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Mark’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Blacktail Road takes you to the top of Blacktail mountain overlooking the entire Flathead Valley and beyond. Only 19 miles away, but about a 40 minute drive from the cottage. The Ski Area lodge and ticketing is at the top, lift tickets are affordable and the slopes are practically all yours!
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Road
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Road takes you to the top of Blacktail mountain overlooking the entire Flathead Valley and beyond. Only 19 miles away, but about a 40 minute drive from the cottage. The Ski Area lodge and ticketing is at the top, lift tickets are affordable and the slopes are practically all yours!
A sweet little grassy park right on the shores of Flathead lake. Offers a great picnic area, public restrooms and a public swimming, dock and beach access. Very family friendly.
30 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
7225 US-93
30 locals recommend
A sweet little grassy park right on the shores of Flathead lake. Offers a great picnic area, public restrooms and a public swimming, dock and beach access. Very family friendly.
A versatile hiking trail for a leisurely walk, or a full on hike this trail extends 18.8 miles from lakeside to Kalispell and ends at Herron park. Available for single track mountain biking as well. Trailhead access starts at either Lakeside with views of Flathead Lake in the distance or from Herron Park just outside of Kalispell where you will quickly reach views of Jewel Basin, The Whitefish Mountain range, Mission range, overlooking Foys Lake and Kalispell. https://www.foystoblacktailtrails.org/
Foy’s to Blacktail Trails
A versatile hiking trail for a leisurely walk, or a full on hike this trail extends 18.8 miles from lakeside to Kalispell and ends at Herron park. Available for single track mountain biking as well. Trailhead access starts at either Lakeside with views of Flathead Lake in the distance or from Herron Park just outside of Kalispell where you will quickly reach views of Jewel Basin, The Whitefish Mountain range, Mission range, overlooking Foys Lake and Kalispell. https://www.foystoblacktailtrails.org/
Nestled near the city of Kalispell these trails are great for a leisurely walk, a quick hike, or mountain biking up to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Kalispell. Trails, a visitor center, picnic tables and restrooms located at the top. If you wish to skip to the viewpoint, it is an easy drive up to the top.
83 locals recommend
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine Rd
83 locals recommend
Nestled near the city of Kalispell these trails are great for a leisurely walk, a quick hike, or mountain biking up to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Kalispell. Trails, a visitor center, picnic tables and restrooms located at the top. If you wish to skip to the viewpoint, it is an easy drive up to the top.
Located on the east side of Flathead Lake in Bigfork this park is a favorite spot to soak up the sun. Great swimming off of the rocks or a pebble beach option for kids. A favorite place to view the sunset.
33 locals recommend
Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35
33 locals recommend
Located on the east side of Flathead Lake in Bigfork this park is a favorite spot to soak up the sun. Great swimming off of the rocks or a pebble beach option for kids. A favorite place to view the sunset.
Hiking Trails and Nordic skiing area. A gravel road takes you up to the alpine. Studded with Alpine lakes. Trails range from easy to strenuous. https://discoverkalispell.com/things-to-do/jewel-basin/
105 locals recommend
Jewel Basin
105 locals recommend
Hiking Trails and Nordic skiing area. A gravel road takes you up to the alpine. Studded with Alpine lakes. Trails range from easy to strenuous. https://discoverkalispell.com/things-to-do/jewel-basin/
Located on the south fork of the Flathead river, surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks. 15 miles south of the Glacier Park entrance. One of the largest concrete arch dams in the US
53 locals recommend
Hungry Horse Reservoir
53 locals recommend
Located on the south fork of the Flathead river, surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks. 15 miles south of the Glacier Park entrance. One of the largest concrete arch dams in the US
The Blue Moon Rodeo, located at the Blue Moon Night Bar and Grille. Thursday nights, Memorial Day through September. Live music and square dancing afterward.
7 locals recommend
Blue Moon Arena
167 Halfmoon Rd
7 locals recommend
The Blue Moon Rodeo, located at the Blue Moon Night Bar and Grille. Thursday nights, Memorial Day through September. Live music and square dancing afterward.
Retro bowling ally and bar, occasional live music.
12 locals recommend
Glacier Lanes & Casino
307 Nucleus Avenue
12 locals recommend
Retro bowling ally and bar, occasional live music.
