With its covered sidewalk main street leading to the cultural arts center, historic depot museum and public library, this charming small town with big hospitality offers visitors a change from the fast-paced, hustle and bustle of urban life. Central Avenue is filled with a variety of restaurants that have world-class wine selections and use locally-sourced food, plus the town offers abundant shopping, art galleries and night life. Lodging choices range from full-service hotels and resorts, to charming inns, rustic lodges and cabins.

Whitefish attractions include Whitefish Theatre Company and Alpine Theatre Project , Whitefish Lake Golf Club; a 36-hole golf course with spectacular views of both mountains and lakes, the new Whitefish Trail and the Great Northern Brewing Company; complete with a public tasting room. In the winter enjoy a superb cross-country skiing facility right in town. The Glacier Nordic Center features 12 kilometers of impeccably machine-groomed trails for both skating and classic techniques. The trails wind over rolling hills with great views of surrounding mountains and lakes. Four kilometers are lighted for night skiing.