During summer In Whitefish, Montana, you can go for the heights—zip line, alpine slide and “a walk in the treetops” on the 70-foot elevated boardwalk. In winter you can choose skiing, snowboarding, snowcatting, skating and snowmobiling tours.
In summer you have boating, swimming, fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding and golf. For less active times and all-year-round, you can enjoy indoor swimming, live theater and music, casino gambling, shopping, antique hunting and exploring historical sites. To top it off, just 30 miles away away is Glacier National Park. For lodging you can choose from a rustic mountain cabin to a luxurious world-class lodge.
“Grand” in the old style but with today’s conveniences, this lodge is tops in Trip Advisor’s ratings for both personal and business stays. It is minutes to downtown Whitefish, ten minutes to the ski lifts at Whitefish Mountain Resort, and half an hour to Glacier National Park.
The Lodge at Whitefish Lake
1380 Wisconsin Avenue
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-863-4000
lodgeatwhitefishlake.com
Its 22 log cabins say “wilderness” but its amenities say “comfort.” Cabins sleep five to eight guests. Families can enjoy sheltered porches, picnic tables and barbeques. Two hot tubs and sauna are sheltered and usable year-round. Hiking and cross-country skiing trails begin on location. The web site Trip Advisor rates this resort in Whitefish’s top five.
North Forty Resort
3765 Hwy. 40 W, Whitefish,
MT 59937
406-862-7740
northfortyresort.com
Trip Advisor rates the 50-room Kandahar as number three for both business and pleasure. Located close to Whitefish Mountain skiing, it has ski-in-ski-out access. Its fitness center offers spa services, a steam room and exercise equipment. Its business center and services can accommodate small groups.
Kandahar Lodge
3824 Big Mountain Rd,
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-6098 or 800-862-6094
kandaharlodge.com
Rated number two for business and number five overall, this lodge offers pleasant mountain views, a quiet atmosphere, a fitness center, and suites with fireplaces, hot tubs, wet bars and permission for pets. For summer, guests have an outdoor pool and hot tub. Conference services, banquet facilities and meeting rooms appeal to business and group events.
Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
6510 Highway 93 South
Whitefish, MT 59937
800-862-2569 or -406-862-2569
rockymtnlodge.com
This lodge is styled after a hunting lodge with displays of Montana wildlife in taxidermy and a large fireplace in the lobby. On site it has three restaurants, a heated indoor pool and two outdoor spa tubs and sauna. Next door is the Whitefish Golf Club and a park with tennis courts. This lodge also caters to business people with conference rooms and a business center.
Grouse Mountain Lodge
2 Fairway Drive
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-3000
grousemountainlodge.com
Baypoint is right on the shore of Whitefish Lake and just five minutes to Whitefish. All year 'round guests can enjoy the large indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna and game rooms. In summer the 600-foot private beach is steps away, as are boats and fishing spots. The banquet room seats 10 to 75 people and meeting rooms seat 2 to 15 people. The one, two or three bedroom, full-kitchen condos are fully furnished. They also have private balconies, dining areas and living rooms. All beddings and towels are included.
Bay Point on the Lake
300 Bay Point Drive
Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-2331 or 800-327-2108
baypoint.org
