Montana meeting planner's guide

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Montana
1992-93 Meeting Planner's Guide
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In Montana,
our meeting rooms
come
with a view.
In Montana, we know how to conduct busi-
ness in blue jeans and make policy in pinstripes.
We also know how to strike the perfect balance
between business and pleasure.
In Montana you can lead a seminar, present a
program, and exchange ideas around a confer-
ence table. Then float a river, ride a horse, or
catch a trout.
Give the
keynote
address,
negotiate a
deal, or
discuss the
ten-year
plan. Then
ski the
Cross-countryskiing JeanArthur
Rockies,
listen to meadowlarks sing, and marvel at moun-
tain goats.
Montana is open for business year-round.
Spring is a time to photograph wildflowers and
watch elk calves totter on uncertain legs. Sum-
mer makes the mountains perfect for hiking and
horseback riding. Autumn enchants golfers and
fly fishers with brilliant foliage, warm days, and
crisp nights. Winter delights skiers and
snowmobilers with sparkling snow and incred-
ibly blue skies.
Montana has two of the world's greatest
natural assets. The crown of the continent is
Glacier National Park, where mountain goats
pose amid unparalleled sceneiy. In Yellowstone
National Park, geysers erupt while bison graze
nearby. In between are wide-open spaces, the
soaring Rocky Mountains, pristine rivers and
lakes, elegant resorts and comfortable ranches,
modern cities and colorful communities, peace-
ful museums and wild rodeos, and abundant,
watchable wildlife.
All this is Montana. And you're invited to visit.
Frontcover: Fallscenic LarryBurton
Cowboy LarryMayer

Montana
Meeting PTlanTner's Guide
Table of Contents
Countries 6-8
Glacier Country 6
Gold West Country 6
Charlie Russell Country 7
Yellowstone Country 7
Missouri River Country 8
Custer Country 8
Cities 9
Billings and Vicinity 9
Bozeman and Vicinity l6
Butte and Vicinity 21
Great Falls and Vicinity 23
Helena and Vicinity 26
Kalispell and Vicinity 28
Missoula and Vicinity 32
West Yellowstone and Vicinity 36
Whitefish and Vicinity 38
Off the Beaten Track 43
Guest Ranches 44
Bed and Breakfast Inns 49
Services 51
Getting to Montana 53
Montana Highway Map 54
Montana is a big state with
dramatically different landscapes
and physical features. For your
convenience, we have divided the
Rafters LoriPettenger state into six vacation countries,
each with attractions and scenery
that live up to its name. For a more
detailed map, see page 54.
All Montana phone numbers are
reached by area code 406.
Please note: Travel Montana is not a regulatory agency and, therefore, has no authority to
inspect the businesses in this directory. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy
ofthese listings, but changes sometimes occur after publication.
©1992 Travel Montana, Department ofCommerce.
Printed in U.S.A.
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GLACIER COUNTRY.
The land of shining mountains, shimmer- on The Big Mountain, with views of Glacier
ing lakes, and sparkling streams. World-class National Park and Canada. Charter a sailboat
golf courses. Historic mansions and profes- and have a picnic-lunch meeting on Wild
sional summer theater. Horse Island in Flathead
Community festivals and rip- Lake. Play an early round of
roaring rodeos. Watchable golf at one of the area's
wildlife. sixteen courses and present
Glacier Country encom- your business plan in the
passes Montana's northwest afternoon. Complete a
corner. Here you can climb planning session in a room
the Continental Divide in overlooking the Clark Fork
Glacier National Park, raft River, then grab your
the beautiful Flathead River, binoculars and hike into the
and drive through the scenic Rattlesnake Wilderness.
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Bitterroot Valley. Glacier Country perfect
Meeting facilities range for work and play.
from secluded, executive For more information on
retreats in pristine settings to cities in Glacier Country, see
full-scale convention ser- Kalispell and vicinity, pages
vices in attractive mountain 28-31; Missoula and vicinity,
communities. pages 32-35; and Whitefish
Want a sampling? Ride the and vicinity, pages 38-42, or
chairlift and conduct a call 1-800-338-5072.
seminar in the upper lodge
Glacier National Park DougDye
GOLD WEST COUNTRY.
