THE 2017 COMPLETE GUIDE FOR
MEETINGS AND GROUP EVENTS
DISCOVER KALISPELL
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DISCOVER KALISPELL
FOR YOUR NEXT
MEETING OR
GROUP EVENT
For more information, please contact
Dawn Jackson, group sales manager, by
phone at 406-758-2820 or by email
at [email protected].
You can also submit an RFP directly to
the Kalispell Convention & Visitor
Bureau destination experts at
discoverkalispell.com/requestproposal. Better yet, experience the
local charm and meet our professional
planners in person. By request and
dependent upon availability, the
Kalispell CVB offers familiarization
trips for meeting planners.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Meetings, Conventions & Group Events
In the midst of Montana’s acclaimed
natural places lies a meeting
destination like no other. Located
between Glacier National Park and
Flathead Lake, the city of Kalispell
combines affordable variety,
modern amenities and quality
meeting facilities with easy access
to vast, spectacular, unspoiled
nature. Here you’ll find more than
1,700 rooms and 65,000 square
feet of meeting and exhibit space
managed by experienced hospitality
professionals who are ready to help
you at every step of the way.
Outside, we have the recreation
and scenery to increase conference
attendance and inside, the right
venues to conduct effective business.
In addition, our Western community
is filled with unique shopping, cultural
offerings, farm-to-table restaurants,
wonderful events and welcoming smiles.
Rest assured that our hospitality
professionals will help in planning
every detail to make your event go off
without a hitch and your attendees’
experience unforgettable.
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YOUR EVENT’S BACKDROP
Throughout Kalispell we pride ourselves on offering
accessible variety and executive service at the heart of
some of America’s most iconic places.
Our hotels glow with Montana’s special brand of Western
hospitality — full of genuine warmth and inviting spirit.
Surrounded by cozy fireplaces, rustic wood decor
and historic photos that share the region’s history,
meeting attendees will experience a piece of authentic
Montana — but with all the modern conveniences. From
properties with large convention and event spaces and
in-house resources to smaller properties with high levels
of customized service, we offer options for every budget
and event plan.
By plane, train or car, getting to Kalispell has never been
easier, and once your group is here, you’ll easily hit the
ground running. The most difficult decision will be what
to do first.
Flathead Lake, fantastic fly-fishing, remarkable golfing, Red
Bus tours through Glacier National Park and world-class
skiing. Combine that with the city’s historic downtown
shopping, terrific dining and cultural attractions, and the
result is a perfect destination for visitors who like a little
city comfort mixed in with their outdoor wonder.
WE PROMISE
many of your attendees
will want to come early or
stay late … and bring their
families.
Kalispell is a small city with big adventure, offering bestof Montana experiences — epic hikes, boat tours on
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GETTING TO KALISPELL
Located a few minutes from downtown
Kalispell, Glacier Park International
Airport (FCA) is serviced by Delta,
Alaska, United and Allegiant, with daily
nonstop flights from Seattle, Las Vegas,
Salt Lake City, Denver and Minneapolis,
as well as seasonal flights from Portland,
San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles,
Atlanta and Chicago. Depending on
your route, you’ll fly past Flathead
Lake, the largest natural freshwater
lake west of the Mississippi River;
Whitefish Mountain, renowned for its
epic powder and short lift lines; and the
soaring peaks of Glacier National Park.
Going-to-the-Sun Road,
Glacier National Park
If your group would like to try
something different, Amtrak’s Empire
Builder line provides a relaxing way
to see the area’s soul-stirring beauty
before you hop off to settle into the
historic charm of Kalispell. The train
stops daily in our backyard on its route
between Chicago and Seattle and then
Portland, Oregon. Our station code is
WFH for booking purposes.
Many Kalispell hotels offer
complimentary shuttle service to and
from both the airport and the Amtrak
station. There also are several rental
car companies should your meeting
attendees prefer — and charter bus
services for group activities.
Kalispell is also easy to get to by car
from all directions.
