Thank you for joining us in celebrating our marriage! We planned at least one activity each day and then loaded the "Things To Do" and "Travel" tabs with as many activities and places as we could for you and your families. We can't wait to see you!

Jess & Matt

August 8–10, 2025 • Lakeside, MT
21 Days To Go!

Thank you for joining us in celebrating our marriage! We planned at least one activity each day and then loaded the "Things To Do" and "Travel" tabs with as many activities and places as we could for you and your families. We can't wait to see you!

Jess & Matt

August 8–10, 2025 • Lakeside, MT
21 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Glacier National Park

Montana, USA
(406) 888-7800

Matt may be biased, but this is his favorite National Park and well worth the drive and time you spend there.


*Really important note: As of summer 2024, there's a ticketing system to get into the park. Make sure you check the website in spring 2025 to see if you need to get your ticket ahead of time to get into the Park!*

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Folklore Coffee

403 E Second St #104, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
(406) 730-1020

Okay, Matt is definitely biased here, but check out this amazing coffee shop in Whitefish!

Paddle Board Outfitters

5327 Highway 93 S, Somers, MT 59932, USA
(406) 212-2300

Rent paddle boards or kayaks and cruise around the expansive lake!

Mini Mountain Mini Golf

19 Scout Ln, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA

Great place to take the kiddos; you could pair this with the waterslides in the next listing!

Big Sky Waterpark

7211 Hwy 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT 59912, USA
(406) 892-5025

Fun activity for the kids and can be paired with mini-golf!

Whitefish Mountain Resort

1015 Glades Dr, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
(406) 862-2900

Hopefully we aren't skiing in August, but there are fun hiking trails, an alpine slide, and you can ride the ski lift to the top of the mountain for great views and a beer at the lodge.

Elite Water Sport Rentals

406-249-4248

If you're feeling extra adventurous and want to rent a boat or jet ski, here you go!

Hank's Hatchets Axe Throwing

6078 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
(406) 730-2556

BYOB (just beer) and be like Davy Crockett!

A few more favorite restaurants:


Somers Bay Cafe (Somers) : Quaint brunch

Tamarack Brewery (Lakeside) : Great beer and amazing food

Harbor Grille (Lakeside): Okay drinks and good food

Glacier Perks Coffee House (Lakeside): Good coffee and good food

Mercantile (Kalispell): Good drinks and great food

Desoto Grill (Kalispell): Amazing BBQ food

Mooses Saloon (Kalispell): Great pizza and cool atmosphere (kids allowed)

Blue Samurai (Kalispell): Good sushi

Sacred Waters Brewery (near airport): Good beer and great food

Tupelo Grille (Whitefish): Great drinks and amazing food

Wich Haus (Whitefish): The BEST sandwiches

Bonsai Brewing (Whitefish): Good beer and great food

Swift Creek Cafe (Whitefish): Great brunch

Abruzzo (Whitefish): Great Italian

Herb and Omni (Whitefish): New, but the chef Beat Bobby Flay

Jalisco Cantina (Whitefish): Great margs and good food


If you need/want any other recommendations, just ask Matt!