJ~: IF:: IM4:R I~RIM~ v I J~t IJ: 3L IA~; Is7E: Ios:T IN:3v ID 3Et SEATTLE MINNEAPOUS 670miles 967 miles LOW 15 16 23 31 39 46 51 SO 42 33 23 15 SPOKANE 364 miles CELSIUS
JAN IFEB IMARI APRI MAY IJUN 'I JULIAUG ISEP IOCTi NOV IDEC HIGH 1.9 3.5 7.7 13.1 18.2 22.9 28.6 27.9 21 .31°14.3 6.3 1.4 LOW I-9.5 -8.7 -5.2 -.8 3.7 7 .8 10.8 10.2 5.6 4 -4.8 -9.5
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» MONTANA'S Museum Capital
SALT LAKE CITY » MONTANA'S Only City on the Missouri River 571 miles DENVER 770mlles » MONTANA'S Lowest Average Airfares » MONTANA'S Best Irish Pub » MONTANA'S Only live Mermaids » MONTANA'S Only City with 5 Falls ~ DELTA UNITED~ ~.,fg allegiant » MONTANA'S Most Visited State Park » MONTANA'S Best Coffee Shop Great Falls is serviced by Alaska Airlines, Delta, United and » NORTH AMERICA'S Largest Buffalo Jump Allegiant Air with direct flights from Salt Lake City, Denver, » NORTH AMERICA'S Largest Lewis & Cl ark Corps of Discovery Exhibit Minneapolis, Chicago (seasonally), Seattle, Phoenix & Las Vegas. » THE WORLD'S Western Art Capital in Ma rch » THE WORLD'S largest Natural Spring » 53 MILES of River's Edge Trail The longest river in North America, with headwaters 160 miles south of Great Falls, the Missouri River ~ flows through the heart of Great Falls. During With nearly 53 miles of paved and single-track trail along the Westward expansion, The Missouri became the Missouri River, the River's Edge Trail provides the perfect central part of the Lewis and Clark expedition. opportunity for walking, hiking, jogging, skating, and biking. The Missouri River contributed to Great Falls' The diverse, dramatic landscapes will surround you. nickname as the Electric City boasting 5 sets of falls and 5 hydroelectric dams. The Missouri River today provides ample 2 opportunities for outdoor recreation with boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and more. The Dams
1 Black Eagle Falls 0 Black Eagle Dam (overlook) 2 Colter Falls (submerged) 0 Rainbow Dam (overlook) 3 Rainbow Falls E) Cochrane Dam • Crooked Falls 0 Ryan Dam The Great Falls E) Morony Dam
Attractions along the Trail
-.!c, Broadwater Bay .:!., Dog Park ~ Lewis & Clark ~ Painted Buffalo ~ Historic 10th St Interpretive Center ~ Urban Bridge Mural Walking Bridge .g Giant Springs ~ Gibson Park -2,.. Caboose State Park 0 Skate Park ~ Black Eagle ~ Ryan Island ~ Wadsworth Park Memorial Island FOUR DIVERSE LANDSCAPES FOR DAY HIKIN Whether you are a seasoned outdoorsman aiming for the summit or a day hiker looking Top 5 2. for a leisurely stroll, Great Falls is a basecamp to amazing hiking opportunities under the Big Sky. Outdoor Activities
BLUE RIBBON TROUT FISHING 3. The Mi ssouri Rfver, running through the heart of 53 MILES OF TRAI LS Great Falls, promises the most varied fishing Great Falls is home to open spaces opportunities, from the trout-rich runs below under the Big Sky that provide 1. challeng ing mountain bike riding, trail Holter Dam to the National Wild and Scenic float downstream from Fort Benton. Access points abound running, and day hikes. Serious biker~ throughout the city. Whether you're an experienced flock to Mayhem, a maze of technical fly fisher or you've never tried t he sport, local outfitters and rugged trails created by local bike ca n provide you with a great fi shing experience. experts and enthusiasts. 4. 5. WILDLIFE REFUGE BIRDING MONTANAS 1ST SKI HILL From the frenzy of a marsh to the chorus of grassland birds Showdown is Montana's first at dawn, the bright colors of a mountain bluebird in the ski area, open since 1936. foothills, and a Clark's nutcracker flapping across breathtaking With a base area elevation of mountains, our birding trails are packed with amazing sights 6,800 feet, it's higher than and sounds for bird lovers. Timing is important; during the many other ski area summits. spring migration, tens of thousands of snow geese visit One of the few ski resorts that Freezeout Lake. While they wait for Canadian wetlands to uses only natural, from the thaw, the snow geese fill the skies when they lift off in sky, snow for your skiing awesome flocks to feed in nearby grain fields. Birders can enjoyment. Showdown offers view the courtship dance of the sharp-tailed grousE;__from a two restaurants, a bar, pro blind at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge every spring. shop, day care, and ski school. Montana has more bird watchers per capita than any other A triple chair lift, double state, and Great Falls provides for abundance and diversity! chairlift, rope tow and poma lift transport skiers to 34 trails. The top elevation is 8,200 feet.
