Flathead County Travel Guide

Montana

A clear lake with a rocky bottom, surrounded by mountains and trees.
A waterfall cascading over rocks into a river, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A serene lakeside with a prominent driftwood feature, a rocky shoreline, and a mountain backdrop.
A waterfall cascading over a rocky ledge surrounded by dense forest.
A snow-covered mountain landscape with evergreen trees and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Popular cities in Flathead County

Whitefish
Known for Glaciers, Nature and Natural parks
This Montana resort town will keep you busy with all its outdoor activities and attractions. It also has a lively arts and cultural scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort
  • Whitefish Lake State Park
  • Glory Hole
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Kalispell
Known for Shopping, Glaciers and Nature
In the heart of the scenic Flathead Valley lies the cultural and economic hub of Northwest Montana and the gateway to the surrounding Rocky Mountains.

Reasons to visit

  • Foys Lake
  • Lake Blaine
  • Ashley Lake
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Columbia Falls
Known for Glaciers, Nature and Natural parks
Come to Columbia Falls and enjoy its glaciers, hiking and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Meadow Lake Golf Course
  • Big Sky Waterpark
  • Camas Creek
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West Glacier
Known for Glaciers, Nature and Natural parks
Experience the glaciers, lake views and sunsets in West Glacier!

Reasons to visit

  • Lake McDonald
  • Apgar Visitor Center
  • Glacier View Golf Course
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Lakeside
Known for Lakes, Friendly people and Walking
Like lakes and glaciers? Get away to relaxing Lakeside!

Reasons to visit

  • Volunteer Park
  • Lakeside Community Park
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Coram
Known for Glaciers, Camping and Nature
Explore Coram: its glaciers, camping, hiking and more!
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A snowy mountain landscape with dense evergreen trees and a skier in the foreground.
Photo by Whitefish Mountain Resort
Open Photo by Whitefish Mountain Resort

Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort

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Lifelong patrons know this spectacular destination as the Big Mountain Ski Resort, but the 2007 name change hasn’t altered a bit of its allure.
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