At the southern tip of Flathead Lake, the beloved community of Polson offers live theater, museums, locally owned shops, antique stores and plenty of places for good food and friendly conversation. With its ideal location and multiple lodging and activity options, Polson is a Flathead Valley must. Access to both Flathead Lake and the Flathead River provides rafting, boating, swimming and sailing opportunities. Nearby Seli'? Ksanka Qlispe' Dam boasts beautiful canyon views, and the local golf course offers fairways next to the scenic and pristine Flathead Lake.
Salish Name: Nčmqne̓tkʷ
Meaning: “Where the shoreline forms the shape like a top of a teepee”
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Flathead Lake Cheese 208 1st Ave E Polson, Montana
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