Winter downhill and nordic ski resort and summer mountain biking, hiking, zip lining. Big Mountain road takes you to the village where lift tickets and parking is available. Lifts take you to the summit. Great views of the town of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake, the Flathead Valley, Blacktail Mountain, and in the distance Glacier Park and the Canadian Range.
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr
337 locals recommend
Winter downhill and nordic ski resort and summer mountain biking, hiking, zip lining. Big Mountain road takes you to the village where lift tickets and parking is available. Lifts take you to the summit. Great views of the town of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake, the Flathead Valley, Blacktail Mountain, and in the distance Glacier Park and the Canadian Range.
Housing the largest collections of American made history. This place is incredible. Bicycles, antique mouse traps, motorcycles, antique guns, native artifacts, antique (functioning) music players, helicopters. As well as several specialty outbuildings set up like an old Pioneer Village; the old time saddle shop, dentist, blacksmithing, saw-mill, tailor shop, you name it! If you are lucky enough to be around during the "heritage days" (typically the end of July) you can have a chance to watch the village in action! A miniature train set for kids to ride, a functioning blacksmith forge, hitch a ride on the tank, watch the helicopter start up. Fun for all!
28 locals recommend
Miracle of America Museum
36094 Memory Ln
28 locals recommend
Housing the largest collections of American made history. This place is incredible. Bicycles, antique mouse traps, motorcycles, antique guns, native artifacts, antique (functioning) music players, helicopters. As well as several specialty outbuildings set up like an old Pioneer Village; the old time saddle shop, dentist, blacksmithing, saw-mill, tailor shop, you name it! If you are lucky enough to be around during the "heritage days" (typically the end of July) you can have a chance to watch the village in action! A miniature train set for kids to ride, a functioning blacksmith forge, hitch a ride on the tank, watch the helicopter start up. Fun for all!
Located in the middle of the Flathead Reservation. Est. in 1908 the 18,500 acre range was established to support a population of American Bison. Wildlife refuge and sightseeing. In addition to bison, elk, white-tail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, coyote, birds etc. can be seen.
84 locals recommend
National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range Rd
84 locals recommend
Located in the middle of the Flathead Reservation. Est. in 1908 the 18,500 acre range was established to support a population of American Bison. Wildlife refuge and sightseeing. In addition to bison, elk, white-tail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, coyote, birds etc. can be seen.
Herron Park Loop is a 7.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Somers, Montana that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Great views!
29 locals recommend
Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake Rd
29 locals recommend
Herron Park Loop is a 7.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Somers, Montana that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Great views!
The works of Montana artists, both current & historic, in a stately Carnegie Library building.
38 locals recommend
Hockaday Museum of Art
302 2nd Ave E
38 locals recommend
The works of Montana artists, both current & historic, in a stately Carnegie Library building.
Summertime shows, broadway musicals
86 locals recommend
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric Ave
86 locals recommend
Summertime shows, broadway musicals
Sunsets, great swimming off the rocks, beach access for small children.
33 locals recommend
Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35
33 locals recommend
Sunsets, great swimming off the rocks, beach access for small children.
Located downtown Bigfork the 2.5 mile walk guides you high above the swan river along the "wild mile" section of the river.
23 locals recommend
Swan River Nature Trail
Swan River Nature Trail
23 locals recommend
Located downtown Bigfork the 2.5 mile walk guides you high above the swan river along the "wild mile" section of the river.
Hiking and Nordic skiing area. Gravel road takes you up into the alpine.
105 locals recommend
Jewel Basin
105 locals recommend
Hiking and Nordic skiing area. Gravel road takes you up into the alpine.

Food scene

Bigfork Farmers Market. Monday nights from June 7th-September 27th (no market on Labour Day), 5-7:30pm. Local vendors, food carts, live music.
Bigfork Village Market
191 Mill St
Bigfork Farmers Market. Monday nights from June 7th-September 27th (no market on Labour Day), 5-7:30pm. Local vendors, food carts, live music.
Tuesday nights from 5-7:30 pm, May 25th- September 28th. Local vendors, food carts, live music
29 locals recommend
Whitefish Farmers' Market
1 Central Ave
29 locals recommend
Tuesday nights from 5-7:30 pm, May 25th- September 28th. Local vendors, food carts, live music
Polson Farmers Market held Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm May- October. Local vendors, food vendors. Located on the south shore of Flathead Lake.
