Malmstrom AFB Community
19 Of the Best Malmstrom AFB Things to Do (2021 Edition)
Introduction
Welcome to your new installation at Malmstrom AFB in Cascade County, Montana. The base is less than a 20 minute drive to the city of Great Falls, Montana, and offers a variety of exciting indoor and outdoor things to do for people of all ages.
Below each of the activities in the area have been organized into categories. You can click any of the categories to jump to the section if you already know what you want to do on and around Malmstrom AFB.
(1-4) Golfing
(5-7) Gyms
(8-9) Movie Theaters
(10-11) Bowling Alleys
(12-14) Outdoor Recreation
(15-16) Nearby Attractions
(17-19) Museums
Suggested Read: Malmstrom Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center
Malmstrom AFB Things to Do
Malmstrom AFB Golf Course
Great Falls
1. Eagle Falls Golf Club
1025 25th St. N
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 761-1078
Eagle Falls Golf Club offers a 6,571 yard, 18-hole golf course with a practice facility that boasts a chipping green, a practice bunker, a putting green and a driving range.
2. Hickory Swing Golf Course
1100 American Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 1 (406) 452-9400
Hickory Swing Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course with a driving range and a golf simulator.
3. Meadowlark Country Club
300 Country Club Blvd.
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 1 (406) 453-6531
Meadowlark Country Club is an 18-hole championship golf course that first opened in 1919 and also offers tennis, pool, fitness facilities and two restaurants.
Black Eagle
4. Anaconda Hills Golf Course
2315 Smelter Ave.
Black Eagle, MT 59414
Phone: 1 (406) 761-8459
Anaconda Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course that dates all the way back to the 1920s.
Malmstrom AFB Gym
5. Malmstrom Fitness Center
Malmstrom AFB
7547 Goddard Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 1 (406) 731-3600
Malmstrom Fitness Center is the perfect on-base option for those looking to break a sweat. This fitness center offers cardiovascular equipment, weight equipment, exercise rooms, a basketball court, racquetball courts, and a running track.
Great Falls
6. Anchor Fitness
2509 6th Ave. N
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 231-1503
Anchor Fitness offers members personal training, group training, classes for children, nutrition and health programs, and more.
7. Planet Fitness
726 10th Ave. S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 1 (406) 641-2111
Planet Fitness strives to create an environment where anyone is welcome, regardless of one’s fitness level. Like most gyms, Planet Fitness offers an array of cardio machines, free weights, and various weight machines. Additionally, Planet Fitness allows “Black Card” members to bring a guest anytime, use of tanning machines, use of massage chairs, 50% off drink purchases and 20% off purchases at reebok.com.
Malmstrom AFB Movies
8. Base Theater
7025 Goddard Dr.
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402
Phone: 1 (406) 727-0658
Base Theater offers free admission and allows you to bring in your own snacks.
Great Falls
9. AMC CLASSIC Great Falls 10
1601 Market Pl Dr
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 1 (406) 452-4474
AMC CLASSIC Great Falls 10 offers the newest releases on large screens, including 3D screens, as well as delicious concessions that include pretzel bites, nachos, and refillable popcorn buckets.
Malmstrom AFB Bowling Alley
10. Malmstrom AFB Bowling Alley
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402
Phone: 1 (406) 731-2695
Malmstrom AFB Bowling Alley is on base and offers bowling tournaments, free bowling nights for kids and the Aces High snack bar featuring plenty of popular food items to pick from.
Great Falls
11. Little’s Lanes
517 1st Ave. N
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 452-4116
Little’s Lanes features a pro shop, bowling leagues, youth bowling, a snack bar, a lounge and cosmic bowling.
Malmstrom AFB Outdoor Rec
Great Falls
12. Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park
800 River Dr. N
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 771-1265
Pacific Steel & Recycling Trailside Dog Park is a beautifully landscaped and fenced-in area where dogs can run off leash. This park also has drinking fountains for you and your dog(s).
13. Gibson Park
River’s Edge Trail
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 771-1265
Gibson Park boasts a pond with a waterfall, ducks, geese, swans, a walking path, playground equipment, basketball courts, a picnic area, and more.
14. Electric City Water Park
100 River Dr. S.
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 1 (406) 454-9008
Electric City Water Park offers park-goers a variety of water slides, a children’s water play area, the largest heated outdoor swimming pool in the state, and a lazy river.
Nearby Attractions
Great Falls
15. Chase Your Dreams VR
316 Central Ave.
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 564-8034
Chase Your Dreams VR boasts more than 100 VR games for single or multiplayer.
16. Flippin’ Family Fun
5501 9th Ave S
Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 1 (406) 454-3547
Flippin’ Family Fun is an indoor trampoline park that also offers guests mini golf and organized dodgeball.
Malmstrom AFB Museum
17. Malmstrom Museum and Air Park
90 Whitehall Dr.
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402
Phone: 1 (406) 731-2705
Malmstrom Museum and Air Park is located on base and displays uniforms, missile launch equipment, and historical photographs. Additionally, there’s an outdoor park that contains military aircraft and vehicles dating back to 1942 when the base first opened.
Great Falls
18. Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
1400 1st Ave. N
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 727-8255
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art, or “The Square” as it’s known by locals, is located in a building that was originally constructed in 1896. This museum boasts changing and permanent exhibits for guests to enjoy, including pieces that are tied to local history.
19. Children’s Museum of Montana
22 Railroad Square
Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone: 1 (406) 452-6661
The Children’s Museum of Montana was first opened in 1999 and since then has welcomed more than 60,000 visitors. Currently, the museum has more than 20 exhibits for children to enjoy and learn from.
Conclusion
The sites and attractions around Malmstrom AFB provide residents with a variety of fun indoor and outdoor options that are sure to keep you, your friends, and your family engaged. Whatever your particular interests, there are several establishments around town for you to discover and enjoy.
