Lakeside Guidebook

Best Eats

Bison burgers, smoked trout, and other comfort foods at casual restaurant with lake views. Amazing views of the Swan Mountain Range and Flathead Lake, even better food!

Our favorite: Pan Seared Sea Bass

Mother Chorizos

Amazing Mexican style food with lots of options for spice!

Our favorite: California Burrito

Dels Bar

Cozy bar providing pizza, wings, and a selection of beers, plus bar games. Bingo on Wednesday nights are the best and some of the best fried chicken in the Valley.

Our favorite: Fried Chicken with JoJos

Tamarack Brewing

One of our favorite spots to go in the entire Flathead Valley. They have a huge menu with great food. If you're looking for something to do on Sunday, try their Bloody Mary bar!

Our favorite: Keg Nachos

Spinnaker

Local watering hole serving up burgers, pizza, and steaks, plus pool and karaoke. Classic small town bar, great option for greasy bar food or breakfast!

Our favorite: Pasties or Two Egg Omelet

Glacier Perks Coffee

Casual cafe serving coffee and breakfast offerings such as sandwiches, quiche, and baked goods. Great spot for a sit down or quick grab and go breakfast.

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 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.