Greater Bigfork Guidebook

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Greater Bigfork Guidebook

Market and Gas

Gas, Drinks, Pizza, Sporting Goods, Grocery, and much much more! If you can't find what you're looking for at the Ferndale Market you might not need it.
9 locals recommend
Ferndale Market
1845 MT-209
9 locals recommend
Gas, Drinks, Pizza, Sporting Goods, Grocery, and much much more! If you can't find what you're looking for at the Ferndale Market you might not need it.
This is the main grocery store in town. You will also find other shops at this mall: Bigfork Drug (pharmacy & gifts), gas pumps, florist, Grateful Bread bakery & restaurant, Tall Pines lounge $ grill, and more.
39 locals recommend
Bigfork Harvest Foods
8111 Montana Hwy 35
39 locals recommend
This is the main grocery store in town. You will also find other shops at this mall: Bigfork Drug (pharmacy & gifts), gas pumps, florist, Grateful Bread bakery & restaurant, Tall Pines lounge $ grill, and more.

Food scene

Local favorite! Great food and friendly service at very reasonable prices. Outdoor dining when the weather is fine.
15 locals recommend
A Bar, Montana
11032 MT-83
15 locals recommend
Local favorite! Great food and friendly service at very reasonable prices. Outdoor dining when the weather is fine.
Best sushi in town, but you probably need a reservation - plan ahead.
61 locals recommend
Saketome
459 Electric Ave
61 locals recommend
Best sushi in town, but you probably need a reservation - plan ahead.
A trip to Bigfork is not complete without a visit to the Garden - long time local favorite. Food, drinks, pool, and friendly service. No children after 9:00.
37 locals recommend
The Garden Bar
451 Electric Ave
37 locals recommend
A trip to Bigfork is not complete without a visit to the Garden - long time local favorite. Food, drinks, pool, and friendly service. No children after 9:00.
Awesome menu and excellent service. Plus, a one-of-a-kind view of Flathead Lake.
84 locals recommend
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt Dr
84 locals recommend
Awesome menu and excellent service. Plus, a one-of-a-kind view of Flathead Lake.
Delicious breakfast. Be prepared to wait on weekends, but it’s worth it!
93 locals recommend
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83
93 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast. Be prepared to wait on weekends, but it’s worth it!
Split Rock Restaurant
8270 Montana Highway 35
Fine dining experience. Amazing!
12 locals recommend
Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar
7951 Montana Hwy 35
12 locals recommend
Fine dining experience. Amazing!

Scenic Trail

Two mile scenic trail along the Swan River between downtown Bigfork and Ferndale. Great for jogging, walking, cycling. Pets welcome. No motorized vehicles. Free parking at either end.
23 locals recommend
Swan River Nature Trail
Swan River Nature Trail
23 locals recommend
Two mile scenic trail along the Swan River between downtown Bigfork and Ferndale. Great for jogging, walking, cycling. Pets welcome. No motorized vehicles. Free parking at either end.

Things to Do

If you enjoy live theater, Bigfork Summer Playhouse does not disappoint!
86 locals recommend
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric Ave
86 locals recommend
If you enjoy live theater, Bigfork Summer Playhouse does not disappoint!
Bigfork Anglers has the friendliest and most experienced guides in the Flathead. Ask for Jason and tell him we sent you!
17 locals recommend
Bigfork Anglers Fly Shop
405 Bridge St
17 locals recommend
Bigfork Anglers has the friendliest and most experienced guides in the Flathead. Ask for Jason and tell him we sent you!
There are many beautiful hikes in the Jewel Basin for all different abilities, just a short drive from Bigfork. In winter, Jewel Basin also grooms a cross country ski track.
105 locals recommend
Jewel Basin
105 locals recommend
There are many beautiful hikes in the Jewel Basin for all different abilities, just a short drive from Bigfork. In winter, Jewel Basin also grooms a cross country ski track.
Great for day trips to Flathead Lake right in Bigfork. Picnic, swim, jump off “the rocks” — this is a favorite local hang out.
33 locals recommend
Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35
33 locals recommend
Great for day trips to Flathead Lake right in Bigfork. Picnic, swim, jump off “the rocks” — this is a favorite local hang out.
Let kids get the wiggles out at Sliters Park near the steel bridge in downtown Bigfork, complete with swings and two levels of play structure. There is also a stage for Sunday evening “Concerts in the Park” series during the summer.
Sliter's Park
291 Bridge Street
Let kids get the wiggles out at Sliters Park near the steel bridge in downtown Bigfork, complete with swings and two levels of play structure. There is also a stage for Sunday evening “Concerts in the Park” series during the summer.
Super fun bowling hotspot and arcade with good snack bar and full bar for adults. Cosmic bowling on weekend nights.
8 locals recommend
Pick's Bowling Center
209 MT-82
8 locals recommend
Super fun bowling hotspot and arcade with good snack bar and full bar for adults. Cosmic bowling on weekend nights.
Baseball fields, soccer fields, and play structure for kids to run wild!
Carlyle Johnson Park
Baseball fields, soccer fields, and play structure for kids to run wild!

Coffee

21 locals recommend
Fieldheads Coffee Roasting Co.
482 Osborn Ave
21 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Lake Baked
191 Mill St
10 locals recommend
Drive thru.
Florence Coffee
8065 Montana Hwy 35
Drive thru.
Drive thru.
6 locals recommend
Buzz N Bagels
11 Montana Hwy 35
6 locals recommend
Drive thru.

City advice

What to pack

Dress in layers.

In Montana, the weather changes quickly. We dress in layers in all seasons, just in case.
Don't miss

Walking through downtown Bigfork

Take a couple of hours to visit downtown for a variety of restaurants, bars, art galleries, gift shops, and live music. The quaint town of Bigfork holds many sweet surprises.