Inverness Inn Guidebook

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Inverness Inn Guidebook

City/town information

Quaint, lively resort town that offers activities for everyone!
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
198 locals recommend
Quaint, lively resort town that offers activities for everyone!
Fun, historic town close to the Canadian border with unique restaurants, shopping and historic village.
18 locals recommend
Eureka
18 locals recommend
Fun, historic town close to the Canadian border with unique restaurants, shopping and historic village.
Quaint little town
9 locals recommend
Thompson Falls
9 locals recommend
Quaint little town
Unique town at the north end of Flathead Lake
157 locals recommend
Bigfork
157 locals recommend
Unique town at the north end of Flathead Lake

Food scene

Reliably awesome food, drink specials and outdoor seating make this a must-visit!
7 locals recommend
Meadow Lake Bar and Grille
100 St Andrews Dr
7 locals recommend
Reliably awesome food, drink specials and outdoor seating make this a must-visit!
Cute shop to enjoy a warm cup of coffee.
6 locals recommend
Folklore Coffee
403 E Second St
6 locals recommend
Cute shop to enjoy a warm cup of coffee.
Upscale Italian restaurant with serene atmosphere and quality food.
51 locals recommend
Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central Ave
51 locals recommend
Upscale Italian restaurant with serene atmosphere and quality food.
Scrumptious baked goods, beautiful and unique cakes, lovely atmosphere.
27 locals recommend
Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central Ave
27 locals recommend
Scrumptious baked goods, beautiful and unique cakes, lovely atmosphere.
Many unique combos on pizza that never disappoints!
33 locals recommend
MacKenzie River Pizza Co.
9 Central Ave
33 locals recommend
Many unique combos on pizza that never disappoints!
Upscale restaurant with fantastic service in downtown Whitefish
7 locals recommend
The Firebrand Restaurant
650 E 3rd St
7 locals recommend
Upscale restaurant with fantastic service in downtown Whitefish
New, fun drive-thru coffee and bakery
Flitter Bee Buzz Thru Espresso and Micro Bakery
2120 9th St W
New, fun drive-thru coffee and bakery
Low key, semi self serve, quaint local eatery
90 locals recommend
Gunsight Saloon
624 Nucleus Ave
90 locals recommend
Low key, semi self serve, quaint local eatery
Fun atmosphere, fantastic menu and great location
45 locals recommend
Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central Ave
45 locals recommend
Fun atmosphere, fantastic menu and great location
We never visit the area without at least one visit to the FarmHouse. Fantastic, tasty food, wonderful coffee and delicious treats. Don't miss this one!
The FarmHouse Inn and Kitchen
28 Lupfer Ave
We never visit the area without at least one visit to the FarmHouse. Fantastic, tasty food, wonderful coffee and delicious treats. Don't miss this one!
Quiet, local coffee shop just minutes from the house.
13 locals recommend
Odd Fellows Coffee House
111 6th St W
13 locals recommend
Quiet, local coffee shop just minutes from the house.
Great place for sweet or savory crepes
29 locals recommend
Amazing Crepes
123 Central Ave
29 locals recommend
Great place for sweet or savory crepes
Fresh, unique sandwiches, soups and cookies.
15 locals recommend
Laurie's Deli
330 9th St W
15 locals recommend
Fresh, unique sandwiches, soups and cookies.
Amazingly scrumptious ice cream. Try the Salt Lick Sundae. :)
50 locals recommend
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream - Whitefish
419 E 3rd St
50 locals recommend
Amazingly scrumptious ice cream. Try the Salt Lick Sundae. :)
Try the salted caramel - our fav!
Cup O' Soul serving Farm to Table Ice Cream
638 Nucleus Avenue
Try the salted caramel - our fav!

