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Most Popular Attractions
The whitefish mountain resort has activities during both Winter and Summer seasons. In the winter purchase discounted lift tickets in advance (must be 48hrs ahead). In the summer check out all the fun activities including mountain biking, zip lines, alpine slides, aerial adventure park, scenic lift rides and more. Check out their website at https://skiwhitefish.com/
337 locals recommend
Whitefish Mountain Resort
1015 Glades DrThe whitefish mountain resort has activities during both Winter and Summer seasons. In the winter purchase discounted lift tickets in advance (must be 48hrs ahead). In the summer check out all the fun activities including mountain biking, zip lines, alpine slides, aerial adventure park, scenic lift rides and more. Check out their website at https://skiwhitefish.com/
City Beach is a public access beach for Whitefish Lake and is just about a mile from The Quarry. The park has a sandy beach, shaded grass area, designated swimming area, docks, gazebos, and picnic tables to enjoy an afternoon out by the lake with beautiful views!
51 locals recommend
Whitefish Montana
70 Lakeside BoulevardCity Beach is a public access beach for Whitefish Lake and is just about a mile from The Quarry. The park has a sandy beach, shaded grass area, designated swimming area, docks, gazebos, and picnic tables to enjoy an afternoon out by the lake with beautiful views!
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and is another incredible place to visit. Rent a boat, set out on your own or hire a guide. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and other water activities on this beautiful lake. Enjoy delicious Flathead Cherries in late July and August.
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and is another incredible place to visit. Rent a boat, set out on your own or hire a guide. Enjoy fishing, swimming, kayaking and other water activities on this beautiful lake. Enjoy delicious Flathead Cherries in late July and August.
The Other Mountain!
This smaller ski area is a favorite amongst locals! Enjoy some more great skiing and
snowboarding, and both downhill and cross-country trails!
96 locals recommend
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadThe Other Mountain!
This smaller ski area is a favorite amongst locals! Enjoy some more great skiing and
snowboarding, and both downhill and cross-country trails!
Hungry Horse Dam and the reservoir is also well worth a visit. It is just 15 miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and 44 miles from the Canadian border. This dam is one of the largest in the country, and the reservoir is a great place to enjoy some paddle boarding and kayaking.
53 locals recommend
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Hungry Horse Dam and the reservoir is also well worth a visit. It is just 15 miles from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and 44 miles from the Canadian border. This dam is one of the largest in the country, and the reservoir is a great place to enjoy some paddle boarding and kayaking.
City/town information
Named one of the "Top 25 Ski Towns in the World" by National Geographic, Whitefish is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and at the base of Big Mountain-home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. A short jaunt to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is a year-round destination with plentiful attractions and a mixed array of shops, coffee houses, restaurants, accommodations. Visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, boating and live professional theater, as well as stellar dining. Amtrak's Empire Builder stops daily in Whitefish, while Glacier Park International Airport is only 15 minutes away.
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Named one of the "Top 25 Ski Towns in the World" by National Geographic, Whitefish is located on the shores of Whitefish Lake and at the base of Big Mountain-home to Whitefish Mountain Resort. A short jaunt to Glacier National Park, Whitefish is a year-round destination with plentiful attractions and a mixed array of shops, coffee houses, restaurants, accommodations. Visitors can enjoy skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, boating and live professional theater, as well as stellar dining. Amtrak's Empire Builder stops daily in Whitefish, while Glacier Park International Airport is only 15 minutes away.
Visit nearby Kalispell and enjoy a charming downtown shopping district, craft breweries and distilleries, and dozens of restaurants.
65 locals recommend
Kalispell
Visit nearby Kalispell and enjoy a charming downtown shopping district, craft breweries and distilleries, and dozens of restaurants.
Food scene
Decent pub style food and a wide selection of micro-brews. Located right across the street from The Quarry.
21 locals recommend
Montana Tap House
845 Wisconsin AveDecent pub style food and a wide selection of micro-brews. Located right across the street from The Quarry.
This restaurant decks has beautiful views of the golf course and Whitefish Mountain. This restaurant features traditional tried and true favorites. Good for large groups!
29 locals recommend
Whitefish Lake Restaurant
1200 US-93 NThis restaurant decks has beautiful views of the golf course and Whitefish Mountain. This restaurant features traditional tried and true favorites. Good for large groups!
Great fresh food with local ingredients! The menu rotates weekly...definitely a must try! Take a stroll down Wisconsin Avenue from The Quarry for a delicious meal.
19 locals recommend
the Wich Haus
105 Wisconsin AveGreat fresh food with local ingredients! The menu rotates weekly...definitely a must try! Take a stroll down Wisconsin Avenue from The Quarry for a delicious meal.
