Activities in Whitefish, MT

You know the beauty of Big Sky and have fallen in love with Bozeman before. But what if we told you that in the northwest corner of Montana your next big small town adventure awaits? In whitefish, MontanaThe rugged beauty of Flathead Valley is fully on display during the colder months, and this mountain town filled with food and entertainment is the perfect base to enjoy it all.

Originally known as “Stumptown” due to the abundance of cleared timber to build the town (it was first incorporated in 1905), Whitefish offers something for all types of winter travelers, so you will never be short of exciting things to do. Do you like skiing? The powder-dusted slopes of Whitefish Mountain Resort are just 19 miles from Glacier Park International Airport, one of the shortest distances in the United States! Are you more of an antique dealer? You’ll shop for beautiful vintage merchandise at an old train depot near Columbia Falls. If your focus is more on food and drink, there’s no shortage of delicious restaurants and bars, and fans of winter festivals will also find one of the most unique offerings at the Whitefish Winter Carnival.

If you’ve been looking for fun things to do in Whitefish, MT, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve even rounded up our favorite Whitefish hotels and cabin rentals so you have a comfortable place to rest after a long day of exploring. And while winter is perhaps our favorite time to visit, it’s worth noting that with over 700 miles of trails and wildlife aplenty in nearby Glacier National Park, the warmer months also bring adventures of their kind.