Julia's Guidebook
Festivals and Shows
Spectacular outdoor concert venue that attracts amazing headliners from all genres of music. About an hour and a half from the stuga (with EPIC views along the way). https://logjampresents.com/venue/kettlehouse-amphitheater/
44 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke LaneSpectacular outdoor concert venue that attracts amazing headliners from all genres of music. About an hour and a half from the stuga (with EPIC views along the way). https://logjampresents.com/venue/kettlehouse-amphitheater/
Fabulous annual outdoor summer festival 45 minutes north from the stuga in Whitefish: https://www.underthebigskyfest.com/
Whitefish is also a great town to spend the day in. Lots of local shops, restaurants and breweries.
Under The Big Sky Festival
1875 Voerman RdFabulous annual outdoor summer festival 45 minutes north from the stuga in Whitefish: https://www.underthebigskyfest.com/
Whitefish is also a great town to spend the day in. Lots of local shops, restaurants and breweries.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
526 Electric AveBigfork Brewfest
439-499 Electric AveYou don't want to miss this event! http://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com/ anually every memorial day weekend.
451 Electric Ave
451 Electric AvenueYou don't want to miss this event! http://www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com/ anually every memorial day weekend.
Sliter's Park
291 Bridge Streethttps://riverbendconcertsbigfork.com/
Sightseeing
Small community nestled in between two Rocky mountain ranges. More active in the summer months, this is just 5 minutes south of the stuga. Fun annual huckleberry fest also: http://www.swanlakemontana.org/huckleberry-festival
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Swan Lake
Small community nestled in between two Rocky mountain ranges. More active in the summer months, this is just 5 minutes south of the stuga. Fun annual huckleberry fest also: http://www.swanlakemontana.org/huckleberry-festival
My favorite place on Earth. Many travellers to GNP skip the trip Many Glacier as you to have to leave the park and travel North to reach it. Big mistake. I think Many Glacier has the best hiking and views in the park, and you have a great chance of seeing a 🐻 here.
Many Glacier Entrance
My favorite place on Earth. Many travellers to GNP skip the trip Many Glacier as you to have to leave the park and travel North to reach it. Big mistake. I think Many Glacier has the best hiking and views in the park, and you have a great chance of seeing a 🐻 here.
Stunning mountain lake in the swan valley. Stop at the Holland Lake lodge for lunch after a morning of hiking and sip a local beer while taking in the views. The lodge also has boat rentals. 45 minutes south of the stuga. http://hollandlakelodge.com/smallfolio/#pages/restaurant
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Holland Lake Lodge
1947 Holland Lake Lodge RdStunning mountain lake in the swan valley. Stop at the Holland Lake lodge for lunch after a morning of hiking and sip a local beer while taking in the views. The lodge also has boat rentals. 45 minutes south of the stuga. http://hollandlakelodge.com/smallfolio/#pages/restaurant
Wild Horse Island
Flathead Lake State Park
31453 S Finley Point RdWayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35Food and Drink Scene
A must visit spot for beer lovers, the biggest brewery in the Bigfork area and good food as well. Families welcome.
84 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt DrA must visit spot for beer lovers, the biggest brewery in the Bigfork area and good food as well. Families welcome.
Just up the road from the Stuga, a fun spot to have a burger and beer.
15 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A Bar, Montana
11032 MT-83Just up the road from the Stuga, a fun spot to have a burger and beer.
The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35They have an awesome outdoor patio on Flathead lake!
Montana Bonfire
15300 Montana Hwy 35Impressive selection of groceries with deli in the back. Endless views there and along the way, recommend a stop here after an area hike.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mission Mountains Mercantile
7217 MT-83Impressive selection of groceries with deli in the back. Endless views there and along the way, recommend a stop here after an area hike.
Quaint, small brewery in Polson. Worth a stop if in the area. Try the Flathead Cherry Ale. They do not serve food.
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Glacier Brewing Co
6 10th Ave EQuaint, small brewery in Polson. Worth a stop if in the area. Try the Flathead Cherry Ale. They do not serve food.
Whistling Andy
8020 Montana Hwy 35Awesome bakery and even better outdoor tiki bar with lawn games right on the rivers edge. We love this spot!
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lake Baked
191 Mill StAwesome bakery and even better outdoor tiki bar with lawn games right on the rivers edge. We love this spot!
Pocketstone Cafe
444 Electric AveOur favorite brunch spot in Bigfork
The Garden Bar
451 Electric AveDive bar lover? This spot is for you!
Old Bridge Pub
260 River StreetGreat pizza and rooftop bar.
Saketome
137 W Front StSushi!
Outdoor Activities
Located just south of the stuga, this refuge offers birdwatchers a variety of birds at different times of the year including marsh wrens and waterfowl such as teal and tundra swans. Very easy walk for those looking for a stroll.
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
Located just south of the stuga, this refuge offers birdwatchers a variety of birds at different times of the year including marsh wrens and waterfowl such as teal and tundra swans. Very easy walk for those looking for a stroll.
Swan Range
A fabulous guide: http://www.distinctlymontana.com/swan-range-hikes
Bigfork Community Nordic Ski Trails
Jewel Basin Roadhttp://northshorenordic.org/bigfork-community-nordic-center/
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
13990 Blacktail RoadJust 55 minutes from the stuga, this place is a must visit. Avalanche Lake is a great hike on the west side to give you a taste of GNP.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
West Glacier
Just 55 minutes from the stuga, this place is a must visit. Avalanche Lake is a great hike on the west side to give you a taste of GNP.
Fly fisherman/woman? Awesome local fly shop, go here to gear up and get recommendations from local guides on spots on the Swan River that are hitting.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bigfork Anglers Fly Shop
405 Bridge StFly fisherman/woman? Awesome local fly shop, go here to gear up and get recommendations from local guides on spots on the Swan River that are hitting.
Endless hiking opportunities await, just know the road to get here is bumpy. We suggest 4 wheel or all wheel drive if going here.
105 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jewel Basin
Endless hiking opportunities await, just know the road to get here is bumpy. We suggest 4 wheel or all wheel drive if going here.
Really easy nature trail, not totally flat but definitely not strenuous. Bring bug and bear spray anytime you are hiking in the Swan Valley.
Sprunger Whitney Trail
Really easy nature trail, not totally flat but definitely not strenuous. Bring bug and bear spray anytime you are hiking in the Swan Valley.
Local spot for outdoor gear rentals and tours http://www.basecampbigfork.com/
27 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Base Camp Bigfork, LLC
8525 Montana Hwy 35Local spot for outdoor gear rentals and tours http://www.basecampbigfork.com/