Things to do & places to visit in Whitefish, Montana, United States

Whitefish serves up a heaping helping of rustic charm amid the rugged beauty of the Rockies. Nestled at the foot of Big Mountain and within a short distance of Glacier National Park and the Canadian border, the area offers no shortage of outdoor activities for all seasons, from skiing Whitefish Mountain Resort in the winter to cycling, horseback riding and whitewater rafting in summer. The town's historic railroad depot and quaint Central Avenue charm visitors with a taste of historic Montana.

Whitefish city in Montana, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 0:03.

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5.0 State of Mind Fishing Charters LLC (411 reviews)
- Bucket list fulfillment!
Fishing Charters & Tours

Had a full day of fishing on Flathead Lake with guide, Chris. Everything I had hoped for in a “bucket list” type fishing trip. 1st fish hooked less than one minute after dropping the jig bait down in the morning. 30” x 10# lake trout. 5 minutes later…. 33”x 12# lake trout. Dropped my line in again and it didn’t even hit bottom before I was hooked in to a 39” x 21.3# bad boy. What a blast!!! Had an excellent burger at The Raven for a noon time break and finished out the day catching another handful of lake trout. Fun fun fun!! Thanks for the memories Chris!!! See more..
5.0 Rock Climb Montana (388 reviews)
- Great learning experience and rock climbs
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Climbing Tours

We wanted to try something different and adventurous during our trip to Glacier National and happened upon Rock Climb Montana. We did the half day, afternoon rock climb at Stryker Rock. Since we are not experienced rock climbers, Lee the owner, advised the Stryker location as easier to learn and the opportunity for more climbs from easy to more difficult. Pat was our guide and he helped us with the basics of tying knots, securing our harness, how to position our feet and hands, and how to belay so more than one of us can climb at a time. Soon enough, we were climbing starting with a beginner climb and advancing as Pat choose the appropriate difficulty based on our individual abilities. Pat made sure we all had a fun experience but that we also challenged ourselves. Our family of 4 each had opportunities to climb to our content and he helped us get some great photos of our experience. Plan to include rock climbing with Rock Climb Montana if visiting the Glacier National Area. See more..
5.0 Whitefish Outfitters & Tours (153 reviews)
- Recommend wholeheartedly!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ski & Snow Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

Maddy was a wonderful tour guide for an individualized short day of hiking in the Whitefish area. Picked me up at lodging, delivered me at the requested time at tour's end to bus stop. In between she was a font of knowledge about everything we saw on a morning and an afternoon hike, answering my questions and explaining what we saw in an integrated way that combined many subject areas: anthropology, recent and ancient history, ethnobotany, geology, and more. She knows the trails intimately; she knew, for example, exactly where the hornet's nest is located on one of the trails we hiked, and how to traverse that part of the trail to avoid the nest. She pointed out things I'd have overlooked, suggested a lovely spot for the filling lunch the outfitters provided, and maintained a comfortable hiking pace, checking to make sure it was working for this 67-year-old arthritic person. She was engaging, friendly, resourceful, and I recommend her and Whitefish Outfitters unreservedly. On a scale of 1 to 10, Maddy's an 11. See more..
5.0 Alpine Theatre Project (60 reviews)
- Brought the house down
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

Founded by 3 Broadway actors, Alpine Theatre Project brings actors direct from Broadway, film, and television to perform in musicals, plays, and concerts throughout the year. ATP artists have been in over 190 Broadway productions, and have won 5 Tony Awards, 7 Emmy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards, and 1 Academy Award. See more..
5.0 Spotted Bear Spirits (44 reviews)
- Great experience!
Saturday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries

We loved this place. We found it when walking around downtown Whitefish and were lucky to find it open. We were greeted very promptly and enjoyed the fantastic professional service. Delicious, imaginative cocktails. We purchased a few bottles to enjoy at home. See more..
5.0 Flashpoint Outdoor Laser Tag (36 reviews)
- Absolutely must do activity!
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers

Our base rate is $30 per person for 2 hours of game play. We service the entire Flathead Valley. We can come to you, or host your event at our Flathead Valley locations. Our laser tag is a group activity. The more the merrier. We recommend groups of 8 or more, ages 8 and up. It’s unbeatable fun for birthday parties, bachelorette/bachelor parties, corporate events, and more! All our games are played outdoors year round, taking advantage of our amazing surroundings here in northwest Montana. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, or check out our website. See more..
5.0 Whitefish Farmers Market (17 reviews)
- Big local market
Spent < 1 hour Farmers Markets

