Flathead Valley Favorites
Sightseeing
Summer or winter tons of fun options for the whole family.
Summer:Zip Line Tours, hiking, chairlift rides, huckleberry picking, alpine slide, ropes courses… all provide wonderful options for an outing to the Flathead Valley’s northern mountain boarder.
Winter: Skiing, snowboarding, lessons, events
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrSummer or winter tons of fun options for the whole family.
Summer:Zip Line Tours, hiking, chairlift rides, huckleberry picking, alpine slide, ropes courses… all provide wonderful options for an outing to the Flathead Valley’s northern mountain boarder.
Winter: Skiing, snowboarding, lessons, events
Blacktail is a classic small town ski hill with great terrain, friendly staff and views of the entire Valley and Flathead Lake.
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadBlacktail is a classic small town ski hill with great terrain, friendly staff and views of the entire Valley and Flathead Lake.
There’s a brand new state park that has MT style beach access outside Bigfork. Flathead Lake is the biggest natural lake east of the Mississippi. Rent a boat, go for a ride on the Far West or hire a charter to get a chance to see the elusive lake monster!
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
There’s a brand new state park that has MT style beach access outside Bigfork. Flathead Lake is the biggest natural lake east of the Mississippi. Rent a boat, go for a ride on the Far West or hire a charter to get a chance to see the elusive lake monster!
Communities
Just a short drive from the condo you'll find a once small town community that is flourishing to become the center hub of a world class travelers destination, The Flathead Valley. It seems like there are new business's popping up every week, check out the new and the longtime local favorites in other sections of this guidebook.
Kalispell, MT
1001 South Main StreetJust a short drive from the condo you'll find a once small town community that is flourishing to become the center hub of a world class travelers destination, The Flathead Valley. It seems like there are new business's popping up every week, check out the new and the longtime local favorites in other sections of this guidebook.
The Gateway to Glacier, Thursday's in the summer you'll find an awesome community market with music, food, local produce, and artisan booths.
51 locals recommend
Columbia Falls
The Gateway to Glacier, Thursday's in the summer you'll find an awesome community market with music, food, local produce, and artisan booths.
City/town information
Downtown Whitefish is filled with unique shops, restaurants, and bars. If you're looking for gifts to bring back home this very walkable mainstreet is a great place to check out.
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Downtown Whitefish is filled with unique shops, restaurants, and bars. If you're looking for gifts to bring back home this very walkable mainstreet is a great place to check out.
Food scene
Classic old school soda fountain diner with malt milkshakes, awesome string fries, fudge and bulk candy lining the walls. Make sure to hop next door to Western Outdoor while your there.
36 locals recommend
Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main StClassic old school soda fountain diner with malt milkshakes, awesome string fries, fudge and bulk candy lining the walls. Make sure to hop next door to Western Outdoor while your there.
Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StUnique coffee options, bakery goods, bread, and more.
Best hidden donut shop around, drive thru option for coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and more. Then head across the street to enjoy them next to the ponds & trees in Woodland Park.
The Spot
51 Woodland Park DrBest hidden donut shop around, drive thru option for coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and more. Then head across the street to enjoy them next to the ponds & trees in Woodland Park.
Local Montana inspired scoops in downtown Kalispell.
56 locals recommend
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main StLocal Montana inspired scoops in downtown Kalispell.
Colter Coffee
424 S Main StCute little local coffee shop.
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve DriveCider house with nice atmosphere and good eats.
Hop's Downtown Grill
121 S Main StSemi fancy dinner out with great food!
Bella Italia Ristorante
Local brewery with multiple levels and outdoor/rooftop seating in the summer.
38 locals recommend
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave ELocal brewery with multiple levels and outdoor/rooftop seating in the summer.
Parks & Trails
See some ducks, awesome playgrounds for the kids, skate park and community pool nearby.
17 locals recommend
Woodland Park
705 2nd St ESee some ducks, awesome playgrounds for the kids, skate park and community pool nearby.
Just up the road from the lake, take a short hike to an outstanding view of Flathead Valley or head to one of the lower entrances just off the bypass and check out moderately steep trails.
