| Long Description | <DIV class="cityaspfont"><ul class= "fotocolumn"><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Whitefish_Central_Avenue.JPG" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE><p class="fotocap">Central Avenue</p><p class="fotocred">Photo courtesy: WCVB</p></li><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Whitefish_winter_aerial.jpg" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE><p class="fotocap">Whitefish</p><p class="fotocred">Photo courtesy: WCVB</p></li><li class="brewfoto"><IMG SRC="/Pictures/Cities/Whitefish_Winter_Carnival.jpg" BORDER=0 WIDTH=222 HEIGHT=140 ALIGN=BASELINE><p class="fotocap">Whitefish Winter Carnival</p><p class="fotocred">Photo courtesy: WCVB</p></li></ul><P>Located in the breathtaking Northern Rockies and adjacent to the peaks of <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=208">Glacier National Park</a> and <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=39">Whitefish Mountain Resort</a>, the town of Whitefish is home to some of the world's most beautiful mountains and spectacular, unspoiled nature, including <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=14467">Whitefish Lake</a> and scenic rivers. The location of the valley keeps it safe from extreme climate changes encountered in other portions of Montana, making it ideal for year-round recreation.</P><P>With its covered sidewalk main street leading to the cultural arts center, <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=3179">historic depot museum</a> and public library, this charming small town with big hospitality offers visitors a change from the fast-paced, hustle and bustle of urban life. Central Avenue is filled with a variety of restaurants that have world-class wine selections and use locally-sourced food, plus the town offers abundant shopping, art galleries and night life. Lodging choices range from full-service hotels and resorts, to charming inns, rustic lodges and cabins.</P><P>Whitefish attractions include <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=16990">Whitefish Theatre Company</a> and <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=17020">Alpine Theatre Project </a>, <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=540">Whitefish Lake Golf Club</a>; a 36-hole golf course with spectacular views of both mountains and lakes, the new <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=19216">Whitefish Trail</a> and the <a href="/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=9730">Great Northern Brewing Company</a>; complete with a public tasting room. In the winter enjoy a superb cross-country skiing facility right in town. The <a href="http://visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?SiteID=1&IDRRecordID=11061">Glacier Nordic Center</a> features 12 kilometers of impeccably machine-groomed trails for both skating and classic techniques. The trails wind over rolling hills with great views of surrounding mountains and lakes. Four kilometers are lighted for night skiing.</P> |
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