Kristen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hungry horse is on the way to glacier park. Huckleberry themed shopping and eating. Also available here is the Hungry Horse Dam. A fun little place to stop in your way or on your way back from Glacier.
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Hungry Horse
Hungry horse is on the way to glacier park. Huckleberry themed shopping and eating. Also available here is the Hungry Horse Dam. A fun little place to stop in your way or on your way back from Glacier.
Hungry Horse Dam
Whitefish is a “Hallmark Channel” quaint little town as many of Montana towns are. It has the ski bum feel with the ski resort there on Whitefish mountain. Lots of fun shops and good places to eat. Take west shore in your way to glacier and stop in at whitefish on your way.
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Whitefish
Whitefish is a “Hallmark Channel” quaint little town as many of Montana towns are. It has the ski bum feel with the ski resort there on Whitefish mountain. Lots of fun shops and good places to eat. Take west shore in your way to glacier and stop in at whitefish on your way.
If you love to ski, this will s the spot for you. So many runs to enjoy on this beautiful mountain.
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrIf you love to ski, this will s the spot for you. So many runs to enjoy on this beautiful mountain.
Ninepipe Reservoir
About 25 minutes from our place. Enjoy a hike to the falls, but don’t get too close. They are to look at not play in. 💁🏻♀️ and also don’t forget your tribal permit.
Mission Dam
About 25 minutes from our place. Enjoy a hike to the falls, but don’t get too close. They are to look at not play in. 💁🏻♀️ and also don’t forget your tribal permit.
You can swim here and do some hiking but don’t forget your tribal permit. This is a reservation and you need one for most areas that aren’t public/ state parks.
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McDonald Lake
You can swim here and do some hiking but don’t forget your tribal permit. This is a reservation and you need one for most areas that aren’t public/ state parks.
The Bison range was recently purchased by our local Indian tribe. Drive the roads through the range and see Bison, elk, deer, antelope, and other wildlife. You never know which ones will make an appearance for you. The Bison range is about 30 minutes from our place. Make a trip to Great Gray gifts at Ninepipe reservoir on your way and maybe stop at the museum as well.
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National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range RdThe Bison range was recently purchased by our local Indian tribe. Drive the roads through the range and see Bison, elk, deer, antelope, and other wildlife. You never know which ones will make an appearance for you. The Bison range is about 30 minutes from our place. Make a trip to Great Gray gifts at Ninepipe reservoir on your way and maybe stop at the museum as well.
A historical church located in St Ignatius, just 35 minutes south of us. The art and architecture is simply amazing.
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St Ignatius Mission Church
300 Beartrack AveA historical church located in St Ignatius, just 35 minutes south of us. The art and architecture is simply amazing.
Kerr Dam
Recreation
If you want to rent a boat, jet ski, paddle board or other water fun items, this is your spot. My boys worked here for several years, super good people. I can’t think of a better place to take your business.
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Riverside Recreation
412 2nd St WIf you want to rent a boat, jet ski, paddle board or other water fun items, this is your spot. My boys worked here for several years, super good people. I can’t think of a better place to take your business.
If you are looking for a fun day on the slides and a way to get cooled off, this is the place for you. In beautiful Columbia Falls, a spot to hit if you have glacier park in your travel plans. Co falls has to be passed through to get to Glacier.
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Big Sky Waterpark
7211 Hwy 2 EIf you are looking for a fun day on the slides and a way to get cooled off, this is the place for you. In beautiful Columbia Falls, a spot to hit if you have glacier park in your travel plans. Co falls has to be passed through to get to Glacier.
Splash Montana
3001 Bancroft StAn hour and 20 from us in Missoula Mt.
Currents Aquatics Center
600 Cregg LnAn hour and 20 minutes from us in Missoula Montana.
A great stop on the way to Glacier Park. Especially if you have to wait until after 5 pm to get in because you don’t have a going to the sun road pass. 💁🏻♀️
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Amazing Fun Center
10265 Hwy 2 EA great stop on the way to Glacier Park. Especially if you have to wait until after 5 pm to get in because you don’t have a going to the sun road pass. 💁🏻♀️
Mission Valley Super Oval
1113 N Reservoir RdGift stores with Montana themed items
If you are looking for Montana themed items and you want the full tourist feel. If you can’t go home without that souvenir, here’s a place for you to stop and get some Merch.
Huckleberry Patch
8868 Hwy 2 EThis sweet gift store has a coffee shop, locally made items and a lovely selection of Montana themed gifts. It’s about 20 miles from us, down at the Ninepipe reservoir, but it’s worth the trip. Stop at the museum next door while you are there.
Great Gray Gifts
69316 US-93This sweet gift store has a coffee shop, locally made items and a lovely selection of Montana themed gifts. It’s about 20 miles from us, down at the Ninepipe reservoir, but it’s worth the trip. Stop at the museum next door while you are there.
