Whether you chose to "rough it" or prefer the amenities (and bathroom) of a resort, Glacier National Park is your perfect summer getaway for outdoor fun. Bask in cascading waterfalls and crystalline lakes fed by living glaciers, right on the U.S.-Canada border. Hiking, swimming, boating and golfing await in this idyllic natural setting. Fuel up by dining atop a mountain or heading straight for dessert with great pies at a favorite local restaurant. Families will enjoy fun mazes and the "House of Mystery" in nearby towns.

• How to Get There
  
• Where to Stay
  
• Where to Eat
  
• What to Do
  
• Insider Tip
  
• More Travel Info

How to Get There

• Located in northwestern Montana, access from the east and west along U.S. Highway 2


• The nearest airports are Kalispell, 25 miles away from West Glacier, and Great Falls, 200 miles away from West Glacier.


• Amtrak stops at West Glacier, the Belton stop, East Glacier (during summer only) and Essex upon request.

Where to Stay

Village Inn
The Village Inn is located in Apgar, three miles inside the west entrance of Glacier National Park. Rooms on the first floor have kitchenettes, beachside accessibility to Lake McDonald and accommodate two people. Rooms for up to six are available on the second floor. Make reservations through:
Glacier Park, Inc. - Central Reservations
P.O. Box 2025
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-892-2525
www.VillageInnatApgar.com

Glacier Park Lodge and Resort
Located just two miles east of Glacier National Park, this resort features a heated outdoor swimming pool and a nine-hole golf course. The western-style lodge has cozy, stone fireplaces, a restaurant, lounge and rooms big enough for families.
Glacier Park, Inc. - Central Reservations
P.O. Box 2025
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-892-2525
www.BigTreeHotel.com

Grouse Mountain Lodge
In Whitefish, Mont., Grouse Mountain Lodge is 45 minutes from Glacier National Park. The lodge has an indoor pool, two outdoor spas and three restaurants, as well as 12 family loft units. Golf in the adjacent Whitefish Lake Golf Club or plan more activities with the in-lodge Mountain Adventure Company.
2 Fairway Dr., Whitefish, MT 59937
800-321-8822
www.GrMtLodge.com

Where to Eat

Restaurant Thimbleberry
In East Glacier, this restaurant is locally famous for their pies like the lemon meringue and raspberry. The eatery is friendly to vegetarians and the calorie conscious, with dishes like cornmeal-dusted St. Mary's Lake whitefish, fry bread and a veggie omelet.
112 3rd Ave., East Glacier Pk, MT 59434
406-226-5523

Cafe Kandahar
This intimate candlelit café features modern American cuisine with classic French and traditional Louisiana influences. Big game is on the menu but served as part of a fine-dining experience. Reservations are required.
Kandahar Lodge - Big Mountain
3824 Big Mountain Rd., Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-6247
www.CafeKandahar.com

Summit House Restaurant
Burgers and Bayou-inspired cuisine are served at this restaurant located 7,000 feet above Flathead Valley on Big Mountain. Take in the great views from the table or the bar.
Big Mountain, P.O. Box 1400, Whitefish, MT 59937
406-862-1971
www.BigMtn.com

What to Do

Fishing
No licenses or permits are required to fish inside the boundaries of Glacier National Park. Stop at a Visitor Center or Ranger Station to obtain a current copy of park fishing regulations.
National Park Service
www.nps.gov/glac/

House of Mystery
Feel an extraordinary pull of gravity at Montana's only natural vortex.
State Hwy 2 East, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-892-1210
www.MontanaVortex.com

Amazing Fun Center
Get lost Montana-style. Meander through this two-story, two-mile maze of wooden fence. Located near miniature golf and other family fun.
Highway 2 East, Coram, MT 59913
406-387-5902
www.OHWY.com/mt/

Insider Tip

• Go along with an expert on a guided day hike, or tour by bus or van. A popular attraction in late summer is the alpine wildflowers, lush in Logan Pass.
  

For more information about Glacier National Park, visit the U.S. National Park Service official website at www.nps.gov/glac.