Columbia Falls Guidebook
Best Eats
Gunsight Saloon
Great food, drinks, an outdoor bar and grill and live music most Friday and Saturday nights.
Our favorite: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Vaqueros
Mexican favorites & margaritas served in a warm, casual environment with traditional decor.
Our favorite: Enchiladas Tricolor
North Fork Pizza
Fantastic pizza in the heart of downtown Columbia Falls, great for a quick bite to eat on your way to Glacier
Our favorite: The North Fork
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Backslope Brewing
Our GO TO Brewery, they have great drinks and even better food. If you're here in the warmer months, make sure to site outside and enjoy the sun!
Our favorite: Backslope Bowl
Three Forks Grille
A charming spot perfect for celebrations or a romantic dinner. Offering a menu of steaks, seafood, and homemade desserts, it’s a cozy, welcoming, and an intimate setting.
Our favorite: Braised Lamb Shank
The Back Room
Might be our favorite meal in Columbia Falls, great spot for a casual dinner and each plate served comes with fry bread and honey butter. Great place for BBQ and fried chicken!
Our favorite: Country Ribs and Fried Chicken
Montana Coffee Traders
Great grab and go breakfast and the Valley's best coffee!
Our favorite: Cowboy Scrambler
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 ToursWe 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
Grinnell GlacierOne of our favorite hikes we do while in Glacier!
Trail of the Cedars
Whitewater RaftingWe recommend Whitewater Rafting through Wild River Adventures, you wont regret it!
Red Bus Tour
Great for Kids
Amazing Fun Center
Glacier Highline
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
Winter Activities
Snowmobiling We recommend taking a guided snowmobiling trip with the knowledgable guides at Swan Mountain Snowmobiling.
Whitefish Mountain Resort
Dog Sledding TourTake a Dog Sledding Tour with Dog Sled Adventures out of Whitefish!
Ice Fishing Guides
Other Activities
Downtown Whitefish & Kalispell Spend a day shopping, eating, and having a drink Downtown Whitefish or Kalispell, it won't disappoint!
Flathead Lake
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
Fly Fishing GuideSpend a day on the river fly fishing with Bigfork Anglers!
Huckleberry Picking
