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Glacier National Park/Whitefish, MT

Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:57 am
Posted by AZBadgerFan
Scottsdale, AZ
Member since May 2013
1555 posts
Posted on 4/9/24 at 9:57 am
My nephew lives in Kalispell and two brothers, a sister and I are planning a visit there the first week of September for five days. We've booked a gorgeous townhome at the Whitefish Mountain Ski Village. Glacier NP and the Road to the Sun are obviously musts and only 30 mi. from our lodging and I'm sure we will explore Glacier NP multiple times. Whitefish is only 8 mi. away looks like a cool town with good dining and shopping for evening activities. Any recreational must-do's/must-sees we have to add to our list? Hiking and mountain biking seem very popular and there are numerous lakes in the vicinity to check out. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
This post was edited on 4/9/24 at 9:58 am
Posted by idontyield
Tunnel Trash
Member since Jun 2022
353 posts
Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:25 am to
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must-do's/must-sees we have to add to our list?

Obtain timed entry passes for the park so you dont have to go crazy early or late.
Your nephew lives there, he should be able to be a good guide.
Posted by Clint Torres
Member since Oct 2011
2664 posts
Posted on 4/9/24 at 10:33 am to
Check dates as going to the sun usually closes for the year around that time
Posted by RaginCajunz
Member since Mar 2009
5468 posts
Posted on 4/9/24 at 1:02 pm to
Been twice. If I went back, I'd spend 90% of my time in the park again. I'd exit for the occasional meal that isn't coming from my backpack and be back in the morning to hike another area. It's the most beautiful park I've been to, and I've been to most of them.
Posted by specchaser
lafayette
Member since Feb 2008
2596 posts
Posted on 4/10/24 at 7:30 am to
My only suggestion is to stay longer
GNP is awesome but so is the entire area. National forests everywhere if you want to avoid the crowds one day. Whitefish has some great restaurants and trendy shops. It’s a weird (but interesting) mix of California wealth and old school conservative Montana.
Like others mentioned, get your passes ahead of time but since it’s after Labor Day you should have lighter crowds.
It’s a lot of driving , vast area. Definitely hit Many Glacier one day !
Posted by Cole Beer
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
4598 posts
Posted on 6/21/24 at 3:11 pm to
I'm going up to Whitefish in early October.

Anyone have restaurant and/or bar recommendations?
Posted by Grifola
Member since Aug 2017
144 posts
Posted on 6/21/24 at 8:03 pm to
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Been twice. If I went back, I'd spend 90% of my time in the park again. I'd exit for the occasional meal that isn't coming from my backpack and be back in the morning to hike another area. It's the most beautiful park I've been to, and I've been to most of them.


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