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GREAT FALLS – MAKING GREAT MEETINGS HAPPEN!Whether you are coordinating a conference, planning a reunion or organizing a group tour, Great Falls is your ideal location. Allow the surrounding untamed spirit of the area to excite your sense of adventure while you enjoy the comfortable, authentic western hospitality of Great Falls. With thundering water falls, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking panoramic scenery, Great Falls hosts outdoor recreation, artistic/cultural attractions, and live entertainment that can keep your group entertained throughout the duration of your visit.

Close to the Canadian border and centrally located in scenic Montana, where the prairie meets the mountains, Great Falls is easily accessible via Interstate 15 and US Highways 87 and 89. The Great Falls International Airport is served by fi ve national carriers: Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier and United. Direct fl ights arrive regularly from Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Phoenix/Mesa, Minneapolis, Seattle and Denver.

Our pre-planning will provide;Business listings and other event suppliersEntertainment suggestions, dining, golfi ng and other off -site optionsMedia/publicity contact informationDistribute your press release to local media to promote your eventProvide the Great Falls Visitor’s Guide

Think of Great Falls when you’re ready for an unforgettable authentic western experience.

Log onto gftourismbid.com – Meeting planner tab to submit your RFP.

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Cover photo, left photo, back photo, and some inside photos courtesy of Roland Taylor ©2012, rolandtaylor.com

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MANSFIELD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTSThe Mansfi eld Convention Center hosts an ideal venue for conventions, trade shows, meetings, concerts, fund-raisers, banquets and wedding receptions- perfect for any event that gathers people together.

This conveniently located facility is situated in beautiful downtown Great Falls. Local amenities are easily within walking distance: fi ne restaurants, banks, hotels, businesses, city parks, the Missouri River and local downtown shopping.

The historic and plush elegance of the Mansfi eld Theater, located in the front of the Civic Center, hosts an intricate architecture and acoustics that are unrivaled in the state. With an intimate seating of 1,782, the venue is easily adaptable for conventions, lectures, concerts, ballet, grand opera, road show, music spectaculars, stage productions, and travelogues.

Mansfi eld Convention Center

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception* Rounds (8) Conference

Mansfi eld Convention Center 15,300 100 x 153 1,300 480 2,200 688

LARGE EXHIBITION SPACE

Mansfi eld Theater

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception* Rounds (8) Conference

Mansfi eld Theater 1,782

Mansfi eld Theater (On Stage) 1,500 30 x 50 80 72 215 96 36

Meeting/Break-out Rooms

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception* Rounds (8) Conference

Missouri Room 4,160 52 x 80 300 180 500 256 48

Commission Chambers 2,040 40 x 51 77 32 100 48 36

Gibson Room 1,856 58 x 32 80 60 200 80 40

Marony Room (Computer Training) 432 18 x 24 8

Atrium Meeting Room 288 12 x 24 20

Admin Conference Room 234 13 x 18 12

Rainbow Room 432 18 x 24 20

Ryan Room 150 15 x 10 8

The 15,300 square feet convention center off ers three foyers, a kitchen, concession room, restrooms, and mezzanine area. Utilizing movable panels, the fl oor space is adaptable to suit any occasion.

The theater is operated by the City of Great Falls and rented through the Mansfi eld Events Offi ce. The Events Offi ce provides production support-from backstage technical staff and equipment to front of house management. Services also include a professional box offi ce, high speed internet access, ushers, concessions, and bonded staff for retail merchandise sales.

2 Park Dr. South(406) 455-8510 – Events Specialistgreatfallsmt.net/mansfi eldcenter

*Standing Room

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Pacifi c Steel & Recycling Four Seasons Arena

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Full Arena 53,000 5,300 2.100 3,100 2,100

Main Arena 33,000 3,300 1,300 1,900 1,300

Basketball 5,434

Rodeo 4,354

Full House Concert 6,200+

Half House Concert 4,154

Exhibition Hall

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Exhibition Hall 15,000 150 x 100 1,500 600 900 600

Fine Arts Building

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Fine Arts Building 2,600 200 100 150 100

Trades & Industry Building

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Trades & Industry Building 16,000 80 x 200 1,600 640 960 640

Heitage Building

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Heritage Building 14,700 150 x 98 1,400 550 800 550

Live Stock Pavilion

Event Space Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Seating

Live Stock Pavilion 51,000 170 x 300 Bleachers

LARGE EXHIBITION SPACE

MONTANA EXPO PARKWelcome to our spacious and innovative Montana Expo Park, home of the Montana State Fair and located within Great Fall’s city limits. This historic facility was designed and created in the era of Art Deco. Unique structures and design traverse the 133 acres of Park domain. With 18 buildings, three lawn areas, a Grandstand, race track, extended barns with stalls, ample parking and RV camping, Montana Expo Park encompasses the solution for every need. Conveniently located within minutes of downtown Great Falls, this facility nestles exclusively in the heart of rodeo country.

