OUT AND ABOUT...BIGFORK VILLAGE
EATERY EXPERIENCES:
Of course it wouldn't be a night out unless you ordered chicken fried steak with country gravy at the Bigfork Inn.
Bigfork Inn (c) reddogphotoworks 2011
You must try Blu’s famous Toothfish at Showthyme! followed by a play at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
Showthyme (c) reddogphotoworks 2011
Want to meet new friends? Try the best margaritas and fresh salsa ‘ n chips at El Topo with the after work crowd. Corner of the bar is already reserved!
Killer Cupcakes at The Pocketstone Cafe - for chocolate lovers, try the Guiness cupcake.
Pocketstone Cafe (c) reddogphotoworks 2011
Best Reuben sandwich at the River Street Diner & Pub!
Best breakfast in the whole valley…..Echo Lake Café, of course!
Best deserts? La Provence. Mais oui!
Best steak dinner: Steak night at the Rocky Mountain Roadhouse .. CAUTION: Bring helmet.
Best Wood Fired Pizza: Riley's Pub & Sports Bar - White Cadillac - Ricotta & roasted garlic sauce artichoke hearts, fresh tomato, mozzarella and white truffle oil....wash it down with a cold pitcher of beer!
Most honorably named sandwich for the area: The Flathead Lake Monster at Burger Town.
Try a bacon, mushroom, swiss cheeseburger or a Chicken Mister with steak fries on the back deck at the Garden Bar.
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENCE STORE:
The Ferndale Market….just everything you need, and more! Be sure and try one of the best steaks in the Valley--the Ferndale Market Rib Eye’s CANNOT be beat!
THINGS TO DO:
Take your dogs for a “swimming treat” at Wayfarer State Park--if they love kids they will love this spot!
Best lake fishing spot, just off of Yenne Point by Woods Bay.
MOST NOSTALGIC SMALL TOWN EVENT:
The 4th of July Parade. So…..Norman Rockwell-ian!
For that winter wonderland mental postcard, see the town after the Bigfork Elves after decorating for Christmas…ahhhh small town life!
MOST CREATIVE EVENT:
The Bigfork Festival of Arts,…
Or the annual Whitewater Festival in which kayakers from all over come to compete on the Wild Mile slalom course. This is a class 5 event…..ambulance is at the bottom of the course!
BEST BOAT TRIP ON THE FLATHEAD:
Run south along the east shore looking at fantastic homes all the way to Yellow Bay to get dinner at Many Springs on the waterfront. Tie up on very nice docks. Reservations recommended!
BEST PLACE TO CATCH UP ON ALL THE SMALL TOWN GOSSIP:
Harvest Foods (previously known as the IGA). You will run into everyone you know!
PRETTIEST GOLF COURSE IN THE VALLEY:
Eagle Bend, of course! Especially, the Lake Nine course along the Flathead River. Especially holes 6 and 7. The 18 holes are pretty cool, too. #6 is the signature hole.
BEST SNOWMOBILING:
Either Crane Mountain (a local hot-spot) or Piper Creek just south of Swan Lake!
BEST HIKING: Jewel Basin! Of course, next to Glacier National Park.!
Strawberry Lake ~ Jewel Basin Garden Wall ~ Glacier National Park
BEST BREWS:
The Flathead Lake Brewery in Woods Bay…try the sampler…one small glass of each of their cool ales!
Check out the new small batch distillery, Whistling Andy Distilling in Bigfork. Serving up Rum, Vodka, Gin & Moonshine!
BEST NIGHTLIFE:
Garden Bar has local bands playing nightly on the weekends. You will love the outdoor setting in back. A real western bar!
FEELING GUTSY?
Try parasailing from the Marina Cay Resort.
BEST ALL ROUND FAMILY FUN:
Buy inner tubes from the Ferndale Market and float the Swan River. Don’t forget sunscreen!
FEELING ROMANTIC?
Make reservations aboard the Questa and having wine and cheese aboard a sail boat on Flathead Lake.
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