Lauren's Guidebook

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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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Flathead Lake
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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 Loop
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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!

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 Dr
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World class skiing in winter and gorgeous hikes in summer!
Fantastic skiing with fewer crowds!
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Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail Road
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Fantastic 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-2
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Hit 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-93
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Enjoy 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 E
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Fly 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 E
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Is it paranormal or illusion? You decide.

Food scene

Top notch sushi in the trendy town of Whitefish.
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Wasabi Sushi Bar
419 E Second St
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Top 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 Ave
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Outstanding cuisine with a local flair and Montana grown ingredients.
Hearty breakfasts with an old west vibe! Yeehaw!
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Outlaw Diner
420 Nucleus Ave
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Hearty breakfasts with an old west vibe! Yeehaw!
European style bakery, lunches, and pizzas!
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Bonjour Bakery & Bistro
45 Heritage Way
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European 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 W
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Chinese dine-in and takeout, close to the cottage!
Outstanding local brews, made on site.
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Bias Brewing
412 1st Ave E
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Outstanding local brews, made on site.
Fresh made hard ciders, from Montana fruit!
Rough Cut Hard Cider
3250 U.S. Hwy 2 E
Fresh 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 W
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Enjoy fresh roasted, ethically grown coffee and a large selection of healthy breakfast and lunch options.

Tipps für Reisende

Bräuche und Kultur

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! 🐻