How does this town not receive more recognition?

Hidden Summer Spots in Montana

We have quite a few in Montana.

When people visit Montana, they often visit specific locations. Bozeman, Missoula, Big Sky, and Whitefish are the hot spots during the summer.

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These places offer several perks to visitors.

You could stay in luxury hotels, be close to the top restaurants, and more.

Several of these places have been featured in TV shows and movies, making them attractive to tourists.

Major publications give these places love. It could be for museums, restaurants, or luxury hotels, but it overshadows some of the hidden gems in Montana.

There are a few towns in Montana that don't get recognition because they don't have the most restaurants or are near an airport, but it's worth checking out.

There is one place in Montana that offers everything you could want on a Montana trip.

It's near a national park, not overrun with tourists, and has several summer attractions within a 10-minute drive.

What town could this possibly be?

Things To Do in Columbia Falls

A hidden gem among two tourist towns.

Columbia Falls sits in the Flathead Valley as an afterthought because its two neighbors, Kalispell and Whitefish, get all the love.

What you should know is that Columbia Falls is the top hidden gem for summer fun in Montana.

Why? Let's go through a few reasons.

First, Columbia Falls is home to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park. That entrance is home to Lake McDonald, Polebridge, and the legendary Going to the Sun Road.

Are your kids tired of the park? Don't worry, because Columbia Falls has a few places to fix that.

There is Big Sky Waterpark, Montana's premier waterslide spot. You can also experience the Amazing Fun Center, which offers go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and a giant maze.

A weird fact about Columbia Falls is that this small town is home to the most mini golf spots in Montana.

We are skimming the surface of why Columbia Falls is a perfect hidden gem. It's close enough to Whitefish, Kalispell, and Bigfork that you can enjoy those places during your stay.

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Maybe the next time you head up to the Flathead Valley, check out Columbia Falls.