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City in Montana, United States
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Whitefish is a small town in the northern Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, on the southern end of Whitefish Lake. Whitefish Mountain Resort north of town offers excellent skiing, and Glacier National Park to the east is a major hiking and camping destination.
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There is a state park and city beach on the shores. It is roughly 3300 acres and popular in summer for boating. There are public access boat launches, with a small marina at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. The Lodge also rents boats and jet skis.
Historical museum operated by Stumptown Historical Society. Learn about the logging and railroad industry and the impacts they had on Flathead Valley.
A huge 27 hole course. Major wind damage in 2021 has mostly been repaired but some upper holes are rough and missing signage. You will go into the gorgeous real wilderness on this course so: pack-in pack-out, be bear aware, bring snacks and water.
Big Mountain
In the winter, offers a wide variety of Skiing and snowboarding terrain, from moguls to powder to bunny hills. In the summer, there's golfing, hiking, biking, and ziplines.
Gourmet pizza and pastas.
Italian.
A breakfast option.
A breakfast option.
Offers a standard selection of entrees.
Has a Cajun-themed menu.
Offers a standard selection of entrees.
Small batch ales. Kitchen with made from scratch comfort food, menu changes seasonally.
Full bar with handmade burgers and other bar food. 15 TVs for all sporting events.
Two full bars and a kitchen (consisting of burgers/sandwiches mostly). An outdoor deck is provided to allow for smoking, which is prohibited inside the bar. Live music three times a week, pool tables, shuffleboard and ping pong provide the entertainment. Usually is the busiest bar in town.
A small bar. A popular hangout for locals and those looking to escape the throngs, The Palace maintains a good crowd throughout the week.
Containing two full bars, it has two poker tables, shuffleboard and three pool tables. It also has the only dartboard (electronic) in town.
The Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge offers rooms with king or queen sized beds. Suites-featuring a fire place, hot tub, and wet bar- are also available. This pet-friendly hotel has specially designated rooms available for guests who wish to travel with their dogs and/or cats.
The Lodge is a full-service resort. There is an outdoor pool and hot tub, full service day spa, concierge service, marina and private beach. The Boat Club restaurant is fine dining and there is also a full service bar, both offer spectacular views of the lake.
An indoor pool, driving range, tennis courts, and sauna highlight the amenities. They also provide a free shuttle service to downtown. Dining at the resort ranges from casual to formal.
A small shopping mall, which includes a Super 1 supermarket and a cinema.
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5 mi southeast of town on US-2 towards Kalispell. There is no public transportation available from the airport into town. It's either by rental car, taxi or ride sharing.
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Kalispell · Regional · FCA
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