all of that blue sky, ugh!
Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell is a city in northwest Montana. It’s a gateway to vast Glacier National Park, with its peaks, alpine trails and wildlife like grizzly bears. Downtown’s restored 1800s buildings include the Conrad Mansion, now a museum with period furnishings. Hockaday Museum of Art focuses on Montana artists. South of the city, Flathead Lake offers beaches and forested Wild Horse Island, home to horses and bighorn sheep.
Address: Kalispell
Population 23.938
Settled In: 1892
Climate: typically varies from 17°F to 84°F and is rarely below -2°F or above 93°F.
Median Home Price: $280,400
County: Flathead
Did you know: The name Kalispell is a Salish word meaning "flat land above the lake". Kalispell is also the gateway to Glacier National Park.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
Kalispell sits in the midst of some of Montana's most popular attractions. Glacier National Park, the mountain resort town of Whitefish, and vast Flathead Lake are all nearby.
Lone Pine State Park: You'll find trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and snowshoeing crisscrossing this 270-acre forested park.
Go and hit a few balls. Montana's Flathead Valley is home to many quality golf courses, with several located in Kalispell.
OMG, the food! While Kalispell hasn’t historically been known for its culinary scene, the town is sure to surprise you with its food offerings. For breakfast, try The Knead Cafe.