Montana Things to Do & Attractions

Flathead Lake, MT Whitefish, Montana Waterton, Montana Bob Marshall, MT Big Sky Waterslide, MT Bigfork, MT

Close to many of Montana’s most exciting attractions and things to do, our Glacier National Park lodging is close to all the action. To see some of America’s most spectacular natural expanses, visit Flathead Lake and Bob Marshall Wilderness. Flathead Lake is located just south of Kalispell, Montana and is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Bob Marshall Wilderness offers a nearly unmatched experience; it is the Continental United State’s second-largest wilderness.

World-class outdoor recreation is one of the top reasons people are drawn to the Glacier National Park, Montana area. Whitefish Mountain is the state of Montana’s second-largest ski resort and is just 12 miles from our lodge. Right in Glacier National Park, there’s hiking, ranger-led tours, horseback riding and mountain biking. Glacier Mountain Lodge is just 18 miles from the west entrance to Glacier National Park, and gives you the ideal location for seeing all these natural wonders, plus so much more!

Montana Tourist Attractions

Flathead Lake.

Flathead Lake is located in Kalispell, Montana and is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, besting Lake Tahoe in California by about 5 miles in length. Flathead Lake in Montana is located about 30 miles from Glacier National Park. One of the most scenic drives to be taken anywhere, the two spectacular highways that encircle Flathead Lake (US Highway 93 and Route 35) offer sweeping views of the sparkling blue waters. Flathead Lake is always one the top tourist attractions in Western Montana. To learn more, visit www.flatheadlake.name.

Whitefish Lake.

Whitefish Lake State Park is located just outside Whitefish, Montana but offers an escape that feels like you're away from it all. Camping, swimming, waterskiing, fishing, and boating can all be enjoyed at this popular lake park that is home to a great beach and framed by a picturesque forest. To learn more about top tourist attractions and things to do at Whitefish Lake State Park in Whitefish, Montana, visit fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_280100.aspx.  [Top]  

Whitefish, Montana.

Whitefish, Montana is a charming town that occupies a prime spot in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana, 25 miles west of Glacier National Park. Home to year-round outdoor sports and recreation, top things to do include golfing at Whitefish Lake Golf Course and skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort, one of Montana's largest ski resorts. To learn more about top tourist attractions and things to do in Whitefish, Montana, visit www.gonorthwest.com/Montana/northwest/Whitefish/Whitefish.htm.

Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Banff is a unique town, as it located entirely in Banff National Park. Offering one of the world's top ski destinations, Banff holds the distinction of being the town with the highest elevation in all of Canada at 4,800 ft. Surrounded by a majestic beauty of the Alberta Rockies, Canada, Banff offers stunning views of Cascade Mountain, Sulphur Mountain, Mount Norquay and Mount Rundle. For more information on skiing and attractions in Banff, Alberta, Canada, visit www.banff.ca.  [Top]

Waterton, Alberta, Canada.

Waterton Lakes National Park borders on Glacier National Park Montana and is located in southwest Alberta, Canada. The historic Waterton Lakes National Park was established in 1985 and covers more than 200 square miles. Home to natural and man-made landmarks, Waterton Lakes National Park is the site of Summit Lake, Cameron Lake, Cameron Falls and the famed Prince of Wales Hotel. To learn more about the many attractions and interesting things to do in Waterton, Alberta, Canada, visit www.watertonpark.com.

West Glacier, Montana.

The city of West Glacier, Montana is located at Glacier National Park's west entrance and enjoys a long and storied history that is intertwined with the railroad. Designated as main line of the Great Northern Railway in 1893, tourists began to traffic the rugged Montana mountains in this area by 1910. National Historic Landmark Belton Chalets survives as a landmark to those early visitors, and is one of the most interesting things to see in West Glacier, MT. For more details on top West Glacier, Montana tourist attractions, visit www.westglacier.com. [Top]

Bob Marshall Wilderness.

Bob Marshall Wilderness is the namesake park for Bob Marshall, a pioneering Montana conservationist who was the co-founder of The Wilderness Society. Stretching for 60 miles, the Bob Marshall Wilderness is the Continental United State’s second-largest wilderness. For more details about one of western Montana’s top tourist attractions, visit www.fs.fed.us/r1/flathead/wilderness/Wilderness.htm.

Hungry Horse Dam.

Hungry Horse Dam is located in the Flathead National Forest of northwestern Montana. Built in 1953, the soaring structure dams the Flathead River; thereby, creating the Hungry Horse water reservoir. Located 15 miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance, Hungry Horse Dam occupies a picturesque spot in the Rocky Mountains wedged into a narrow canyon. To learn more about tourist attractions at the Hungry Horse Dam in Montana, visit visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=10846&SiteID=1. [Top]

Big Sky Waterslide.

Big Sky Waterslide in Montana is a water-filled adventure in the western Montana region. Visit Big Sky Waterslide to enjoy a fun time for kids and the whole family with slides and water-themed thrill rides.

For more information about fun things to do at Montana’s Big Sky Waterslide, visit www.bigskywp.com.

Conrad Mansion Museum.

The Conrad Mansion Museum preserves the historic house of Charles Conrad, the founder Kalispell, Montana. Built with the riches from his freighting fortune, the Conrad Mansion was constructed in the Norman style in 1895. The 26 authentically furnished rooms of the Conrad Mansion Museum feature a number of highlights, including Tiffany windows. To learn more information about the many attractions of the Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell, Montana, visit www.conradmansion.com. [Top]

Bigfork, Montana.

Bigfork, Montana is located in Flathead County of northwestern Montana. Surrounded by mountains, the central feature of Bigfork is a sparkling bay where Swan River meets Flathead Lake. Offering a whopping 180 miles of shoreline along Flathead Lake, Bigfork is the perfect place for water sports. Picturesque Bigfork, Montana has also been recognized as one of the "50 Great Towns of the West."For more about information about fun and interesting things to do in Bigfork, Montana, visit www.bigfork.org.

Going-to-the-Sun-Road.

Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932. Today the spectacular and historic feat is recognized as both a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. The only road through Montana's Glacier National Park in Montana, Going-to-the-Sun Road spans the width of Glacier National Park for 53 miles of unforgettable beauty. To learn more information about Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun-Road, visit visitmt.com/categories/moreinfo.asp?IDRRecordID=9646. [Top]