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Kalispell Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Flathead County, Montana, United States

About Kalispell

Kalispell is the largest city in the Flathead Valley. 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. Today, the Flathead Valley offers a variety of recreational activities including skiing (considering world class Whitefish Mountain Resort is nearby), fishing, camping, water sports, climbing and old fashioned exploring. The city of Kalispell is full of shopping and restaurants and is also just north of Flathead Lake, which is the USA's largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. A number of smaller towns surround Kalispell giving visitors a chance to explore. Find additional restaurants and picturesque views inEvergreen,Lakeside, andSomers.

Top Attractions in Kalispell

Explore the best things to see and do in Kalispell:

  • Big Mountain Golf Club
  • Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
  • Blacktail Mountain X-Country Ski Trails
  • Conrad Mansion
  • Flathead Lake
  • Glacier Range Riders
  • Hockaday Museum of Art
  • Lone Pine State Park

Where to Eat in Kalispell

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Cislo's Family Restaurant
  • 🍴Desoto Grill
  • 🍴Frugals
  • 🍴Los Caporales Mexican Restaurant
  • 🍴Norm's News

Where to Stay in Kalispell

  • 🏨Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn & Suites
  • 🏨Motel 6
  • 🏨Red Lion Hotel
  • 🏨Rocky Mountain Hi Campground and RV Park

Kalispell Travel Guide Sections

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