Molly and Sams Flathead Valley Guidebook
Food Scene
Backslope is a favorite local brewery in Columbia Falls. They have an assortment of eclectic flavors and meals on their menu as well as a selection of their own beers.
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Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WBackslope is a favorite local brewery in Columbia Falls. They have an assortment of eclectic flavors and meals on their menu as well as a selection of their own beers.
Sometimes, even when you're traveling, you just want some good pho.
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Pho Ly Asian Cuisine
2141 U.S. Hwy 2 ESometimes, even when you're traveling, you just want some good pho.
This awesome BBQ joint is located in the historic Forge in downtown Kalispell. All of their barbecue meats are excellent, and we think this restaurant boasts the best Reuben sandwich in town! (Maybe in the state?) The best part is that it’s within walking distance from the Airbnb.
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The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WThis awesome BBQ joint is located in the historic Forge in downtown Kalispell. All of their barbecue meats are excellent, and we think this restaurant boasts the best Reuben sandwich in town! (Maybe in the state?) The best part is that it’s within walking distance from the Airbnb.
A charming staple of historic downtown Kalispell, this old fashioned soda fountain boasts everything from tasty, classic cheeseburgers to the best malts in town (try a huckleberry malt!). The antique, carved wood bar back and the huge mural add some interest to your mealtime as well!
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Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main StA charming staple of historic downtown Kalispell, this old fashioned soda fountain boasts everything from tasty, classic cheeseburgers to the best malts in town (try a huckleberry malt!). The antique, carved wood bar back and the huge mural add some interest to your mealtime as well!
This restaurant and distillery offers (in our opinion) the best mixed drinks the valley has to offer and unique, delicious menu items crafted by an executive chef who aims to use local and responsibly sourced ingredients.
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Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits
2134 U.S. Hwy 2 EThis restaurant and distillery offers (in our opinion) the best mixed drinks the valley has to offer and unique, delicious menu items crafted by an executive chef who aims to use local and responsibly sourced ingredients.
The best drive-through burger in the valley! Sometimes the line can be pretty backed up, so it’s not necessarily quick depending on your timing, but it’s only because they’re so delicious and popular! Grab a Frugal Burger or the limited time special, some fries and a huckleberry shake!
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Frugals
1815 U.S. 93 SThe best drive-through burger in the valley! Sometimes the line can be pretty backed up, so it’s not necessarily quick depending on your timing, but it’s only because they’re so delicious and popular! Grab a Frugal Burger or the limited time special, some fries and a huckleberry shake!
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in town-- the atmosphere is fun, the margaritas are plentiful, and we've never had anything we didn't like! We recommend the mole enchiladas and chile rellenos.
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Casa Mexico
1600 U.S. 93 SOur favorite Mexican restaurant in town-- the atmosphere is fun, the margaritas are plentiful, and we've never had anything we didn't like! We recommend the mole enchiladas and chile rellenos.
Although it's hard to choose, this is definitely one of our favorite food trucks in town. It's almost always located at the food truck square next to Sunrift Brewery. There are picnic tables and several other food trucks to check out as well!
They also have a brick and mortar restaurant on Idaho St.
Atomic Tacos
Although it's hard to choose, this is definitely one of our favorite food trucks in town. It's almost always located at the food truck square next to Sunrift Brewery. There are picnic tables and several other food trucks to check out as well!
They also have a brick and mortar restaurant on Idaho St.
Ranger Joe's Pizza
Try their Detroit style ANYTHING. You won't be disappointed!
We’ve never had anything what wasn’t delicious! The beers are great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great… one of our favorite restaurants in the valley. Located in Lakeside, so go check out the lake or Blacktail Mountain for the day and end the day with dinner at the Tamarack!
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Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdWe’ve never had anything what wasn’t delicious! The beers are great, the food is great, the atmosphere is great… one of our favorite restaurants in the valley. Located in Lakeside, so go check out the lake or Blacktail Mountain for the day and end the day with dinner at the Tamarack!
Parks & Nature
Only a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb, this park has miles and miles of hiking trails, is dog friendly, and, once you get to the top, affords a panoramic view of the entire Flathead Valley. Worth a visit! You can also drive to the top and stop in the Visitor's Center.
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Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine RdOnly a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb, this park has miles and miles of hiking trails, is dog friendly, and, once you get to the top, affords a panoramic view of the entire Flathead Valley. Worth a visit! You can also drive to the top and stop in the Visitor's Center.
This park offers tons of hiking trails and you can usually see some horses or mountain bikers around here as well. Dog friendly hiking.
