Lauren's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Flathead Lake is the biggest natural lake east of the Mississippi. Rent a boat or hire a charter to get a chance to see the elusive lake monster!
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Lago Flathead
Flathead Lake is the biggest natural lake east of the Mississippi. Rent a boat or hire a charter to get a chance to see the elusive lake monster!
Off the Beaten Path
Best kept secrets of the area
Polebridge is a rustic, off-grid community on the edge of Glacier Park. The dirt road is long, but the bakery alone is worth the drive. The views are spectacular, too!
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Polebridge Mercantile & Bakery
265 Polebridge LoopPolebridge is a rustic, off-grid community on the edge of Glacier Park. The dirt road is long, but the bakery alone is worth the drive. The views are spectacular, too!
Adventure
Things to do in the area
World class skiing in winter and gorgeous hikes in summer!
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Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrWorld class skiing in winter and gorgeous hikes in summer!
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadFantastic skiing with fewer crowds!
Hit the whitewater with an experienced guide, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Flathead River corridor.
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft
11970 US-2Hit the whitewater with an experienced guide, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Flathead River corridor.
Enjoy a horseback tour of Montana’s beautiful mountains,
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Bar W Guest Ranch
2875 US-93Enjoy a horseback tour of Montana’s beautiful mountains,
Fly through the trees and see a bird’s eye view of Montana.
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Glacier Ziplines
7840 Hwy 2 EFly through the trees and see a bird’s eye view of Montana.
Is it paranormal or illusion? You decide.
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Montana Vortex and House of Mystery
7800 Hwy 2 EIs it paranormal or illusion? You decide.
Food scene
Wasabi Sushi Bar
419 E Second StTop notch sushi in the trendy town of Whitefish.
Outstanding cuisine with a local flair and Montana grown ingredients.
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Three Forks Grille
729 Nucleus AveOutstanding cuisine with a local flair and Montana grown ingredients.
Outlaw Diner
420 Nucleus AveHearty breakfasts with an old west vibe! Yeehaw!
Bonjour Bakery & Bistro
45 Heritage WayEuropean style bakery, lunches, and pizzas!
Chinese dine-in and takeout, close to the cottage!
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Tien's Place Oriental Dining
329 9th St WChinese dine-in and takeout, close to the cottage!
Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave EOutstanding local brews, made on site.
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 EFresh made hard ciders, from Montana fruit!
Enjoy fresh roasted, ethically grown coffee and a large selection of healthy breakfast and lunch options.
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Montana Coffee Traders
30 9th St WEnjoy fresh roasted, ethically grown coffee and a large selection of healthy breakfast and lunch options.
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Usanze e culture
Montanans are friendly
It’s not unusual for locals to start up a conversation with you in public, as if you’re an old friend. Waving to other drivers you pass on dirt roads is customary. Montana folk are kind and helpful, so don’t be afraid to smile and say hello!
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Dress for the weather
If you don’t like the weather in Montana, wait 5 minutes. Always be prepared for changes in weather, especially if you’re enjoying outdoor activities.
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This is grizzly country
Don’t forget to carry bear spray when you’re heading out to the woods! 🐻