The heart of the Rockies, the heart of the then soak under the stars in a natural hot
1800s Gold Rush. springs pool. Ski fresh powder in the morning
Gold West Country blankets the southwest- and present your business plan in the after-
ern corner of Montana. Here, the Continental noon. Let a guest ranch entertain your family
Divide traces a rugged path through national while you take care of business, then saddle
forests and wilderness areas, wild trout up for an evening trail ride.
beckon fly fishers from around the world, and Business facilities in Gold West Country
a wealth of Gold Rush history comes alive in include spacious convention halls, elegant
mansions, museums, and restored ghost towns. meeting rooms, and excellent support ser-
Plan your conven- vices. So come to
tion here with plenty Gold West Country.
of free time for recre- One way or another,
ation and sightseeing. you're sure to strike
Charter a tour boat it rich.
through the scenic For more informa-
Gates of the Moun- tion on cities in Gold
tains, then hold an West Country, see
outdoor meeting at the Butte and vicinity,
edge of a wilderness. pages 21-22; and
Learn new skills Helena and vicinity,
during an intense pages 26-27, or call
day-long seminar, 1-406-846-1943.
Nevada City WayneMumford
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CHARLIE RUSSELL COUNTRY.
V^here snow-capped mountains meet Russell Museum and original log cabin studio,
the plains, where wild rivers course through and a very pleasant downtown.
limestone canyons, and where rugged buttes Out of town, you can canoe a Wild and
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tower against dramatic skies. Scenic River for an afternoon or a week.
Here in north-central Montana, grizzly Guest ranches provide well-trained horses to
bears staunchly defended their fishing take you into the backcountry. Steamboat
grounds when Lewis and Clark portaged the trade comes alive at the Fort Benton Museum.
"great falls." Steamboats Native Americans wel-
navigated the treacherous come you to colorful
rapids of the Missouri pow-wows.
River. Cattle barons made So bring your camera,
their fortunes. And Charlie your business suit, and
Russell immortalized the your blue jeans to Charlie
country with his paint- Russell Country. You'll be
brush. glad you came.
Great Falls provides the For more information
central location for con- on cities in Charlie Russell
vention facilities. Commu- Country, see Great Falls
nity amenities include and vicinity, pages 23-25;
saunas, swimming pools, and Havre, page 43, or
hot tubs, tennis and call 1-800-527-5348.
racquetball courts, golf
courses, the famous CM.
Wheatfields, central Montana Rick/acksoa
YELLOWSTONE COUNTRY.
A
region of natural abundance. Abundant geyser basins of Yellowstone in the afternoon.
wildlife. Abundant recreation. Abundant scenic Or ride a gondola and organize small-group
beauty. discussions in a field of wildflowers at the top
Yellowstone Country of a mountain.
borders Yellowstone Na- Enjoy more of Yellowstone
tional Park in south-central Country after the conven-
Montana. Here you'll find tion. Drive the Beartooth
boiling mud pots and snow- Highway, the most beautiful
capped peaks, blue-ribbon drive in America. Stroll
trout streams and glittering through craft fairs. Enjoy a
ski slopes, a world-famous gourmet dinner. Relax at a
dinosaur museum and a guest ranch. Whoop it up at
spectacular valley called a rodeo.
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Paradise. Yellowstone Country
it
Yellowstone Country borders the incredible.
makes a perfect place to For more information
mix business with pleasure. on cities in Yellowstone
Golf courses lie at the base Country, see Bozeman
of wilderness terrain. Tennis and vicinity, pages 16-20;
courts are cooled by light and West Yellowstone
breezes off the peaks. You and vicinity, pages 36-37,
can conduct a workshop in or call 1-800-736-5276.
the morning, then tour the
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MISSOURI RIVER COUNTRY.
