Glasgow Montana Visitor's Guide
Glasgow, Montana and its surrounding area has a lot to offer those visiting Northeastern Montana.
The Valley County Pioneer Museum, located in Glasgow,  is a great place to start. The museum has numerous exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to Lewis and Clark, the Fort Peck Dam, and the railroad. The Pioneer Museum is a great representation of Valley County's history. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to see a part of our history. The museum is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and admission is free. It is located at 816 Hwy 2 West. For more information you can call 406.228.8692, email vcmuseum@nemontel.net or stop by the museum.
Another great stop is the Valley Event Center which is located on the fairgrounds.  This multi-use building is new to Glasgow. There are different activities and events that are held at the Event Center throughout the year. During the summer anyone interested can hold events that range from fair events to boat or car shows, concerts, reunions and auctions. In the winter the center is primarily used for indoor ice skating. The Hi-Line Youth Hockey Association has been able to practice here and host a few games throughout the winter season. For more information you can contact Tim Volk or Karen Breigenzer at 406.367.9376 or 406.367.5352.
 The Northeast Montana Fair is a lively attraction in Glasgow. Here you can find the rodeo, art and craft exhibits, livestock sales, bingo, a demolition derby, and much more. There is definately something for everyone going on during this time. The fair is usually held towards the end of July or the beginning of August. For more information you can call 406.228.6266.
Downtown Glasgow has many local stores to go shopping. You can find stores that sell anything from clothing to jewelry, flowers, furniture, electronics and gifts for any occasion. You can also find the City-County Library, Valley County Courthouse, and the Senior Citizen Center in downtown Glasgow.
Moving on to Fort Peck, which is located 18 miles southeast of Glasgow, you will find recreational  activities for everyone. Activities range from fishing to boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, bird watching and hiking. Here you can also find the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge which has deer, elk, and sharp-tailed grouse. Fort Peck also hosts the Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament every summer during the second weekend in July. For more information on the tournament you can call 406.228.2222.
The Fort Peck Dam and Spillway are phenomenal sites to visit. Over 750,000 visitors come to see the dam and to take a tour of the powerhouse complex. Tours are given hourly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Next to the powerhouse complex is the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center and Museum. Here you will find displays of dinosaur species, fish aquariums, plants and animals found on the Charles M. Russell Wildlife Refuge, the history of the Fort Peck Dam and much more. Admission is free to the Interpretive Center.
The Kiwanis Park and Campground is a great area to meet with family and friends to relax and have some fun. The park offers shelterhouses, picnic tables, a playground, a sand volleyball court, a horseshoe court, and a paved trail for walking, biking, or roller-blading. The campground offers paved sites with hot showers, electrical hookups, a dump station, and a pay phone with Internet access. The campground is open from the end of April to the end of October. For information you can call 406.526.3224. Kiwanis Park is located next to the Fort Peck Dam Interpretive Center.
 Another great attraction in Fort Peck is the Fort Peck Theatre. Since 1970 the theatre has put on presentations for audiences from all over the country. From musicals to comedies to dramatic presentations, the theatre is a great place to enjoy a traditional theatre performance. The Plays are held on the weekends at 8:00 pm from June to August. Tickets are for sale at the door and concessions are available. For more information you can call 406.526.9943.
 On your way back to Glasgow, you can pass through the town of Nashua and enjoy some delicious homemade ice cream sold at Bergie's. You can also make a trip up to St. Marie which is located 17 miles north of Glasgow. This is the former site of the Glasgow Air Force Base. It is a quiet community and overlooks the Milk River valley.
 After all of that site seeing you will surely work up a healthy appetite. There are a number of wonderful places to eat in Glasgow but there is little doubt that everyone would recommend you stop in for a Eugene's Pizza. Eugene's has been serving up the most delicious pizza since 1962. Stop in and grab a slice of Glasgow Montana history. You won't be sorry!!
 The Children's Museum of Northeast Montana offers several hands-on exhibits for children of ages 12 and younger. Exhibits cover such topics as physics, music, space exploration, agriculture, geography and many more! The museum is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm. Cost of admission is just $2 for adults, $1 per child and children under age 2 are FREE.
If all these activities still are not enough, you can find other activities in Glasgow that include golf, bowling, tennis, racquetball, soccer, dances, concerts and much more. The Sunnyside Golf and Country Club welcomes visitors to play on their nine-hole course. It is located off of Hwy 2 on Skylark Road. You can call 406.228.9519 to reserve a tee time or for more information. The Glasgow Civic Center offers a wide range of activities such as tennis, racquetball, swimming and basketball. You can stop by the center located at 319 3rd St. S. or call them at 406.228.8341. There are also many parks located throughout Glasgow where you and family and friends can enjoy a picnic and some relaxation.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Glasgow and its surrounding area!
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