Flathead Valley Winter Adventure Guide

About Us

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The Flathead Valley Winter Adventure Guide is THE winter enthusiast's guide to making the most of what the valley has to offer when the snow starts falling. With up-to-date listings for what to eat, where to stay and what to do, The Flathead Valley Winter Adventure Guide is the key to an enjoyable jaunt through the snow. 

*Photos by Chris peterson, The Hungry Horse News 

Where to Eat

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A&W 

All American food! Stop in today for our new burgers, menu items and the refreshing taste only A&W Root Beer has! For a taste too good to forget! 
East Store: Junction Hwy 2 and 206, Columbia Falls, 406-892-5793
South Store: 50206 Hwy 93, Polson, 406-883-2288 

Backslope Brewing 

You will want to pair our brews with the delicious food coming out of Backslope Brewing’s kitchen! The chefs created their menu to complement the quality of products in the brewery. Backslope Brewing’s commitment to the community is reflected in the kitchen as well with its focus on using locally sourced products and the belief that food is meaningful and best enjoyed when shared with friends. 
1107 9th St West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912, 406-897-2850 

Casey’s 

Restaurant. Bar. Casino. Nightlife. Come enjoy our winter warmer drinks! It is like curling up next to a fire. 
101 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937 

Perfect Cuts 

Custom smoked products that use our exclusive & unique recipes! Retail includes: Gourmet sauces and spices, marinades, oils, olives and dipping sauces. Award winning speciality meats. Natural meat selection: beef, pork, chicken, lamb, turkey, buffalo, elk, fish, various seafood, sausage, and jerky. 
1030 3rd Ave East Columbia Falls, MT, 406-892-3718 

Piggy Back BBQ 

Whitefish, Montana’s only authentic pit BBQ restaurant. Slow smokin’ pit BBQ ‘cause it’s good! Live music, outdoor seating, now serving breakfast, beer & wine. 
102 Wisconsin Ave Whitefish, MT, 406-863-9895

Whitefish Liquor Store

Come and get your liquor, wine, and accessories at the same place! We have items that make great gifts! 
239 Baker Avenue, Whitefish, MT 59937, 406-862-4470

406 Bar and Grill

Eclectic tapas, unique cocktails, & specialty martinis! 
Winter hours: 
Lunch: Monday -Friday 11am -2pm Dinner: Monday -Thursday 4-9pm
Friday and Saturday 4pm-10pm 
Closed Sunday 
Cocktail Lounge open late 
Happy hour Monday- Friday 4pm-6pm 
129 1st Ave West 
Kalispell, MT 755-4441 

Asian Buffet

The Asian Buffet offers over 200 different items from appetizers, fresh sushi, and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Dine in or take out! 
Sun-Thursday 11 am- 9:30pm Friday & Saturday 11am -10:30pm 
285 N. Main St. Kalispell 

Genki Japanese Restaurant 

Featuring Asian food, Sushi Bar, Tempura, Teriyaki, Sukiyaki Hot Pot, Bento Box Meals, popular Chinese dishes and more! Beer and wine available. Delivery available. 
Open 11am-9:30pm 
302 Main St. Kalispell, MT, 406-257-8889 

Vaqueros 

Enjoy a great meal with us! Restaurant, casino, and lounge. Formerly Los Caporales. 
535 Nucleus Ave Columbia Falls 
892-3501 

Casa Mexico

For authentic Mexican cuisine and the best service around, come in to Casa Mexico! We have all your Mexican favorites, from tacos to chimichangas, not to mention an endless variety of margaritas. For Mexican cuisine that will transport you south of the border, visit Casa Mexico today! 
1600 Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, MT 59901, 406-752-6800

Jagz 

At JAGZ, our philosophy is "fine dining, Montana-style". Which to us, means something for everyone in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy delicious steak and seafood meals in front of our crackling fireplace, or view the magnificent Columbia Mountains while dining at our Kalispell, Montana location. Our goal is to buy and serve the best food products available and we offer an extensive menu that includes over 65 items.
http://www.jagzrestaurant.com/
1-406-755-5303, 3796 US Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901

Where to Stay

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Five Star Rentals

From the fresh powder of Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort in Whitefish, Montana, to the verdant fairways of the Polson Golf Course on Flathead Lake, the Flathead Valley offers four seasons of recreation possibilities and Five Star Rentals of Montana has the perfect home for your Glacier Country experience. Lake homes, mountain cabins, city dwellings, glacier retreats, and long term rentals. 
704 Baker Avenue, Whitefish, MT, 406-862-5994 

Historic Tamarack Lodge & Cabins 

Come eat dinner by the fireside and grab a local concoction from the bar. On the doorstep of Glacier National Park, adventures are all around! 
9549 US-2 Hungry Horse, MT 59919, 406-387-4420 

Flathead River Ranch 

Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Montana wilderness from your own private 20 acre ranch property. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and rafting — just minutes away. The Flathead River Ranch gated community, with on-site caretaker, offers year-round access, maintained roads, underground utilities, high speed fiber-optic internet, and equestrian facilities. 
406-261-9081

Hampton Inn 

Welcome to the Hampton Inn in Kalispell, where discovering Montana is an adventure! Ideally situated in the heart of the Flathead Valley, only 30 minutes from Flathead Lake, Big Mountain Ski Resort and just 45 minutes to the entrance of Glacier National Park, our convenient hotel offers the perfect base to explore the area. Take a historic walking tour of Kalispell or enjoy a round of golf at one of the many nearby, scenic golf courses. From quaint downtown streets to beautiful biking trails, there is plenty to see and do while staying at the Hampton Inn in Kalispell, Montana.
1140 Hwy 2. West, Kalispell, MT, 406-755-7900 