29 locals recommend
Polson
29 locals recommend
Polson Farmers Market held Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm May- October. Local vendors, food vendors. Located on the south shore of Flathead Lake.
Local mom and pop cafe serving breakfast and lunch. A historic part of Somers, it was the original Somers Bank building of 1905. Open everyday 7am-2pm.
27 locals recommend
Somers Bay Cafe
47 Somers Rd
27 locals recommend
Local mom and pop cafe serving breakfast and lunch. A historic part of Somers, it was the original Somers Bank building of 1905. Open everyday 7am-2pm.
Pool tables, Wednesday night Bingo, Mini Golf. Bar food- pizza, burgers etc.
16 locals recommend
Del's
100 Somers Rd
16 locals recommend
Pool tables, Wednesday night Bingo, Mini Golf. Bar food- pizza, burgers etc.
Ribs, chicken fried steak, beans, creamed corn, corn bread. Order to-go or picnic tables available outside. Open everyday 12pm-9pm.
6 locals recommend
Cowboy Up Country Cookin'
651 Somers Rd
6 locals recommend
Ribs, chicken fried steak, beans, creamed corn, corn bread. Order to-go or picnic tables available outside. Open everyday 12pm-9pm.
Local craft brewery, restaurant and full bar. Outside seating available. Open everyday from 11am-10pm. Happy hour 3-5pm.
142 locals recommend
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail Rd
142 locals recommend
Local craft brewery, restaurant and full bar. Outside seating available. Open everyday from 11am-10pm. Happy hour 3-5pm.
Serving breakfast and lunch, locally sourced ingredients. Open every day 8am-2pm.
19 locals recommend
The Farmhouse Restaurant
306 Stoner Loop
19 locals recommend
Serving breakfast and lunch, locally sourced ingredients. Open every day 8am-2pm.
Dinner, locally sourced ingredients. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open Wed-Sunday 5pm-9pm
21 locals recommend
Beargrass Bistro
306 Stoner Loop
21 locals recommend
Dinner, locally sourced ingredients. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open Wed-Sunday 5pm-9pm
Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients. Open 7am-3pm daily
45 locals recommend
Glacier Perks Coffee House
7235 US-93
45 locals recommend
Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients. Open 7am-3pm daily
The closest grocery store to Somers (roughly 10 minutes). Selection is slightly limited, but in the summertime especially you can find local produce.
14 locals recommend
Blacktail Family Foods
105 Stoner Loop
14 locals recommend
The closest grocery store to Somers (roughly 10 minutes). Selection is slightly limited, but in the summertime especially you can find local produce.
Locally roasted coffee and espresso. Open Monday through Saturday 6am-6pm
32 locals recommend
Colter Coffee
424 S Main St
32 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee and espresso. Open Monday through Saturday 6am-6pm
Locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open Sunday 8am-2pm. Monday-Saturday 7am-2pm
41 locals recommend
Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main St
41 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open Sunday 8am-2pm. Monday-Saturday 7am-2pm
Rustic hearth breads and European style pastries, coffee and espresso. Seasonal pastry flavors like the Flathead cherry crostata, blackberry turnovers and sweet potato sticky buns are a favorite. Open Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm
42 locals recommend
Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main St
42 locals recommend
Rustic hearth breads and European style pastries, coffee and espresso. Seasonal pastry flavors like the Flathead cherry crostata, blackberry turnovers and sweet potato sticky buns are a favorite. Open Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm
French style bakery serving breakfast & lunch. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
6 locals recommend
Bonjour Bakery & Bistro
45 Heritage Way
6 locals recommend
French style bakery serving breakfast & lunch. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
French style pastries and delicacies. Macaroons, eclairs, Merengues etc. Located (inside) the back of Sassafras Arts and Antiques building.
Ephemera Bakery and Confection
120 S Main St
French style pastries and delicacies. Macaroons, eclairs, Merengues etc. Located (inside) the back of Sassafras Arts and Antiques building.
Local beef and bison burgers, locally baked buns from Ceres bakery are a favorite.
Scotty's Bar
2205 U.S. 93 S
Local beef and bison burgers, locally baked buns from Ceres bakery are a favorite.
