Kalispell Guidebook
Best Eats
Mercantile Steak
Our favorite date night spot in Kalispell. It's a super fun and cozy atmosphere right downtown Kalispell, with amazing steaks and seafood. It's a must visit!
Our favorite: Bison Ribeye
Sunrift Brewery
Amazing smoked meat, BBQ, and salads. Great spot for winter or summer, if you go in the warmer months, the outside patio is a fun vibe!
Our favorite: Sunrift Burrito
The Desoto Grill
BBQ food, sandwiches and Montana craft brews in an upbeat restaurant. We think it's the best BBQ in town!
Our favorite: Brisket Sandwich with Mac & Chees
Mooses Pizza
Best pizza in the Flathead Valley in a unique bar atmosphere! It's a must see while visiting Kalispell. Great for lunch or dinner with the cheapest beer in town!
Our favorite: Combo Pizza
Hops Downtown Grill
Hefty signature burgers & fries pair with craft beer & wines in a casual space with rustic decor. Small setting so get your name on the list and do some shopping downtown while you wait, great food and atmosphere downtown Kalispell!
Our favorite: Slider Trio Burgers
La Casita
Only open during the week days but it's a great spot for lunch. It's the best and most authentic Mexican food we've had anywhere in the Flathead Valley. Our favorite quick lunch spot to go!
Our favorite: Chimichanga
Freestone Restaurant
Steak, seafood, and cocktails round out the menu at this stylish venue with an open kitchen. Great for a date night or if you're celebrating, one of our favorite nicer dinners in Kalispell!
Our favorite: Himalayan Salt Block Ribeye
Fatt Boys Bar
Our go to spot when we can't decide on what we want, they have almost anything you can think of and it's all good! Bingo on Tuesday nights are always fun!
Our favorite: Fish & Chips
Sykes Diner
Longtime neighborhood market with a pharmacy, a cafe & a humble diner serving comfort food. Our favorite breakfast in the Kalispell, get there before 9 AM and coffee is $.10!
Our favorite: Chicken Fried Steak
The Spot
Hands down the best donuts in Kalispell and breakfast sandwich! They don't offer dine in, so it's a great option for drive through and quick service!
Our favorite: Breakfast Sandwich
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
