Bigfork
A village of artists on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake, lined with galleries and restaurants along Electric Avenue, and famous for its summer theater productions.
Bigfork sits at the mouth of the Swan River where it flows into Flathead Lake, making it the most popular town in the lake area. Along the main street, Electric Avenue, are galleries, boutiques, ice cream shops, and lakeside restaurants. The Bigfork Summer Playhouse presents Broadway musicals every summer and is very popular. The Swan River Nature Trail on the edge of town follows the river, with gentle paths that suit strolling. At the river mouth, visitors can rent boats or take a lake cruise. It is about 50 km from Whitefish and can be combined with a drive along the east shore of Flathead Lake and Wayfarers State Park.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 10:00 am–6:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Wayfarers State Park
- Jewel Basin Hiking Area
- Flathead Lake
- Wild Horse Island
- Conrad Mansion Museum
- Hungry Horse Dam
- Lone Pine State Park
- Downtown Whitefish