Stephanie's Guidebook

Stephanie
Stephanie's Guidebook

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Great spot to soak and get a drink. If it is the weekend you will need to call ahead and make a reservation to soak. The scallops in the restaurant are great!
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Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
190 Quinn's Canyon Rd
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Great spot to soak and get a drink. If it is the weekend you will need to call ahead and make a reservation to soak. The scallops in the restaurant are great!
Favorite Missoula date night spot.
Scotty's Table
131 South Higgins Avenue
Favorite Missoula date night spot.
Awesome spot in the summer for people watching or catching a farmers market on Saturday mornings.
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Caras Park
123 Carousel Dr
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Awesome spot in the summer for people watching or catching a farmers market on Saturday mornings.
Love love love their pizza. Small, quaint restaurant.
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Biga Pizza
241 W Main St
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Love love love their pizza. Small, quaint restaurant.
Between here and the Big Dipper--- flip a coin which ice cream is better! I love the hot fudge. Soooo good!
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Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
223 W Front St
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Between here and the Big Dipper--- flip a coin which ice cream is better! I love the hot fudge. Soooo good!
Missoula Staple. You can't get the full Missoula experience without going here.
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Big Dipper Ice Cream
631 S Higgins Ave
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Missoula Staple. You can't get the full Missoula experience without going here.
Delicious Indian food!!
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Masala
206 W Main St
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Delicious Indian food!!
Super fun new coffee shop in Missoula!
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Cambie Taphouse + Coffee
2413 S Higgins Ave
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Super fun new coffee shop in Missoula!

Local Gifts and Coffee

This is my shop (Steph your host). Pop down and get your complimentary coffee and say hello! I'd love to meet you! Made in Montana souvenirs, fresh coffee, seasonal huckleberry milkshakes .
Great Gray Gifts
69316 US-93
This is my shop (Steph your host). Pop down and get your complimentary coffee and say hello! I'd love to meet you! Made in Montana souvenirs, fresh coffee, seasonal huckleberry milkshakes .
Awesome fireplace and fresh roasted coffee!
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Dobson Creek Coffee Company
62599 US-93
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Awesome fireplace and fresh roasted coffee!

To do while you're here

The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. Phone number: 406-644-2211 Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
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58355 Bison Range Rd
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The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. Phone number: 406-644-2211 Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
St. Ignatius Mission The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. The Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. Phone number: 406-745-2768 Address: 300 Bear Track Avenue St Ignatius, MT 59865
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St Ignatius Mission Church
300 Beartrack Ave
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St. Ignatius Mission The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. The Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. Phone number: 406-745-2768 Address: 300 Bear Track Avenue St Ignatius, MT 59865
Very interesting local history.
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The People's Center
U.S. 93
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Very interesting local history.
Horse back riding! This is the PERFECT Montana experience. The options are as follows: a 2 hour ride, a 1/2 day ride (4hrs) full day (6 hours) Call to book (406) 644-2557. Featuring Tennessee Walkers for a smooth and comfortable ride, Cheff Ranch stock are well trained and gentle. With years of experience of their own, their horses are quite capable, making even the greenest of horsemen feel like a pro. ​Address: 30888 Eagle Pass Trail Charlo, MT 59822 End of May- mid September.
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Cheff Ranch
30888 Eagle Pass Trail
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Horse back riding! This is the PERFECT Montana experience. The options are as follows: a 2 hour ride, a 1/2 day ride (4hrs) full day (6 hours) Call to book (406) 644-2557. Featuring Tennessee Walkers for a smooth and comfortable ride, Cheff Ranch stock are well trained and gentle. With years of experience of their own, their horses are quite capable, making even the greenest of horsemen feel like a pro. ​Address: 30888 Eagle Pass Trail Charlo, MT 59822 End of May- mid September.
Easy hike near the cabin. Beautiful views!
Swartz Lake
Easy hike near the cabin. Beautiful views!
Great spot to catch a nice view of Missoula! Bring a water bottle!
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The M
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Great spot to catch a nice view of Missoula! Bring a water bottle!
This place is so cool and so random you have to check it out!!!
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Ewam neGarden of One Thousand Buddhas
34574 White Coyote Rd
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This place is so cool and so random you have to check it out!!!
Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a century of life on the Flathead Indian Reservation and in Montana. The Museum is one of western Montana’s finest treasures Phone number: 406-644-3435 Address: 69316 US Hwy. 93, Charlo, MT 59824
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Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
69316 US-93
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Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a century of life on the Flathead Indian Reservation and in Montana. The Museum is one of western Montana’s finest treasures Phone number: 406-644-3435 Address: 69316 US Hwy. 93, Charlo, MT 59824
Fun summer time activity! They offer trips suited for all levels of experience: from kayaking through the remote islands of the Flathead Lake, peaceful river floats in the lower canyon, to braving the Wild Buffalo Rapids of the upper canyon. With their friendly and experienced staff, you’re guaranteed to have an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Phone number: 1-406-883-5838 Address: 50362 S. Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
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Flathead Raft Company
50362 US-93
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Fun summer time activity! They offer trips suited for all levels of experience: from kayaking through the remote islands of the Flathead Lake, peaceful river floats in the lower canyon, to braving the Wild Buffalo Rapids of the upper canyon. With their friendly and experienced staff, you’re guaranteed to have an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Phone number: 1-406-883-5838 Address: 50362 S. Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
Cute little town to spend the day!
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Bigfork
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Cute little town to spend the day!
Go for an interesting soaking experience! It is underdeveloped, however It has one of the highest mineral contents in the world!
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The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
209 N Wall St
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Go for an interesting soaking experience! It is underdeveloped, however It has one of the highest mineral contents in the world!
One of our favorite things to do if you’re visiting in July or August. Easy 30 minute drive and the blueberries are fantastic!!
MONTANA BLUEBERRIES
Seed Orchard Lane
One of our favorite things to do if you’re visiting in July or August. Easy 30 minute drive and the blueberries are fantastic!!
Can be steep in spots, good place to ski if you are intermediate.
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Snowbowl
1700 Snow Bowl Rd
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Can be steep in spots, good place to ski if you are intermediate.
A quaint town with cute shops!
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Polson
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A quaint town with cute shops!
Details on Glacier National Park’s new ticketing system Make the most of your visit to Glacier National Park! There are so many variables to making sure your vacation plans go off without a hitch and we want to make sure you don’t experience any unplanned complications when you visit with us! Glacier National Park has a new ticketing system in place for the 2021 season. Along with a park pass that is customarily purchased at the entrance of the Park, Glacier Park now also requires all visitors to obtain an ENTRY RESERVATION for all private vehicles and motorcycles that plan to enter the Park through the West Entrance, St. Mary’s or Camas Road. This Entry Reservation will not be available to purchase at the gate and is necessary for entrance into the Park. These reservations are only available online at www.recreation.gov and cost $2.00. This ticket will be good for 7 consecutive days per vehicle. Tickets will be available to purchase starting on April 29, 2021 and is necessary for visits between May 28 – September 6, 2021for those that want to enter the park between the hours of 6am to 5pm. If you plan to enter the Park from Many Glacier, Two Medicine or Polebridge, you will not need a reservation. Please go to www.glacier.org to read more about the new entrance ticketing system.
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Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Details on Glacier National Park’s new ticketing system Make the most of your visit to Glacier National Park! There are so many variables to making sure your vacation plans go off without a hitch and we want to make sure you don’t experience any unplanned complications when you visit with us! Glacier National Park has a new ticketing system in place for the 2021 season. Along with a park pass that is customarily purchased at the entrance of the Park, Glacier Park now also requires all visitors to obtain an ENTRY RESERVATION for all private vehicles and motorcycles that plan to enter the Park through the West Entrance, St. Mary’s or Camas Road. This Entry Reservation will not be available to purchase at the gate and is necessary for entrance into the Park. These reservations are only available online at www.recreation.gov and cost $2.00. This ticket will be good for 7 consecutive days per vehicle. Tickets will be available to purchase starting on April 29, 2021 and is necessary for visits between May 28 – September 6, 2021for those that want to enter the park between the hours of 6am to 5pm. If you plan to enter the Park from Many Glacier, Two Medicine or Polebridge, you will not need a reservation. Please go to www.glacier.org to read more about the new entrance ticketing system.

