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Montana’s third largest city, Great Falls is located on the Missouri River and is also the county seat of Cascade County. Spread over an area of 17 square miles, the Missouri river that runs through the city churns out several stunning water falls and cascades. The clear blue skies and the Rocky Mountains that border the region perfectly complement the water bodies.
Several tourists are of the view that Great Falls is the ideal place to experience history, art and also have the best of entertainment and recreation all culminating into a wholesome Montana experience. Located in the heart of Great Falls are nine amazing museums and interpretive centers. There are also two State Parks around and the majestic River's Edge Trail offers the perfect spot for a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as snow skiing, snowboarding, swimming, fishing and golf.
The main tourist attractions include, C.M. Russell Museum Complex, Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, Children's Museum of Montana, Mansfield Center for the Performing Arts, Municipal Golf Courses and The River's Edge Trail. Great Falls also boasts of some colorful events that run through the year.
Shopping lovers will have a gala time picking up stuff at the various stores and malls such as the Holiday Village mall, Downtown Great Falls and the Great Falls Marketplace.
With a great climate and beautiful natural surroundings, Great Falls is sure a wonderful place to vacation.
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