Whitefish & Region
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Whitefish
Whitefish has excellent direct air service only 11 miles from downtown. The low-key atmosphere makes life in this tight- knit community a happy and warm place to be. The locals are welcoming and share their recreational passions with visitors -- swapping stories on the lift or at the local galleries, coffeehouses or saloons. A covered sidewalk main street leads to the cultural arts center, historic depot museum and public library. Central Avenue is filled with a variety of quality restaurants, shopping and night life. Lodging choices from full-service resorts to charming B&Bs, rustic and elegant lodges, cabins, condominiums and private homes are all available for weekend getaways or extended stays. For more information about one of the best ski towns in the Rockies, visit the Whitefish Visitors Bureau. Arts & Culture If you crave the arts then Whitefish is your smorgasbord. Whether in the village of Whitefish Mountain Resort or taking a stroll in downtown Whitefish, you'll find something suited to your tastes. Be a part of the Whitefish Art Community! No membership required, just drop in on the Stumptown Art Studio for "Open Clay Nights," bring out your inner child and have fun painting your own ready-made pottery, or let your kids' imagination go wild in a class just for them. Don't feel like getting your hands dirty? Take a walk down Central Avenue and view the many pieces of art on display. Along the sides of a few of the buildings downtown you'll find a collaborative art project from Whitefish 4th graders and long-time residents of Whitefish These are wonderful large paintings of local stories. Be sure to read as many as you can. They are a terrific piece of history! As you stroll along, don't miss the historic plaques on many of the old buildings from Whitefish's yesteryear. The history of many of these businesses and people who owned them are truly a town treasure. Hundreds of sculptures, craftsmen, photographers, painters, and the like, call Whitefish home. The many shops on mountain and in town are filled with their work. You'll also find antiques, knit shops, galleries, jewelery stores and other fine art establishments to suit your fancy! Still want more? Spend the night at the theater. Every year the O'Shaughnessy Center, near the train depot, is host to a variety of professional plays, musicals, concerts, film premiers and community activities. There's always something happening! We can't forget about the up and coming local music scene! Whitefish is teaming with talented musicians eager to entertain you! Just about any night of the week you can walk in on live music at one of the many downtown cafes, bars (watering holes), or night clubs. Check out SnowGhost Music to get a feel for the local music scene. You'll find it all in Whitefish! |
Glacier National Park
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Whitefish Mountain Resort is only 31 miles from world famous Glacier National Park - known as the "Crown of the Continent". Travel the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road, a national historic landmark, by car, shuttle or a delightful narrated "jammer" red bus tour.
More than 700 mountain lakes, 26 glaciers, 1,000 species of plant life and possibly a glimpse of one of the full-time residents such as grizzly and black bears, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose, deer and more. Glacier is considered a "World Heritage Site," giving it international recognition for natural and cultural areas of universal significance. Glacier Park Tours are available through Whitefish Mountain Resort. Email or call us at 406-862-2900 for more information. Link: Glacier National Park Website |
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