Where the West begins, where fields of friendly, hard-working, and proud of their
wheat ripple across the plains, and where traditions. Numerous community museums
rough-hewn badlands rise above a majestic preserve the life of early-day ranching and
river. farming. Old-time steam threshers are fired up
Missouri River Country covers the northeast- during Pioneer Days. Local fairs come com-
ern corner of Montana. Here is open space plete with wild horse stampedes. Fort Peck
and room to breathe, Summer Theater
and time to walk and carries on a long
talk. There are one- history of professional
room schoolhouses summer stock enter-
and vast ranches tainment from musi-
measured in miles. cals to melodramas.
Fort Peck Lake fills Missou—ri River
the Missouri River Country vast prairie,
"breaks" and provides firm handshakes, and
pleasure boating, the mighty river. It's
fishing, and more than all here for you.
1,500 miles of scenic For more informa-
shoreline. Numerous tion on cities in
wildlife refuges offer Missouri River Coun-
exceptional viewing try, see Glasgow and
opportunities. Plentywood, page 43,
Residents here are or call 1-406-525-3410.
FortPeckLake JimLiebelt
CUSTER COUNTRY
A
land of blazing sunsets, broad prairies, badlands, wildlife refuges, historical museums,
and histoiy forever in the making. the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monu-
Custer Country covers the vast southeastern ment, golf courses, art centers, and fishing.
corner of Montana, where cattle ranches and Plan a trade show and then watch the horse
Indian Reservations sprawl across the plains, races. Lead a training session in the morning
and where deer and elk forage—in the moun- and cast for brown trout in the afternoon.
tains. Where four historic rivers the Yellow- Take a horse-drawn coach tour of historic
stone, Bighorn, Musselshell, and Tongue Billings and then moderate a panel discussion
supply recreation and at a fully catered
commerce. And where banquet.
Lieutenant Colonel Custer Country
George Armstrong a place of modern
Custer made his last comfort and Old West
stand against Sioux charm.
and Cheyenne war- For more informa-
riors in 1876. tion on cities in Custer
Billings, Montana's Country, see Billings
largest city, forms the and vicinity, pages
economic hub for a 9-15; and Glendive,
three-state region. page 43, or call
Here you'll find scenic 1-406-665-1671.
Crow FairtepTee;. WillBrewster
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BILLINGS
Montana's largest city provides big-city through the Yellowstone Art Center. Attend a
amenities and small-town hospitality. performance at the Alberta Bair Theater, or
Billings is located between the historic watch a rodeo. Learn about regional history at
Yellowstone River on the south and 500-foot- the Western Heritage Center, watch a semi-
tall sandstone rimrocks on the north. The pro baseball game, and gamble at a casino.
community was established in 1882 as a Visit the 1989 Centennial Cattle Drive monu-
railhead for the Northern Pacific Railroad. A ment.
few years later, another railroad arrived and Numerous attractions beckon you out of
further boosted the economy. Today Billings town, too. Relive history at the Little Bighorn
is a major shipping center for cattle and other Battlefield National Monument, ski at Red
agricultural products, and it is the financial Lodge Mountain, take a tour of Yellowstone
center of Montana's energy industry. National Park. Drive the breathtakingly beauti-
Billings offers first-class accommodations ful Beartooth Highway. Cast for brown trout
and exciting activities. Experienced conven- in the Bighorn River. Pilot a motorboat
tion professionals are through the Bighorn
available to handle your Canyon National Recre-
planning needs. Interstates ation Area. Find solitude
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90 and 94 converge here and grandeur under the
and air service is provided Big Sky.
by Big Sky, Continental,
Delta, Horizon, Noithv^'est, For more
Sky West, and United
information contact:
Airlines. Billings Chamber of
In town, there are lovely Commerce Visitors Center
parks and walking tours, P.O. Box 31177 (59107)
or you can ride a horse- 815 South 27th Street
drawn trolley through the Billings, MT 59103
historic district. Tour the 406-245-4111
Moss Mansion, then stroll
Top; Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument WillBrewster Center: Billing;, iJarnl.Sl(jUSmith/ILxckinuilin)!Point
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BILLINGS and vicinity
Capacity
Ft.
