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Whitefish isn't only known as a fantastic ski destination. Among foodies, the town has a sky-high dining reputation and beautiful hiking trails with mountain views.
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Whitefish isn't only known as a fantastic ski destination. Among foodies, the town has a sky-high dining reputation and beautiful hiking trails with mountain views.
Flathead Lake is a large natural lake in northwest Montana. Great boat, kayak, paddle board and jetski options around the valley and right on the lake to explore a big portion of it!
The lake is a remnant of the ancient, massive glacial dammed lake, Lake Missoula of the era of the last interglacial. Flathead Lake is a natural lake along the mainline of the Flathead River.
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is a large natural lake in northwest Montana. Great boat, kayak, paddle board and jetski options around the valley and right on the lake to explore a big portion of it!
The lake is a remnant of the ancient, massive glacial dammed lake, Lake Missoula of the era of the last interglacial. Flathead Lake is a natural lake along the mainline of the Flathead River.
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadHit the Slopes or explore the Hiking trails
Steeped in history and filled with locally owned shops and boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and more, downtown Kalispell is a great place to spend the day.
65 locals recommend
Kalispell
Steeped in history and filled with locally owned shops and boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and more, downtown Kalispell is a great place to spend the day.
Shopping
Crystal Winters carries the best selection of Montana t-shirts, souvenirs, huckleberry products, greetings cards and more.
Crystal Winters
232 Central AveCrystal Winters carries the best selection of Montana t-shirts, souvenirs, huckleberry products, greetings cards and more.
All the shopping you could possibly need is at the Hutton Ranch plaza you'll find sporting goods, clothing stores, food, movies, makeup, groceries and pet supplies!
Hutton Ranch Plaza
175 Hutton Ranch RdAll the shopping you could possibly need is at the Hutton Ranch plaza you'll find sporting goods, clothing stores, food, movies, makeup, groceries and pet supplies!
Things to Experience
Ride the Gondola to the Summit on top of the Mountain for Food and Views in the Summer or hit the slope in the Winter! Hiking, tubing, air obstacle courses, zip lining you name it! Full day of Fun for everyone!
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrRide the Gondola to the Summit on top of the Mountain for Food and Views in the Summer or hit the slope in the Winter! Hiking, tubing, air obstacle courses, zip lining you name it! Full day of Fun for everyone!
Great Spot to get some lunch or dinner, enjoy the views from their rooftop sky bar and on the weekends get the night club atmosphere with occasional performances!
65 locals recommend
Casey's
101 Central AveGreat Spot to get some lunch or dinner, enjoy the views from their rooftop sky bar and on the weekends get the night club atmosphere with occasional performances!
The Montana Vortex is a genuine quantum or gravitational anomaly that defies the laws of physics and nature. Fun for the whole family. Like Sedona on steroids.
35 locals recommend
Montana Vortex and House of Mystery
7800 Hwy 2 EThe Montana Vortex is a genuine quantum or gravitational anomaly that defies the laws of physics and nature. Fun for the whole family. Like Sedona on steroids.
Are you looking for something different to do? Hank’s Hatchets is an indoor axe throwing range.
Axes, Ninja Stars and bring your own beer! Nothing else more Montana than that 😎
15 locals recommend
Hank's Hatchets Axe Throwing
6078 U.S. 93 SAre you looking for something different to do? Hank’s Hatchets is an indoor axe throwing range.
Axes, Ninja Stars and bring your own beer! Nothing else more Montana than that 😎
Pin & Cue
6570 U.S. 93Bowling and Burgers!
Hidden Key Escape Games
Test your skills in the Escape rooms or Rage out in their Rage Room!
Hidden Key Escape Games are for your team of 2-10 friends, family or coworkers. Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and escape in 60 minutes!
8 locals recommend
Hidden Key Escape Games
896 U.S. 93 SHidden Key Escape Games
Test your skills in the Escape rooms or Rage out in their Rage Room!
Hidden Key Escape Games are for your team of 2-10 friends, family or coworkers. Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and escape in 60 minutes!
Seize the opportunity to turn your experience in and around Glacier National Park from just another pretty driving tour to an adventure you’ll treasure for a lifetime! Glacier Raft Company is Montana’s longest-running and most experienced Glacier National Park rafting company.
51 locals recommend
Glacier Raft Company
106 Going-to-the-Sun RdSeize the opportunity to turn your experience in and around Glacier National Park from just another pretty driving tour to an adventure you’ll treasure for a lifetime! Glacier Raft Company is Montana’s longest-running and most experienced Glacier National Park rafting company.
Food Scene
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central AveGreat Food with nice outdoor seating Downtown Whitefish.
Need a restaurant close to the house? Grouse Mountain Lodge Restaurant is 4 minutes from your rental. Good Drinks and Great Drinks
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway DriveNeed a restaurant close to the house? Grouse Mountain Lodge Restaurant is 4 minutes from your rental. Good Drinks and Great Drinks
Ciao Mambo
234 2nd StAmazingItalian Food and Wine! Be sure to make reservations!
Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin AvenueGreat Tacos and Drinks!
Wasabi Sushi Bar
419 E Second StCraving Sushi! 🍣
Looking for some good old fashioned cooking or the most amazing fry bread and honey butter ever look no further! Great Spot to hit after a day exploring Glacier National Park or The house of Mystery!
75 locals recommend
Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants
522 9th St WLooking for some good old fashioned cooking or the most amazing fry bread and honey butter ever look no further! Great Spot to hit after a day exploring Glacier National Park or The house of Mystery!
Great Spot with beautiful views and to grab dinner and drinks after enjoying time on Flathead Lake! They have a dock for parking the boat or Jetskis!
21 locals recommend
Sitting Duck
15265 Montana Hwy 35Great Spot with beautiful views and to grab dinner and drinks after enjoying time on Flathead Lake! They have a dock for parking the boat or Jetskis!
Beautiful lake front restaurant and bar, can't beat this place after a day on the lake, they have boat and jetski parking! I believe they offer rentals as well if not there is one across the street!
38 locals recommend
Harbor Grille
7135 US-93Beautiful lake front restaurant and bar, can't beat this place after a day on the lake, they have boat and jetski parking! I believe they offer rentals as well if not there is one across the street!
Drinks
Great Brews perfect location to hit after Whitefish Mountain Resort! ⛰️
50 locals recommend
Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveGreat Brews perfect location to hit after Whitefish Mountain Resort! ⛰️
Amazing Food and Brew! Highly recommended the Blue cheese garlic fries and railroad ties! Also cannot beat the Ribs!
142 locals recommend
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdAmazing Food and Brew! Highly recommended the Blue cheese garlic fries and railroad ties! Also cannot beat the Ribs!
Great Spot with beautiful views and to grab dinner and drinks after enjoying time on Flathead Lake! They have a dock for parking the boat or Jetskis!
63 locals recommend
The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35Great Spot with beautiful views and to grab dinner and drinks after enjoying time on Flathead Lake! They have a dock for parking the boat or Jetskis!