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Why You Should Visit Whitefish Montana

Here’s Why You Should Visit Whitefish Montana.  Get out your bucket list, because after looking at this photo tour – you will be adding Whitefish as a must-see journey.

If you’re looking for more places to visit in Montana, The Best Reasons to Visit Bigfork Montana and Glacier National Park Fall Photo Tour will give you some ideas on where to go.

Why You Should Visit Whitefish Montana - Downtown Whitefish
Downtown View of Whitefish Montana

The great news is you can scratch a few more locations off your list at the same time. Glacier National Park, Kalispell and Bigfork are all located really close to Whitefish Montana – so you’ll be able see them all on the same vacation.

“I’m in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection. But with Montana it is love. And it’s difficult to analyze love when you’re in it.”

John Steinbeck

Whitefish Montana has a ski resort, lake and gorgeous small town.  It’s also a stop on Amtrak, so you can even take a fun train ride to check it out.

Here’s Why You Should Visit Whitefish Montana:

We’re going to start the journey by heading up to Whitefish Mountain Resort.

Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish Montana

Grayson decided to wear appropriate clothes for her trip…

Grayson in Ski Outfit Visiting Whitefish Montana

Look how cute this sign is for one of the ski runs…

Whitefish Mountain Resort - Ski Lift in Whitefish Montana

Here’s a couple views of the ski lift. It was overcast on the day I went up there.

Whitefish Mountain Resort - Ski Lift in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Mountain Resort - Ski Lift in Whitefish Montana

This is a gorgeous place to stay and eat and it’s right in the village…

Kandahar Lodge in Whitefish Mountain Resort
Kandahar Lodge in Whitefish Mountain Resort
Kandahar Lodge in Whitefish Mountain Resort

When I headed back to Whitefish, I stopped at a garage sale.  The woman who was holding the sale graciously invited me on her patio to take a picture of her view.  Take a peek…

Overlook of Whitefish Lake in Whitefish Montana

She had the most adorable wagon wheel bench…

Rustic Wagon Wheel Bench in Whitefish Montana

Well you can’t get more Montana looking than this…

Log Cabin Home in Whitefish Montana

Well, maybe you can…

Rustic Home in Whitefish Montana

Love this gate…

Rustic Bear Gate in Whitefish Montana

Okay, it’s time to head to town…

Entering Whitefish Sign
Entering Whitefish Sign

Here’s Veterans Memorial Bridge in Whitefish…

Veterans Memorial Bridge In Whitefish Montana
Veterans Memorial Bridge In Whitefish Montana
Veterans Memorial Bridge In Whitefish Montana
Memorial Veterans Bridge in Whitefish Montana

Doesn’t the Hidden Moose Lodge look like a nice rustic place to stay?

Hidden Moose Lodge in Whitefish Montana

Look how cute this guy is…

Hidden Moose Lodge in Whitefish Montana

I love how they decorated for fall…

Hidden Moose Lodge in Whitefish Montana
Hidden Moose Lodge in Whitefish Montana

Pull up a seat and grab a cup of coffee…

Hidden Moose Lodge in Whitefish Montana

There’s one building in the entire state that was made by Frank Lloyd Wright and it’s in Whitefish Montana…

Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Whitefish Montana
Frank Lloyd Wright Building in Whitefish Montana

Look how adorable the downtown area is…

Downtown Whitefish Montana

Amtrak makes a stop in Downtown Whitefish Montana…

Amtrak Station in Downtown Whitefish Montana
Amtrak Train Station in Whitefish Montana
Amtrak Train Station in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Train Station
Amtrak Station in Whitefish Montana

Are you ready to go into a few shops and look around? Let’s check out Whitefish Pottery…

Whitefish Pottery in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Pottery in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Pottery in Whitefish Montana

Are you properly dressed for your trip? If you need some clothes, here’s a great place…

S. M. Bradford Company in Whitefish Montana
S. M. Bradford Company in Whitefish Montana
S. M. Bradford Company in Whitefish Montana
S. M. Bradford Company in Whitefish Montana

Do you need some boots to go with your new outfit?