Enjoy the bounty of summer every Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m., from the last week in May through the end of September at the Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market where local farmers and craftsmen showcase their products at the North end of Central Avenue. Live music, prepared food, and the season's freshest products are featured. See more..
5.0 Hugh Rogers Wag Park (14 reviews)
- Hugh Rogers Wag Park is fantastic!
Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Playgrounds

There are dog parks and then there’s Hugh Rogers Wag Park. The wag park is so much better than your average dog park! There are several acres totally fenced along with a separate pond area where the dogs can swim! There’s even a doggie shower where the dogs can rinse off after their swim! We come here almost every day as we think our dogs would have us locked up if we didn’t! If you have dog friends, don’t miss this wonderful place! See more..
5.0 Whitefish Theatre Company (5 reviews)
- Awesome
Saturday: Theaters

Loved the show, The Liar, last fall. Really well put together and much talent!!!! I was visiting from SC and everyone was friendly. See more..
5.0 Cawdrey Gallery (4 reviews)
- Cawdrey Gallery
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

When gallery owner and artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey began painting in Montana about 25 years ago, she wanted to express how it really FELT living in Big Sky Country. The possibilities seemed endless. Five years later, Nancy along with her husband Steve and son Morgan, opened their first gallery in Bigfork, MT. In 2017 the gallery relocated to Whitefish and expanded to represent more than 20 artists working in over 10 different media. American Western art is not only about preserving a storied past—but it is also about capturing and reimagining our present. See more..
5.0 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (2 reviews)
- Very nice church
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

My sister and I went to Mass while I was visiting Whitefish. The church was very pretty. The mass was very upbeat with a beautiful choir. See more..
5.0 Marina at Whitefish Lake (1 review)
- Beautiful lake and helpful staff
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Marinas

Located on the waterfront at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake See more..
4.5 Whitefish Mountain Resort (1.087 reviews)
- Spectacular view while hiking down from the summit
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Biking Trails • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Hiking Trails • Ski & Snowboard Areas

My family of 4 took the chair lift to the top ($12 one way for each person) and we hiked down the Danny On trail. We did the "shorter" 3.8 mile trail and it was a lot of fun. It was a little steep at the top so I would recommend bringing a hiking stick. It levels off after about a mile and it's a really fun hike going downhill. We started around 1:30 p.m. and the mountain was pretty quiet. It almost felt like we had the mountain to ourselves at times. The view up top was just spectacular. You can the city of Whitefish and Whitefish Lake as you descend down the mountain. The hike wasn't too difficult and it took us about 3 hours to get to the bottom. We made lots of stops along the way to take pictures so that's why it took us a little longer to get down. After we were done, we found out that they do beginner's mountain bike lessons. We would love to try that the next time we're here. See more..
4.5 Whitefish Lake Golf Club (186 reviews)
- Great Golf Experience
Bodies of Water • Golf Courses

A challenging course with sensational lake views. See more..
4.5 Whitefish Depot (135 reviews)
- Amtrak was excellent. . .
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

We traveled to Montana on Amtrak in a sleeper care, overnight from Seattle. The service was spectacular, food is included in the sleeper car fare. If you can swing it, go with the bedroom car. You have your own bathroom and a lot of extra space. Plus during the paWe traveled to Montana on Amtrak in a sleeper care, overnight from Seattle. The service was spectacular, food is included in the sleeper car fare. If you can swing it, go with the bedroom car. You have your own bathroom and a lot of extra space. Plus during the pandemic, they will serve you in your room. See more..
4.5 City Beach (118 reviews)
- Warmer water - good cooling off stop
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

We were visiting Glacier National Park for 3 days. Our nieces (10 to 14 years old) wanted to get in the water, but the rivers & lakes were cold in the park. On our 2nd day, we stopped by the city beach for an hour after visiting the ski resort for alpine slides. It was fairly crowded for a Tuesday afternoon. The official beach portion was roped off. I didn't see much "distance" to be had, so we stayed on the right side of the beach, which was much rockier but away from the crowd. We had water shoes & flip flops on (a must have in my opinion, but I'm terrible with walking on rocks). Water was cold but not intolerable. We didn't swim much, simply played around. I recommend this beach for anyone who wants a little water break from hiking. See more..
4.5 Whitefish Pottery (80 reviews)
- Nice wares
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We saw items with the Whitefish Pottery logo on them when we were in Glacier Nat'l Park and since we knew we would be going to Whitefish to catch the train, we decided to wait and check out the source. I was traveling with two other women and between us, we bought at least 7 pottery pieces. They have a great collection and the prices were better than in the park. See more..
4.5 Flathead National Forest (74 reviews)
- Magnificent Wilderness
Forests

