Bigfork Guidebook

Best Eats

  Oro Y Plata


Tacos, margaritas, and other Mexican offerings served in a hip, airy venue with a patio. We love to go here after walking the Wild Mile in Bigfork, great seating outside during summer!

Our favorite: Birria Tacos Trio


   Saketome


Sushi restaurant in a casual atmosphere featuring sake and beer, plus vegetarian options. Super fun place to go for a nicer dinner, great for date nights! Best sushi in The Valley!

Our favorite: Massive Attack 


    Taco Mexico


Casual Mexican restaurant offering enchiladas, burritos, carne asada, and other classics, plus beer and wine. Super fast service and great authentic Mexican food!

Our favorite: Nachos!


   Schafer's


Upscale restaurant with a fireplace, lake views, and a menu featuring steak and halibut, plus Sunday brunch. We love doing Sunday brunch here after playing pickleball, great spot for a fancy date night!

Our favorite: Pan Roasted Alaskan Halibut


    Bigfork Whiskey & Wine


Casual lounge with a patio serving appetizers, salads, and entrees to accompany a wide selection of wine, whiskey, and beer. Great spot to go in the summer and sit out on the spacious patio, great food and drink options!

Our favorite: Smash Burger


    The Sitting Duck


Montana-style eatery and bar featuring casual fare, live music, a casino, and waterfront seating. Super fun to do Sunday Bingo or live music on Friday nights. We love sitting outside with the view of Flathead Lake! 

Our favorite: Ultimate Bloody Mary - it's a MEAL!


    Pocketstone Cafe


Hearty American breakfast & lunch fare is served with coffee drinks in a simple, homey setting. Great breakfast spot in Bigfork!

Our favorite: Biscuits & Gravy


    Echo Lake Cafe


Hands down the best breakfast in the Flathead Valley. There is usually a 20-30 minute wait but it's worth it. It's a must do while visiting! 

Our favorite: Wrangler Scrambler with Gravy

Glacier National Park

Don't forget to book your vehicle reservations for Glacier National Park, you can either book in advance or the night before. If you're unable to book a vehicle reservation, you can also book a tour in the park and that will get you entrance into the park (bus, boat, or rafting tour). If you're not interested in a tour, you can enter before 7 AM or after 3 PM. You can learn more about vehicle reservations HERE

  Going To The Sun Road


 
    Avalanche Lake


Great hike for spring time and if you're bringing kiddos along! 


  Lake McDonald Boat Tours


We make it an annual outing to do the boat tours on Lake McDonald. It's a great way to see the lake and learn it's history. It's also fun to see Lake McDonald during the winter and shoulder season months when the park isn't fully open.


   Hidden Lake Overlook

Quick hike with amazing views, we've always seen wildlife!


  Grinnell Glacier


One of our favorite hikes we do while in Glacier!


   Trail of the Cedars

Great for kids, quick easy walk along beautiful landscapes!


  Whitewater Rafting


We recommend Whitewater Rafting through Wild River Adventures, you wont regret it!


   Red Bus Tour

Red Bus Tours through Glacier National Park Lodges can be a great way to see more of the park and learn it's history.


Great for Kids

   Amazing Fun Center

The Amazing Fun Center is on your way to Glacier and has a maze, bumper boats, mini golf, go carts, and more!


   Glacier Highline

Featuring 50 high-flying activities, including ziplines, a 30-ft rock wall, and ground inflatables, there are activity options for all ages.


   Mini Golf 

Mini Golf at Camp Scout + Gather, located in between Whitefish and Columbia Falls. Brand new course with great food and drinks! 


   Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Resort is a great way to spend the day, offering Alpine Slides, scenic rides on the Gondolas to enjoy a meal at the Summit House, and so much more for families! 


Winter Activities

   Snowmobiling 

We recommend taking a guided snowmobiling trip with the knowledgable guides at Swan Mountain Snowmobiling. 


   Whitefish Mountain Resort

Spend a day skiing over 3,000 acres of bowls, chutes, glades, and groomers on Whitefish Mountain Resort. Don't miss out on the Nachos at Hellroaring for lunch!


   Dog Sledding Tour

Take a Dog Sledding Tour with Dog Sled Adventures out of Whitefish!


   Ice Fishing Guides

Go on an ice fishing guided trip with Howes Fishing!


Other Activities

   Downtown Whitefish & Kalispell 

Spend a day shopping, eating, and having a drink Downtown Whitefish or Kalispell, it won't disappoint! 


   Flathead Lake

Rent a boat, book a tour on the Far West Boat Tours, or use a public beach access to spend some time cooling off in some of the clearest fresh water in the world! 


   Walk the Wild Mile 

Walk the Wild Mile and take in the views in Bigfork, MT. Enjoy tacos at Oro Y Plata afterwards!


   Horseback Riding

Book a day of horseback riding through Montana's landscapes with Montana Horse Works. 


   Fly Fishing Guide

Spend a day on the river fly fishing with Bigfork Anglers!


   Huckleberry Picking

Pick huckleberries on any of Montana's public lands or Whitefish Mountain Resort.