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 in Evergreen, Lakeside, and Somers.

48°12′40″N 114°24′11″W

Map of Kalispell

Walk, drive, bike, or take the Mountain Climber to get around. The city isn't too large, so you shouldn't get lost.

• 48.1969-114.30221 Conrad Mansion, 330 Woodland Ave, ☏ +1 406 755-2166. Tours May-Oct: 10AM-5PM.  
• 47.9017-114.10422 Flathead Lake. 15 miles south of Kalispell on US Hwy 93. Largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.  
• 48.29734-114.357473 Glacier Range Riders, 25 McDermott Ln, ☏ +1 406 519-4115. See website for current season schedule. Enjoy a Pioneer League baseball game at Glacier Bank Park. (updated Aug 2023)
• 48.19601-114.310094 Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 2nd Ave E, ☏ +1 406 755-5268. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. Price: $5. (updated Jun 2023)

• 48.26544-114.330561 Northern Pines Golf Club, 3230 Highway 93 N (5.5 mi (8.9 km) north of Kalispell along US Hwy 93), ☏ +1 406 751-1950. 18 holes, built in 1996, designed by Andy North and Roger B. Packard. 
• 48.014836-114.369562 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area, 13990 Blacktail Rd (in Lakeside, turn west at Blacktail Grocery), ☏ +1 406 844-0991, skiing@blacktailmountain.com. Family friendly downhill ski area with 26 runs. (updated Jul 2023)
• 47.989165-114.3237413 Blacktail Mountain X-Country Ski Trails, Blacktail Rd (about 8 miles up from US 93, upper parking area another 1.5 miles), ☏ +1 406 250-8025, info@northshorenordic.org. daily, Dec 1-Mar 31. Classic and skate skiing trails groomed daily. Maintained by the non-profit North Shore Nordic Club. (updated Jul 2023)
• 48.17404-114.337544 Lone Pine State Park, 300 Lone Pine Rd, Bschwartz2@mt.gov. 7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. Visitor Center. Action Trackchair all-terrain wheelchair available for reservation.  
• 48.07748-114.235525 Somers Fishing Access Site (1 mile south of Somers). Concrete dock for boat launch. Can also fish from shore (with license). (updated Jan 2024)
• 47.94939-114.188456 West Shore State Park, 17768 MT Hwy 93 (6 miles south of Lakeside), agrout@mt.gov. 129 forested acres with hiking trails. Extensive shoreline is excellent for picnicking and swimming. Rental stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and pedal boats during summer. Deep water boat launch. Camping available.  
• 48.2024-114.29967 Woodland Water Park. 

North Kalispell is the shopping area of the city. Stores include most of the nationwide chains.

For those who prefer the more traditional shopping mall, the Kalispell Center Mall is at 20 North Main Street. Anchored by JCPenney, it also includes a Red Lion Hotel.

• 48.19468-114.312591 Bias Brewing, 412 S Main St, ☏ +1 406 730-3020, info@biasbrewing.com. 11AM-7PM daily. Craft beer. Lots of rotators and experiments. 
• 48.20171-114.31472 Moose's Saloon, 179 N Main St, ☏ +1 406 755-2337, Info@MoosesSaloon.com. Open daily: bar 10AM-midnight; kitchen 11AM-11PM. Patrons seem to be preoccupied with carving their initials into the woodwork while not having a draught or some pizza. Montana mainstay since 1957. 
• 48.01624-114.225433 Tamarack Brewing Company, 105 Blacktail Rd, Suite #1 (in Lakeside, 14 miles south), ☏ +1 406 844-0244. Opens daily 11AM. Craft beer and pub fare. Happy hour 3-5PM weekdays. Has creekside patio for summer use and fireplace in colder months. Common in small towns not to have a fixed close time, just call ahead if it is in the evening. 

• 48.0951-114.23771 Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn & Suites, 4824 US Highway 93 S (US Hwy 93 & MT-Hwy 82), ☏ +1 406 857-2400, fax: +1 406 857-2401. Check-in: 11AM, check-out: 3PM. $84-$130. 
• 48.19936-114.31532 Red Lion Hotel, 20 North Main St (east end of the Kalispell Center Mall on Center & Main), ☏ +1 406 751-5050, fax: +1 406 751-5051. $75-$135. 
• Rocky Mountain Hi Campground and RV Park, 825 Helena Flats Rd, ☏ +1 406 755-9573, info@glaciercamping.com. North of Evergreen. Laundry, showers, playground, wifi, dock to creek for swimming/fishing/canoeing (updated Jan 2024)

• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, toll-free: +1-888-888-2308. 

Kalispell is part of the market region of Spokane, Washington, despite being in a different time zone. Local Montana over-the-air TV networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox have their weekday primetime from 7PM to 10PM, while those from Spokane are from 9PM to midnight (which is quite unusual).

Roads outside of town are mostly two-lane and winding. Naturally, use extra caution when snowing. It is advisable to turn on lights during the day in any rain. This gives better visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic.

• Glacier National Park
• Cranbrook in British Columbia, Canada
• Missoula, Montana
• Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Sandpoint ← Libby ←	W  E	→ Columbia Falls → Shelby
Cranbrook ← Whitefish ←	N  S	→ Jct E → Polson → Missoula
END ←	N  S	→ Bigfork → Polson