The Huckleberry Patch Arlee, MT
72532 N Couture LoopThe Montana Scene
219 S Main StAnother Bigfork favorite.
I liked this place so much I bought a Flathead lake t shirt for myself, and…I live here! 🤗
River Rock Mercantile
7 3rd Ave EI liked this place so much I bought a Flathead lake t shirt for myself, and…I live here! 🤗
Yep it’s a grocer store, but they do have some sweatshirts and t shirts that have Flathead lake on them. And you can grab some groceries while you are there. 😊
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Super 1 Foods
50331 US-93Yep it’s a grocer store, but they do have some sweatshirts and t shirts that have Flathead lake on them. And you can grab some groceries while you are there. 😊
If you want unique, handmade, Montana gifts to take home with you, this place is a must stop. And this great place is right in Main Street in Polson!
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handMADE Montana
212 Main StIf you want unique, handmade, Montana gifts to take home with you, this place is a must stop. And this great place is right in Main Street in Polson!
This stop is in Kalispell, swing in if you head up towards Glacier Park. Handmade treasure, such a fun place to go!
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4th & ZURI
55 4th Ave W NThis stop is in Kalispell, swing in if you head up towards Glacier Park. Handmade treasure, such a fun place to go!
Food scene
If you love Sushi, this is a great place to get some in downtown Bigfork. And while you are there the “Hallmark Channel” type Main Street will give you all the Feels.
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Saketome
459 Electric AveIf you love Sushi, this is a great place to get some in downtown Bigfork. And while you are there the “Hallmark Channel” type Main Street will give you all the Feels.
Finley Point Grill
35427 6If you like steaks and burgers in the woods of Montana, this is a good spot to eat.
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East Shore Smoke House
35103 Montana Hwy 35If you like steaks and burgers in the woods of Montana, this is a good spot to eat.
Sports bar eating vibe. Watch your favorite team and enjoy a french dip, burger, tator tot or even a steak. Maybe catch a game of bowling before you leave.
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Sportspage Bowl Grill & Lounge
101 Heritage LnSports bar eating vibe. Watch your favorite team and enjoy a french dip, burger, tator tot or even a steak. Maybe catch a game of bowling before you leave.
This place is a stones throw from our Airbnb. Newly remodeled, gorgeous view of Flathead lake. Enjoy a bison/beef burger, a steak, or even a seafood pasta. Thursday night they even have live music.
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Pete's Lakeview Bar & Grill
820 Shoreline DrThis place is a stones throw from our Airbnb. Newly remodeled, gorgeous view of Flathead lake. Enjoy a bison/beef burger, a steak, or even a seafood pasta. Thursday night they even have live music.
Formerly the Diamond Horse Shoe, then Pete’s, then the Lakeview Bar and Grill, now known as The Shoe. Completely remodeled, excellent view of the lake with outside deck seating, live band on Thursdays. Enjoy a bison/ beef burger, seafood pasta, or even a steak. Just a stones throw from our Airbnb!
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Pete's Lakeview Bar & Grill
820 Shoreline DrFormerly the Diamond Horse Shoe, then Pete’s, then the Lakeview Bar and Grill, now known as The Shoe. Completely remodeled, excellent view of the lake with outside deck seating, live band on Thursdays. Enjoy a bison/ beef burger, seafood pasta, or even a steak. Just a stones throw from our Airbnb!
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
207 Ridgewater DrThis place has been around since the 50’s. My dad used to get a double cheeseburger with extra pepper every day for lunch when in HS. It’s a keeper, you will want to check it out. Don’t forget the milkshake.
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Richwine's Burgerville
50567 US-93This place has been around since the 50’s. My dad used to get a double cheeseburger with extra pepper every day for lunch when in HS. It’s a keeper, you will want to check it out. Don’t forget the milkshake.
It doesn’t look like much but these folks cook their meat fresh every day. They close when it runs out so get there quick. Super. Good. Food! Brisket, pork, chicken, homemade fries!
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Cherries BBQ Pit
105 2nd St EIt doesn’t look like much but these folks cook their meat fresh every day. They close when it runs out so get there quick. Super. Good. Food! Brisket, pork, chicken, homemade fries!
Polson is home of the Polson Pirates and this establishment is a huge supporter of our students. This pirate themed pizza and sandwich place is a must. The also carry an assortment of Wilcoxens hard ice cream. So. Good!
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Cove Deli & Pizza
11 3rd Ave WPolson is home of the Polson Pirates and this establishment is a huge supporter of our students. This pirate themed pizza and sandwich place is a must. The also carry an assortment of Wilcoxens hard ice cream. So. Good!
Get your coffee on and maybe a muffin. Downtown, Main Street polson.
