Why go
- City in Montana, United States.
- Served by Bates Airstrip.
History
Whitefish is a city in Flathead County, Montana, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, there were 7,751 people in the city.
Where to stay
565 Little Creek Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937 · backfortylodge.com
475 Timberdoodle Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937 · montanabednbale.com
537 Wisconsin Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · goodmedicinelodge.com
Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · montanatreehouseretreat.com
1735 E Lakeshore Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937 · hiddenmooselodge.com
3765 MT-40, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · northfortyresort.com
1305 Columbia Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · duckinn.com
800 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · apreswhitefish.com
504 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · gardenwallinn.com
2875 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937 · thebarw.com
288 Lake McDonald Ldg Lp, West Glacier, MT 59936 · glaciernationalparklodges.com
6400 Hwy, 6400 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937
100 St Andrews Dr, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · meadowlake.com
3621 MT-40, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 · rvparkmontana.com
28 Lupfer Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · thefarmhouseinnandkitchen.com
2 Fairway Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937 · glacierparkcollection.com
6340 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937 · hilton.com
300 Akers Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937 · marriott.com
6390 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937 · wyndhamhotels.com
6510 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937 · bestwestern.com
920 Spokane Ave, Whitefish, MT 59937 · whitefishriverfronthotel.com
650 E 3rd St, Whitefish, MT 59937 · firebrandhotel.com
6430 US-93, Whitefish, MT 59937 · chaletinn.co
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235 Baker Ave #205, Whitefish, MT 59937
637 E 8th St, Whitefish, MT 59937
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 6495 Highway 93 S, Whitefish, 59937 · mcdonalds.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6550 US 93, Whitefish, 59937 · dairyqueen.com
Coffee Shop, Crepe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · 123 Central Avenue, 59936 · amazingcrepes.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th,Fr,Su,Mo 11:30-14:30, Th-Tu 16:30-21:00 Features: delivery, vegan options · 6422 Highway 93 South, Whitefish, 59937 · chinawallwhitefish.com
Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-16:00 · 129 Central Avenue, 59937 · hucksplace406.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-15:00 · 300 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, 59937 · whitefishrestaurant.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 514 East 3rd Street, Whitefish, 59937 · buffalocafewhitefish.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 902 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, 59937 · cowgirlcoffeecompany.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 10 Central Avenue, Whitefish, 59937 · thecraggyrange.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 9 Central Avenue, Whitefish, 59937 · mackenzieriverpizza.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 102 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, 59937 · piggybackbbq.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 2635 Highway 93, 59937 · stillwaterfishhouse.com
Cajun, Restaurant · Cajun restaurant · 17 Central Avenue, Whitefish, 59937 · tupelogrille.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 6475 Highway 93 S, Whitefish, 59937
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurant · 510 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, 59937
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · 105 Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish, 59937
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 6155 US 93 South, Whitefish, 59937
Restaurant · restaurant · 101 Central Avenue, Whitefish
Restaurant · restaurant · 234 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, 59937
Restaurant · restaurant · 1705 East Lakeshore Drive, Whitefish, 59937
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · 130 Central Avenue, Whitefish, 59937
Ice Cream · ice cream
Restaurant · restaurant · 307 East 2nd Street, Whitefish
Restaurant · restaurant · 1200 Us-93 North, Whitefish, 59937
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Airports
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 7.8 mi to the centre
Kalispell, MT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (Embraer 175, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Minneapolis*, Salt Lake City*
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Whitefish Airport 1.6 mi to the centre
Whitefish, MT, US
Rahn Airport 6 mi to the centre
Kalispell, MT, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bates Airstrip; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Whitefish, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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