Exploring Flathead Valley
Outdoor Adventure
Great place nearby for picnic, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and camping.
16 locals recommend
West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park
17768 US-93Great place nearby for picnic, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and camping.
Whitefish Mountain Resort is a ski resort located at Big Mountain in near Whitefish. It's a fun mountain with lots of terrain to explore.
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrWhitefish Mountain Resort is a ski resort located at Big Mountain in near Whitefish. It's a fun mountain with lots of terrain to explore.
Northern Pines Golf Club
2 US-93Local club with a fun and challenging course.
Polson Bay Golf Course
111 Bayview DrGreat view right on the lake
Old growth Ponderosa pine forest, incredible trails and wildlife viewing opportunities abound on the largest island in Flathead Lake. If you’re lucky you will see the handful of wild horses that still inhabit this park, which is only accessible by boat.
9 locals recommend
Flathead Lake - Wild Horse Island State Park
Old growth Ponderosa pine forest, incredible trails and wildlife viewing opportunities abound on the largest island in Flathead Lake. If you’re lucky you will see the handful of wild horses that still inhabit this park, which is only accessible by boat.
Somers Company Town Musem
Great place to learn about Somers history!
Flathead Lake is the 79th largest of the natural freshwater lakes in the world, and it is one of the cleanest. The lake is 48 km (30 miles) long, 26 km (16 miles) wide, covering 510 square kilometers (197 square miles). The lake has an irregularly shaped shoreline and a dozen small islands, the largest of which is Wild Horse Island at 876 hectares (2,164 acres).
Recreation on and around the lake includes: sailing, power boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and camping. In the summer, roadside stands along the east shore offer a variety of locally grown cherries, apples, plums, and other fruits.
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the 79th largest of the natural freshwater lakes in the world, and it is one of the cleanest. The lake is 48 km (30 miles) long, 26 km (16 miles) wide, covering 510 square kilometers (197 square miles). The lake has an irregularly shaped shoreline and a dozen small islands, the largest of which is Wild Horse Island at 876 hectares (2,164 acres).
Recreation on and around the lake includes: sailing, power boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and camping. In the summer, roadside stands along the east shore offer a variety of locally grown cherries, apples, plums, and other fruits.
Great local ski area with amazing view of the Flathead lake.
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadGreat local ski area with amazing view of the Flathead lake.
Howe's Fishing-A Able and Mo Fisch Charters
180 Vista LnBigfork Anglers Fly Shop
405 Bridge St
Lakeside Offroad Rentals
7212 U.S. 93 SouthReady for an off-road adventure?
Kayak, SUP, Boat, Jet Ski rentals and Wild Horse Island Tour
6 locals recommend
Paddle Board Outfitters
Kayak, SUP, Boat, Jet Ski rentals and Wild Horse Island Tour
Wayfarers / Flathead Lake State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35
Montana Horse Works
1110 Spur TrailHorseback riding service
Great place to hike!!! Camp Misery is the main trailhead for the Jewel Basin Hiking Area, including the Mt. Aeneas #717 trail. Please note that it's a gravel road up to a trailhead.
Camp Misery Trailhead
Jewel Basin RoadGreat place to hike!!! Camp Misery is the main trailhead for the Jewel Basin Hiking Area, including the Mt. Aeneas #717 trail. Please note that it's a gravel road up to a trailhead.
At the heart of the community is the unique and historic Polebridge Mercantile, a combination store, post office, gas station and a few rental cabins. The Northern Lights Saloon serves beer and meals beneath propane lights.
26 locals recommend
Polebridge
At the heart of the community is the unique and historic Polebridge Mercantile, a combination store, post office, gas station and a few rental cabins. The Northern Lights Saloon serves beer and meals beneath propane lights.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is a spectacular 50 mile, paved two-lane highway that bisects the park east and west.
18 locals recommend
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Going-to-the-Sun RoadThe Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932 and is a spectacular 50 mile, paved two-lane highway that bisects the park east and west.
Jewel Basin
Great hiking!
Whitefish Lake Golf Club
1200 US-93Dog Sled Adventures
8400 US-93Base Camp Bigfork, LLC
8525 Montana Hwy 35Canoe & kayak rental service in Bigfork
Glacier Aviation Services
4170 US-2Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdGreat short trails with beautiful view of Foy Lake!
Flathead Outdoors
1034 Whitefish Stage RoadSnowbike, dirtbike, ebike rentals and tours
LEGACY Bike Park is a private shuttle park and entry requires a ticket.