BBQ, lunch and dinner. Serving locally sourced ingredients, craft beer/cider and house cured meats. In the old historic Kalispell Forge building. Their house cured Ruben sandwich is a favorite.
63 locals recommend
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St W
63 locals recommend
BBQ, lunch and dinner. Serving locally sourced ingredients, craft beer/cider and house cured meats. In the old historic Kalispell Forge building. Their house cured Ruben sandwich is a favorite.
A local favorite, serving lunch and dinner. Beer and full bar. saw-dust floors, dimly lit, rustic booths with carved initials.
83 locals recommend
Moose's Saloon
173 N Main St
83 locals recommend
A local favorite, serving lunch and dinner. Beer and full bar. saw-dust floors, dimly lit, rustic booths with carved initials.
Locally made ice cream
56 locals recommend
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main St
56 locals recommend
Locally made ice cream
Local craft brewery
49 locals recommend
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 S Main St
49 locals recommend
Local craft brewery
Local craft brewery
38 locals recommend
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave E
38 locals recommend
Local craft brewery
Local craft brewery
35 locals recommend
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W N
35 locals recommend
Local craft brewery
Historic soda fountain, diner food, candy, magazines. Attached to Western Outdoor.
36 locals recommend
Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main St
36 locals recommend
Historic soda fountain, diner food, candy, magazines. Attached to Western Outdoor.
Locally raised beef. Classic menu, steak is their specialty.
7 locals recommend
Spencer and Co. Steakhouse
4010 US-93
7 locals recommend
Locally raised beef. Classic menu, steak is their specialty.
The second closest grocery store to Somers, located in Kalispell with complete selection including health food. Also sits next to a liquor store.
22 locals recommend
Rosauers Supermarkets - Kalispell
2150 U.S. 93 S
22 locals recommend
The second closest grocery store to Somers, located in Kalispell with complete selection including health food. Also sits next to a liquor store.
Organic grocery and locally sourced.
7 locals recommend
Withey's Health Foods
1231 S Main St
7 locals recommend
Organic grocery and locally sourced.
Curated wine, beer, cider, charcuterie.
7 locals recommend
Brix Bottleshop
115 S Main St
7 locals recommend
Curated wine, beer, cider, charcuterie.
Locally sourced jerky and sausage.
M & S Meats & Sausage
23691 US-93
Locally sourced jerky and sausage.
Asian fusion and sushi
61 locals recommend
Saketome
459 Electric Ave
61 locals recommend
Asian fusion and sushi
Mexican Restaurant, large tequila selection
19 locals recommend
El Topo Cantina
7987 Montana Hwy 35
19 locals recommend
Mexican Restaurant, large tequila selection
Breakfast and lunch
93 locals recommend
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83
93 locals recommend
Breakfast and lunch
Located right on Flathead Lake with great views and live music. Global cuisine, cocktails and full bar, lunch and dinner.
63 locals recommend
The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35
63 locals recommend
Located right on Flathead Lake with great views and live music. Global cuisine, cocktails and full bar, lunch and dinner.
Locally made spirits and cocktails
23 locals recommend
Whistling Andy
8020 Montana Hwy 35
23 locals recommend
Locally made spirits and cocktails
Locally sourced organic grocery, handmade items and gifts, fresh baked rustic bread, to-go vegan meals and juice.
10 locals recommend
Max's Market
125 Village Ln
10 locals recommend
Locally sourced organic grocery, handmade items and gifts, fresh baked rustic bread, to-go vegan meals and juice.
Rustic hearth breads, European style pastries, and espresso.
37 locals recommend
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus Ave
37 locals recommend
Rustic hearth breads, European style pastries, and espresso.
BBQ and fry bread.
75 locals recommend
Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants
522 9th St W
75 locals recommend
BBQ and fry bread.
Seasonal, locally sourced menu. Wine list and local brews. Dinner only.
91 locals recommend
Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus Ave
91 locals recommend
Seasonal, locally sourced menu. Wine list and local brews. Dinner only.
Locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch.
113 locals recommend
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St W
113 locals recommend
Locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Locally made spirits and cocktails.
54 locals recommend
Glacier Distilling Company
10237 US-2
54 locals recommend
Locally made spirits and cocktails.
Locally sourced menu, craft brewery, lunch and dinner.
143 locals recommend
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St W
143 locals recommend
Locally sourced menu, craft brewery, lunch and dinner.
