Kalispell and Surrounding Areas Guidebook
Exploring
This non-motorized multi-use trail system is just 1 mile down the road!
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdThis non-motorized multi-use trail system is just 1 mile down the road!
Another network of multi-use trails with great views of the valley just a short 4 minute drive from your door.
83 abantu bendawo batusa
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdAnother network of multi-use trails with great views of the valley just a short 4 minute drive from your door.
Skiing in the winter and hiking/biking in the summer. A 35 minute drive from your place. Scenic lift rides offer amazing views of Glacier National Park and the valley.
Lift access biking is available every day during summer, then weekends only in the late spring and fall. See their website for exact dates.
337 abantu bendawo batusa
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrSkiing in the winter and hiking/biking in the summer. A 35 minute drive from your place. Scenic lift rides offer amazing views of Glacier National Park and the valley.
Lift access biking is available every day during summer, then weekends only in the late spring and fall. See their website for exact dates.
Restaurant Recommendations
ShowThyme
548 Electric AveReally good food if you take a trip to Bigfork!
The Montana Club Restaurant
1301 S Main StClassic Montana vibe and delicious food.
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdGreat beer and food if you visit Lakeside!
Moose's Saloon
173 N Main StClassic Montana bar, cash only!
Arguably the best sushi in the valley and as good or better than the finest sushi places in the city of Chicago!
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
323 S Main StArguably the best sushi in the valley and as good or better than the finest sushi places in the city of Chicago!
Bullman's Wood Fire Pizza
175 Hutton Ranch RdReally great pizza! Need I say more.
Casa Mexico
1600 U.S. 93 SReally good classic Mexican food.
Great burgers and fries, and other tasty American dishes with craft beer & wine
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Hop's Downtown Grill
121 S Main StGreat burgers and fries, and other tasty American dishes with craft beer & wine
Arguably the best food in the valley. Located in Columbia Falls. Our favorite spot!
143 abantu bendawo batusa
Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WArguably the best food in the valley. Located in Columbia Falls. Our favorite spot!
The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WBBQ, sandwiches, and Montana craft brews
Bakeries/Coffee
Downtown Kalispell, great variety of breads and baked goods as well as coffee. Amazing sweet potato sticky buns and almond croissants!
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StDowntown Kalispell, great variety of breads and baked goods as well as coffee. Amazing sweet potato sticky buns and almond croissants!
multiple locations in the valley including Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls, locally roasted coffee. CF location is on the way to Glacier National Park and has great breakfast and lunch as well.
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main Stmultiple locations in the valley including Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls, locally roasted coffee. CF location is on the way to Glacier National Park and has great breakfast and lunch as well.
Downtown Kalispell, relaxed atmosphere and Montana roasted coffee
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Colter Coffee
424 S Main StDowntown Kalispell, relaxed atmosphere and Montana roasted coffee
The River Coffee Company
1275 U.S. Hwy 2 Wgood coffee and great hang out spot if you need to get some work done!
Sable Coffee
625 Treeline RdIf you need a quick coffee on the way to Glacier!
Bakery in Columbia Falls with yummy treats as well as to-go lunch options for a day in Glacier. The morning buns are amazing!
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Uptown Hearth
619 Nucleus AveBakery in Columbia Falls with yummy treats as well as to-go lunch options for a day in Glacier. The morning buns are amazing!
Downtown Whitefish french style bakery. The Basque Cake is amazing. So is Y'alls Loaf.
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Fleur Bake Shop
103 Central AveDowntown Whitefish french style bakery. The Basque Cake is amazing. So is Y'alls Loaf.
Nearby Cities
A 20 minute drive. Whitefish is a small ski town at the base of Big Mountain. In the summer, there are lots of mountain biking, hiking, and trail running trails on the Whitefish Trail and Whitefish Mountain Resort. Ride the chairlift up the mountain for a scenic view, or take the Danny On hiking trail to the top of Big Mountain.
198 abantu bendawo batusa
Whitefish
A 20 minute drive. Whitefish is a small ski town at the base of Big Mountain. In the summer, there are lots of mountain biking, hiking, and trail running trails on the Whitefish Trail and Whitefish Mountain Resort. Ride the chairlift up the mountain for a scenic view, or take the Danny On hiking trail to the top of Big Mountain.
Very lovely town on the west side of Flathead lake, a 20 minute drive. We recommend the Tamarack Brewing Company for dinner and drinks!
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Lakeside
Very lovely town on the west side of Flathead lake, a 20 minute drive. We recommend the Tamarack Brewing Company for dinner and drinks!
A 25 minute drive. Bigfork is a great little town located on the north end of Flathead Lake. Check out the Bigfork Nature Trail along the Swan River. This trail is currently being extended and improved. It follows the old River Road beside the beautiful Swan River for about 2 miles one way. It is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. From Bigfork you can also check out Wayfarers State Park 0.5 miles south of town, or head up to Jewel Basin and do a more strenuous hike!
157 abantu bendawo batusa
Bigfork
A 25 minute drive. Bigfork is a great little town located on the north end of Flathead Lake. Check out the Bigfork Nature Trail along the Swan River. This trail is currently being extended and improved. It follows the old River Road beside the beautiful Swan River for about 2 miles one way. It is open to hiking, biking and horseback riding. From Bigfork you can also check out Wayfarers State Park 0.5 miles south of town, or head up to Jewel Basin and do a more strenuous hike!
Shops
Local bike shop for getting set up to ride Going to the Sun road or the local mountain bike trails!
Wheaton's Cycle
214 1st Ave WLocal bike shop for getting set up to ride Going to the Sun road or the local mountain bike trails!
Local outdoor equipment shop for anything you might need on your Montana adventures.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
135 S Main StLocal outdoor equipment shop for anything you might need on your Montana adventures.
Grocery Stores
Rosauers Supermarkets - Kalispell
2150 U.S. 93 SWithey's Health Foods
1231 S Main StIzeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
The Shuttle System in GNP is great!
It will save you time and frustration with the traffic on Going to the Sun Road and lack of parking at Logan Pass. Also it allows you to sight see as much as possible on this epic drive through the park! Check the GNP website for shuttle schedules.
Ukuzulazula
Glacier National Park Ticketing System
From May 28, 2021 - September 7, 2021, GNP is requiring a $2 day ticket in addition to your entry pass, in order to limit traffic and hopefully resolve parking issues on Going to the Sun Road. This is required for the West Glacier, Camas Road, and St. Mary entrances. It must be booked in advance, 60 days in advance, and 2 days before. We advise being ready right at 8am (60 days or 2 days before) to book your ticket because they are selling out very quickly.
Polebridge, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine do not require the advance day ticket.