Flathead Favorites!
Drinks to be had!
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W NQuaint Winery with cozy atmosphere, live music and delicious bites. A perfect Date Night place or a Gal Friendly hang.
7 locals recommend
MontaVino Winery
38 1st Ave EQuaint Winery with cozy atmosphere, live music and delicious bites. A perfect Date Night place or a Gal Friendly hang.
Kalispell's original brewery. Upstairs Patio seating gives great Big Sky views.
49 locals recommend
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 S Main StKalispell's original brewery. Upstairs Patio seating gives great Big Sky views.
Just a few blocks walk from the cottage, Bias is known for gluten free and unique flavored brews.
38 locals recommend
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave EJust a few blocks walk from the cottage, Bias is known for gluten free and unique flavored brews.
Newest scene in downtown Kalispell with historic charm, outdoor seating, and delicious food! Don't miss the grilled cauliflower and the onion ring stack!
13 locals recommend
KM Bar
29 3rd Street EastNewest scene in downtown Kalispell with historic charm, outdoor seating, and delicious food! Don't miss the grilled cauliflower and the onion ring stack!
Great selection of ciders from the on site orchard and amazing burgers and rosemary garlic fries!
22 locals recommend
Big Mountain Ciderworks
1051 Old Reserve DriveGreat selection of ciders from the on site orchard and amazing burgers and rosemary garlic fries!
Nestled on the creek in Lakeside, 'The Rack' is the O.G. Brewery/Restaurant. Spend the day on Flathead Lake and then wind down with a great drink and great food! Make sure to end it all with a famous Pizza Cookie, made for sharing, it won't disappoint!
142 locals recommend
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdNestled on the creek in Lakeside, 'The Rack' is the O.G. Brewery/Restaurant. Spend the day on Flathead Lake and then wind down with a great drink and great food! Make sure to end it all with a famous Pizza Cookie, made for sharing, it won't disappoint!
Food Scene
Wonderful, homemade Italian Bistro eats. Try my personal Fave: the Pollo Pesto Panino. Make sure to try the house made Champagne Vinaigrette on your side salad. Finish it all off with a delish dessert (Gluten Free and Vegan options too) and a Latte.
30 locals recommend
Bonelli's Bistro
38 1st Ave EWonderful, homemade Italian Bistro eats. Try my personal Fave: the Pollo Pesto Panino. Make sure to try the house made Champagne Vinaigrette on your side salad. Finish it all off with a delish dessert (Gluten Free and Vegan options too) and a Latte.
Intimate atmosphere in historic building. Special take on comfort food. Great place to try an Elk or Bison burger! Wonderful beer and wine selection.
57 locals recommend
Hop's Downtown Grill
121 S Main StIntimate atmosphere in historic building. Special take on comfort food. Great place to try an Elk or Bison burger! Wonderful beer and wine selection.
Delish housemade ice cream with unique flavor combinations! My families Faves include Lavender Honey and Cupcake. Great place to grab a Montana souvenir, as well.
56 locals recommend
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main StDelish housemade ice cream with unique flavor combinations! My families Faves include Lavender Honey and Cupcake. Great place to grab a Montana souvenir, as well.
Old Fashioned Soda Fountain with The Best Burger and Fries. The kiddos will delight in the candy selection and everyone will delight in the Old Fashioned Fountain treats. Norm's
also carries a varied and unique selection of magazines and reading material.
36 locals recommend
Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main StOld Fashioned Soda Fountain with The Best Burger and Fries. The kiddos will delight in the candy selection and everyone will delight in the Old Fashioned Fountain treats. Norm's
also carries a varied and unique selection of magazines and reading material.
Mercantile Steak
30 2nd Street EastNewest eatery in downtown. A great spot for a special dinner.
A 'cant miss' if you are out for adventure. The BEST Huckleberry treats, EVER! And a great scenic drive!
62 locals recommend
Polebridge Mercantile & Bakery
265 Polebridge LoopA 'cant miss' if you are out for adventure. The BEST Huckleberry treats, EVER! And a great scenic drive!
Easily stroll to this delicious place for fresh sushi!
30 locals recommend
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
323 S Main StEasily stroll to this delicious place for fresh sushi!
Sightseeing
A great place to get a sense of the area. This Museum is houses in Kalispell's original Central School. Check out the Free Movie showings and ever changing displays.
25 locals recommend
Museum At Central School
124 2nd Ave EA great place to get a sense of the area. This Museum is houses in Kalispell's original Central School. Check out the Free Movie showings and ever changing displays.
