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Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center

4201 Giant Springs Rd, Great Falls, MT 59405
406-727-8733
Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Great Falls
5.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Historic Walking Areas, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Theatres
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: Located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Giant Springs Heritage State Park, this visitors center provides information and exhibits about...... more » Owner description: Located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River in Giant Springs Heritage State Park, this visitors center provides information and exhibits about Lewis and Clark's famous journey and the historical significance of the United States' westward expansion. « less
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Montana, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The kids and I had an occasion to spend a few hours here last week, our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer! The staff is friendly and helpful, the interpretive talks after the videos are fun and educational (my middle son got to be a salmon, lol). The exhibits are engaging and extremely well done. My sons ages... More

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Utah
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

My 11 year old son chose to go here and we had a fun and informative afternoon. The volunteers and forest service employees were awesome. We liked that we could touch the displays and interact with what we saw. My children got the junior ranger packets and had a great time looking for the answers and filling out the pages.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The state of Montana and several groups did an incredible job on this interpretive site. Worth the drive and off the beaten path. More

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Bozeman, Montana
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

The volunteer staff brings a wealth of knowledge! I wasn't sure if my 7 & 9 year old daughters would be interested but then they were told about the "junior achievement badge" they could earn and they were in! The girls were able to complete their papeerwork and received beautiful badges they will no doubt cherish. The exhibit clearly was... More

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Great Falls, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

they also have awesome special events - lectures, films, musical events, workshops, etc. More

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Calgary
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This is a very good interpretive centre overlooking the Missouri River in Great Falls. Great job at providing insight into the challenges that the Lewis and Clark expedition met while in this part of the country. More

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Great Falls, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Nice building well put together to explain the Lewis and clark expedition, lots of history. More

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Loma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

It has been 4 years since we went there, but they have tons of activities to attend, available online and in the newspaper More

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Great Falls, Montana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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Along River Road on the banks of the Missouri River, one can image seeing this area for the first time with Lewis and Clark on their expedition in 1805. The museum offers first rate permanent exhibits, docent lead tours, four films and a book shop. The staff is very friendly to all. In the summer the Lewis and Clark Festival... More

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Great Falls, Montana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The displays are creative and they hold a lot of special events More

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