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CONVENTION CENTER 15,300 100' X 153' 1,300 480 2,200 640
MISSOURI ROOM 4,160 52' X 80' 300 180 500 240 48
GIBSON ROOM 1,856 58' X 32' 80 60 100 80 40
MANSFIELD THEATER 1,500 30' 50' 80 72 215 96 36 PACIFIC STEEL & RECYCUNG FOUR 3,100 2,100 6,200+
SEASONS ARENA
EXHIBITION HALL 15,000 150' X 150' 1,500 600 900 600 16,000 1,600 640 960 640 HERITAGE BUILDING 14,700 t ,400 550 800 550 LIVESTOCK PAVILION 51,000 FINE ARTS BUILDING 200 100 150 100 Lodging with Meeting Facilities
Heritage Inn 1700 Fox Farm Rd. I 406.761.1900 I www.BestWestem.com/ prop_27029
MEETING SPACE SQ. FT SIZE THEATRE CLASS ROOM RECEPTION ROUNDS CONFERENCE
CONVENTION ATRIUM 9,900 90' X 111' 800+ 800+ 320
AMERICAN 1,155 21' X 55' 120 72 108 64 35
BRITAN 1,155 21' X 55' 120 72 108 64 35
CANADIAN 1,320 24' 55' 120 72 108 64 35
MONTANA 648 24' X 27' 40 21 36 32 15
ALBERTA 648 24' X 27' 40 21 36 32 15
MISSOURI 647 24' X 27' 40 21 36 32 15
ROOM 220 456 19' X 24' 25 15 30 24 15
RUSSELL 352 16' X 22' 25 15 30 16 10
LEWIS 486 18' X 27' 40 21 36 32 15 486 18' X 27' 40 21 36 32 15
4,365 45' X 97' 400 224 400 240
ARONSON 1,755 45' X 39' 150 80 150 120 40
MANSFIELD 1,440 45' X 32' 110 48 120 80 32
TRAILSEND 1,170 45' X 26' 90 40 120 80 24
TRIGG 884 34' X 26' 60 40 60 50 16
RUSSELL 760 40' X 19' 60 36 60 so 24
MISSOURI 380 20' X 19' 30 18 40 30 16
EXECUTIVE 286 11' X 26' 20
POOLSIDE 200 200
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LITTLE BELT 1,058 46' X 23' 80 45 64 40
BEAR PAW 1,058 46' X 23' 80 45 64 40
SWEET GRASS 1,058 46' X 23' 80 45 64 40
CHOTEAU 320 16' X 20' 25 18 24 18
BOARDROOM 336 16' X 21' 12
PRESIDENTIAL SUITE 1200 24' X 18' 35 20 24 20
HOSPITALITY SUITE 1200 24' X 18' 35 20 24 20 70 40 Hampton Inn 2520 14th St SW I 406.453.2645 I www.GreatFalls.HGI.com
MEETING SPACE SQ. FT SIZE TH EATRE CLASS ROOM RECEPTION ROUNDS CONFERENCE
CHARBONNEAU 1,650 45' X 37' 110 80 70 72 65 SACAJAWEA 1,350 45' X 31' 90 70 60 64 55 POMPEY 31 2 12' X 26' 12
O'Haire Motor Inn 17 7th St SI 406.454.2141 I www.ohairemotorinn.com
BIG SKY 70 56 60 40 RUSSELL 40 26 25 28 36 16 24 20 1,648 200 LOUNGE I 90
RESOURCE CENTER 1,260 75 MERCI LOUNGE 60
FOYER 1,080 150 GOLD ROOM 30
THEATRE 158 SEMINAR ROOM 30
PANORAMA ROOM 5,175 300 MCLAUGHLIN CENTER 1,200
TOP O'THE FALLS ROOM 4,331 176 ABSOLON LOUNGE 60
BUSINESS CENTER 1,206 30
HERITAGE HALL COSGROVE'S CORNER 100
CONVENTION SPACE 1,840 180 ALBERTA MOTEL 24 1101 Central Ave W
BEST RESTING MOTEL 34 5001 River Dr N X X X
CENTRAL PLAZA 29 751 Ce nt ral Ave W X X X
COMFORT INN 64 1120 9th St S X X X
COMFORT INN & SUITES 88 1801 Ma rket Place Dr X X X X
CRYSTAL INN 86 3701 31st St SW X X X X
DAYS INN 60 101 14th Ave NW X X X X X
ECONOLODGE 104 220 Central Ave X X X X X X X
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 104 800 Ri ve r Dr S X X X X
GREAT FALLS INN 63 1400 28th St S X X X X X
GREYSTONE INN 621 Central Ave. 60 X X X
HAMPTON INN 97 2301 14th St SW X X X X X X X X X
HERITAGE INN 233 1700 Fox Fa rm Rd X X X X X X X x· X HILTON GARDEN INN 118 2520 14th St SW X X X X X X X X X
HOLIDAY I NN 168 400 10th Ave S X X X X X X X X X X HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1625 Ma rket Place Dr 85 X X X X X X
HOTEL ARVON 118 1st Ave S 33 X X X X X X X IMPERIAL INN 601 2nd Ave N 29
LAQUI NTA INN & SUITES 600 River Dr S 105 X X X X X X
MIDTOWN MOTEL 40 526 2nd Ave N X X X X X
MOTEL6 59 # 2 Treasure State Dr X X X
O'HAIRE MOTOR I NN 17 7th St S 69 X X X X X X X X X
PLAZA INN 26 1224 10th Ave S X X X
ROYAL MOTEL 1300 Central Ave 22 X X SLEEP INN/MAINSTAY SUITES 520 Country Club Blvd 90 X X SPRINGHILL SUITES 132 421 3rd St NW X X X X X X X X X SUPERS 112 1214 13th St S X X X X X STAYBRIDGE SUITES 113 201 3rd St S X X X X X X X X WESTERN MOTEL SKI'S 2420 10th Ave S 25 X X
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