Great food and cocktails! Just a short walk down Wisconsin avenue from The Quarry.
42 locals recommend
Jalisco Cantina
510 Wisconsin AvenueGreat food and cocktails! Just a short walk down Wisconsin avenue from The Quarry.
Traditional Southern Style BBQ...yum! Just a short walk down Wisconsin avenue from The Quarry!
21 locals recommend
Piggyback Barbeque
102 Wisconsin AveTraditional Southern Style BBQ...yum! Just a short walk down Wisconsin avenue from The Quarry!
Great beer, tasty food and nice outdoor space! Just a short walk down Wisconsin Avenue from The Quarry.
50 locals recommend
Bonsai Brewing Project
549 Wisconsin AveGreat beer, tasty food and nice outdoor space! Just a short walk down Wisconsin Avenue from The Quarry.
Located in the heart of downtown. One of the best restaurants in Whitefish! The brussels sprouts and the shrimp and grits are just a few of my favorites.
119 locals recommend
Tupelo Grille
17 Central AveLocated in the heart of downtown. One of the best restaurants in Whitefish! The brussels sprouts and the shrimp and grits are just a few of my favorites.
Great Sushi, steaks, stir fry and noodles and a good selection of Sake!
30 locals recommend
Blue Samurai Sushi Bar & Grill
323 S Main StGreat Sushi, steaks, stir fry and noodles and a good selection of Sake!
Grocery
Go right across the street from The Quarry to find most of your grocery needs. They also have a nice selection of beers and wine.
12 locals recommend
Alpine Village Market
721 Wisconsin AveGo right across the street from The Quarry to find most of your grocery needs. They also have a nice selection of beers and wine.
Need a little more than the Alpine market across the street can provide. Safeway is just a quick 6 minute drive.
26 locals recommend
Safeway
6580 U.S. 93Need a little more than the Alpine market across the street can provide. Safeway is just a quick 6 minute drive.
Another great small town market with fresh produce, meat and deli and a selection of beer and wine. Just a 1 mile from The Quarry.
20 locals recommend
Markus Foods
9 Baker AveAnother great small town market with fresh produce, meat and deli and a selection of beer and wine. Just a 1 mile from The Quarry.
Located downtown - you can get your local organic and natural food needs here. Just a quick 5 min drive from The Quarry.
13 locals recommend
Third Street Market
244 Spokane AveLocated downtown - you can get your local organic and natural food needs here. Just a quick 5 min drive from The Quarry.
Organic and natural grocery store is just 20mins away in Kalispell.
12 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
2395 US-93Organic and natural grocery store is just 20mins away in Kalispell.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Transportation
There are many ways to get around:
Free S.N.O.W bus - around town and up the mountain in the Winter and Summer. Check out: https://www.bigmtncommercial.org/snow-bus-schedule
Taxis
Lyft (drivers are limited)
Uber (drivers are limited)
Rental cars
I do have a couple of cars that I rent out on the Turo App as well. Check out my Turo link below: https://turo.com/us/en/drivers/25880155
Please contact me if you are interested in renting one of my cars as well.
Rental cars book up fast in the summer so I recommend you BOOK EARLY!
Don't miss
Other Activities
- Night Skiiing: https://skiwhitefish.com/night-skiing/
- Tamarack Ski Shop - just across the street from the Quarry.
- Stumptown Ice Den (Ice Skating) - just across the street from The Quarry
- Amazing Fun Center: http://amazingfuncenter.com/
- Big Sky Waterpark: http://www.bigskywp.com/
- Glacier Ziplines: https://glacier-ziplines.com/
- Whitefish Bike Retreat: https://www.whitefishbikeretreat.com/
- Flyboard of Montana: https://www.flyboardofmontana.com/
Traveling with kids
Baby/kid gear and equipment
There is a pack n play and a baby bathtub in the home for guest use, but if you are needing other baby gear, you can check out:
- Baby Quip: https://www.babyquip.com/
- Glacier Baby Outfitters: https://glacierbabyoutfitters.com/-
Traveling with kids
Childcare
My kids have enjoyed the Whitefish Mountain Resort Kids Center daycare and Ski/Ride School in the Winter.
I have had some success with finding babysitters in the area using care.com.
Below is also a list of drop-in daycares in the area, although I have not personally used these services:
- Sprouts Club Drop in Playcare: https://www.sproutsclub.com/
- Giggles Playcare: https://www.gigglesplaycare.
- Scribbles Drop in Daycare: https://www.scribblesplaycare.com/