BABB
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Drink + Eat Local
- Grab dinner at Two Sisters Cafe, an eye-catching roadside eatery that's been satisfying diners for more than 25 years.
- Enjoy a big, juicy steak at the Cattle Baron Supper Club, a steakhouse born out of the Babb Bar, once one of the rowdiest watering holes in Glacier Country.
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Outdoor Adventure
- Buy a tribal permit and fish Duck Lake, known for unusually large brown and rainbow trout.
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BIGFORK
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Visitor Information
Bigfork Chamber of Commerce | 8155 State Highway 35, Bigfork | 406.837.5888
Arts + Culture
- Take in a show at Bigfork Summer Playhouse, the finest live professional repertory theater in the northwest.
- Go on a gallery stroll; Bigfork boasts a surprising array of art galleries.
Drink + Eat Local
- Taste award-winning craft brews at Flathead Lake Brewing Company.
- Tour Whistling Andy Distilling and sample The Spirit of Sperry, their huckleberry-flavored vodka with a name inspired by Glacier National Park’s Sperry Chalet.
- Pair your meal with Flathead Lake views on The Raven's lakeside deck.
- Delight your palate with wine tastings and small plates at Woods Bay Wine.
- Have a drink at 1908 Speakeasy, a rock-walled cellar bar that harkens back to the Prohibition era.
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- Shop downtown for unique jewelry, clothing and gifts.
Outdoor Adventure
BROWNING
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Blackfeet Tourism, Parks and Recreation | 16 Old Person St. | 406.338.7406
Arts + Culture
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Indoor Pursuits
Outdoor Adventure
- Stop at the viewing area on U.S. Highway 2 to look for free-roaming bison on the Blackfeet Nation Bison Reserve.
- Listen to traditional stories and learn about the landscape on a hike led by Iron Shield Creative’s Blackfeet guides.
COLUMBIA FALLS
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
Drink + Eat Local
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Family Fun
Outdoor Adventure
CORAM
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
Drink + Eat Local
- Savor handcrafted whiskey and spirits “so close to Glacier you can taste it!" at Glacier Distilling.
- Enjoy tapas and delicious dishes made with local ingredients at Josephine's Speakeasy, an eatery housed in an old homesteader cabin.
Family Fun
- Crank up the fun level! The Amazing Fun Center has a maze, go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats and bankshot basketball.
Outdoor Adventure
CUT BANK
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Visitor Information
Cut Bank Area Chamber of Commerce | 59 Golf Course Road | 406.873.4041
Art + Culture
- Step back in time at the 14-acre Glacier County Historical Museum and Archive with the option to spend the night in a historic caboose, oil worker's house or homestead house.
- Learn about the Cut Bank Army Airfield's role in World War II at the Airmen's Museum.
- Take a stroll around town to view the murals that celebrate Cut Bank’s history.
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Family Fun
- Take a selfie with a 27-foot-tall penguin statue that claims Cut Bank is the “coldest spot in the nation."
- Buy tickets for a scenic roundtrip train ride on Amtrak's Empire Builder from Cut Bank to Whitefish, skirting the southern border of Glacier National Park.
- Release some pent-up energy on the playground at City Park.
Outdoor Adventure
- Hike the Cut Bank Trail System along the scenic Cut Bank Creek Coulee.
EAST GLACIER PARK
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Visitor Information
East Glacier Park Chamber of Commerce | 909 State Highway 49 N. | 406.226.4403
Art + Culture
- Visit the John L. Clark Western Art Gallery to view works from internationally renowned wood carver and local Blackfeet tribesman, John L. Clark.
- Wander around the architecturally stunning Glacier Park Lodge, a historic hotel built in 1913 by the Great Northern Railway.
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Outdoor Adventure
ESSEX
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
Outdoor Adventure
- Indulge your inner cowboy or cowgirl on a week-long cattle drive with Bear Creek Guest Ranch.
- Take a horseback ride into the Great Bear Wilderness with Snowy Springs Outfitters.
- Hike 4 miles round-trip to Stanton Lake in the Great Bear Wilderness.
- Scan for mountain goats at the nearby Goat Lick Overlook.
- Visit the Walton Ranger Station for more information on nearby recreational opportunities.
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HUNGRY HORSE
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
Art + Culture
Drink + Eat Local
Outdoor Adventure
- Camp, boat or hike: recreation abounds!
- Take a stroll around Lion Lake. Look—and listen—for loons.
- Head out for huckleberry picking, a quintessential Montana experience.
- Kayak or stand-up paddleboard Hungry Horse Reservoir.
- Contact the Hungry Horse Ranger District for more information about recreational opportunities in the Flathead National Forest.
KALISPELL
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Visitor Information
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce + Discover Kalispell Visitor Information Center| 15 Depot Park, Kalispell | 406.758.2811
Art + Culture
Drink + Eat Local
- Enjoy Kalispell's array of culinary offerings, including breweries, restaurants and coffee shops.
- Wet your whistle at Kalispell Brewing Company, Bias Brewing, SunRift Beer Company, MontaVino Winery, Sacred Waters Brewery or Rough Cut Cider.
- Stroll through downtown and be greeted by mouthwatering offerings. Fill up on pastries at Ceres Bakery, pizza at Moose's Saloon, bison burgers at Hop's Downtown Grill, BBQ at DeSoto Grill, angus beef at Mercantile Steak or fresh sushi at Blue Samurai.
