Things To Do
Go on a rafting trip
Go whitewater rafting through Glacier National Park. Glacier Raft Company offers discounts to wedding guests if you mention our names and the wedding date. Book a full or half day ahead of time!
Polebridge Mercantile & Bakery
Take a scenic drive along the North Fork up to the historic off-grid Polebridge Merchantile. They are known for their baked goods. Bowman Lake is just a few miles further if you'd like to check out one of our favorite lakes in the Glacier National Park.
Take the ski lift to the Whitefish Mountain summit
You won't find a better view in Whitefish! Snag a daytime lift to the summit and have a cocktail at the top. 360 views show Glacier, The Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake and the Canadian Border. Check times as the lift tends to shut down daily around 4pm.
Glacier National Park
This should go without saying, but check out Glacier while you're in the area. You'll need to look into reserving your car for entry, but the park is well worth the effort! Hikes and things we recommend: For first timers: drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road and check out the highline hike at the top For those looking for easy hikes: Avalanche Lake and Hidden Lake For those looking for moderate hikes: Iceberg Lake and Piegan Pass For those who want their asses kicked: Grinnell Glacier and Siyeh Pass
Check out Bigfork and Flathead Lake
Take a short road trip to Bigfork! This is a super cute town on Flathead Lake that offers dining, shopping and drinking.
Food recommendations
Favorites in Whitefish: - Latitude 48 (best for dinner, has a little bit of everything) - Tupelo Grille (best for dinner, offers upscale comfort and live music) - Indah Sushi (best for dinner, elaborate roll options and large sake list) - Bulldog Bar and Grill (best for lunch or dinner, casual burgers and wings) - Jalisco Cantina (best for lunch or dinner, excellent margs and tacos) - Loula's (best for breakfast, everything here is made from scratch) In Columbia Falls: - Backslope Brewing Company (best for lunch or dinner, has a bit of everything) - Three Forks Grille (best for breakfast or lunch, our favorite breakfast joint in the valley)
Drink recommendations
In Whitefish: - Great Northern Bar and Grille (best dive bar you'll ever go to) - Spotter Bear Spirits (funky cocktails made from locally made spirits) - Bonsai Brewing (great lawn/patio with a big beer selection) - The Red Room (nice cocktails) - Boat Club Bar at the Lodge (cute tiki bar on the Whitefish Lake) In Columbia Falls: - Backslope Brewing (excellent lagers and IPAs) - Gunsight Saloon (awesome patio, good chance of catching live music)