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Before you go
Your trip to Whitefish.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Whitefish – Montana Destination Glacier (United States) — Whitefish; West Glacier
How to get there
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Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 19 km
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Whitefish Station 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Glacier Park Airport (FCA), in Kalispell, is about 20 km away. Whitefish station, in town center, is served by the long-distance train between Chicago and Seattle or Portland.
How many days
Two days in town to enjoy the lake and the mountain, plus additional days for the park.
When to go
July to September for the park and the lake, with warm days and cool nights. December to March for skiing at Whitefish Mountain Resort. April, May and November are quiet.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for access to the park and Flathead Lake. In winter, a local bus connects the center to the ski area.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Whitefish
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Morning
Big Mountain
Ride the Whitefish Mountain Resort gondola to the top of Big Mountain for views with Glacier National Park on the horizon; in winter, ski the slopes.
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Afternoon
Whitefish Lake
Walk down to the town beach on Whitefish Lake and finish the day on Central Avenue, the main street near the train station.
2 days in Whitefish
Day 2
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All day
Flathead Lake
Head south to Bigfork on Flathead Lake and drive around the lake on the shoreline roads, with cherry orchards in July.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Whitefish far from Glacier National Park?
About 40 km from the west entrance at West Glacier, roughly a 40-minute drive.
Can you reach Whitefish by train?
Yes. The long-distance train that runs between Chicago and Seattle and Portland stops at Whitefish’s downtown station.
What to do in Whitefish in summer?
Beaches and boat trips on Whitefish Lake, the gondola and trails on Big Mountain, and within an hour Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park.
What time zone is Whitefish in?
UTC−7 in standard time (Mountain Time) and UTC−6 from March to November, with daylight saving time.