Hosting trade shows, conferences, weddings, rallies, equine events, rodeos, agriculture and livestock events and the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and outstanding values.

Consider Montana Expo Park when your big event warrants even bigger fl exibility and hospitality.

400 3rd St. NW(406) 727-8900 – Event Coordinatorgoexpopark.com

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MONTANAThe museum provides children and families opportunities to learn through play. Cosgrove’s Corner: 1,250 sq. ft., seats up to 100 people – handicap accessible.

4201 Giant Springs Rd.(406) 727-8733fs.fed.us/rl/lewisclark/lclc.html

22 Railroad Square(406) 452-6661childernsmuseum.org

422 2nd Street South(406) 452-3462thehistorymuseum.org

39 miles from Great Falls near Ulm, MT(406) 866-2217stateparks.mt.gov/fi rst-peoples-buff alo-jump

2300 Central AvenueGreat Falls, MTursulinecentre.com

THE HISTORY MUSEUMLocated in the historic International Harvester Building, we feature a large room with stage and an historic 1925 Chickering Piano.Ozark Club Room: Seats up to 150 people.

LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTEROverlooking the Missouri River we off er the perfect place for your special wedding, reception, catered dinner, or meeting. Resource Center with Kitchen: 1,260 sq. ft., handles up to 75 people.Lobby: 1,648 sq. ft., handles up to 200 people.Foyer: 1,080 sq. ft. Theater: Seats 158 peopleAmphitheater: Seats 110 people with standing room for another 50 persons. 450 sq. ft. stage.

URSULINE CONFERENCE CENTREThe Centre takes great pride in providing groups and organizations in the Northwest with a multifaceted facility that encourages educational and spiritual development.Lounge I: Seats 110 people.Pine Dining Room: Seats up to 100 people.

FIRST PEOPLE’S BUFFALO JUMPOur classroom/meeting room houses our archeology exhibit, artwork and other exhibits. It can be used for lectures, demonstrations and private meetings.Classroom/meeting: Seats up to 70 people.Exit 270 off I-15 near Ulm (follow signs north on paved road for 3.5 miles)

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HOTELS/MOTELS1 Airway Motel2 Alberta Motel3 Best Resting Motel4 Best Western Plus Heritage Inn**5 Central Motel6 Comfort Inn7 Comfort Inn and Suites Marketplace8 Crystal Inn*9 Days Inn

10 Extended Stay America11 Fairfi eld Inn12 Great Falls Inn*13 Greystone Inn14 Hampton Inn**15 Hilton Garden Inn**16 Holiday Inn**17 Holiday Inn Express*18 Imperial Inn19 La Quinta Inn and Suites*20 Mid-Town Motel*21 Motel 6

22 O’Haire Motor Inn*23 Plaza Inn24 Quality Inn*25 Royal Motel26 Super 827 Staybridge Suites*28 TownHouse Inn*29 Western Motel Ski’s

* Small Group Meeting Facilities** Large Group Meeting Facilities

CONVENTION SPACEA Mansfi eld Center for the Performing ArtsB Montana Expo Park

UNIQUE MEETING SPACE (Small Groups)C Children’s Museum of MontanaD The History MuseumE Lewis and Clark Interpretive CenterF Ursuline Conference CenterG First People’s Buff alo Jump

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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn1700 Fox Farm Road406-761-1900bestwestern.com/prop_27029

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

American 1,155 21 x 55 120 72 108 64 35

Britain 1,155 21 x 55 120 72 108 64 35

Canadian 1,320 24 x 55 130 72 108 64 35

Total A, B , C Rooms 3,630 66 x 55 370 216 324 192

Montana 648 24 x 27 40 21 36 32 15

Alberta 648 24 x 27 40 21 36 32 15

Total Montana & Alberta 1,286 48 x 27 80 42 72 64 30

Missouri 648 24 x 27 40 21 36 32 15

Room 200 456 19 x 24 25 15 30 24 15

Russell 352 16 x 22 25 15 30 16 10

Room 108 – Board Room 8

Lewis 486 18 x 27 40 21 36 32 15

Clark 486 18 x 27 40 21 36 32 15

Total Lewis and Clark Rooms 972 36 x 27 80 42 72 64 30

Room 201 – Boardroom 522 23 x 24 40 27 36 32 21

Convention Area 9,900 90 x 111 800+ 800+ 320

MEETING FACILITIES

Hampton Inn2301 14th St. SW406-453-2675greatfalls.hamptoninn.com

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Sacajawea 1,350 45 x 31 90 70 60 60 55