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Herron Park
2310 Foys Lake RdThis park offers tons of hiking trails and you can usually see some horses or mountain bikers around here as well. Dog friendly hiking.
Woodland Park is fun for everyone year round! In the summer, enjoy long walks around the water features and playgrounds or splash away at the water park. In the winter there are two different skating rinks to choose from- a maintained one that does charge an entry fee or Woodland Park pond for free, if you don't mind the occasional bit of uneven ice!
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Parque Woodland
705 2nd St EWoodland Park is fun for everyone year round! In the summer, enjoy long walks around the water features and playgrounds or splash away at the water park. In the winter there are two different skating rinks to choose from- a maintained one that does charge an entry fee or Woodland Park pond for free, if you don't mind the occasional bit of uneven ice!
Foys Lake offers several places to park and jump in the water, including a public dock all summer long. You'll find locals jet-skiing, boating, kayaking, swimming, or just laying out in the sun. It's also only about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb!
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Foys Lake
Foys Lake offers several places to park and jump in the water, including a public dock all summer long. You'll find locals jet-skiing, boating, kayaking, swimming, or just laying out in the sun. It's also only about a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb!
The Historical Great Northern Rails to Trails bike path is a great place to go for your morning run or walk, or you can even ride your bike all the way out to Kila if you're looking for a several hour long adventure! The trail head is only about a block and a half away from the Airbnb. A new addition has been added to this trail, so it now cuts through Kalispell and this portion is well lit for walks after dark.
Rails to Trails
The Historical Great Northern Rails to Trails bike path is a great place to go for your morning run or walk, or you can even ride your bike all the way out to Kila if you're looking for a several hour long adventure! The trail head is only about a block and a half away from the Airbnb. A new addition has been added to this trail, so it now cuts through Kalispell and this portion is well lit for walks after dark.
Lawrence Park is right in town, but doesn’t feel like it! With a huge expanse of grassy space, large playgrounds, a climbing boulder, a frisbee golf course, nature trail, and Stillwater River access, there’s something for everyone here!
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Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park is right in town, but doesn’t feel like it! With a huge expanse of grassy space, large playgrounds, a climbing boulder, a frisbee golf course, nature trail, and Stillwater River access, there’s something for everyone here!
There are a lot of ways to to access Flathead Lake, whether from the Somers Park and Boat Launch in Somers, Lakeside Community Park in Lakeside (make sure to visit The Tamarack afterwards for some awesome beer and dinner!), Wayfarer’s Park or Bigfork Bay in the adorable, postcard village of Bigfork, or from Woods Bay from the back patio of the popular bar and restaurant The Raven. Don’t miss visiting the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River! Every lake town has options to rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and more, so make a day of it!
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Flathead Lake
There are a lot of ways to to access Flathead Lake, whether from the Somers Park and Boat Launch in Somers, Lakeside Community Park in Lakeside (make sure to visit The Tamarack afterwards for some awesome beer and dinner!), Wayfarer’s Park or Bigfork Bay in the adorable, postcard village of Bigfork, or from Woods Bay from the back patio of the popular bar and restaurant The Raven. Don’t miss visiting the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River! Every lake town has options to rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and more, so make a day of it!
This hiking area is a little bit out of the way up a dirt mountain road, but the area is beautiful and boasts a unique ecosystem unlike other hiking destinations in the area. Don't be surprised if you see a mountain goat family up there! We recommend hiking to the top of Mt. Aeneas for the best views of the valley as well as endless mountain vistas.
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Jewel Basin
This hiking area is a little bit out of the way up a dirt mountain road, but the area is beautiful and boasts a unique ecosystem unlike other hiking destinations in the area. Don't be surprised if you see a mountain goat family up there! We recommend hiking to the top of Mt. Aeneas for the best views of the valley as well as endless mountain vistas.
A new continuation of the Rails to Trails that cuts right through town. This great new addition is only a block from the Airbnb. The trail will take you all the way to Woodland Park!
Kalispell Parkline Trail
Kalispell Parkline TrailA new continuation of the Rails to Trails that cuts right through town. This great new addition is only a block from the Airbnb. The trail will take you all the way to Woodland Park!
Shopping
This is a wonderful place to grab some fun Montana souvenirs from stickers to shirts to artwork and everything in between!
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The Montana Scene
219 S Main StThis is a wonderful place to grab some fun Montana souvenirs from stickers to shirts to artwork and everything in between!
Forget your hiking socks or need to pick up some new boots? The Toggery has fashionable outdoor brands and functional gear in a cool atmosphere.