Style
Rooms Rooms Capacity Required
Style
Square Rates
Convention Handicapped Restaurant Audio/Visual
Sleeping Meeting Theatre Classroom Banquet Deposit
City/Zip Name :Total : : : ; ; : ; :Room Additional Information
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BILLINGS BestWesternPonderosa Inn / Downtown,24hr. restaurant,
59101 2511 FirstAve. N. 130 2 1460 75 90 75 75 A A cocktail lounge,outdoorheated
P.O. 60x1791 (59103) pool,fitnessroooi,sauna,valet,
259-5511 or800-628-9081 airportcourtesycar.
HolidayInnBillingsPlaza/Hotel
&TradeCenter Complimentaryairportservice,
5500Midland Rd. 317 17 50000 3000 5500 2475 4670 A A A // in-roomcoffee, indoorpoolandspa.
248-7701 or800-637-3670
QualityInnHomestead Complimentarycooked-to-order
2036OverlandAve. (59102) 120 3 2750 120 80 40 100 A A A // breakfast,eveningsnacks, outdoor
652-1320or800-221-2222 pooland hottub.
RadissonNorthernHotel Located downtown,American
Broadwayand FirstAve. N. 160 7 9784 975 420 800 A A A /// westerndecor,fullservice
P.O. Box1296(59103) conventionpropertywithaward
245-5121 or800-822-3384 winningdining roomandsaloon.
RimrockInn
A
1203N.27thSt. 83 2 25 25 25 25
252-7107or800-624-9770
SheratonBillingsHotel A A A Indoorpool,saunaandspa,20thfloor
27 27thSt. 289 16 7728 1000 1000 500 650 restaurantoffersaviewofsouthern
252-7400 or 800-325-3535 Montana/Wyomingmountain ranges.
COLUMBUS ColumbusSupersMotel
59019 602E.Ave.N. 70 1 30 30 15 A A //
P.O. Box88
322-4101 or800-442-4667
COOKECITY HighCountryMotel
4milesfromYellowstoneNational
59020 Hwy. 212
A A Park,on Beartooth Hwy., rusticsetting
P.O. Box1146 15 1 500 30 with beautifulscenery.
838-2272
5L9A0U4R4EL Best31W0esSt.eFrinrstLoAvceo.motiveInn 51 1 80 80 80 80 A A A // wIansdhoeorr/dprooyle,r.jacuzzi,sauna,
628-8281 or800-528-1234
REDLODGE Beck'sAlpineMotel Verycleanandfriendlyfamilymotel
59068 Hwy.212, northoftown 16 // underSwissAmericanownership,
P.O. Box471 sauna/spa,courtesycoffee,frig.,
446-2213 phone,cableTV.
MountainViewCondoat Locatedongolfcourse,just15
CreeksideCottages // minutesfrom Red Lodge,2-bedroom
898UpperContinentalDr. 2 unit,kitchenette,fireplace,furnished.
652-1704 Cross-countryskiingnearby.
RockCreekResort
Hwy.212 84 6 6362 375 350 300 275 A A A A //
Route2,Box3500
446-1111
Sup1e2r2s3MSo.teBlroadway 50 1 752 125 80 60 40 A A / HInidgohowraypowolh,icwhhirllepaodoslt,onYeealrloBewasrttoonoeth
446-2288or800-800-8000 Park, discountsavailable.
FAX:[phone]
YodelerMotel Largeluxuryrooms,in-room
601 S. Broadway 23 A / steambaths,outdoorhottub,
P.O. Box1336 closetodowntown,AAAapproved.
446-1435
Montanaphonenumbersuseareacode406. /=under$40;//=$40-$60;///=$60-$80;////=morethan$80.
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