Molly And Sam's Flathead Valley Guidebook
Nightlife
Downtown Whitefish is about a 25 minute drive and has the busiest nightlife in the valley, as well as some great restaurants, local shops, and art galleries.
We won’t write up every single bar but a few of our favorites are The Great Northern, The Bulldog (try the cheesesteak!), and The Remington. Go explore and tell us your favorites!
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Whitefish
Downtown Whitefish is about a 25 minute drive and has the busiest nightlife in the valley, as well as some great restaurants, local shops, and art galleries.
We won’t write up every single bar but a few of our favorites are The Great Northern, The Bulldog (try the cheesesteak!), and The Remington. Go explore and tell us your favorites!
Coffee and Breakfast
This is our favorite local coffee shop! Great coffee and environment, and I am particularly a fan of the sugar free chai by local company 5 Sparrows (it's sweetened with Stevia, but tastes like good ol' sugar!).
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Colter Coffee
424 S Main StThis is our favorite local coffee shop! Great coffee and environment, and I am particularly a fan of the sugar free chai by local company 5 Sparrows (it's sweetened with Stevia, but tastes like good ol' sugar!).
Awesome locally roasted coffee and fun latte flavors. Pick up a breakfast burrito, homemade scone or espresso muffin while you're there! There are Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish and Columbia Falls as well.
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Montana Coffee Traders Inc
111 S Main StAwesome locally roasted coffee and fun latte flavors. Pick up a breakfast burrito, homemade scone or espresso muffin while you're there! There are Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish and Columbia Falls as well.
A favorite among locals, Sykes Diner boasts a huge menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with inventive daily specials— if you get there before 9 am, coffee is $.10!
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Sykes Diner
202 2nd Ave WA favorite among locals, Sykes Diner boasts a huge menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with inventive daily specials— if you get there before 9 am, coffee is $.10!
Locally owned Bigfork eatery; great for breakfast and coffee! We haven't had anything we don't like, but we especially love the toasted homemade peasant bread with cream cheese, and their pancakes are probably the best in the valley!
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Grateful Bread Cafe & Bistro
8111 Montana Hwy 35Locally owned Bigfork eatery; great for breakfast and coffee! We haven't had anything we don't like, but we especially love the toasted homemade peasant bread with cream cheese, and their pancakes are probably the best in the valley!
Scones, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cardamom rolls— there’s something for everyone. We love their sourdough!
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Ceres Bakery Inc
318 S Main StScones, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cardamom rolls— there’s something for everyone. We love their sourdough!
The only thing that might be better than The Spot’s specialty doughnuts is The Spot’s breakfast sandwich. Definitely worth a visit!
The Spot
51 Woodland Park DrThe only thing that might be better than The Spot’s specialty doughnuts is The Spot’s breakfast sandwich. Definitely worth a visit!
Food scene
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!
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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!
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.
There are also several food trucks located right next to the brewery that are all worth a visit!
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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.
There are also several food trucks located right next to the brewery that are all worth a 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!
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!
This awesome BBQ joint is located in the historical Forge in downtown Kalispell. Less than a mile from the Airbnb, we think this restaurant boasts some incredible ribs and the best Reuben sandwich in town! (Maybe in the state? The world?)
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The Desoto Grill
227 1st St WThis awesome BBQ joint is located in the historical Forge in downtown Kalispell. Less than a mile from the Airbnb, we think this restaurant boasts some incredible ribs and the best Reuben sandwich in town! (Maybe in the state? The world?)
This restaurant/distillery offers (in our humble 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/distillery offers (in our humble 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.
Backslope is a favorite local brewery in Columbia Falls, about 20 minutes away from the Airbnb. Their restaurant is our favorite in the valley and offers an assortment of eclectic flavors and meals on their menu, like Bulgogi Beef and the Aussie Burger with pickled pineapple and a fried egg!
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Backslope Brewing
1107 9th St WBackslope is a favorite local brewery in Columbia Falls, about 20 minutes away from the Airbnb. Their restaurant is our favorite in the valley and offers an assortment of eclectic flavors and meals on their menu, like Bulgogi Beef and the Aussie Burger with pickled pineapple and a fried egg!