10 locals recommend
Legacy Bike Park
2376 Legacy Park WayLEGACY Bike Park is a private shuttle park and entry requires a ticket.
Hungry Horse Reservoir, Montana, USA
Stunning and beautiful area to visit!
Food scene
Friendly local breakfast place located in the old bank. Great food and great service.
27 locals recommend
Somers Bay Cafe
47 Somers RdFriendly local breakfast place located in the old bank. Great food and great service.
Boat Club Restaurant
1380 Wisconsin AveGlacier Perks Coffee House
7235 US-93Amazing Korean food!!! It's a bit of a drive but totally worth it.
11 locals recommend
Oaks Korean Kitchen
50486 US-93Amazing Korean food!!! It's a bit of a drive but totally worth it.
Del's
100 Somers RdFriendly local Bar & Grill. Great place to catch a game.
Great pub food and local brewery. Love the outdoor dining area.
142 locals recommend
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdGreat pub food and local brewery. Love the outdoor dining area.
Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main StEcho Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WBlue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
323 S Main StSweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main StFieldheads Coffee Roasting Co.
482 Osborn AveColter Coffee
424 S Main StMoose's Saloon
173 N Main StPho Ly Asian Cuisine
2141 U.S. Hwy 2 ECowboy Up Country Cookin'
651 Somers RdBeargrass Bistro
306 Stoner LoopThe Spot
51 Woodland Park DrOur favorite donut shop!
City/town information
Located on the north shore of Flathead Lake, Somers is a gateway to recreation on and around the lake including sailing, boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping. In the mountains nearby, downhill skiing at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is affordable and family friendly, while cross-country skiing on Blacktail Mountain offers spectacular views of Flathead Lake and Valley and four mountain ranges.
10 locals recommend
Somers
Located on the north shore of Flathead Lake, Somers is a gateway to recreation on and around the lake including sailing, boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping. In the mountains nearby, downhill skiing at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is affordable and family friendly, while cross-country skiing on Blacktail Mountain offers spectacular views of Flathead Lake and Valley and four mountain ranges.
Hugging the sparkling blue bay where the Swan River flows into Flathead Lake, this picturesque storybook community—named "One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in the Nation”—turns on the charm with world-class art galleries and Broadway-caliber theater performances at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. This thriving community welcomes visitors with numerous shops, fine dining and a 27-hole championship golf course. Bigfork is also a great launching point for Flathead Lake recreation.
157 locals recommend
Bigfork
Hugging the sparkling blue bay where the Swan River flows into Flathead Lake, this picturesque storybook community—named "One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in the Nation”—turns on the charm with world-class art galleries and Broadway-caliber theater performances at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. This thriving community welcomes visitors with numerous shops, fine dining and a 27-hole championship golf course. Bigfork is also a great launching point for Flathead Lake recreation.
Named one of the "Top 25 Ski Towns in the World" by National Geographic, Whitefish is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and at the base of Big Mountain-home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. A short jaunt to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is a year-round destination with plentiful attractions and a mixed array of shops, coffee houses, restaurants, accommodations. Visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, boating and live professional theater, as well as stellar dining.
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Named one of the "Top 25 Ski Towns in the World" by National Geographic, Whitefish is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and at the base of Big Mountain-home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. A short jaunt to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is a year-round destination with plentiful attractions and a mixed array of shops, coffee houses, restaurants, accommodations. Visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, boating and live professional theater, as well as stellar dining.
Hugging the western shore of Flathead Lake's northern end, Lakeside provides easy access to the water, making it a popular destination for summer visitors. Cruise the lake on a guided boat tour, stroll through locally owned shops or take in the views of the Swan Mountains. During the winter months, carve lines at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, offering panoramic vistas of Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
39 locals recommend
Lakeside
Hugging the western shore of Flathead Lake's northern end, Lakeside provides easy access to the water, making it a popular destination for summer visitors. Cruise the lake on a guided boat tour, stroll through locally owned shops or take in the views of the Swan Mountains. During the winter months, carve lines at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, offering panoramic vistas of Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
Nestled in the northeast corner of the spectacular Flathead Valley lies a community which boasts Montana hospitality and family fun like no other.
51 locals recommend
Columbia Falls
Nestled in the northeast corner of the spectacular Flathead Valley lies a community which boasts Montana hospitality and family fun like no other.
Recreation
Montana Athletic Club-Bigfork
850 Holt Dr