Off the Beaten Path Must Sees - Whitefish, Montana
Discover some of the secret gems that you must explore while in northwest Montana. Between working ranches, historic saloons and classic mercantile buildings, we have secret treasures for all interests.
| "The Merc" is a one stop shop for locals and visitors alike and is famous throughout the state and region for its freshly baked goods, sandwiches and authentic personality. |
| Phone: |
406-888-5105 |
| This rustic out-of-the-way restaurant is in tiny Polebridge, at the west border of Glacier Park. Popular with both serious outdoor folks about to tackle Glacier Park, and locals from the surrounding area. Expect to find a fun atmosphere, a good burger or pot of stew, and a sample of the local micro-brews. |
| Location: |
255 Polebridge Loop, Polebridge, Montana 59928 |
| Phone: |
406-888-9963 |
| The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is a public park, botanical garden and Buddhist center in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is in western Montana`s spectacular Jocko Valley, just north of Missoula. Nestled in a peaceful valley in the land of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, near Glacier National Park and medicinal hot springs. The location and architecture of the garden was a prophetic treasure vision that Sang-ngag Rinpoche had while a child and was discovered while on a trip to teach the dharma in Montana.
The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas is a public park, botanical garden and Buddhist center in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in western Montana`s Jocko Valley, just north of Arlee, is led by the visionary guidance of Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche. Nestled in a peaceful valley in the land of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas aligns positive properties of the physical world in a sacred architectural arrangement based on the eight-spoked Dharma wheel. This symbol evokes the turning or awakening of the enlightened qualities of altruism and wisdom. |
| Location: |
Arlee, MT |