Sometimes, even when you're traveling, you just want some good pho. Pho Ly is the place!
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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. Pho Ly is the place!
Fun, old-fashioned soda fountain with great burgers and malts! Sit at the bar and enjoy the a huckleberry malt while admiring the antique, carved wood bar back from the old Kalispell Opera House.
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Norm's Soda Fountain
34 S Main StFun, old-fashioned soda fountain with great burgers and malts! Sit at the bar and enjoy the a huckleberry malt while admiring the antique, carved wood bar back from the old Kalispell Opera House.
The best drive-through burger experience in the valley! Sometimes the line can be pretty backed up, so it’s not necessarily quick, but it’s only because they’re so delicious and popular! Grab a Frugal Burger or the limited time special, some fries and a shake!
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Frugals
1815 U.S. 93 SThe best drive-through burger experience in the valley! Sometimes the line can be pretty backed up, so it’s not necessarily quick, but it’s only because they’re so delicious and popular! Grab a Frugal Burger or the limited time special, some fries and a 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 probably our favorite food truck 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!
I recommend the al pastor tacos.
They also now have a brick and mortar location on Idaho St.
Atomic Tacos
Although it's hard to choose, this is probably our favorite food truck 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!
I recommend the al pastor tacos.
They also now have a brick and mortar location on Idaho St.
Ranger Joe's Pizza
Try their Detroit style ANYTHING. You won't be disappointed!
Dessert
The best ice cream you'll find anywhere! They have “normal” flavors like Lafaza Madagascar Vanilla and Chocolate Love, but they also offer adventurous flavors using local ingredients like pine needles or maple bacon! My personal favorite combo ( I order it almost every time) is half a scoop of Huckleberry or Mountain Mint (flavored with mint extract that comes from a local farm!) and half a scoop of Cupcake in a homemade waffle cone! There is a Sweet Peaks in Whitefish as well.
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Sweet Peaks Ice Cream- Kalispell
343 S Main StThe best ice cream you'll find anywhere! They have “normal” flavors like Lafaza Madagascar Vanilla and Chocolate Love, but they also offer adventurous flavors using local ingredients like pine needles or maple bacon! My personal favorite combo ( I order it almost every time) is half a scoop of Huckleberry or Mountain Mint (flavored with mint extract that comes from a local farm!) and half a scoop of Cupcake in a homemade waffle cone! There is a Sweet Peaks in Whitefish as well.
With a fun atmosphere, 10 rotating frozen yogurt flavors, and all the chocolate, candy, and fresh fruit toppings you can imagine, this is a sure pleaser for any dessert lover.
Twisted Bliss
175 Hutton Ranch RdWith a fun atmosphere, 10 rotating frozen yogurt flavors, and all the chocolate, candy, and fresh fruit toppings you can imagine, this is a sure pleaser for any dessert lover.
Not only are these cupcakes incredibly fresh and delicious, they’re also beautiful! You have to see them to believe it— the bakers create amazing works of floral art out of each and every cupcake they bake. Pick up a box or a cupcake bouquet— you won't regret it!
Sugar Happy Cupcakes
2181 U.S. Highway 2 EastNot only are these cupcakes incredibly fresh and delicious, they’re also beautiful! You have to see them to believe it— the bakers create amazing works of floral art out of each and every cupcake they bake. Pick up a box or a cupcake bouquet— you won't regret it!
Sightseeing and Parks
This park offers tons of hiking trails and you can usually see some horses or mountain bikers around here as well.
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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.
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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林地公园
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, fishing, or just laying out in the sun.
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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, fishing, or just laying out in the sun.
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! 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! 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.
Only a 5 minute drive from the Airbnb, this park has miles and miles of hiking trails 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 at 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 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 at the Visitor's Center.
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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弗拉特黑德湖
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. You can access this trail from the Rails to Trails trailhead on Meridian Rd. or just by heading north on Main Street— through downtown— to Depot Park. 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. You can access this trail from the Rails to Trails trailhead on Meridian Rd. or just by heading north on Main Street— through downtown— to Depot Park. The trail will take you all the way to Woodland Park!
Shopping
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!
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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!
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!
Smith's Food and Drug
195 3rd Ave ESmith's is a large grocery store with everything you could want.