A scenic hiking area which offers berrypicking. See more..
4.5 The Whitefish Trail (57 reviews)
- A Bear Aware Informational Hike
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

Enjoyed this informative hike that was lead by a docent that spoke of the information regarding brown and grizzly bears and hiking safely. Hiked some beautiful areas and learned so much on bear behavior. I cannot wait to hike all the trails here! See more..
4.5 Dick Idol Signature Gallery (29 reviews)
- The Best Fine Art Gallery in Whitefish
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you are a collector, or just someone interested in looking at gorgeous western and non-western art, go visit this exquisite gallery. Since buying a second home in Whitefish, my husband and I have decorated it with paintings and bronzes exclusively from the Dick Idol Gallery. The selection of artists range from the established to the emerging. If you are in Whitefish the first week of the month in the summer, be sure to visit them on Gallery nights - the 1st Thursday of the month. Great atmosphere, great music, wonderful people. Beautiful art. See more..
4.5 Going to the Sun Gallery (17 reviews)
- Incredible customer service
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

While visiting Whitefish as walked around the city exploring we found this incredible store called “Going to the Sun Gallery”. I saw a squashbloom necklace there that I fell in love with but didn’t buy when we were in the store. We left and moved on with our trip. I couldn’t get it off my mind and called the store and spoke with the owner Rochelle and she made my dreams come true by sending it to me in Florida. The package arrived today and it was packed with love and York mint patties. Wonderful customer service and a beautiful selection of merchandise a not to miss store in Whitefish. See more..
4.5 Whitefish River Trail (12 reviews)
- Very pretty and scenic river leading to Whitefish Lake.
Spent 1-2 hours Biking Trails • Hiking Trails

My wife and I stayed at the Pine Lodge and we got a free kayak rental. The back of the hotel was right next to the river so we did a tandem kayak trip up the river to get to Whitefish Lake. It was a fairly easy trip and it took us about 40-min to reach the lake. The trip was very quiet and scenic and we even saw a deer on the way! You pass by a few bridges and it's a fun trip. See more..
4.5 First Presbyterian Church (11 reviews)
- Welcoming Sunday Service
Religious Sites

A structure built in 1921 with beautiful stained glass windows. See more..
4.5 Stumptown Ice Den (11 reviews)
- Fun
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM Arenas & Stadiums
The wife and I stopped in for some free skate on our last day of our honeymoon. The rink manager was super nice, and we had the ice to ourselves for at least the first 20 minutes or so. Even when it got a little bit busier there were never me then 10 or so people on the ice. Its definitely worth checking out when your in Whitefish! See more..
4.5 The Walking Man Frame Shop & Gallery (9 reviews)
- A Great Little Frame Shop and Art Gallery
Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

As a Whitefish resident, Walking Man is one of my favorite art galleries --- very fun to browse the unique artwork. See more..
4.5 Les Mason State Park (7 reviews)
- Peaceful place
State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Great spot for a day out quiet lots of space and very safe swimming. Views amazing. Offer canoes to rent See more..
4.5 Whitefish Gallery (7 reviews)
- awesome art-lots of glacier and native paintings
Art Galleries
A gallery consisting of pottery. See more..
4.5 Great Northern Mountain (7 reviews)
- Climbing the Great Northern
Hiking Trails

A popular mountain for hiking. See more..
4.5 Downtown Whitefish (5 reviews)
- Delightful summer 2022 visit
Historic Walking Areas

The retailers welcomed patrons. Friendly knowledgeable staff everywhere. Including the small donation only museum at the Amtrak station sand the delightful broadway series production at the local school on Spokane Ave. We arrive via Amtrak without a car rental due to exorbitant prices for this summer crowds. We did maje use of three local transportation services, S.N.O.W bus free from town to Whitefish Ski resort, Mountain Shuttle service pricey with reservations required and Flathead Valley Transportation also requires advance ticket purchase but low cost. Walkway near town to whitefish lake and second avenue takes you through darling homes to a tiny private airport, dog park and community pool. Loved this walkable town with great restaurants! See more..
4.5 Riverside Park (5 reviews)
- Spring Blooms
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water

Floridians out to enjoy a riverwalk as many towns and cities now have these trails. Birds and blooms made the morning exciting and interesting. See more..