Lakeside, MT Road Trips

The Flathead Valley is a unique area of Montana created by the forces of glacier processes. The valley is a testament to the wonders nature can create. It offers a variety of recreational activities including skiing, fishing, camping, water sports, climbing and old fashioned exploring. Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, toll-free: +1-888-888-2308.

1 Conrad Mansion, 330 Woodland Ave, ☏ +1 406 755-2166. Tours May-Oct: 10AM-5PM. 2 Flathead Lake (15 miles south on US-93). Largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. 3 Glacier Range Riders, 25 McDermott Ln, ☏ +1 406 519-4115. See website for current season schedule. Enjoy a Pioneer League baseball game at Glacier Bank Park. (updated Aug 2023) 4 Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 2nd Ave E, ☏ +1 406 755-5268. Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM. Price: $5. (updated Jun 2023)

1 Northern Pines Golf Club, 3230 Highway 93 N (5.5 mi (8.9 km) north along US-93), ☏ +1 406 751-1950. 18 holes, built in 1996, designed by Andy North and Roger B. Packard. 2 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, 13990 Blacktail Rd (in Lakeside, turn west at Blacktail Grocery), ☏ +1 406 844-0991, [email protected]. Family friendly downhill ski area with 26 runs. (updated Jul 2023) 3 Blacktail Mountain X-Country Ski Trails, Blacktail Rd (about 8 miles up from US-93, upper parking area another 1.5 miles), ☏ +1 406 250-8025, [email protected]. daily, Dec 1-Mar 31. Classic and skate skiing trails groomed daily. Maintained by the non-profit North Shore Nordic Club. (updated Jul 2023) 4 Lone Pine State Park, 300 Lone Pine Rd, [email protected]. 7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Visitor Center. Action Trackchair all-terrain wheelchair available for reservation. 5 Somers Fishing Access Site (1 mile south of Somers). Concrete dock for boat launch. Can also fish from shore (with license). (updated Jan 2024) 6 West Shore State Park, 17768 MT Hwy 93 (6 miles south of Lakeside), [email protected]. 129 forested acres with hiking trails. Extensive shoreline is excellent for picnicking and swimming. Rental stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and pedal boats during summer. Deep water boat launch. Camping available. 7 Woodland Water Park. Woodland Skatepark. Built by Dreamland

Cislo's Family Restaurant, 2046 U.S. Hwy 2 E (in Evergreen), ☏ +1 406 756-7330. American diner fare. (updated Jan 2024) Frugals, 1815 US Hwy 93 South. Fast fresh burgers and shakes. Drive thru only. (updated Dec 2018) Norm's News, 34 Main St. A combination soda fountain and newsstand, this establishment offers the usual soda fountain fare (shakes, soda, floats, burgers, etc.) and a wide selection of candy, magazines, and newspapers. Desoto Grill (The Desoto), 227 1st St W, ☏ +1 406 314-6095. Closed Tuesdays. BBQ. Great beers and locally owned. Off the beaten path, where the locals gather. Indoor and outdoor seating. (updated Jul 2020)

1 Bias Brewing, 412 S Main St, ☏ +1 406 730-3020, [email protected]. 11AM-7PM daily. Craft beer. Lots of rotators and experiments. (updated Jul 2023) 2 Moose's Saloon, 179 N Main St, ☏ +1 406 755-2337, [email protected]. Open daily: bar 10AM-midnight; kitchen 11AM-11PM. Patrons seem to be preoccupied with carving their initials into the woodwork while not having a draught or some pizza. Montana mainstay since 1957. (updated Jul 2023) 3 Tamarack Brewing Company, 105 Blacktail Rd, Suite #1 (in Lakeside, 14 miles south), ☏ +1 406 844-0244. Opens daily 11AM. Craft beer and pub fare. Happy hour 3-5PM weekdays. Has creekside patio for summer use and fireplace in colder months. Common in small towns not to have a fixed close time, just call ahead if it is in the evening. (updated Jul 2023)

1 Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn & Suites, 4824 US Highway 93 S (US Hwy 93 & MT-Hwy 82), ☏ +1 406 857-2400, fax: +1 406 857-2401. Check-in: 11AM, check-out: 3PM. $84-$130. 2 Red Lion Hotel, 20 North Main St (east end of the Kalispell Center Mall on Center & Main), ☏ +1 406 751-5050, fax: +1 406 751-5051. $75-$135. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground and RV Park, 825 Helena Flats Rd (north of Evergreen), ☏ +1 406 755-9573, [email protected]. Laundry, showers, playground, wifi, dock to creek for swimming/fishing/canoeing. (updated Jan 2024)

1 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA IATA) (roughly 10 mi (16 km) northeast of town on US-2). The nearest airport to Kalispell, Whitefish and Glacier National Park. It's also the nearest U.S. commercial airport to Calgary and Edmonton. It's served by: Horizon Air as Alaska Airlines (Seattle; seasonally from Portland) Allegiant (Las Vegas; seasonally from Los Angeles and Oakland) Delta and Skywest dba Delta Connection (Minneapolis-St Paul and Salt Lake City) Gojet and Skywest dba United Express (Denver) There is no public transportation from the airport into town. Alternatives are rental car, taxi or ride sharing. There is also a small general aviation airport: 2 Kalispell City Airport (FAA LID: S27) (1.3 mi (2.1 km) southeast of the city center along US Hwy 93). A city-owned airport for public general aviation use. Kalispell is at the junction of U.S. Highway 2 (US-2) and U.S. Highway 93 (US-93). From Interstate 90, take Exit 96 on I-90 near Missoula and head north on US-93. US-93 heads northwest into British Columbia, eventually reaching Cranbrook. From Interstate 15, take Exit 364 at Shelby and head west past Glacier National Park. US-2 continues west through the mountains into northern Idaho and eventually reaches Spokane from the north. Airport Shuttle Express, ☏ +1 403 509-4799. Scheduled bus & shuttle services between Kalispell, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Calgary Airport as well as local sightseeing tours for group charters.

Walk, drive, bike, or take the Mountain Climber on-demand transit service to get around. The city isn't too large, so you shouldn't get lost.

Roads outside of town are mostly two-lane and winding. Naturally, use extra caution when snowing.