Touring the Conrad Mansion is a must do! You will learn how Mr. Conrad came to be the wealthiest settler in the Flathead valley. His historic Mansion was the first in the valley to have ellectricity and even has a working elevator! Family friends who have stayed at the Mansion include Teddy Roosevelt and Charles M. Russell. Mr. Conrad's daughter, Alicia, lived alone in the home throughout the 1970's, when she reached a deal with the city to turn her childhood home into a museum. Alicia was a saver, and because of this, the home is filled with all original furniture, dishes, and toys. it is truly a step back in time!
54 locals recommend
Conrad Mansion
330 Woodland AveTouring the Conrad Mansion is a must do! You will learn how Mr. Conrad came to be the wealthiest settler in the Flathead valley. His historic Mansion was the first in the valley to have ellectricity and even has a working elevator! Family friends who have stayed at the Mansion include Teddy Roosevelt and Charles M. Russell. Mr. Conrad's daughter, Alicia, lived alone in the home throughout the 1970's, when she reached a deal with the city to turn her childhood home into a museum. Alicia was a saver, and because of this, the home is filled with all original furniture, dishes, and toys. it is truly a step back in time!
originally a Carnegie Library, this historic buildings started the local gallery scene.
38 locals recommend
Hockaday Museum of Art
302 2nd Ave Eoriginally a Carnegie Library, this historic buildings started the local gallery scene.
This Modern Art Gallery is owned by my personal favorite local artist, Marshall Noice. His vibrant pastel landscapes are so beautiful, a must see!
Montana Modern Fine Art
127 S Main StThis Modern Art Gallery is owned by my personal favorite local artist, Marshall Noice. His vibrant pastel landscapes are so beautiful, a must see!
Downtown Shopping
Great place for vintage and mid-century modern pieces plus unique smaller items for your home.
Honey Home & Design
136 S Main StGreat place for vintage and mid-century modern pieces plus unique smaller items for your home.
My favorite place for gift ideas! Fun items for the home, cookbooks, barware, etc. Jewelry, boutique clothing, baby gifts, games... all with an unusual flair! They really do have something for everyone!
Modern Pastime
140 S Main StMy favorite place for gift ideas! Fun items for the home, cookbooks, barware, etc. Jewelry, boutique clothing, baby gifts, games... all with an unusual flair! They really do have something for everyone!
Get lost in the stacks of new and used books or special order any book! Love these guys!
The Bookshelf
101 S Main StGet lost in the stacks of new and used books or special order any book! Love these guys!
Create your own luxuriously scented bath and body products or grab a new set of cozy jammies! The delightful smells alone will relax you!
9 locals recommend
Sage & Cedar
227 S Main StCreate your own luxuriously scented bath and body products or grab a new set of cozy jammies! The delightful smells alone will relax you!
This is the spot to grab what you need for any adventure! Upscale outdoor clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as gear for hiking, camping, etc.
19 locals recommend
The Toggery - Kalispell
327 S Main StThis is the spot to grab what you need for any adventure! Upscale outdoor clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as gear for hiking, camping, etc.
This is where you'll grab your souvenir shirts, hats, mugs and stickers! Don't forget to take a remembrance of the Flathead Valley with you when you head home!
14 locals recommend
The Montana Scene
219 S Main StThis is where you'll grab your souvenir shirts, hats, mugs and stickers! Don't forget to take a remembrance of the Flathead Valley with you when you head home!
Outdoor Fun
A great place to hike, take in the view of the whole valley and your the interactive museum.
83 locals recommend
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdA great place to hike, take in the view of the whole valley and your the interactive museum.
The perfect place for the whole family to enjoy Flathead Lake from shore. Beautiful picnic area, bathrooms, beachfront fun and swimming docks.
30 locals recommend
Volunteer Park
7225 US-93The perfect place for the whole family to enjoy Flathead Lake from shore. Beautiful picnic area, bathrooms, beachfront fun and swimming docks.
Foys Lake
Another place to enjoy a nice swim on hot day.
Enjoy a short hike, camping, and boating on the West Shore of Flathead Lake.
16 locals recommend
West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park
17768 US-93Enjoy a short hike, camping, and boating on the West Shore of Flathead Lake.
Right on the walking path with beachfront swimming and kayaking. Adjacent to the Somers Boat launch.
Somers Park
5300 US-93Right on the walking path with beachfront swimming and kayaking. Adjacent to the Somers Boat launch.
City advice
What to pack
Layers are your Friend!
They say 'if you don't like the weather in Montana, wait 15 minutes'. You can wake up to beautiful day with sunny skies and then get caught in a blizzard at noon😜. We recommend always having a light jacket or sweatshirt with you, especially if you are used to a warmer climate. Even if the days are hot, the night s cool down after dark.