1kalispellarea.gifTRAVEL_MT2004-12-22T11:43:04353YVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://www.explorewhitefish.comYVISITOR INFORMATIONhttp://glacier.visitmt.comYTRANSIT INFORMATIONhttp://flathead.mt.gov/eagleYTRANSIT INFORMATIONhttp://www.amtrak.comYTRANSIT INFORMATIONhttp://iflyglacier.com10003650<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><map name="nearbycities"><area shape="rect" alt="Eureka, Montana" coords="12,6,78,19" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=109"><area shape="rect" alt="Fortine, Montana" coords="24,24,70,39" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=125"><area shape="rect" alt="Trego, Montana" coords="7,45,40,62" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=331"><area shape="rect" alt="Stryker, Montana" coords="48,46,93,61" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=318"><area shape="rect" alt="Olney, Montana" coords="58,62,98,73" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=244"><area shape="rect" alt="Babb, Montana" coords="194,24,225,38" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=13"><area shape="rect" alt="St. Mary, Montana" coords="204,38,249,53" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=374"><area shape="rect" alt="East Glacier, Montana" coords="223,89,248,137" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=99"><area shape="rect" alt="Apgar, Montana" coords="127,60,165,72" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=9"><area shape="rect" alt="Essex, Montana" coords="173,133,200,151" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=107"><area shape="rect" alt="West Glacier, Montana" coords="133,73,206,87" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=375"><area shape="rect" alt="Polson, Montana" coords="58,221,104,243" href="/categories/city.asp?CityID=260"><area shape="rect" alt="Hot Springs, Montana" coords="19,211,56,231" href=211125WHITEFISHGLACIER39Whitefish Mountain Resort1161Duck Inn Lodge1236Grouse Mountain Lodge1540Whitefish Lake Golf Club1605Whitefish KOA1610Ptarmigan Rentals1612Chalet Inn Motel1616Kandahar Lodge1617Lodging at Whitefish Mountain Resort1623Wild River Adventures1764Garden Wall Inn1795Whitefish Chamber of Commerce1879Whitefish Lake Restaurant11482Whitefish Riverfront Hotel12046Whitefish Lake State Park12757Good Medicine Lodge12905Spotted Bear Ranch12908Lodge at Whitefish Lake12925North Forty Resort12928North Shores Lodge13179Stumptown Historical Society and Whitefish Museum13894Les Mason State Park14846Danny On Memorial Trail17400Great Northern Bar & Grill18257Hellroaring Saloon & Eatery19037Whitefish Christmas Stroll19045Whitefish Winter Carnival19923Hidden Moose Lodge19956Bulldog Saloon and Grill110384Montana River Anglers110472Buffalo Cafe110473Dining at Whitefish Mountain Resort110534Montana Coffee Traders - Downtown110811Summit Nature Center110859Lakestream Fly Fishing Shop111061Glacier Nordic Center111276Special Olympics State Winter Games111336Budget Car Rental111380Whitefish Amtrak Station111453Rocky Mountain Images111964Glacier Cyclery & Nordic112168Whitefish Sea Kayaking LLC112881Mountain Biking at Whitefish Mountain Resort113061Pin & Cue113063Pizza Hut113073Wasabi Sushi Bar and Ginger Grill113667North Fork Chalet113738Lakeshore Rentals114754Loula's Cafe115267Whitefish Downtown Farmers' Market115297Great Northern Powder Guides115358Bootjack Lake Lodge115497Bar W Guest Ranch115656Stillwater River Lodge115863Stillwater Mountain Lodge116052Montana Coffee Traders - The Roastery116123Quickee Restaurant116388Mountain Cinema 4116543Bookworks116702Imagination Station116853Samarah Fine Art116860Stumptown Art Studio and Ceramics Annex116930Northwind Shirt Company Inc.116939Tamarack Ski & Patio116983Whitefish Convention & Visitor Bureau / Explore Whitefish116990Whitefish Theatre Company117017Great Northern Cycles and Nordic117020Alpine Theatre Project117076The Essence of Whitefish117330Olsoy Condo Rentals117498S.M. 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