David’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
A few of the must-see sights and towns around our home.
The largest natural, fresh-water lake west of the Missouri River. A great place to cool off on warm summer days. Rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddle board for an unforgettable day on a blue lake surrounded by stunning MT mountains.
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
The largest natural, fresh-water lake west of the Missouri River. A great place to cool off on warm summer days. Rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddle board for an unforgettable day on a blue lake surrounded by stunning MT mountains.
A quaint little city that has the feel of a European-Alps town. You'll find the ski resort, Big Mountain, here along with great food, shopping and libations downtown.
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
A quaint little city that has the feel of a European-Alps town. You'll find the ski resort, Big Mountain, here along with great food, shopping and libations downtown.
If Glacier is too busy, or you just want to hike elsewhere, check out Jewel Basin; a National Hiking Area that is home to pristine mountain lakes maintained exclusively for hiking and camping. It's a local favorite only 45 minutes from Kalispell.
105 locals recommend
Jewel Basin
If Glacier is too busy, or you just want to hike elsewhere, check out Jewel Basin; a National Hiking Area that is home to pristine mountain lakes maintained exclusively for hiking and camping. It's a local favorite only 45 minutes from Kalispell.
Lakeside is a small lakeside-town on the west shore of Flathead Lake. You'll find public access to the lake, watercraft rentals, and a great brewery, Tamarak Brewery, to grab a bite and beer after a long day on the water!
39 locals recommend
Lakeside
Lakeside is a small lakeside-town on the west shore of Flathead Lake. You'll find public access to the lake, watercraft rentals, and a great brewery, Tamarak Brewery, to grab a bite and beer after a long day on the water!
The town of Polebridge, MT is small but unforgettable! It's the gateway to the Northwest entrance of Glacier, and home to a Mercantile that bakes world-famous huckleberry bear-claw pastries!
26 locals recommend
Polebridge
The town of Polebridge, MT is small but unforgettable! It's the gateway to the Northwest entrance of Glacier, and home to a Mercantile that bakes world-famous huckleberry bear-claw pastries!
Food scene
Some of our favorite eating and drinking establishments nearby.
If you're going to Polebridge, you MUST stop here and grab a huckleberry bear-claw pastry.
62 locals recommend
Polebridge Mercantile & Bakery
265 Polebridge LoopIf you're going to Polebridge, you MUST stop here and grab a huckleberry bear-claw pastry.
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WTHE BEST FOOD IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY. The beer is okay.
If you're in the mood for a $15 hamburger, you won't find a better one anywhere else!
57 locals recommend
Hop's Downtown Grill
121 S Main StIf you're in the mood for a $15 hamburger, you won't find a better one anywhere else!
Super-fresh fish (imported daily from around the world)makes this a must-visit restaurant if you're in the mood for sushi in Montana!
30 locals recommend
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
323 S Main StSuper-fresh fish (imported daily from around the world)makes this a must-visit restaurant if you're in the mood for sushi in Montana!
Great gringo-mexicana food in Kalispell! Bring an empty stomach, because the servings are substantial.
14 locals recommend
Casa Mexico
1600 U.S. 93 SGreat gringo-mexicana food in Kalispell! Bring an empty stomach, because the servings are substantial.
Our favorite brewery in Kalispell! The Working-Man's Wheat is great year around! And the outdoor seating is perfect for summer days!
35 locals recommend
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W NOur favorite brewery in Kalispell! The Working-Man's Wheat is great year around! And the outdoor seating is perfect for summer days!
A great, new brewery in Kalispell with a knack for experimental recipes; especially the tea pale ale. You can find some decent food here too!
38 locals recommend
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave EA great, new brewery in Kalispell with a knack for experimental recipes; especially the tea pale ale. You can find some decent food here too!
Local coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot. Enjoy a social mosphere with great food and drinks!
41 locals recommend
Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main StLocal coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot. Enjoy a social mosphere with great food and drinks!
Our favorite bakery. Pick up a loaf of your favorite bread, and grab a cinnamon role and late while your here!
42 locals recommend
Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StOur favorite bakery. Pick up a loaf of your favorite bread, and grab a cinnamon role and late while your here!
The best breakfast in town for those looking for comfort food and LARGE servings!
51 locals recommend
Sykes Diner
202 2nd Ave WThe best breakfast in town for those looking for comfort food and LARGE servings!
Indah Sushi
250 E Second StA great sushi spot in Whitefish.
Market
Our weekly summer-time markets are a great place to find local food, listen to live music, and enjoy a beer (or three) while you socialize with other travelers and locals alike. Every Thursday from 5-8 PM (summer time only).
We LOVE this market, held Thursday evenings in the summer. They serve beer, always have live music and great food, and some of the most talented artists and delicious food vendors sell here. Also, it's the only place to find Dixon melons in the valley; do yourself a favor and get one if you can!
24 locals recommend
Columbia Falls Community Market
830 1st Ave WWe LOVE this market, held Thursday evenings in the summer. They serve beer, always have live music and great food, and some of the most talented artists and delicious food vendors sell here. Also, it's the only place to find Dixon melons in the valley; do yourself a favor and get one if you can!
A perfect Saturday morning market for fresh produce, mushrooms, wares, local cheeses, and more!
11 locals recommend
Kalispell Farmers Market
777 Grandview DrA perfect Saturday morning market for fresh produce, mushrooms, wares, local cheeses, and more!
Ski/Snowboard
Skiing and Snowboarding in Montana is a MUST if you're visiting in winter!
A smaller mountain (that's also less expensive) than Big Mountain, but a favorite of the locals!
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadA smaller mountain (that's also less expensive) than Big Mountain, but a favorite of the locals!