Mark’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Blacktail Road takes you to the top of Blacktail mountain overlooking the entire Flathead Valley and beyond. Only 19 miles away, but about a 40 minute drive from the cottage. The Ski Area lodge and ticketing is at the top, lift tickets are affordable and the slopes are practically all yours!
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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadBlacktail Road takes you to the top of Blacktail mountain overlooking the entire Flathead Valley and beyond. Only 19 miles away, but about a 40 minute drive from the cottage. The Ski Area lodge and ticketing is at the top, lift tickets are affordable and the slopes are practically all yours!
A sweet little grassy park right on the shores of Flathead lake. Offers a great picnic area, public restrooms and a public swimming, dock and beach access. Very family friendly.
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Volunteer Park
7225 US-93A sweet little grassy park right on the shores of Flathead lake. Offers a great picnic area, public restrooms and a public swimming, dock and beach access. Very family friendly.
A versatile hiking trail for a leisurely walk, or a full on hike this trail extends 18.8 miles from lakeside to Kalispell and ends at Herron park. Available for single track mountain biking as well. Trailhead access starts at either Lakeside with views of Flathead Lake in the distance or from Herron Park just outside of Kalispell where you will quickly reach views of Jewel Basin, The Whitefish Mountain range, Mission range, overlooking Foys Lake and Kalispell.
https://www.foystoblacktailtrails.org/
Foy’s to Blacktail Trails
A versatile hiking trail for a leisurely walk, or a full on hike this trail extends 18.8 miles from lakeside to Kalispell and ends at Herron park. Available for single track mountain biking as well. Trailhead access starts at either Lakeside with views of Flathead Lake in the distance or from Herron Park just outside of Kalispell where you will quickly reach views of Jewel Basin, The Whitefish Mountain range, Mission range, overlooking Foys Lake and Kalispell.
https://www.foystoblacktailtrails.org/
Nestled near the city of Kalispell these trails are great for a leisurely walk, a quick hike, or mountain biking up to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Kalispell. Trails, a visitor center, picnic tables and restrooms located at the top. If you wish to skip to the viewpoint, it is an easy drive up to the top.
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Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdNestled near the city of Kalispell these trails are great for a leisurely walk, a quick hike, or mountain biking up to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Kalispell. Trails, a visitor center, picnic tables and restrooms located at the top. If you wish to skip to the viewpoint, it is an easy drive up to the top.
Located on the east side of Flathead Lake in Bigfork this park is a favorite spot to soak up the sun. Great swimming off of the rocks or a pebble beach option for kids. A favorite place to view the sunset.
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Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35Located on the east side of Flathead Lake in Bigfork this park is a favorite spot to soak up the sun. Great swimming off of the rocks or a pebble beach option for kids. A favorite place to view the sunset.
Hiking Trails and Nordic skiing area. A gravel road takes you up to the alpine. Studded with Alpine lakes. Trails range from easy to strenuous.
https://discoverkalispell.com/things-to-do/jewel-basin/
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Jewel Basin
Hiking Trails and Nordic skiing area. A gravel road takes you up to the alpine. Studded with Alpine lakes. Trails range from easy to strenuous.
https://discoverkalispell.com/things-to-do/jewel-basin/
Located on the south fork of the Flathead river, surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks. 15 miles south of the Glacier Park entrance. One of the largest concrete arch dams in the US
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Hungry Horse Reservoir
Located on the south fork of the Flathead river, surrounded by more than 25 mountain peaks. 15 miles south of the Glacier Park entrance. One of the largest concrete arch dams in the US
The Blue Moon Rodeo, located at the Blue Moon Night Bar and Grille. Thursday nights, Memorial Day through September. Live music and square dancing afterward.
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Blue Moon Arena
167 Halfmoon RdThe Blue Moon Rodeo, located at the Blue Moon Night Bar and Grille. Thursday nights, Memorial Day through September. Live music and square dancing afterward.
Glacier Lanes & Casino
307 Nucleus AvenueRetro bowling ally and bar, occasional live music.
Winter downhill and nordic ski resort and summer mountain biking, hiking, zip lining. Big Mountain road takes you to the village where lift tickets and parking is available. Lifts take you to the summit. Great views of the town of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake, the Flathead Valley, Blacktail Mountain, and in the distance Glacier Park and the Canadian Range.
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrWinter downhill and nordic ski resort and summer mountain biking, hiking, zip lining. Big Mountain road takes you to the village where lift tickets and parking is available. Lifts take you to the summit. Great views of the town of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake, the Flathead Valley, Blacktail Mountain, and in the distance Glacier Park and the Canadian Range.