Locally sourced menu. Lunch and dinner. Located next to Glacier Distillery. (Open summertime only)
30 locals recommend
Josephine's Bar & Kitchen
10245 US-2
30 locals recommend
Locally sourced menu. Lunch and dinner. Located next to Glacier Distillery. (Open summertime only)
Specialty Meat Shop, in house made jerky and locally sourced cuts.
6 locals recommend
Perfect Cuts Specialty Meat Shop
1030 3rd Ave E
6 locals recommend
Specialty Meat Shop, in house made jerky and locally sourced cuts.
Rustic hearth breads, European style pastries, espresso.
27 locals recommend
Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central Ave
27 locals recommend
Rustic hearth breads, European style pastries, espresso.
Local craft brewery, locally sourced menu serving lunch and dinner. Just down the hill from Whitefish Mountain Resort.
50 locals recommend
Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin Ave
50 locals recommend
Local craft brewery, locally sourced menu serving lunch and dinner. Just down the hill from Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Authentic Mexican food and cocktails.
42 locals recommend
Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin Avenue
42 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food and cocktails.
Cajun style cuisine. Bar side featuring live music as well as fine dining option. Craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
119 locals recommend
Tupelo Grille
17 Central Ave
119 locals recommend
Cajun style cuisine. Bar side featuring live music as well as fine dining option. Craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
House made pot stickers are a favorite.
Tea Kettle Asian Kitchen
12 Spokane Ave
House made pot stickers are a favorite.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
81 locals recommend
Buffalo Cafe
514 E 3rd St
81 locals recommend
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Pizza and pasta
8 locals recommend
Second Street Pizza
306 E Second St
8 locals recommend
Pizza and pasta

Shops

Backcountry gear, camping, climbing gear, clothing and footwear. Locals favorite for gear and excellent service. Located on main street downtown Kalispell.
14 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
135 S Main St
14 locals recommend
Backcountry gear, camping, climbing gear, clothing and footwear. Locals favorite for gear and excellent service. Located on main street downtown Kalispell.
Part of historic downtown Kalispell and the most impressive wall of Cowboy boots and well as western wear, moccasins, western kids boots and toys, Pendleton blankets etc. Attached to Norm's News Soda Fountain. Kalispell Antiques Mall located in the basement. Fun for all.
10 locals recommend
Western Outdoor Store
48 S Main St
10 locals recommend
Part of historic downtown Kalispell and the most impressive wall of Cowboy boots and well as western wear, moccasins, western kids boots and toys, Pendleton blankets etc. Attached to Norm's News Soda Fountain. Kalispell Antiques Mall located in the basement. Fun for all.
Pharmacy and gifts.
10 locals recommend
Remedies Lakeside
206 Stoner Loop
10 locals recommend
Pharmacy and gifts.
Local modern art on display. Located on main street in downtown Kalispell.
Montana Modern Fine Art
127 S Main St
Local modern art on display. Located on main street in downtown Kalispell.
Paint your own pottery, classes and art exhibits.
KALICO Art Center
17 S Main St
Paint your own pottery, classes and art exhibits.
Men's and women's clothing and footwear
19 locals recommend
The Toggery - Kalispell
327 S Main St
19 locals recommend
Men's and women's clothing and footwear
Family owned and operated fine jewelry store and crystals/minerals rock shop.
12 locals recommend
Kehoe's Agate Shop
1020 Holt Dr
12 locals recommend
Family owned and operated fine jewelry store and crystals/minerals rock shop.
Native and southwest jewelry, knives and art.
Electric Buffalo Gallery
475 Electric Ave
Native and southwest jewelry, knives and art.
Locally made art, ceramics, and jewelry.
6 locals recommend
Persimmon Gallery
609 Electric Ave
6 locals recommend
Locally made art, ceramics, and jewelry.
Used book store.
Bad Rock Books, LLC
615 Nucleus Ave
Used book store.
Modern and vintage home goods, jewelry, cookbooks etc. Located on Hwy 40
Scout and Gather
28 Scout Lane
Modern and vintage home goods, jewelry, cookbooks etc. Located on Hwy 40
Locally made goose down comforters, pillows and slippers.
6 locals recommend
Three Dog Down Outlet
48841 US-93
6 locals recommend
Locally made goose down comforters, pillows and slippers.