Kara’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Cutest drive to a. remote town that is on the edge of Glacier Park near the Canadian Border. Go up and enjoy lunch outside and listen to live music at the restaurant during the summer. Kids can play on the playground and you can get a good sand volleyball game going. Don't forget a huckleberry bear claw from the bakery!
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Polebridge Mercantile & Bakery
265 Polebridge LoopCutest drive to a. remote town that is on the edge of Glacier Park near the Canadian Border. Go up and enjoy lunch outside and listen to live music at the restaurant during the summer. Kids can play on the playground and you can get a good sand volleyball game going. Don't forget a huckleberry bear claw from the bakery!
Cute little town just north of Whitefish near the Canadian Border. Enjoy driving through the mountains, past aqua Dickey Lake, and arrive in Eureka. Eat brunch at Cafe Jax or have a burger at Front Porch Grill. Try the Eureka burger with huckleberry ice cream on it. Ask locals for directions to hidden lakes and waterfalls, and enjoy a day of sightseeing.
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Eureka
Cute little town just north of Whitefish near the Canadian Border. Enjoy driving through the mountains, past aqua Dickey Lake, and arrive in Eureka. Eat brunch at Cafe Jax or have a burger at Front Porch Grill. Try the Eureka burger with huckleberry ice cream on it. Ask locals for directions to hidden lakes and waterfalls, and enjoy a day of sightseeing.
Take a drive to lakeside and get a ferry tour of Flathead Lake. One of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the country.
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Lakeside
Take a drive to lakeside and get a ferry tour of Flathead Lake. One of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the country.
Easy 1 mile trail, that anyone can do. Hike through beautiful cedar trees, past a stunning waterfall up to a glacier fed lake. Parking is tricky during busy summer months, so consider taking the shuttle.
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Avalanche Lake
Easy 1 mile trail, that anyone can do. Hike through beautiful cedar trees, past a stunning waterfall up to a glacier fed lake. Parking is tricky during busy summer months, so consider taking the shuttle.
If you have the chance, drive this road. Better yet, get a bike and ride it in May or June before the road opens to vehicle traffic. You will not regret it. You can ride from Avalanche up the road as far as it is open. Pass by the Weeping Wall, past glaciers and look down into the valley. Bikes, including E-bikes can be rented at any local bike shop.
Going-to-the-Sun Road
230-110 Glacier Rte 1 RdIf you have the chance, drive this road. Better yet, get a bike and ride it in May or June before the road opens to vehicle traffic. You will not regret it. You can ride from Avalanche up the road as far as it is open. Pass by the Weeping Wall, past glaciers and look down into the valley. Bikes, including E-bikes can be rented at any local bike shop.
A treasure listed on the United States Historical Sights. A Catholic Church built in the late 1800's, and full of original paintings.
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St Ignatius Mission Church
300 Beartrack AveA treasure listed on the United States Historical Sights. A Catholic Church built in the late 1800's, and full of original paintings.
Food scene
Local Italian Eatery. The wood fired pizza's are terrific, as are the pasta dishes.
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Abruzzo Italian Kitchen
115 Central AveLocal Italian Eatery. The wood fired pizza's are terrific, as are the pasta dishes.
There is always a wait here for a reason. Delicious Italian food in a cozy environment. Large portions and good for families. Don't miss the bread. Our favorites are the bolognese, pasta Ravenna, and the zeppolis!
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Ciao Mambo
234 2nd StThere is always a wait here for a reason. Delicious Italian food in a cozy environment. Large portions and good for families. Don't miss the bread. Our favorites are the bolognese, pasta Ravenna, and the zeppolis!
Best pizza in whitefish, but if you want something a little different, try the calzones. They are the best.
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Jersey Boys Pizzeria
550 E 1st StBest pizza in whitefish, but if you want something a little different, try the calzones. They are the best.
Hidden gem. Latin fusion food. The chips and salsa are so good. The tacos are delicious and the verde enchiladas rock. Try the Mexican chocolate cake for dessert!
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Pescado Blanco
235 E 1st StHidden gem. Latin fusion food. The chips and salsa are so good. The tacos are delicious and the verde enchiladas rock. Try the Mexican chocolate cake for dessert!
Delicious rolls and vegetable tempura. Relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff.
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Indah Sushi
250 E Second StDelicious rolls and vegetable tempura. Relaxed atmosphere, and friendly staff.
Yummy food with cajun flare. Try the shrimp and grits, the elk meatloaf, and the Mac & cheese. Reservations recommended.
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Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveYummy food with cajun flare. Try the shrimp and grits, the elk meatloaf, and the Mac & cheese. Reservations recommended.
Every Tuesday in downtown Whitefish through the summer months. May-Oct. Food trucks, local vendors, artists, and farmers gather in the Railway park.
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Whitefish Farmers' Market
1 Central AveEvery Tuesday in downtown Whitefish through the summer months. May-Oct. Food trucks, local vendors, artists, and farmers gather in the Railway park.
Delicious French Bakery. Try the Basque cakes, the pain au chocolat, and whatever seasonal treat that they have. Real French hot cocoa, and macarons too.
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Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central AveDelicious French Bakery. Try the Basque cakes, the pain au chocolat, and whatever seasonal treat that they have. Real French hot cocoa, and macarons too.
Unique homemade flavors of ice cream. Menu changes seasonally.
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Sweet Peaks Ice Cream - Whitefish
419 E 3rd StUnique homemade flavors of ice cream. Menu changes seasonally.
Recreation
When you need to wear the kids out, take them and let them swim in one of the many pools. Kids pool has waterslide, and there is state of the art workout equipment, racquetball courts, basketball court, hot tub, sauna, and fitness classes. Day or week passes can be purchased at the front desk.
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The Wave Aquatic and Fitness Center
1250 Baker AveWhen you need to wear the kids out, take them and let them swim in one of the many pools. Kids pool has waterslide, and there is state of the art workout equipment, racquetball courts, basketball court, hot tub, sauna, and fitness classes. Day or week passes can be purchased at the front desk.
Fun for the family. A bouldering gym with all levels of routes. Equipment can be rented and punch cards bring the cost down.
RockFish Climbing and 24 Hour Fitness Center
6475 US-93Fun for the family. A bouldering gym with all levels of routes. Equipment can be rented and punch cards bring the cost down.
City beach can be busy so why not try the state park beach. It sits on the north side of the lake, and has a roped off swimming area, and pebble beach area. Picnic areas surround the beach.
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Les Mason State Park
2650 E Lakeshore DrCity beach can be busy so why not try the state park beach. It sits on the north side of the lake, and has a roped off swimming area, and pebble beach area. Picnic areas surround the beach.
A state park on the edge of Flathead Lake, next to Bigfork. Perfect place for a picnic, or to paddle board, swim and recreate on Flathead lake. Enjoy the charm of Bigfork. They have a great summer theater with productions that will blow you away. Cute shops that look like a darling winter wonderland during the cold months.
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Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35A state park on the edge of Flathead Lake, next to Bigfork. Perfect place for a picnic, or to paddle board, swim and recreate on Flathead lake. Enjoy the charm of Bigfork. They have a great summer theater with productions that will blow you away. Cute shops that look like a darling winter wonderland during the cold months.
Stake Park near Kalispell with hikes for all ages that lead to views looking over the valley.
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Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdStake Park near Kalispell with hikes for all ages that lead to views looking over the valley.
My husband's favorite golf destination. A world class course set in a five star resort setting in beautiful Eureka.
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Wilderness Club Resort
1885 Sophie Lake RdMy husband's favorite golf destination. A world class course set in a five star resort setting in beautiful Eureka.