Charbonneau 1,650 45 x 37 110 80 70 70 65

Banquet Hall 3,000 45 x 68 240 200 200 125

Pompey 312 12 x 26 0 0 0 12

Hilton Garden Inn2520 14th St. SW406-452-1000greatfalls.hgi.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Little Belt (A) 1,058 46 x 23 80 45 64 40

Bear Paw (B) 1,058 46 x 23 80 45 64 40

Sweetgrass (C) 1,058 46 x 23 80 45 64 40

The Rockies (A,B,C) 3,220 70 x 46 250 170 224 80

Choteau 320 16 x 20 25 18 24 18

Board room 336 16 x 21 12

Pre-function – Vendor Usage 840 70 x 12

Presidential Suite 1,200 24 x 18 35 20 24 20

Hospitality Suite 1,200 24 x 18 35 20 24 20

Lounge 1,102 38 x 29 70 40 80

14 15MEETING FACILITIESHoliday Inn400 10th Ave. South406-727-7200holidayinngreatfalls.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Ball Room 4,365 45 x 97 400 224 400 240

Aronson 1,755 45 x 39 150 80 150 120 40

Mansfi eld 1,440 45 x 32 110 48 120 80 32

Trailsend 1,170 45 x 26 90 40 120 80 24

Missouri 380 20 x 19 30 18 40 30 16

Russell 760 40 x 19 60 36 60 50 24

Trigg 884 34 x 26 60 40 60 50 16

Executive 286 11 x 26 20 16

Atrium Lobby 2,450 70 x 35 245

Poolside 200 200

La Quinta Inn & Suites600 River Dr. South406-761-2600lq.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Missouri Room 750 50 30 45 25

Crystal Inn3701 31 St. South406-727-7788crystalinngreatfalls.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Meeting Room 1,100 38 x 30 80 70 60 80

O’Haire Motor Inn17 7th St. South406-454-2141ohairemotorinn.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Room 201 36 16 24 20

Russell Room 40 26 24 28

Big Sky Room 70 56 60 40

Quality Inn220 Central Ave.406-761-3410qualityinn.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Bonanza 2,397 47 x 51 252 165

TownHouse Inn1411 10th Ave. South406-761-4600townhouseinngreatfalls.com

Rooms Sq. Ft. Dim./Ft. Theater Classroom Reception Rounds (8) Conference

Glacier 2,000 160 64 110 125 50

South Glacier 1,204 43 x 28 80 48 48 48 35

North Glacier 759 33 x 23 60 40 48 40 30

Teton 540 18 x 30 50 30 32 32 20

Yellowstone – Boardroom 420 14 x 30 12

Dome 2,100 30 x 70 150 120 120

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Alberta Motel1101 Central Ave. West406-452-3467

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Best Resting Motel5001 River Drive North406-268-8333bestrestingmotel.com

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Best Western Plus Heritage Inn1700 Fox Farm Road406-761-1900bestwestern.com/prop_27029

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Central Plaza751 Central Ave. West406-453-0161

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Comfort Inn1120 9th St. South406-454-2727comfortinn.com/hotelgreatfalls-montana

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Comfort Inn & Suites1801 Market Place Dr.406-455-1000choicehotels.com/hotel/mt076

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Crystal Inn3701 31st St SW406-727-7788crystalinngreatfalls.com

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Days Inn101 14th Ave. NW406-727-6565daysinngreatfalls.com

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Extended Stay America800 River Drive South406-761-7524extendedstayamerica.com

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Fairfi eld Inn1000 9th Ave. South406-454-3000marriott.com/fairfi eld-inn-great-falls

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Great Falls Inn1400 28th St. South406-453-6000riversageinns.com

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Greystone Inn621 Central Avenue406-452-1472greystoneinnmt.net

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Hampton Inn2301 14th St. SW406-453-2675greatfalls.hamptoninn.com

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Holiday Inn400 10th Ave. South406-727-7200holidayinngreatfalls.com

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Holiday Inn Express1625 Market Place Dr.406-453-4000hiexpress.com

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Imperial Inn601 2nd Av. N.406-452-9597

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La Qunita Inn & Suites600 River Dr. South406-761-2600lq.com

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Mid-Town Motel526 2nd Ave. North406-453-2411

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Motel 6#2 Treasure State Drive406-453-1602motel6.com

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O’Haire Motor Inn17 7th St. South406-454-2141ohairemotorinn.com

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Plaza Inn1224 10th Ave. South406-452-9594

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Quality Inn220 Central Ave.406-761-3410qualityinn.com

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Royal Motel1300 Central Ave.406-452-9548

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Super 81214 13th St. South406-727-7600super8.com

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Staybridge Suites201 3rd St. NW406-761-4903staybridge.com

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Townhouse Inn1411 10th Ave. South406-761-4600townhouseinngreatfalls.com

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Western Motel Ski’s2420 10th Ave. South406-453-3281

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