WHITEFISH
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nce a small logging outpost on the Great Northern Railway, Whitefish is now the epicenter of outdoor recreation and small town charm in northwest Montana. Nestled at the base of Big Mountain and against the shores of Whitefish Lake, Whitefish offers easy access to every type of alfresco fun imaginable, from golf to waterskiing to carving turns all winter long on Whitefish Mountain Resort’s 3,000 acres of skiable terrain. As an added bonus, the town is just 25 miles from the serene vistas and endless hiking trails of Glacier National Park. The allure doesn’t end with the natural beauty, however. There’s always something happening in downtown Whitefish, from the relaxed community fun of the Tuesday night farmers markets to the wide and wonderful variety of high-quality theater, dining,
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and live entertainment. The Under the Big Sky music festival draws big names and 20,000 fans to the Big Mountain Ranch each summer, while local musicians keep the nights lively throughout the year at the bars and venues around town. Whether you’re looking to spend a day or a lifetime, it doesn’t take long to see why Travel + Leisure magazine calls Whitefish one of the Best Small Towns in America.