What to Do

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Backslope Brewing

You will want to pair our brews with the delicious food coming out of Backslope Brewing’s kitchen! The chefs created their menu to complement the quality of products in the brewery. Backslope Brewing’s commitment to the community is reflected in the kitchen as well with its focus on using locally sourced products and the belief that food is meaningful and best enjoyed when shared with friends. 
1107 9th St West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912, 406-897-2850

Casey’s 

Restaurant. Bar. Casino. Nightlife. Come enjoy our winter warmer drinks! It is like curling up next to a fire. 
101 Central Ave Whitefish, MT 59937 

The Walking Man 

The Walking Man is a full service frame shop and contemporary art gallery. We offer a wide variety of custom framing services, from dry-mounting & canvas stretching to hand-wrapped fabric matting, fillets, archival techniques, & custom mirrors. 
305 Baker Ave. Whitefish, MT, 406-863-2787

Whitefish Liquor Store 

Come and get your liquor, wine, and accessories at the same place! We have items that make great gifts! 
239 Baker Avenue, Whitefish, MT 59937, 406-862-4470

Kalispell Brewing Company 

Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Bob Marshall Wilderness, snow capped peaks, miles of hiking trails, raging whitewater rivers, deep fresh powder. 
Kalispell Brewing Company is proud to call the Flathead Valley home. 
When we aren’t out exploring new trails or skiing fresh powder, we’re proudly brewing handcrafted lagers and ales in Montana Glacier country. 
412 S Main St. Kalispell, MT 406-756-2739 

Creston RV 

#1 Class B RV Dealer in Montana working with all the best brands! Great deals on remaining 2016 units! 
(406) 755-1915 or visit us at www.crestonrv.com for compete inventory

Westcraft Homes 

Our philosophy is simple. Build you a creative Montana home with unique features and super quality, under the care of our award winning design, production and service teams. With decades of experience, we don’t just design and build your Montana home, we build communities. We care for our customers like family and commit to enrich every community where we live and build. Create your Montana home from the beginning; building on your lot or in one of our incredible communities. Customize one of our Exclusive Floor Plans just for you, bring the plan you’ve been dreaming of, or create an original plan with our in-house designers! With the only dedicated in-house designer in the Flathead Valley integrating your vision, with Montana’s splendor and unsurpassed lifestyle, is easier than you imagine. 
Contact us TODAY to view your Quick Possession Montana home! 
315 Parkway Dr #4 Kalispell MT, 406-862-3300 

Winter Wonderland Sports 

Winter Wonderland Sports provides you with the very best in snowmobile rentals, service and equipment for your visit to the beautiful Flathead Valley in the Big Sky Country of Northwestern Montana.
(406)881-2525

Flathead River Ranch 

Experience the beauty and grandeur of the Montana wilderness from your own private 20 acre ranch property. Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and rafting — just minutes away. The Flathead River Ranch gated community, with on-site caretaker, offers year-round access, maintained roads, underground utilities, high speed fiber-optic internet, and equestrian facilities. 
406-261-9081

Blacktail Mountain 

Our north facing slopes offer the best snow conditions and excellent visibility. Overlooking Lakeside on the west shore of beautiful Flathead Lake. 
http://www.blacktailmountain.com/
406-844-0999

Dog Sled Adventures 

Join us for one of life's great adventures — cruising the backcountry of northwest Montana pulled by Alaskan sled dogs.
For reservations Call 1-406-881-BARK (2275)

North Valley Base Lodge Clinic 

Open for ski season at Whitefish Mountain Resort! Open 10am- 5pm, 7 days a week during ski season. No appointment necessary. Prompt attention for minor illness and injuries: cold and flu symptoms, infections, sprains/fractures, and more. Lab and X-Ray on site. Insurance accepted including Canadian travel insurance. Visitors and residents welcome! 
1045 Glades Drive- Adjacent to the Base Lodge at the bottom of chair “Easy Rider” 
406-862-1717

Swan Mountain Outfitters, LLC 

Swan Mountain Snowmobiling, located in the heart of Glacier Country, provides the best in Montana snowmobiling. Whether you want to be personally taken care of on one of our guided snowmobile tours or brave the backcountry on your own with our snowmobile rentals, we have what you need for the ideal Montana snowmobiling experience!
Offering Flathead Valley’s only two hour guided “quickie” snowmobile tours as well as the longest continued guided tour!
(406) 387-4405, www.glaciersnowmobile.com

Bar W Guest Ranch

An authentic western vacation for all ages is what the Bar W Guest Ranch is all about. The Bar W on Spencer Lake in Whitefish is a year-round ranch ready to treat you with true western Montana hospitality – from the moment you arrive until long after the sun sets. Nestled between two pine-covered ridges at the base of Spencer Mountain, the Bar W Ranch offers over three thousand beautiful acres for horseback riding and outdoor activities.
http://www.thebarw.com/
1-406-863-9099
1-866-828-2900

Glacier Bank 

Banking Convenience at Your Convenience!
www.GlacierBank.com 

Montana House

Montana House located in beautiful Apgar Village at the foot of Lake McDonald inside Glacier National Park. We feature hundreds of Montana artisans, Glacier National Park literature, souvenirs and informative events.
www.montanahouse.info 
406-888-5393 

 

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