83 locals recommend
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdJust up the road from the lake, take a short hike to an outstanding view of Flathead Valley or head to one of the lower entrances just off the bypass and check out moderately steep trails.
Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdClose by day hiking, overlook trail and mountain biking.
Great playground for kids, disc golf courses, nature trail, picnic tables.
16 locals recommend
Lawrence Park
Great playground for kids, disc golf courses, nature trail, picnic tables.
Things to do!
Fun date night or group activity. They've got a pool table and some arcade games as well.
Hank’s Hatchets
32 1st Avenue WestFun date night or group activity. They've got a pool table and some arcade games as well.
Fun at any age, enjoy the tour and expand your thought about the universe. Nice gift shop as well.
35 locals recommend
Montana Vortex and House of Mystery
7800 Hwy 2 EFun at any age, enjoy the tour and expand your thought about the universe. Nice gift shop as well.
Need something to get the adrenaline going? Check out zip-lining just a few miles from GNP.
32 locals recommend
Glacier Ziplines
7840 Hwy 2 ENeed something to get the adrenaline going? Check out zip-lining just a few miles from GNP.
Test your navigation skills in the wooden maze as well as mini-golf, bumper boats and more at this fun summer time stop.
53 locals recommend
Amazing Fun Center
10265 Hwy 2 ETest your navigation skills in the wooden maze as well as mini-golf, bumper boats and more at this fun summer time stop.
ImagineIF Library Columbia Falls
130 6th Street WestNice kids area and cozy place to relax.
Just outside the town of Polson which is a 50min drive from Kalispell around Flathead Lake you'll find a super unique museum with indoor and outdoor displays to explore.
28 locals recommend
Miracle of America Museum
36094 Memory LnJust outside the town of Polson which is a 50min drive from Kalispell around Flathead Lake you'll find a super unique museum with indoor and outdoor displays to explore.
Semi-Pro Baseball at the newest and super fun baseball stadium. Good food options. Gorgeous views, fun date night.
Glacier Range Riders
Semi-Pro Baseball at the newest and super fun baseball stadium. Good food options. Gorgeous views, fun date night.
Shopping!
Variety of home decor, Montana made items, women's and children's boutique clothing, and more.
6 locals recommend
4th & ZURI
55 4th Ave W NVariety of home decor, Montana made items, women's and children's boutique clothing, and more.
Sportsman's been the go to outdoor retailer in Kalispell since the late 60's. They moved from downtown to the Hutton Range area in a beautiful building where you'll find any outdoor items you may need along with name brand clothing for the whole family and a huge variety of footwear, sunglasses, Montana products and more.
21 locals recommend
Sportsman & Ski Haus
145 Hutton Ranch RdSportsman's been the go to outdoor retailer in Kalispell since the late 60's. They moved from downtown to the Hutton Range area in a beautiful building where you'll find any outdoor items you may need along with name brand clothing for the whole family and a huge variety of footwear, sunglasses, Montana products and more.
As the name implies you'll find western footwear, hats, clothing, jewelry, kids items and a fun antique consignment store downstairs. Or wander through into Norm's News and grab some candy or fudge.
10 locals recommend
Western Outdoor Store
48 S Main StAs the name implies you'll find western footwear, hats, clothing, jewelry, kids items and a fun antique consignment store downstairs. Or wander through into Norm's News and grab some candy or fudge.
High end outdoor clothing, footwear, silicon rings (great for outdoor adventures), and lovely jewelry and gift items. Check out the loft for sale items.
19 locals recommend
The Toggery - Kalispell
327 S Main StHigh end outdoor clothing, footwear, silicon rings (great for outdoor adventures), and lovely jewelry and gift items. Check out the loft for sale items.
Want a fun high quality Montana t-shirt, hat, sticker, etc. Check out the Montana Scene on Main St.
14 locals recommend
The Montana Scene
219 S Main StWant a fun high quality Montana t-shirt, hat, sticker, etc. Check out the Montana Scene on Main St.
Imagination Station
132 S Main StGreat place to find unique toys and games for a variety of ages. Locally owned.
Withey's Health Foods
1231 S Main StGreat local natural health food store.