How about a destination that gives you: * 360-degree views of mountains and lakes * One of North America's premier national parks * Recreation options for every age and ability * Two nearby ski resorts * Nine excellent golf courses * Charming, historic small towns * First-class convention facilities * You'll find all these and much more in Northwest Montana's Flathead Valley. Come visit and you'll see why many visitors return here year after year. The "Flathead," as locals call the valley, lies just west of the Continental Divide in northwest Montana. Here you'll find the gateway to Glacier National Park and the home of both Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Ski Area. Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, is also among the cleanest large lakes - perfect for sailing, cruising, swimming and fishing. A surprisingly mild climate invites you outside all year. Typical winter temperatures are in the 20s and 30s. Summer temperatures usually range from the 70s to low 90s.
Montana’s westernmost region beckons. Grand landscapes and small-town hospitality make for authentic experiences and unforgettable moments. Looking to create your own Montana experience?
Deciding where to go while you’re here won’t be easy (it’s a pretty big place), but what you’ll quickly discover is that there’s so much Montana to see, you’ll be planning your next trip before this one is even over.
Here are some easy ways to get started. From laid-back weekend jaunts, romantic getaways and family vacations, to complete cultural experiences, there are seemingly endless options for adventure in Western Montana.
After a day of epic exploration, relaxation and rejuvenation are in order. Western Montana boasts five-star luxury lodging, riverside camping, and everything in between.
Explore our diverse accommodation options for trips of any length and style.
At first glance, Montana may not seem like a dining destination, but we’re happy to report it’s exactly that. With incredible fine dining restaurants, steakhouses, bakeries, bars, breweries, food trucks and cafés serving up a mix of everything—for every kind of eater—Montana is an adventure in food, too.
It’s always good to have a plan, so you can get the most out of your Montana experience. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spontaneously wander off the beaten path while you’re here.
You don’t even need to see what’s around the next bend to be stopped in your tracks at Glacier National Park. The sheer beauty is jaw dropping from every angle. With over 1 million acres of towering, jagged peaks, cascading waterfalls, wild meadows and sparkling waters, plus wildlife watching and recreation opportunities, it is, quite simply, the vacation of a lifetime.
