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City in Montana, United States
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Kalispell is the largest city in the Flathead Valley of northwest Montana, near Glacier National Park. The name means "flat land above the lake" in Salish, referring to Flathead Lake just to the south, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. The city of about 25,000 people is full of shopping and restaurants.
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Largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.
Enjoy a Pioneer League baseball game at Glacier Bank Park.
18 holes, built in 1996, designed by Andy North and Roger B. Packard.
Family friendly downhill ski area with 26 runs.
Classic and skate skiing trails groomed daily. Maintained by the non-profit North Shore Nordic Club.
7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Visitor Center. Action Trackchair all-terrain wheelchair available for reservation.
Concrete dock for boat launch. Can also fish from shore (with license).
129 forested acres with hiking trails. Extensive shoreline is excellent for picnicking and swimming. Rental stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and pedal boats during summer. Deep water boat launch. Camping available.
Built by Dreamland
American diner fare.
Fast fresh burgers and shakes. Drive thru only.
A combination soda fountain and newsstand, this establishment offers the usual soda fountain fare (shakes, soda, floats, burgers, etc.) and a wide selection of candy, magazines, and newspapers.
The Desoto
BBQ. Great beers and locally owned. Off the beaten path, where the locals gather. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Craft beer. Lots of rotators and experiments.
Patrons seem to be preoccupied with carving their initials into the woodwork while not having a draught or some pizza. Montana mainstay since 1957.
Craft beer and pub fare. Happy hour 3-5PM weekdays. Has creekside patio for summer use and fireplace in colder months. Common in small towns not to have a fixed close time, just call ahead if it is in the evening.
Laundry, showers, playground, wifi, dock to creek for swimming/fishing/canoeing.
A traditional shopping mall, anchored by JCPenney. It also includes a Red Lion Hotel.
By car
Kalispell is at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 (US-2) and U.S. Highway 93 (US-93).
By bus
By train
The nearest Amtrak Station is on the north side of downtown Whitefish, 16 mi north of Kalispell along US-93.
Walk, drive, bike, or take the Mountain Climber on-demand transit service to get around. The city isn't too large, so you shouldn't get lost.
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