Seasonal to San Francisco
• Weekly, every Saturday
For group travel
information, visit
discoverkalispell.
com/getting-here
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KALISPELL AT A GLANCE
SALES TAX None
FOOD TAX None
BEVERAGE TAX None
LODGING TAX AND TBID*
7% plus $2.00 per night for TBID
POPULATION 22,052
NUMBER OF HOTELS IN KALISPELL 21
Hotels under 50 rooms: 3
Hotels with 51 to 100 rooms: 9
Hotels with 101 rooms or more: 7
Hotels with conference space: 8
NUMBER OF HOTEL / MOTEL ROOMS 1,784
LARGEST MEETING /
EVENT SPACES AT HOTELS
Hilton Garden Inn: 14,000-square-foot facility
Red Lion: 15,000-square-foot facility
LARGEST MEETING /
EVENT SPACES AT VENUES
Flathead County Fairgrounds
45,000-square-foot trade center
Majestic Valley Arena
59,000-square-foot arena area
MILES TO/FROM AIRPORT
TO DOWNTOWN KALISPELL
10 miles (20 miles round trip)
COMPLIMENTARY AIRPORT SHUTTLES
AVAILABLE AT GLACIER PARK
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (FCA)
Yes, many hotels will provide this service
NUMBER OF AIRLINES SERVING FCA
4 — Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, United
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES**
Spring: 57 F / 14 C
Summer: 82 F / 28 C
Fall: 57 F / 14 C
Winter: 32 F / 0 C
DISTANCE TO/FROM
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
33 miles (66 miles round trip)
NUMBER OF PARKS IN KALISPELL
8 (within 2 miles of downtown & more than 10 acres)
NUMBER OF BREWERIES / WINERIES / DISTILLERIES
12 (within 30 miles)
NUMBER OF GOLF COURSES 6 (within 30 miles)
NUMBER OF SKI AREAS 2 (within 30 miles)
LAKES IN FLATHEAD COUNTY More than 200 LARGEST LAKE Flathead Lake
TIME ZONE Mountain Standard
ELEVATION 2,956 feet
GOVERNMENT PER DIEM***
Lodging: $95; $140 in July & August
Meals and Incidental Expenses: $59
(subject to change)
* Tourism Business Improvement District / ** U.S. Climate Data
*** U.S. General Services Administration, FY 2017
CAR RENTALS AVAILABLE AT FCA
On-site rentals: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National
Off-site rentals: Dollar, Enterprise, Thrifty
Purple Frog Farms
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Aero Inn
aeroinn.com
406-755-3798
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Econolodge
econolodge.com
406-752-3467
11
2
America’s Best
Value Inn
abvikalispell.com
406-756-3222
7
12
3
Best Western Plus
Flathead Lake Inn
& Suites
bestwesternflatheadlake.com
406-857-2400
Fairbridge Inn
& Suites
fairbridgekalispell.com
406-755-6100
8
Glacier Ridge Suites
glacierridgesuites.com
406-752-4333
9
Greenwood Village
Inn & Suites
greenwoodvillageinn.com
406-257-7719
10
Hampton Inn
kalispell.hamptoninn.com
406-755-7900
4
Blue & White Motel
blueandwhitemotel.com
406-755-4311
5
Comfort Inn
choicehotels.com/comfort-inn
406-755-6700
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14
15
16
Hilltop Inn
kalispellhilltopinn.com
406-755-4455
Hilton Garden Inn
kalispell.stayhgi.com
406-756-4500
Holiday Inn Express
kalispellhie.com
406-755-7405
Homewood Suites
kalispell.homewoodsuites.com
406-755-8080
Kalispell Grand Hotel
kalispellgrand.com
406-755-8100
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
laquintakalispell.com
406-257-5255
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Marriott Springhill
Suites
marriott.com
406-314-6600
18
Motel 6
motel6.com
800-899-9841
19
Red Lion
Hotel Kalispell
redlion.com/kalispell
406-751-5050
20
Super 8
kalispellsuper8.com
406-755-1888
21
Travelodge
travelodge.com/Kalispell
406-755-6123
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AREA HOTELS
HILTON
GARDEN INN
With the ability to host hundreds of attendees,
Hilton Garden Inn is ideal for conventions, trade
shows and conferences. Offering the amenities
of big city hotels — varied event spaces, a number
of different breakout rooms for hosted events,
on-site catering services and audiovisual
equipment and support — Hilton Garden Inn
is a terrific choice for professional hospitality at
affordable rates.