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The Toggery - Kalispell
327 S Main StForget your hiking socks or need to pick up some new boots? The Toggery has fashionable outdoor brands and functional gear in a cool atmosphere.
Locally owned gear shop, you can pick up carabiners, climbing harnesses, tents, clothes, and local outdoor recreation info! The employees are very knowledgeable and love to help and teach! The prices are competitive and they have a great selection of gear.
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Rocky Mountain Outfitters
135 S Main StLocally owned gear shop, you can pick up carabiners, climbing harnesses, tents, clothes, and local outdoor recreation info! The employees are very knowledgeable and love to help and teach! The prices are competitive and they have a great selection of gear.
Entertainment & Activities
The biggest ski mountain around, and a huge draw for skiers and snowboarders from around the world, Whitefish Mountain is a must-visit if you have even the slightest inkling to hit the slopes. There are plenty of restaurants and bars on the mountain where you can duck inside and take a rest from the cold before finishing up your visit with some lit up night-skiing! In the summertime take a zip-line tour, ride the alpine slides, mountain bike or take a hike!
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrThe biggest ski mountain around, and a huge draw for skiers and snowboarders from around the world, Whitefish Mountain is a must-visit if you have even the slightest inkling to hit the slopes. There are plenty of restaurants and bars on the mountain where you can duck inside and take a rest from the cold before finishing up your visit with some lit up night-skiing! In the summertime take a zip-line tour, ride the alpine slides, mountain bike or take a hike!
Sometimes you just feel like grabbing a giant bucket of popcorn and watching the latest superhero movie, and when that need arises, Kalispell Signature Theatres delivers! Tuesdays are $5.25 movie day!
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Signature Stadium 14
185 Hutton Ranch RdSometimes you just feel like grabbing a giant bucket of popcorn and watching the latest superhero movie, and when that need arises, Kalispell Signature Theatres delivers! Tuesdays are $5.25 movie day!
Everyone loves a good water park! Check out the Big Sky Waterpark and enjoy many different slides from the Big Splash River Ride to the 7-story tall Geronimo! There are grills available for you to barbecue your own lunch as well as other activities such as mini golf and a climbing wall.
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Big Sky Waterpark
7211 Hwy 2 EEveryone loves a good water park! Check out the Big Sky Waterpark and enjoy many different slides from the Big Splash River Ride to the 7-story tall Geronimo! There are grills available for you to barbecue your own lunch as well as other activities such as mini golf and a climbing wall.
Located inside Woodland Park, this water park has areas for little ones to splash around, two 3-story water slides, a lazy river, as well as a six-lane lap pool.
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Woodland Water Park
45 North Woodland Park RoadLocated inside Woodland Park, this water park has areas for little ones to splash around, two 3-story water slides, a lazy river, as well as a six-lane lap pool.
The local’s hill! It’s a bit of a longer drive than to Whitefish, but the lack of crowds and affordable lift tickets make it worth it.
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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadThe local’s hill! It’s a bit of a longer drive than to Whitefish, but the lack of crowds and affordable lift tickets make it worth it.
Go catch a Range Riders baseball game while you're in the area! Glacier Bank Park, where the games are held, is so much fun for the whole family. There is an excellent playground, grassy areas to sit, lots of different food to choose from, a beautiful view, and-- of course-- baseball!
Glacier Range Riders
Go catch a Range Riders baseball game while you're in the area! Glacier Bank Park, where the games are held, is so much fun for the whole family. There is an excellent playground, grassy areas to sit, lots of different food to choose from, a beautiful view, and-- of course-- baseball!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Craggy Range has a lot going for it: good food, a fun atmosphere, outdoor seating on the patio, and live music most nights. It's a 20 minute drive away in downtown Whitefish!
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Craggy Range Bar & Grill
10 Central AveThe Craggy Range has a lot going for it: good food, a fun atmosphere, outdoor seating on the patio, and live music most nights. It's a 20 minute drive away in downtown Whitefish!
Ask most locals, and they will direct you to Moose's Saloon, whether it's for the beloved pizza, sandwiches, or atmosphere. Check it out for a true Kalispell experience!
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Moose's Saloon
173 N Main StAsk most locals, and they will direct you to Moose's Saloon, whether it's for the beloved pizza, sandwiches, or atmosphere. Check it out for a true Kalispell experience!
With an open-air taproom and a separate restaurant in an historic railroad building, SunRift has what you’re looking for! In the summer, they usually have live music and some cornhole boards set up for entertainment while you sample their brews.
