Kalispell
Kalispell, Montana, although small in population, is visited by many tourists annually as an escape into the wilderness from day-to-day life.
From Flathead Valley to the region’s national forests, it’s easy to find an opportunity for some outdoor adventure. Tourists will also love the calm, quaint, and harmonious beauty of downtown Kalispell within the natural, preserved landscape of Montana.
Kalispell at a Glance
Millions of people travel to the Flathead Valley annually to experience the sights and sounds that the area has to offer. There are many parks and recreational areas in the Valley including Glacier National Park, Whitefish, and Flathead Lake.
Other major attractions include the distinguished Conrad Madison, a 26-room mansion, which offers both educational and entertaining tours year-round. People of all ages will love learning about the Conrad family’s history and their impact on the state of Montana.
Kalispell is both the largest city and commercial center of northwest Montana and the seat of Flathead County. The city’s name derives from a Salish word meaning ‘flat land above the lake.” With a population of around 23,000, the area attracts millions of tourists annually.
The geography of the Flathead Valley has two distinct ends: northern Flathead and southern Flathead. The city is extremely close to many other outdoor attractions that stem from Flathead Valley and Flathead Lake.
Getting to Kalispell
The primary airport is Kalispell City Airport, located only a few miles from the city center. Other airports that accommodate private planes are Glacier Park International Airport and Flathead Lake Sky Ranch Airport. Both of these are less than 20 miles from the city’s center.
*Kalispell Attractions
The gorgeous natural beauty of this city’s National Parks and landscapes provide an abundance of activities that people of all ages will enjoy tremendously.
Not only is there an abundance of outdoor activities given the presence of Flathead Valley, Flathead Lake, Glacier National Park, and a multitude of hiking trails, but there is also much to discover in terms of eateries, bars, and shops in downtown Kalispell. Whether you’re single or married with kids, people of all backgrounds will thank themselves for experiencing the wonders of Kalispell.
Lion Hill Gorge
Stumptown Historical Society Museum
Aeneas Creek Trail
North Bowl Face Ski Trail
Satans Abyss Ski Trail
Invitation Island
Lost Island
Hoffman Draw
Harris Ridge Trail
Meadow Lake Golf Course
Whitetail Ski Trail
Tally Mountain Billy Creek Trail
Inspiration Ski Trail
Mountain Meadow Trail
Columbia Mountain Trail
North American Wildlife Museum
Big Face Ski Trail
Bighorn Ski Trail
Movieland Ski Trail
Reid Divide Trail
Marmot Ski Trail
Three Stooges Ski Trail
Peterson Creek Trail
Larch Ski Trail
No Name Ski Trail
Moe Mentum Ski Trail
Langley Ski Trail
Beargrass Ski Trail
Lupine Lake Trail
Noisy Creek Notch Trail
Whitefish Divide-Smokey Range National Recreation Trail
Goat Haunt Ski Trail
Picnic Chutes Ski Trail
Deep Draw
Fault Two Ski Trail
Danny On Memorial National Recreation Trail
Short Cut Ski Trail
East Rim Face Ski Trail
Goose Island
Kodiak Ski Trail
Grant Ridge Trail
Connies Coulee Ski Trail
Russ Street Ski Trail
Moose Ski Trail
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