Montana Haus Guidebook
Food scene
Just up the road at Mile Marker 6. Locally sourced ingredients, locally crafted Montana brews, extensive wine selection and great food. Check online or call for summer & winter hours. 406-887-2020
28 locals recommend
Finley Point Grill
35427 6Just up the road at Mile Marker 6. Locally sourced ingredients, locally crafted Montana brews, extensive wine selection and great food. Check online or call for summer & winter hours. 406-887-2020
Just up the road, this warm cozy restaurant and bar has great drinks, BBQ and live music on some nights. Closed Tues & Wed.
21 locals recommend
East Shore Smoke House
35103 Montana Hwy 35Just up the road, this warm cozy restaurant and bar has great drinks, BBQ and live music on some nights. Closed Tues & Wed.
Farm to Table menu just 19 miles away from the A-frame, all the while driving along the gorgeous east shore of Flathead Lake.
19 locals recommend
Montana Bonfire
15300 Montana Hwy 35Farm to Table menu just 19 miles away from the A-frame, all the while driving along the gorgeous east shore of Flathead Lake.
Whether boating or driving you can enjoy a cocktail & dinner overlooking Flathead Lake. Super casual boat vibes. 19 miles from the A-frame in Woods Bay.
63 locals recommend
The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35Whether boating or driving you can enjoy a cocktail & dinner overlooking Flathead Lake. Super casual boat vibes. 19 miles from the A-frame in Woods Bay.
Espresso & coffee with breakfast & lunch items in Polson.
18 locals recommend
Blodgett Creamery Coffee Saloon
325 Main StEspresso & coffee with breakfast & lunch items in Polson.
Local Polson Hangout for breakfast and best custard filled maple bars in the south. Donuts sell out early on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Lake Bar
49493 US-93Local Polson Hangout for breakfast and best custard filled maple bars in the south. Donuts sell out early on weekends.
Good food & atmosphere in Polson with indoor & outdoor seating on the hill.
16 locals recommend
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
207 Ridgewater DrGood food & atmosphere in Polson with indoor & outdoor seating on the hill.
Distillery just outside of Glacier National Park, stop here at the end of your tour of the park. There is a yummy food stand at the top of the hill if your hungry after all that hiking.
54 locals recommend
Glacier Distilling Company
10237 US-2Distillery just outside of Glacier National Park, stop here at the end of your tour of the park. There is a yummy food stand at the top of the hill if your hungry after all that hiking.
Customize your tacos, grab a beer & table outside & watch the little town of Bigfork go by. Go here before a play at Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
13 locals recommend
Oro Y Plata
408 Bridge StreetCustomize your tacos, grab a beer & table outside & watch the little town of Bigfork go by. Go here before a play at Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Flathead Lake access 5 miles away for swimming, floating, picnicking, boating etc.
9 locals recommend
Flathead Lake State Park
31453 S Finley Point RdBeautiful Flathead Lake access 5 miles away for swimming, floating, picnicking, boating etc.
6.5 miles away, Blue Bay has Day Use options for swimming, sunning and launching the boat.
Blue Bay Campground
27915 Montana Hwy 356.5 miles away, Blue Bay has Day Use options for swimming, sunning and launching the boat.
The best hot springs in the area, Quinn's Hot Springs in Paradise, Montana has 5 100% natural flow through pools, heated floors in the changing rooms, a bar & grill & also an amazing restaurant called Harwood House featuring locally sourced steaks, organic produce & and hand-picked wine list recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
31 locals recommend
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
190 Quinn's Canyon RdThe best hot springs in the area, Quinn's Hot Springs in Paradise, Montana has 5 100% natural flow through pools, heated floors in the changing rooms, a bar & grill & also an amazing restaurant called Harwood House featuring locally sourced steaks, organic produce & and hand-picked wine list recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
A short hike down several sets of stairs drops you in front of the awe inspiring Kerr Dam and is completely worth the 16 mile drive. The dam raises the level & increases the size of Flathead Lake.
19 locals recommend
Kerr Dam
A short hike down several sets of stairs drops you in front of the awe inspiring Kerr Dam and is completely worth the 16 mile drive. The dam raises the level & increases the size of Flathead Lake.
Rent a boat and go fishing, swim, float & tour Flathead Lake.
7 locals recommend
Flathead Boat Company
50230 US-93Rent a boat and go fishing, swim, float & tour Flathead Lake.
Rent a boat close to Wild Horse Island. They also rent kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis etc.
9 locals recommend
Boat Rentals and Rides
44227 A StRent a boat close to Wild Horse Island. They also rent kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis etc.
Kayak through Flathead's little islands, peacefully float the river, or ride the rapids in the Upper Canyon. They also offer Wild Horse Island tours, basically any water adventure you want.
23 locals recommend
Flathead Raft Company
50362 US-93Kayak through Flathead's little islands, peacefully float the river, or ride the rapids in the Upper Canyon. They also offer Wild Horse Island tours, basically any water adventure you want.
Summertime at the mountain is great too! Zipline, slide, hike, bike & tour Whitefish Mountain and then tour the little town of Whitefish at the base of the mountain.
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrSummertime at the mountain is great too! Zipline, slide, hike, bike & tour Whitefish Mountain and then tour the little town of Whitefish at the base of the mountain.
Things to Do
Head to Bigfork for dinner & a play. No need to dress up, this is Montana, come as you are and enjoy yourself!
86 locals recommend
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveHead to Bigfork for dinner & a play. No need to dress up, this is Montana, come as you are and enjoy yourself!
Hangout spot in Polson for trying new brews, playing pinball & sitting in the sun in the outdoor area, sometimes a food truck will be there to feed you too!
18 locals recommend
Glacier Brewing Co
6 10th Ave EHangout spot in Polson for trying new brews, playing pinball & sitting in the sun in the outdoor area, sometimes a food truck will be there to feed you too!
This is the true Montana local hangout hot springs. Each group can grab their own "pool", it may be concrete, it may be a kiddie pool but it's a constant flow of mineral laden hot spring water, varying temperatures and a beautiful view. We love this strange little place!
9 locals recommend
Wild Horse Hot Springs
175 Camp Aqua RdThis is the true Montana local hangout hot springs. Each group can grab their own "pool", it may be concrete, it may be a kiddie pool but it's a constant flow of mineral laden hot spring water, varying temperatures and a beautiful view. We love this strange little place!
Shopping
handMADE Montana
212 Main StGreat Montana made hand crafted shopping in Polson.
Alpine Landscape & Design LLC
111 3rd Avenue EastCute flower & gift shop in Polson
A hidden gem in Bigfork, shop for Turquoise, fine jewelry, Montana Sapphires & Agates and so much more. One of our favorites.
12 locals recommend
Kehoe's Agate Shop
1020 Holt DrA hidden gem in Bigfork, shop for Turquoise, fine jewelry, Montana Sapphires & Agates and so much more. One of our favorites.
The Montana Scene
219 S Main StOur favorite spot for Montana shirts, hats, cups, stickers etc.