Local Food Scene

Good bbq!
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East Shore Smoke House
35103 Montana Hwy 35
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Good bbq!
Probably the best donut you'll ever have. Don't judge a book by its cover... its located inside of a windmill.
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Windmill Village Bakery
26715 US-93
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Probably the best donut you'll ever have. Don't judge a book by its cover... its located inside of a windmill.
Great spot to stop for a beer along the lake.
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Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail Rd
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Great spot to stop for a beer along the lake.
Another great spot for a local brew.
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Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt Dr
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Another great spot for a local brew.
Fun distillery to stop at when you get to the end of the lake.
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Whistling Andy
8020 Montana Hwy 35
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Fun distillery to stop at when you get to the end of the lake.
Delicious, local, and the BEST views!
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Allentown Bar & Restaurant
69286 U.S. 93
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Delicious, local, and the BEST views!

Fun towns to visit

Spend the day in this tiny tourist town, its absolutely magical all year round!
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Whitefish
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Spend the day in this tiny tourist town, its absolutely magical all year round!

Sightseeing

Glacier National Park Glacier National Park preserves more than a million acres of forests, alpine meadows and lakes with habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal life, including one of the largest remaining grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states. Apgar Visitor Center Phone number: (406) 888-7800 Address: Entry off Going-to-the-Sun Road, approximately two miles (3.2 km) from the West Glacier Entrance Station near the town of West Glacier, Montana
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Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Glacier National Park Glacier National Park preserves more than a million acres of forests, alpine meadows and lakes with habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal life, including one of the largest remaining grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 states. Apgar Visitor Center Phone number: (406) 888-7800 Address: Entry off Going-to-the-Sun Road, approximately two miles (3.2 km) from the West Glacier Entrance Station near the town of West Glacier, Montana
The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. Phone number: 406-644-2211 Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
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58355 Bison Range Rd
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The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation. Phone number: 406-644-2211 Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824

Breweries/Distillery's

Brewery’s & Distillery’s on Flathead Lake Glacier Brewing Company- Polson, MT Phone number: (406) 883-2595 Address: 6 10th Avenue East in Polson, MT Tamarack Brewing Company- Lakeside, MT Phone number: 406-844-0244 Address: 105 Blacktail Road Lakeside, MT 59922 Flatheadlake Brewing Company- Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2004 Address: FLBC Pubhouse 116 Holt Drive Bigfork, MT 59911 Whistling Andy’s Distillery - Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2620 Address: 8541 MT-35, Bigfork, MT 59911
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Flathead Lake
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Brewery’s & Distillery’s on Flathead Lake Glacier Brewing Company- Polson, MT Phone number: (406) 883-2595 Address: 6 10th Avenue East in Polson, MT Tamarack Brewing Company- Lakeside, MT Phone number: 406-844-0244 Address: 105 Blacktail Road Lakeside, MT 59922 Flatheadlake Brewing Company- Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2004 Address: FLBC Pubhouse 116 Holt Drive Bigfork, MT 59911 Whistling Andy’s Distillery - Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2620 Address: 8541 MT-35, Bigfork, MT 59911