Housing the largest collections of American made history. This place is incredible. Bicycles, antique mouse traps, motorcycles, antique guns, native artifacts, antique (functioning) music players, helicopters. As well as several specialty outbuildings set up like an old Pioneer Village; the old time saddle shop, dentist, blacksmithing, saw-mill, tailor shop, you name it!
If you are lucky enough to be around during the "heritage days" (typically the end of July) you can have a chance to watch the village in action! A miniature train set for kids to ride, a functioning blacksmith forge, hitch a ride on the tank, watch the helicopter start up.
Fun for all!
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Miracle of America Museum
36094 Memory LnHousing the largest collections of American made history. This place is incredible. Bicycles, antique mouse traps, motorcycles, antique guns, native artifacts, antique (functioning) music players, helicopters. As well as several specialty outbuildings set up like an old Pioneer Village; the old time saddle shop, dentist, blacksmithing, saw-mill, tailor shop, you name it!
If you are lucky enough to be around during the "heritage days" (typically the end of July) you can have a chance to watch the village in action! A miniature train set for kids to ride, a functioning blacksmith forge, hitch a ride on the tank, watch the helicopter start up.
Fun for all!
Located in the middle of the Flathead Reservation. Est. in 1908 the 18,500 acre range was established to support a population of American Bison. Wildlife refuge and sightseeing. In addition to bison, elk, white-tail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, coyote, birds etc. can be seen.
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I-National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range RdLocated in the middle of the Flathead Reservation. Est. in 1908 the 18,500 acre range was established to support a population of American Bison. Wildlife refuge and sightseeing. In addition to bison, elk, white-tail deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, coyote, birds etc. can be seen.
Herron Park Loop is a 7.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Somers, Montana that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Great views!
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Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdHerron Park Loop is a 7.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Somers, Montana that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from May until October. Great views!
The works of Montana artists, both current & historic, in a stately Carnegie Library building.
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Hockaday Museum of Art
302 2nd Ave EThe works of Montana artists, both current & historic, in a stately Carnegie Library building.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveSummertime shows, broadway musicals
Sunsets, great swimming off the rocks, beach access for small children.
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Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35Sunsets, great swimming off the rocks, beach access for small children.
Located downtown Bigfork the 2.5 mile walk guides you high above the swan river along the "wild mile" section of the river.
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Swan River Nature Trail
Swan River Nature TrailLocated downtown Bigfork the 2.5 mile walk guides you high above the swan river along the "wild mile" section of the river.
Hiking and Nordic skiing area. Gravel road takes you up into the alpine.
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Jewel Basin
Hiking and Nordic skiing area. Gravel road takes you up into the alpine.
Food scene
Bigfork Farmers Market. Monday nights from June 7th-September 27th (no market on Labour Day), 5-7:30pm. Local vendors, food carts, live music.
Bigfork Village Market
191 Mill StBigfork Farmers Market. Monday nights from June 7th-September 27th (no market on Labour Day), 5-7:30pm. Local vendors, food carts, live music.
Tuesday nights from 5-7:30 pm, May 25th- September 28th. Local vendors, food carts, live music
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Whitefish Farmers' Market
1 Central AveTuesday nights from 5-7:30 pm, May 25th- September 28th. Local vendors, food carts, live music
Polson Farmers Market held Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm May- October. Local vendors, food vendors. Located on the south shore of Flathead Lake.
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Polson
Polson Farmers Market held Fridays from 9 am to 1 pm May- October. Local vendors, food vendors. Located on the south shore of Flathead Lake.
Local mom and pop cafe serving breakfast and lunch. A historic part of Somers, it was the original Somers Bank building of 1905. Open everyday 7am-2pm.
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Somers Bay Cafe
47 Somers RdLocal mom and pop cafe serving breakfast and lunch. A historic part of Somers, it was the original Somers Bank building of 1905. Open everyday 7am-2pm.
Pool tables, Wednesday night Bingo, Mini Golf. Bar food- pizza, burgers etc.
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Del's
100 Somers RdPool tables, Wednesday night Bingo, Mini Golf. Bar food- pizza, burgers etc.
Ribs, chicken fried steak, beans, creamed corn, corn bread. Order to-go or picnic tables available outside. Open everyday 12pm-9pm.
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Cowboy Up Country Cookin'
651 Somers RdRibs, chicken fried steak, beans, creamed corn, corn bread. Order to-go or picnic tables available outside. Open everyday 12pm-9pm.
