Kristen's Guidebook

Kristen
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
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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 Dam
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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 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 Dr
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If 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
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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 Rd
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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.
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 Ave
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A historical church located in St Ignatius, just 35 minutes south of us. The art and architecture is simply amazing.
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Kerr Dam
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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 W
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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.
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 E
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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.
An hour and 20 from us in Missoula Mt.
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Splash Montana
3001 Bancroft St
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An hour and 20 from us in Missoula Mt.
An hour and 20 minutes from us in Missoula Montana.
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Currents Aquatics Center
600 Cregg Ln
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An 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 E
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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. 💁🏻‍♀️
Mission Valley Super Oval
1113 N Reservoir Rd

Gift 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.
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Huckleberry Patch
8868 Hwy 2 E
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This 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-93
This 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 Loop
Another Bigfork favorite.
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The Montana Scene
219 S Main St
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Another 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 E
I 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-93
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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. 😊
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 St
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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!
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 N
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This 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 Ave
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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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Finley Point Grill
35427 6
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If 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 35
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If 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 Ln
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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.
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 Dr
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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.
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 Dr
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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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MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub
207 Ridgewater Dr
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This 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-93
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This 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 E
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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!
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 W
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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!
Get your coffee on and maybe a muffin. Downtown, Main Street polson.
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Blodgett Creamery Coffee Saloon
325 Main St
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Get your coffee on and maybe a muffin. Downtown, Main Street polson.
Coffee please!
Copper Mountain Coffee
101 Whitewater Pl
Coffee please!
Florence Coffee Company
40517 Montana Hwy 35
My 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-93
My 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 St
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This 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-93
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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.
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
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She 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 St
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Mexican 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-93
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This 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-93
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This 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
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About 30 minutes from us! Some pretty great food!
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Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail Rd
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Burrito Brothers
115 Anchor Way
This restaurant is located inside the Kwataknuk resort and casino.
Falling Waters
49708 U.S. 93
This 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 St
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.
Great Thai food! My boys and their seattle friends keep this fam in business!
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Hot Spot Thai Cafe
50440 US-93
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Great 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-93
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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! 😊

Museums

About 20 miles from our place.
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Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
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About 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 Ln
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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.

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 Rd
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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.
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 E
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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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Big Sky Brewing
5417 Trumpeter Way
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MAP Brewing Company
510 Manley Rd
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Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin Ave
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Movies/ 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.
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Showboat Cinemas
416 Main St
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Definitely 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 Ave
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Definitely 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. 93
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Our local theatre! See if they have a show for you!