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Outdoor Adventure
LAKESIDE / SOMERS
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Visitor Information
Lakeside and Somers Chamber of Commerce | 7191 U.S. Highway 93, Lakeside | 406.844.3715
On the Lake
Around the Lake
- Visit Purple Mountain Lavender for the sights and scents of more than 1,500 lavender plants (35 varieties) and pick up some lavender oil, bundles, hydrosol or sachets.
- Stop by an orchard to pick famous Flathead cherries, or find a roadside stand.
- Bike from Somers to Kila on the paved Great Northern Historical Trail.
- Stretch your legs at Lakeside Community Park.
- Shred the trails at Legacy Bike Park (experienced mountain bikers only).
- Contact the Flathead National Forest for more information on recreational opportunities near Somers and Lakeside.
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MARTIN CITY
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
POLEBRIDGE
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Visitor Information
Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce at Marantette Park | 233 13th St. E., Columbia Falls | 406.892.2072
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Outdoor Adventure
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POLSON
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Visitor Information
Polson Chamber of Commerce | 402 First St. E., Suite 102, Polson | 406.883.5969
Arts + Culture
Drink + Eat Local
- If you're visiting in July, you can't miss tasting the famous Flathead cherries, grab them at a roadside stand, U-Pick farm or during the Polson Main Street Flathead Cherry Festival.
- Please your palate at Flathead Lake Cheese, where you'll find delicious artisan cheeses handmade in small batches.
- Try some of the finely crafted local beer on tap at Glacier Brewing Company.
- Grab a bite to eat on the lakeshore at Finley Point Grill, serving up steaks, seafood and other mouthwatering entrees, and boasting a robust wine list.
- If you're in the mood for burgers, you're in luck. Richwine's Burgerville is known for its 100% bull hamburgers, which they've been serving for more than 50 years.
- For a taste of Thai, head to Hot Spot Thai Café.
- For blues, booze and barbecue, mosey on over to East Shore Smoke House.
Outdoor Adventure
Family Fun
- Skate the 7th Avenue Skatepark.
- Play along the shores of Flathead Lake at Riverside Park, Sacajawea Park, Point Salish Park or Boettcher Park.
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ST. MARY
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Drink + Eat Local
- Eat hearty at Johnson's of St. Mary. The Johnson Family has been dishing up their signature American-style fare since 1950.
Outdoor Adventure
- Walk the paved paths at St. Mary Overlook for marvelous views of the valley below.
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WEST GLACIER
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Visitor Information
Visitor center at the Historic Belton West Glacier Train Depot | 12544 U.S. Highway 2 E., West Glacier | 406.888.5756
Drink + Eat Local
Family Fun
- Head to the family-friendly Crown of the Continent Discovery Center to book guided trips, relax with coffee, spirits, or ice cream, shop for souvenirs, visit the petting zoo and more!
- Tee up at Golfing to the Sun mini golf course and then treat the family to ice cream from the on-site Club House.
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WHITEFISH
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Visitor Information
Explore Whitefish/Convention and Visitor Bureau + Whitefish Chamber of Commerce | 505 E. 2nd St., Whitefish | 877.862.3548
Exploration is easy with visitor kiosks throughout town featuring maps, travel guides and activity/event posters. Please remember that recreating responsibly and checking local health guidelines are as important as ever.
Getting Around: SNOW Bus
- Catch a ride with daily service from Whitefish to Whitefish Mountain Resort (running whenever the chairlifts are running at the resort).
- Bring your wheels on bicycle-friendly buses with racks for up to 16 bikes.
Drink + Eat Local
- Get your beer on at Bonsai Brewing Project, a community-raised brewery featuring locally crafted brews, food, live music and an outdoor beer garden.
- Taste the rugged landscape and the heart and soul of Montana at Spotted Bear Spirits or Unleashed: A Winery.
- Dine outdoors at one of many restaurants that offer summer outdoor seating, including Last Chair, Piggyback BBQ, the Wich Haus, Casey's, Firebrand, Abruzzo Italian Kitchen, Indah Sushi, Logan’s Bar & Grill, The Craggy Range or Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during the busy summer months.
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Outdoor Recreation
Indoor Fun
Whitefish Mountain Resort, Summer Style
A Little Further Out: Northwest Corridor
Consider exploring Glacier Country’s Northwest Corridor rather than Two Medicine or Many Glacier, which can be intimidating to visitors who are new to the outdoors. It’s a beautiful hour and a half drive from Kalispell to the town of Libby. Libby is located on the Kootenay River in the heart of the Kootenai National Forest. Libby Dam, Souse Gulch Recreation Area and Lake Koocanusa are incredibly scenic and easily accessible off Highway 37. Downtown Libby offers a brewery, dining, lodging and shopping.
Weekly Events (Seasonal)
Tuesday
Whitefish: Shop local at the Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market.
Kalispell: Picnic in the Park at free outdoor evening concerts in Kalispell.
Wednesday
Kalispell: Picnic in the Park at free outdoor lunchtime concerts in Kalispell.
Bigfork: Shop local at the Bigfork Farmers Market.
Thursday
Columbia Falls: Shop local at the Columbia Falls Community Market.
Kalispell: Kick up your heels at Kalispell's Thursday Fest, a weekly street festival boasting music, food and local brews, arts and crafts.
Friday
West Glacier: Shop local at the West Glacier Farmers Market.
Saturday
Kalispell: Shop local at the Kalispell Farmers Market.