Local craft brewery, restaurant and full bar. Outside seating available. Open everyday from 11am-10pm. Happy hour 3-5pm.
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Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdLocal craft brewery, restaurant and full bar. Outside seating available. Open everyday from 11am-10pm. Happy hour 3-5pm.
Serving breakfast and lunch, locally sourced ingredients. Open every day 8am-2pm.
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The Farmhouse Restaurant
306 Stoner LoopServing breakfast and lunch, locally sourced ingredients. Open every day 8am-2pm.
Dinner, locally sourced ingredients. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open Wed-Sunday 5pm-9pm
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Beargrass Bistro
306 Stoner LoopDinner, locally sourced ingredients. Beer, wine and cocktails. Open Wed-Sunday 5pm-9pm
Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients. Open 7am-3pm daily
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Glacier Perks Coffee House
7235 US-93Coffee, pastries, breakfast and lunch. Locally sourced ingredients. Open 7am-3pm daily
The closest grocery store to Somers (roughly 10 minutes). Selection is slightly limited, but in the summertime especially you can find local produce.
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Blacktail Family Foods
105 Stoner LoopThe closest grocery store to Somers (roughly 10 minutes). Selection is slightly limited, but in the summertime especially you can find local produce.
Locally roasted coffee and espresso. Open Monday through Saturday 6am-6pm
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Colter Coffee
424 S Main StLocally roasted coffee and espresso. Open Monday through Saturday 6am-6pm
Locally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open Sunday 8am-2pm. Monday-Saturday 7am-2pm
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Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main StLocally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch. Open Sunday 8am-2pm. Monday-Saturday 7am-2pm
Rustic hearth breads and European style pastries, coffee and espresso. Seasonal pastry flavors like the Flathead cherry crostata, blackberry turnovers and sweet potato sticky buns are a favorite. Open Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm
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Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StRustic hearth breads and European style pastries, coffee and espresso. Seasonal pastry flavors like the Flathead cherry crostata, blackberry turnovers and sweet potato sticky buns are a favorite. Open Monday-Saturday 7am-3pm
French style bakery serving breakfast & lunch. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
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Bonjour Bakery & Bistro
45 Heritage WayFrench style bakery serving breakfast & lunch. Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 9am-4pm
French style pastries and delicacies. Macaroons, eclairs, Merengues etc. Located (inside) the back of Sassafras Arts and Antiques building.
Ephemera Bakery and Confection
120 S Main StFrench style pastries and delicacies. Macaroons, eclairs, Merengues etc. Located (inside) the back of Sassafras Arts and Antiques building.
Scotty's Bar
2205 U.S. 93 SLocal beef and bison burgers, locally baked buns from Ceres bakery are a favorite.
BBQ, lunch and dinner. Serving locally sourced ingredients, craft beer/cider and house cured meats. In the old historic Kalispell Forge building. Their house cured Ruben sandwich is a favorite.
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The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WBBQ, lunch and dinner. Serving locally sourced ingredients, craft beer/cider and house cured meats. In the old historic Kalispell Forge building. Their house cured Ruben sandwich is a favorite.
A local favorite, serving lunch and dinner. Beer and full bar. saw-dust floors, dimly lit, rustic booths with carved initials.
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Moose's Saloon
173 N Main StA local favorite, serving lunch and dinner. Beer and full bar. saw-dust floors, dimly lit, rustic booths with carved initials.
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main StLocally made ice cream
Kalispell Brewing Company
412 S Main StLocal craft brewery
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave ELocal craft brewery
SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W NLocal craft brewery
Historic soda fountain, diner food, candy, magazines. Attached to Western Outdoor.
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Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main StHistoric soda fountain, diner food, candy, magazines. Attached to Western Outdoor.
Locally raised beef. Classic menu, steak is their specialty.
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Spencer and Co. Steakhouse
4010 US-93Locally raised beef. Classic menu, steak is their specialty.
The second closest grocery store to Somers, located in Kalispell with complete selection including health food. Also sits next to a liquor store.
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Rosauers Supermarkets - Kalispell
2150 U.S. 93 SThe second closest grocery store to Somers, located in Kalispell with complete selection including health food. Also sits next to a liquor store.