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SunRift Beer Company
55 1st Ave W NWith an open-air taproom and a separate restaurant in an historic railroad building, SunRift has what you’re looking for! In the summer, they usually have live music and some cornhole boards set up for entertainment while you sample their brews.
Locals say that this is the best brewery in the state, but we will let you decide! They offer a rotating line of small batch brews and a tasty food menu.
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Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveLocals say that this is the best brewery in the state, but we will let you decide! They offer a rotating line of small batch brews and a tasty food menu.
There is usually some live music going on here, as well as a nice outdoor sitting area and pool tables. They also serve food!
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The Great Northern Bar & Grill
27 Central AveThere is usually some live music going on here, as well as a nice outdoor sitting area and pool tables. They also serve food!
Local brewery with rotating beers on tap and a kitchen that serves up spicy rice bowls, sandwiches, and pizza and has fun events like Trivia Tuesday and Beer Bingo Wednesday!
They are also very kid friendly and even have a large tub of toys for kids to play with during your visit.
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Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave ELocal brewery with rotating beers on tap and a kitchen that serves up spicy rice bowls, sandwiches, and pizza and has fun events like Trivia Tuesday and Beer Bingo Wednesday!
They are also very kid friendly and even have a large tub of toys for kids to play with during your visit.
This big building by the airport boasts a brewery, a cidery, a winery, a dispensary, and awesome food by Sacred Eats all in one convenient location! Trivia Thursdays are a really fun time— it starts at 6, but you better get there early to grab a table!
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Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 EThis big building by the airport boasts a brewery, a cidery, a winery, a dispensary, and awesome food by Sacred Eats all in one convenient location! Trivia Thursdays are a really fun time— it starts at 6, but you better get there early to grab a table!
Groceries
I like Natural Grocers for their relatively low-cost organic foods. If you normally shop at places like Whole Foods, this is probably where you'll want to get your groceries. They don't have bags so bring your own!
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Natural Grocers
2395 US-93I like Natural Grocers for their relatively low-cost organic foods. If you normally shop at places like Whole Foods, this is probably where you'll want to get your groceries. They don't have bags so bring your own!
Albertsons is just up the road from the Airbnb- only a couple minute drive or a quick walk.
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Albertsons
900 W Idaho StAlbertsons is just up the road from the Airbnb- only a couple minute drive or a quick walk.
Arts & Culture
Featuring a permanent "Crown of the Continent" exhibit, as well as several local artists, the Hockaday is a great place to spend the afternoon.
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Hockaday Museum of Art
302 2nd Ave EFeaturing a permanent "Crown of the Continent" exhibit, as well as several local artists, the Hockaday is a great place to spend the afternoon.
This professional theatre company produces several shows on a rotating schedule throughout the summer months. You can catch a showing of "West Side Story" or "Mama Mia" along with many other popular live musicals. A fun destination for the evening!
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Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveThis professional theatre company produces several shows on a rotating schedule throughout the summer months. You can catch a showing of "West Side Story" or "Mama Mia" along with many other popular live musicals. A fun destination for the evening!
Calling all history buffs! The Museum at Central School is one of the best ways to learn about Kalispell's interesting history. Did you know the entire town was once named "Demersville" and was located several miles south of where it is now? Learn about this and so much more at the museum located inside Kalispell's oldest school.
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Museum At Central School
124 2nd Ave ECalling all history buffs! The Museum at Central School is one of the best ways to learn about Kalispell's interesting history. Did you know the entire town was once named "Demersville" and was located several miles south of where it is now? Learn about this and so much more at the museum located inside Kalispell's oldest school.
The Conrad Mansion Museum is located in Kalispell's east side residential area atop a bluff overlooking the valley and the Swan mountain range. The home sits on three landscaped acres, surrounded by a dry stone fence with iron gates. Six large annual flower beds and extensive ever-blooming perennial beds provide constant color during the summer season, with pruned hedges, evergreens, and spacious lawns serving as a lush background. The Conrad Mansion Museum aims to preserve and exhibit the 1895 Charles Conrad Family Estate through public tours, educational programs, and community events.
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Conrad Mansion
330 Woodland AveThe Conrad Mansion Museum is located in Kalispell's east side residential area atop a bluff overlooking the valley and the Swan mountain range. The home sits on three landscaped acres, surrounded by a dry stone fence with iron gates. Six large annual flower beds and extensive ever-blooming perennial beds provide constant color during the summer season, with pruned hedges, evergreens, and spacious lawns serving as a lush background. The Conrad Mansion Museum aims to preserve and exhibit the 1895 Charles Conrad Family Estate through public tours, educational programs, and community events.