S. M. Bradford Company in Whitefish Montana

Are you infused with the spirit of adventure yet?

Downtown Whitefish Montana

Bear Mountain Mercantile looks like a fun place to shop…

Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana
Bear Mountain Mercantile in Whitefish Montana

All this shopping is making me hungry…how about some Jersey Boys Pizzeria?

Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish Montana
Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish Montana
Jersey Boys Pizzeria in Whitefish Montana

It’s time for cup of coffee…

Red Caboose Frozen Yogurt & Coffee in Whitefish Montana
Red Caboose Frozen Yogurt & Coffee in Whitefish Montana

In case you need some new sporting equipment let’s stop at Stumptown Snowboards…

Stumptown Snowboard in Whitefish Montana

Let’s check out Going to the Sun Gallery…

Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish Montana
Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish Montana
Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish Montana
Going to the Sun Gallery in Whitefish Montana

Look at this wonderful clock in the center of town…

Downtown Whitefish Montana

When you really can’t get enough of Montana, head to The Montana Scene…

The Montana Scene in Whitefish Montana
The Montana Scene in Whitefish Montana
The Montana Scene in Whitefish Montana

Do you feel your creative side coming to life? If so, there’s Stumptown Art Studio where you can create your own masterpiece…

Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana

They have a set of four mosaic windows depicting the four seasons of Montana. Here, take a look…

Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana
Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana
Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana
Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana
Stumptown Art Studio in Whitefish Montana

Bulldog Saloon looks like a fun place to have a cocktail…

Bulldog Saloon in Whitefish Montana
Bulldog Saloon in Whitefish Montana
Bulldog Saloon in Whitefish Montana

This looks like a nice place to have dinner, Tupelo Grille…

Tupelo Grilled in Whitefish Montana
Tupelo Grille in Whitefish Montana
Tupelo Grilled in Whitefish Montana
Tupelo Grilled in Whitefish Montana
Tupelo Grilled in Whitefish Montana
Tupelo Grilled in Whitefish Montana

Firebrand Hotel is located in downtown Whitefish Montana…

Firebrand Hotel in Whitefish Montana
Firebrand Hotel in Whitefish Montana
Firebrand Hotel in Whitefish Montana
Firebrand Hotel in Whitefish Montana

Now we’re going to get back in the car and visit Whitefish Lake State Park. But first we have to cross the railroad tracks…

Whitefish Montana Railroad Tracks
Whitefish Montana Railroad Tracks
Railroad Tracks in Whitefish Montana

Ok, we’ve arrived at Whitefish Lake State Park…

Whitefish Lake State Park in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Lake State Park in Whitefish Montana
Whitefish Lake State Park in Whitefish Montana

Montana Coffee Traders is a great place to take a tour…

Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish Montana

There’s a storm brewing. It’s time to head back…

Whitefish Montana Sky

Thank you for taking the tour of Whitefish Montana with me. May you roam wild and free…

Whitefish Montana

We’ve reached the end of Why You Should Visit Whitefish Montana.  Let me know in the comments below what you thought.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Related Posts:

Glacier National Park Fall Photo Tour

Reasons to Visit Bigfork Montana

 

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Janet

Saturday 22nd of June 2019

Woww, this place is what I imagine Heaven to be like. Does it have an airport, or do you fly into another city and drive to Whitefish?

Kelly

Saturday 22nd of June 2019

Hello Janet! It is a major stop for the train and the airport is in Kalispell - like a half hour away. Kelly

Sheryl Kirk

Monday 24th of October 2016

That is one great tour of Whitefish. One day I plan on getting in our RV and taking a drive. It reminds me of Truckee, CA, which is about two hours away from me in Paradise CA.

Kelly

Monday 24th of October 2016

Hi Sheryl! I've been all over California, but I've never been to Truckee. I will have to add it to my list. Whitefish is gorgeous - and being next to Glacier National Park is an extra bonus. Thanks for the comment!

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