Withey's Health Foods
1231 S Main StOrganic grocery and locally sourced.
Brix Bottleshop
115 S Main StCurated wine, beer, cider, charcuterie.
M & S Meats & Sausage
23691 US-93Locally sourced jerky and sausage.
Saketome
459 Electric AveAsian fusion and sushi
El Topo Cantina
7987 Montana Hwy 35Mexican Restaurant, large tequila selection
Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83Breakfast and lunch
Located right on Flathead Lake with great views and live music. Global cuisine, cocktails and full bar, lunch and dinner.
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The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35Located right on Flathead Lake with great views and live music. Global cuisine, cocktails and full bar, lunch and dinner.
Whistling Andy
8020 Montana Hwy 35Locally made spirits and cocktails
Locally sourced organic grocery, handmade items and gifts, fresh baked rustic bread, to-go vegan meals and juice.
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Max's Market
125 Village LnLocally sourced organic grocery, handmade items and gifts, fresh baked rustic bread, to-go vegan meals and juice.
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus AveRustic hearth breads, European style pastries, and espresso.
Nite Owl & Back Room Restaurants
522 9th St WBBQ and fry bread.
Seasonal, locally sourced menu. Wine list and local brews. Dinner only.
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Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus AveSeasonal, locally sourced menu. Wine list and local brews. Dinner only.
Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WLocally roasted coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Glacier Distilling Company
10237 US-2Locally made spirits and cocktails.
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WLocally sourced menu, craft brewery, lunch and dinner.
Locally sourced menu. Lunch and dinner. Located next to Glacier Distillery. (Open summertime only)
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Josephine's Bar & Kitchen
10245 US-2Locally sourced menu. Lunch and dinner. Located next to Glacier Distillery. (Open summertime only)
Specialty Meat Shop, in house made jerky and locally sourced cuts.
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Perfect Cuts Specialty Meat Shop
1030 3rd Ave ESpecialty Meat Shop, in house made jerky and locally sourced cuts.
Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central AveRustic hearth breads, European style pastries, espresso.
Local craft brewery, locally sourced menu serving lunch and dinner. Just down the hill from Whitefish Mountain Resort.
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Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveLocal craft brewery, locally sourced menu serving lunch and dinner. Just down the hill from Whitefish Mountain Resort.
Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin AvenueAuthentic Mexican food and cocktails.
Cajun style cuisine. Bar side featuring live music as well as fine dining option. Craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
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Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveCajun style cuisine. Bar side featuring live music as well as fine dining option. Craft cocktails and extensive wine list.
Tea Kettle Asian Kitchen
12 Spokane AveHouse made pot stickers are a favorite.
Buffalo Cafe
514 E 3rd StBreakfast, lunch and dinner.
Second Street Pizza
306 E Second StPizza and pasta
Shops
Backcountry gear, camping, climbing gear, clothing and footwear. Locals favorite for gear and excellent service. Located on main street downtown Kalispell.
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Rocky Mountain Outfitters
135 S Main StBackcountry gear, camping, climbing gear, clothing and footwear. Locals favorite for gear and excellent service. Located on main street downtown Kalispell.
Part of historic downtown Kalispell and the most impressive wall of Cowboy boots and well as western wear, moccasins, western kids boots and toys, Pendleton blankets etc. Attached to Norm's News Soda Fountain. Kalispell Antiques Mall located in the basement. Fun for all.
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Western Outdoor Store
48 S Main StPart of historic downtown Kalispell and the most impressive wall of Cowboy boots and well as western wear, moccasins, western kids boots and toys, Pendleton blankets etc. Attached to Norm's News Soda Fountain. Kalispell Antiques Mall located in the basement. Fun for all.
Remedies Lakeside
206 Stoner LoopPharmacy and gifts.
Montana Modern Fine Art
127 S Main StLocal modern art on display. Located on main street in downtown Kalispell.
KALICO Art Center
17 S Main StPaint your own pottery, classes and art exhibits.
The Toggery - Kalispell
327 S Main StMen's and women's clothing and footwear
Family owned and operated fine jewelry store and crystals/minerals rock shop.
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Kehoe's Agate Shop
1020 Holt DrFamily owned and operated fine jewelry store and crystals/minerals rock shop.
Electric Buffalo Gallery
475 Electric AveNative and southwest jewelry, knives and art.
Persimmon Gallery
609 Electric AveLocally made art, ceramics, and jewelry.
Bad Rock Books, LLC
615 Nucleus AveUsed book store.
Scout and Gather
28 Scout LaneModern and vintage home goods, jewelry, cookbooks etc. Located on Hwy 40
Locally made goose down comforters, pillows and slippers.
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Three Dog Down Outlet
48841 US-93Locally made goose down comforters, pillows and slippers.