Kalispell
 The
City of Kalispell serves as the retail, government and
business hub of the Flathead Valley. Kalispell, the largest city
in Northwest Montana, has a population of 14,000 people. The outlying
area, known as "Greater Kalispell," boosts the population
up to 35,000 people.
Downtown Kalispell consists of many nicely restored
buildings along Main Street. In downtown Kalispell, you'll find many
quality restaurants, unique stores to shop in as well as two small
movie theatres.
 Also
located in the downtown area is the Flathead Valley's largest mall,
Kalispell Center Mall. Located in the mall are several national department
stores, including a J.C. Penney's.
Kalispell plays host to many great events during
the year. One of the most popular events is the Northwest Montana
Fair, which is held at the Flathead County fairgrounds each August.
Other events held at the fairgrounds during the summer include rodeos,
horse races and monster truck rallies.
Racing fans will also enjoy the many racing events held at Raceway
Park, which is located just outside of Kalispell. Raceway Park holds
racing events each weekend, including high profile events such as
NASCAR races.
More Kalispell Information
 Kalispell
Chamber of Commerce
City
of Kalispell
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Whitefish
 Whitefish is
located 15 miles away from Kalispell. Whitefish is more of a tourist
oriented town than Kalispell is, and has an extensive shopping possibilities
among its wide variety of specialty shops.
Whitefish serves as the four season recreational hub of the Flathead
Valley. The Big Mountain Resort is located just outside of town and
provides wonderful downhill skiing in the winter and numerous other
activities during the summer. Whitefish Lake, which equals Lake Tahoe
in water quality, provides for wonderful boating and fishing. Several
first-class golf courses are also located in Whitefish.
More Whitefish Information
City
of Whitefish
Big
Mountain Resort
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Bigfork
 Bigfork lies
20 miles from Kalispell and serves as the focal point for water recreation
in the Flathead Valley. Bigfork is located on the eastern edge of
Flathead Lake, which is the largest natural freshwater lake west
of the Continental Divide. Bigfork provides a playground for boating,
fishing and other water activities.
Bigfork is known throughout Montana for its fine art galleries and
unique western shops, most of which are located in its scenic downtown
area. And, when done wandering around these specialty galleries,
a person will have no shortage of dining options at the many fine
restaurants that are located in Bigfork.
More Bigfork Information
Bigfork
Chamber of Commerce |
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