Most visitors to Montana spend at least a little of their vacation time shopping, and Great Falls and the surrounding northcentral Montana communities offer retail options for every taste. Whether you are in the market for a one-of-a-kind Big Sky treasure or simply some supplies to get you to your next vacation destination, the region has the store for you. According to The University of Montana's Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research, retail sales account for 24 percent of nonresident travelers' spending in the state. Shopping accounted for an estimated $395 million alone in 2000. So stop, relax, and explore the retail offerings to be found under this section of Montana's Big Sky.