Made In Great Falls
Coffee
Locally-roasted beans from Morning Light 1709 9th Ave. S. (may we recommend the Charlie Russell Blend) are a must! Be sure to try beans from Electric City Coffee & Bistro, 319 Central Ave.; Crooked Tree Coffee, 501 1st Ave. N.; and Al Banco, 112 Central Ave. too!
Libations
The most local beer is in Great Falls, Montana. Grab growlers, six packs, crowlers, whatever you desire, from Mighty Mo, 412 Central Ave.; Black Eagle Brewery, 1602 25th Ave. N.E.; and Jeremiah Johnson Brew Company, 600 3rd Ave. S.
Local Food
When you visit a place known for its agriculture, plan to take home local products like Smoot Honey from Yarn and Honey, 920 Central Ave.; Timeless Seeds, 48 Ulm Vaughn Rd.; and Great Harvest Bread from 2J’s Fresh Market, 105 Smelter Ave. N.E. Find Parkers Hangover Tonic at Pizazz, 403 Central Ave. for a Bloody Mary or Caesar!
Meat
A new-school meets old-school craft butcher counter, Central Avenue Meats, 422 Central Ave. is here to bring you locally sourced Montana beef! So, make sure you have a cooler or buy one at Scheels, 1200 10th Ave S Ste 92; North 40, East Great Falls: 4400 10th Ave. S., West Great Falls: 1000 3rd St. N.W.; or Big Horn Outdoor Specialists, 206 5th St. S.
Popcorn
With recipes dating back to 1931, The Popcorn Colonel, 900 9th St. S. Suite 2 has a variety of gourmet flavors, classics like Kettle and Caramel Corn, and local favs like Montana Mix. Their monthly specials, like Black Licorice in October, are highly sought after.
Art
You’re in Montana’s Basecamp for ART & Adventure so grab some art. You’ll find options at Electric City Coffee and Bistro, 319 Central Ave.; Winston Galleries, 317 Central Ave.; and the gift shops at Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, 1400 1st Ave. N.; C.M. Russell Museum, 400 13th St. N.; and History Museum, 422 2nd St. S.
Cowboy Gear
Go back home with a little more than just Great Falls in your heart! Don some new boots, a hat, great jewelry, and maybe a rope. Let Hoglund’s, 306 1st Ave. S. help you get your western duds done right.
Hand-Dyed Yarn
The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers, 320 Central Ave. offers a wide range of yarn, hand dyed, and bundled into color collections. Find patterns to create your next creation too. You’ll want all the colors, even if you don’t knit.
Outdoor Gear
Looking for gear? From jeans to travel bags, Smith and Rogue is a group of westerners who live the lifestyles they design for—from rock climbing to farming and ranching. Get ya some! North 40, East Great Falls: 4400 10th Ave. S., West Great Falls: 1000 3rd St. N.W.
The Ol’ Standbys
Find all the staples you have come to expect when you travel—like apparel, hats, stickers, mugs, and more at Montana’s Largest Specialty Dry Goods Store, Dragonfly, 504 Central Ave.. Or, Hometana, 112 1st Ave. S. which offers custom Montana-made apparel. Check out Cassiopeia Books, 606 Central Ave. and museum gift shops for amazing books about Montana.
Wood
Take home some hard wood from Great Falls. The Good Wood Guys, 816 20th St. N., operate an urban saw mill where they create custom pieces as well as great take-n-make projects everyone will enjoy! The team can even share stories about where their products come from.