Outdoor fun

Top-rated ski resort that receives an average of 320" of snow each year! You don't want to miss "Big Mountain"!
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades Dr
337 locals recommend
Top-rated ski resort that receives an average of 320" of snow each year! You don't want to miss "Big Mountain"!
51 locals recommend
Glacier Raft Company
106 Going-to-the-Sun Rd
51 locals recommend
Great 3-mile trail inside Whitefish State Park that gets you to a beautiful overlook
17 locals recommend
Lion Mountain Trailhead
Mountainside Drive
17 locals recommend
Great 3-mile trail inside Whitefish State Park that gets you to a beautiful overlook
Easy 3+ mile walk, wide and leisurely trail alongside the river. Trailhead is right in town.
23 locals recommend
Swan River Nature Trail
Swan River Nature Trail
23 locals recommend
Easy 3+ mile walk, wide and leisurely trail alongside the river. Trailhead is right in town.

Sightseeing

Massive dam at Lake Koocanusa
10 locals recommend
Libby Dam
10 locals recommend
Massive dam at Lake Koocanusa
A relatively short hike to cross this suspension bridge. If you want to skip the bridge, just hike to one of several lookouts and be amazed at the rushing river.
33 locals recommend
Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge
Kootenai River Road
33 locals recommend
A relatively short hike to cross this suspension bridge. If you want to skip the bridge, just hike to one of several lookouts and be amazed at the rushing river.
Charming little town with nearby dam, suspension bridge and stunning waterfalls.
10 locals recommend
Libby
10 locals recommend
Charming little town with nearby dam, suspension bridge and stunning waterfalls.

Shopping

Favorite shop in town! High quality, natural products and super friendly staff. Don't miss this one!
Sage & Cedar
214 Central Ave
Favorite shop in town! High quality, natural products and super friendly staff. Don't miss this one!
Amazing local art.
Going To the Sun Gallery
137 Central Ave
Amazing local art.
Cute shop in downtown Whitefish with fun clothing at great prices
Chill Clothing Company
415 2nd St
Cute shop in downtown Whitefish with fun clothing at great prices
Fantastic store in a mini-village that includes an art gallery, bookstore, gift store and ice cream in the summer
Montana Farmacy
223 Dewey Ave
Fantastic store in a mini-village that includes an art gallery, bookstore, gift store and ice cream in the summer
High quality, unique clothing and home items.
Bigfork Design, Apparel & Fine Goods
565 Electric Ave
High quality, unique clothing and home items.
The Sapphire Shoppe
901 12th Ave W
Lovely, unique and stunning items.
Meadow Rue Mercantile
Lovely, unique and stunning items.

Doggie Fun

Great place to stretch your legs or let your pup get some exercise. Also has a fishing pond, with on-site rentals of fishing equipment for the kiddos. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
7 locals recommend
River's Edge Park
501 4th Ave E
7 locals recommend
Great place to stretch your legs or let your pup get some exercise. Also has a fishing pond, with on-site rentals of fishing equipment for the kiddos. Less than 10 minutes from the house.
Fantastic doggie daycare! Our Gracie loves to visit because she is free to run all day and comes home tired and content.
Three Dog Ranch
5395 US-93
Fantastic doggie daycare! Our Gracie loves to visit because she is free to run all day and comes home tired and content.
Pet store close to other big box stores - super convenient
Petco
2435 US-93
Pet store close to other big box stores - super convenient
Fantastic, fenced-in dog park about 15 minutes from the house. Nice walking path around the perimeter, plenty of parking and even a pond for the dogs who love water.
6 locals recommend
Hugh Rogers Wag Park
1720 E Second St
6 locals recommend
Fantastic, fenced-in dog park about 15 minutes from the house. Nice walking path around the perimeter, plenty of parking and even a pond for the dogs who love water.

Health

New wellness spot that offers massage, reiki, acupuncture and more!
Vibe Wellness Lounge
New wellness spot that offers massage, reiki, acupuncture and more!
Oils, vinegar, cheese, pantry items and chocolate in downtown Columbia Falls.
Genesis Kitchen
270 Nucleus Ave
Oils, vinegar, cheese, pantry items and chocolate in downtown Columbia Falls.