Shawna’s Guidebook for the Must-See & Do
Live Theatre
Closed during winter.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveOutdoor activities
Great summer-time activity and within walking distance. Closed for winter.
6 locals recommend
Paddle Board Outfitters
Great summer-time activity and within walking distance. Closed for winter.
Wonderful family ski mountain. Onsite equipment rentals are reasonable. Lodge offers cafe and restaurant dining. Great bunny hill for learning to mogul runs for the advanced.
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadWonderful family ski mountain. Onsite equipment rentals are reasonable. Lodge offers cafe and restaurant dining. Great bunny hill for learning to mogul runs for the advanced.
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrNight skiing and Whitefish views! Challenging runs.
New city beach park. Snow skiing on Blacktail Mountain or kayak rentals on Flathead Lake. Only 6 miles from Somers.
39 locals recommend
Lakeside
New city beach park. Snow skiing on Blacktail Mountain or kayak rentals on Flathead Lake. Only 6 miles from Somers.
Whitefish Lake
Foys Lake
Columbia Mountain
Berne RoadHungry Horse Reservoir
Jewel Basin
Gorgeous hikes!
Swan River Nature Trail
Swan River Nature TrailWhitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrLakeside, MT - Lots of grass, sunshine and lakefront. Good parking and close to chalet (6 miles).
30 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
7225 US-93Lakeside, MT - Lots of grass, sunshine and lakefront. Good parking and close to chalet (6 miles).
Walking distance from chalet. Note: Downhill/uphill headed back to chalet. Paddle/kayak rentals onsite.
Somers Beach State Park
558 Somers RoadWalking distance from chalet. Note: Downhill/uphill headed back to chalet. Paddle/kayak rentals onsite.
Food Scene
All types 😊
On the water! Beautiful setting on the marina in Lakeside - only 6 miles from the Chalet in Somers. Ask the staff about the reused historic building. Romance and sports bar all in one!
38 locals recommend
Harbor Grille
7135 US-93On the water! Beautiful setting on the marina in Lakeside - only 6 miles from the Chalet in Somers. Ask the staff about the reused historic building. Romance and sports bar all in one!
Great burgers & chicken! American, pizza & bar food. Lots of a activities through the week and only a mile or two from the Chalet.
16 locals recommend
Del's
100 Somers RdGreat burgers & chicken! American, pizza & bar food. Lots of a activities through the week and only a mile or two from the Chalet.
Near the lake with great views in Bigfork. Approximately 15 miles from Somers.
84 locals recommend
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt DrNear the lake with great views in Bigfork. Approximately 15 miles from Somers.
Frugals
1815 U.S. 93 SSaddlehorn Bar and Grille
14746 Yenne Point RdThis place was recommended by a guest. “Add Sacred Waters Brewing Company to the list of great local spots with fun activities such as trivia night.” Wes
40 locals recommend
Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 EThis place was recommended by a guest. “Add Sacred Waters Brewing Company to the list of great local spots with fun activities such as trivia night.” Wes
My daughter (very health conscious) highly recommends the breakfast sandwich called “just the way she likes it”
45 locals recommend
Glacier Perks Coffee House
7235 US-93My daughter (very health conscious) highly recommends the breakfast sandwich called “just the way she likes it”
This restaurant is in Bigfork, and in our opinion, has the most authentic flavors. They are closed on Mondays and after Thanksgiving until January because they go home to visit family in Mexico. We’re already excited when they reopen!
15 locals recommend
Taco Mexico Restaurant
8270 Montana Hwy 35This restaurant is in Bigfork, and in our opinion, has the most authentic flavors. They are closed on Mondays and after Thanksgiving until January because they go home to visit family in Mexico. We’re already excited when they reopen!
Awesome food! Very very busy so go early and expect to wait to get in. Located in Columbia Falls.
143 locals recommend
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WAwesome food! Very very busy so go early and expect to wait to get in. Located in Columbia Falls.
Sightseeing
Great food, walking trail by the river, live theatre (summers), good Mexican food at Taco Mexico, brewery, etc. Approximately 15 miles from Somers.
157 locals recommend
Bigfork
Great food, walking trail by the river, live theatre (summers), good Mexican food at Taco Mexico, brewery, etc. Approximately 15 miles from Somers.
Hungry Horse Dam
Very interesting! Scary looking Glory Hole!!!
Boat rentals
Somers, MT Flathead Lake Boat Ramp
Great Northern Historical TrailThis is about a 5 minute walk from the chalet.
Lakeside
Kayak boat rentals and a public park on the lake.