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Blodgett Creamery Coffee Saloon
325 Main StGet your coffee on and maybe a muffin. Downtown, Main Street polson.
Copper Mountain Coffee
101 Whitewater PlCoffee please!
Florence Coffee Company
40517 Montana Hwy 35My daughter works here! That’s a good enough reason to go! And they have frozen yogurt, coffee, Italian sodas, wraps, muffins and more. 😊
Sweet Bliss
50599 US-93My daughter works here! That’s a good enough reason to go! And they have frozen yogurt, coffee, Italian sodas, wraps, muffins and more. 😊
This place roasts their own beans. For a seattle vibe, and a good cup of coffee, check this place out.
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Good Coffee Roasting Company
214 Main StThis place roasts their own beans. For a seattle vibe, and a good cup of coffee, check this place out.
This place is just 12 miles from us. They roast their own beans and make an incredible cup of coffee . the owners used to be our neighbors, and small town stuff is worth mentioning. You can also purchase bags of their coffee beans at the local grocery stores.
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Dobson Creek Coffee Company
62599 US-93This place is just 12 miles from us. They roast their own beans and make an incredible cup of coffee . the owners used to be our neighbors, and small town stuff is worth mentioning. You can also purchase bags of their coffee beans at the local grocery stores.
She makes a hecka great breakfast and burgers too. It’s got the 50s diner feel. I do love Betty’s!
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Betty's Diner
49779 US-93She makes a hecka great breakfast and burgers too. It’s got the 50s diner feel. I do love Betty’s!
Mexican food with a view of the lake. Even a place on the deck to sit if you choose.
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Fiesta En Jalisco
110 Main StMexican food with a view of the lake. Even a place on the deck to sit if you choose.
This gal is for real! Korean food at its finest. It’s a family favorite, we eat here often!
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Oaks Korean Kitchen
50486 US-93This gal is for real! Korean food at its finest. It’s a family favorite, we eat here often!
This grill is in Lakeside Mt. About 30 minutes from our place. Right on the water.
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Harbor Grille
7135 US-93This grill is in Lakeside Mt. About 30 minutes from our place. Right on the water.
About 30 minutes from us! Some pretty great food!
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Post Creek 44 Bar Steak and Tap House
73124 US-93About 30 minutes from us! Some pretty great food!
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdBurrito Brothers
115 Anchor WayFalling Waters
49708 U.S. 93This restaurant is located inside the Kwataknuk resort and casino.
This is a resort but they have a restaurant with the best fried chicken and prime rib. You should check it out. 10 minutes from our place located in Big Arm. We love their food, great view of the water, it’s a good spot.
Big Arm Resort
44297 A StThis is a resort but they have a restaurant with the best fried chicken and prime rib. You should check it out. 10 minutes from our place located in Big Arm. We love their food, great view of the water, it’s a good spot.
Great Thai food! My boys and their seattle friends keep this fam in business!
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Hot Spot Thai Cafe
50440 US-93Great Thai food! My boys and their seattle friends keep this fam in business!
It’s pizza and they deliver. I also really enjoy their Teriyaki chicken salad. You have to ask them to make it, but it’s so good! 😊
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Stageline Pizza
49777 US-93It’s pizza and they deliver. I also really enjoy their Teriyaki chicken salad. You have to ask them to make it, but it’s so good! 😊
Museums
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
69316 US-93About 20 miles from our place.
This museum is right here in polson. It’s bigger than you might think so get Yur walk-in shoes on. Lots of incredible history to see.
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Miracle of America Museum
36094 Memory LnThis museum is right here in polson. It’s bigger than you might think so get Yur walk-in shoes on. Lots of incredible history to see.
Brewing companies
We have multiple brewing companies in the area. Seems to be a thing and we are covering this phenomenon well!
This brewery is about 30 minute from our place. Take a drive up west shore and stop in for a beer and some great food.
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Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdThis brewery is about 30 minute from our place. Take a drive up west shore and stop in for a beer and some great food.
This guy is local and winning first place at a lot of the brew fests. Right here in downtown polson. They most often have a food truck on site with amazing food, sometimes gyros, sometimes delicious sandwiches depending on what truck is gracing it’s presence. Indoor and outdoor seating, small town feel with big city quality brews. Check it out!
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Glacier Brewing Co
6 10th Ave EThis guy is local and winning first place at a lot of the brew fests. Right here in downtown polson. They most often have a food truck on site with amazing food, sometimes gyros, sometimes delicious sandwiches depending on what truck is gracing it’s presence. Indoor and outdoor seating, small town feel with big city quality brews. Check it out!
Big Sky Brewing
5417 Trumpeter WayMAP Brewing Company
510 Manley RdBonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveMovies/ theatre
If you need a break and some entertainment, we have a local theatre. Go see a movie. This place is recently remodeled and absolutely beautiful.
Showboat Cinemas
416 Main StDefinitely only available when they have a play in the works. But check and see if they do. About 40 minutes from out place.
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Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveDefinitely only available when they have a play in the works. But check and see if they do. About 40 minutes from out place.
Our local theatre! See if they have a show for you!
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Port Polson Players Theatre
U.S. 93Our local theatre! See if they have a show for you!