Kalispell Activities
As the largest town in north western Montana, Kalispell has many activities for visitors of all ages and with all interests. The town itself has many lodging, dinning, nightlife, as well as shopping opportunities. With stylish boutiques, novelty shops and a handful of popular cafes, you can cruise the streets and window shop for as long as you desire. Many of these are within walking distance in Kalispell's downtown area. Not only will you find things to do during your visit within town, but there are a few places outside of the town that are worth visiting like Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake.
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The Glacier Institute - Learning Gone Wild
Learning Adventures in and around Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest. Traditional Indian Games Workshop, Cattail, Pine and Willow Basket Weaving, and more.
(406) 755-1211
Kalispell is home to museums, golf courses, great fishing sites, and a ton of festivals and events throughout the summer. Surrounded by high peaks and crystal clear lakes, Kalispell sits at 2,959 feet and is known for having a relatively mild climate. This makes any time of year a good time to visit. Thompson Chain of Lakes is a recreation area dedicated just to fishing enthusiasts, a great place to escape to the quiet and peace that make fishing enjoyable. Woodland City Park has a couple walking trails and fantastic picnic areas. Make sure to check the community calendars before you visit to make sure you don't miss out on some exciting events, as well as many activities for kids. Mountain bike races, pow wow's, and art festivals fill the summer months. A few festivals to keep in mind are the Strawberry Festival, Huckleberry Days, and Shakespeare in the Park.
Glacier National Park sits just 31 miles to the north. The park is named appropriately after the peaks, valleys, and ridges are all formed by glacier, and 50 glaciers can still be visited today. You will find many opportunities to spot wildlife like deer, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, grizzlies, black bear, and wolves. The park is unusual because it has joined with Canadian Waterton Park to create Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. These parks ignore political boundaries and welcome visitors to explore both parks freely. There are three visitor centers, Apgar, Logan Pass, and St. Mary's, that are great places to stop to ask for trail suggestions and conditions. Glacier is home to over 700 miles of trail as well as one of the most scenic and exciting drives in the country. Going-to-the-Sun Road climbs 3,000 feet and is 52 miles long. Open from June through October, it is a great way to see panoramic views of the park and the continental divide.
Flathead Lake should also be high on your list of things to do in the Kalispell area. It is the largest natural freshwater lake in the west. Flathead Lake State Park consists of six smaller parks scattered around the water's edge. All parks, except Wild Horse Island, have great spots to camp, fabulous views of the lake's pristine waters, and many hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The lake is a great place to enjoy any water sport. Canoe and kayak along the lakes edge or swim and fish in some of the calm holes. Sailboats and motor boats are available for rent at the marinas and boat launches.
With so many options for things to do in Kalispell, Montana, you should have no trouble keeping your schedule full.
Kalispell, MT Weather
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Other pages you might find helpful:
Kalispell Parks and Rec
City of Kalispell department of Parks and Recreation.
The Flathead Force
Flathead Force is a youth soccer association in Kalispell.