Experienced in hosting a wide variety of multiday
events, Hilton Garden Inn’s friendly and skilled
team will take the plan for your upcoming group
gathering and execute it flawlessly. Look at the
numbers: 144 guest rooms, 14,000 square feet of
functional meeting and convention space and 3,800
square feet of additional pre-function or prep
space. Appointed with Western-rustic furnishings
in a classic lodge-style manner, at this national
brand’s location you won’t feel like you’re in “any
other city, USA.”
Sleeping Rms 144
Meeting Rms 9
GSF 14,000
Theatre 880
Banquet 700
Classroom 400
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AREA HOTELS
RED LION
HOTEL
Located in the heart of historic downtown,
Red Lion provides all the business amenities
necessary for a successful event plus shops and
restaurants just steps away for attendees’ leisure
time. The ultimate in convenience, Red Lion
offers complimentary shuttle service to and
from the airport, as well as its Roaring Start Hot
Breakfast Buffet with omelet bar served daily.
With more than 12,000 square feet of meeting
space and 170 well-appointed guest rooms,
Red Lion is an ideal choice for meetings and
conventions. Let its professional conference
specialists and catering team take care of
everything so that an early arrival on your
part means time on a hike or relaxing fireside
— either cozily warming up outside in the
courtyard or inside with a novel in your hands —
rather than rushing around chasing last-minute
operational details.
Sleeping Rms 170
Meeting Rms 12
GSF 12,000
FIRESIDE
ROOM
LAKE
McDONALD
ROOM
SWIFT
CURRENT
ROOM
Theatre 750
Banquet 600
Classroom 325
HANGING
GARDENS
ROOM
(These rooms combine to become Doubles & Triples)
GRAND BALLROOM
BALLROOM B
(Includes the Triples, Ballroom A, B,
Glacier Room & Prefunction)
BALLROOM A
BIG SKY BALLROOM
(Includes Ballroom A & Prefunction)
PREFUNCTION
GLACIER
ROOM
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AREA HOTELS
BEST WESTERN
PLUS FLATHEAD
LAKE INN & SUITES
Less than 15 minutes from downtown Kalispell,
Best Western Flathead Lake offers the perfect
location for groups seeking to travel throughout
the valley during their gathering. With 60 guest
rooms, catering services and more than 8,500
square feet of special event space, Best Western
delivers flexible and creative options for groups
to create intimate Montana experiences steps
away from the largest natural lake in the West.
The historic Rails to Trails path, which follows
an old route of the Great Northern Railway,
provides guests with 22 miles of recreation
space for biking, walking or jogging between
Flathead Lake and Kalispell — and all of it away
from
major highways.
M E E TING AND
B ANQUE
T FACILITIE S
Our location is great for hosting events and concerts near
Kalispell.
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offer a total meeting experience to help make your event successful
complimentary
buffet
breakfast
accompanied
and enjoyable. With over 9500 square feet available for
special events,
Mountain
View
Room
we can accommodate groups ranging in size from 10 to
500.
Whether
by spectacular views of the Swan Mountain
you are planning a large convention, sales meeting, reunion, company
Rangeandfrom
retreat, banquet or reception, our flexible, creative conference
event Best Western’s outdoor balcony.
specialists will assist you in planning an outstanding experience.
The newly added bistro, Hub 406, offers a beer
and wine bar with dinner options for evening
entertainment.
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Sleeping Rms 60
Meeting Rms 3
GSF 8,500
Mountain View Room
Theatre 600
Banquet 350
Classroom 350
Ground Floor
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Room Name
Grand Ballroom
Royal Oak Room
Dimensions
Square Ft.
U Shape
Conference
Rounds
Banquet
Classroom
Assembly
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5000
2675
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360
175
500
245
460
222
648
335
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AREA HOTELS
HOMEWOOD
SUITES
BY HILTON
Sleeping Rms 100
Meeting Rms 2
GSF 1,500
Theatre 75
Banquet 48
Classroom 32
Part of a renowned global brand, Homewood
Suites in Kalispell also has the classic finishing
touches that radiate Montana’s welcoming spirit.
A few minutes north of downtown, Homewood
Suites also offers its guests a large outdoor
courtyard with a nightly lit fireplace and gas BBQs.
Combined with a complimentary airport shuttle
and additional transportation to downtown
Kalispell and businesses within a 5-mile radius, its
24-hour business center and 1,500 square feet
of meeting room space, Homewood Suites has
the amenities and 100 beautiful suites needed to
execute your meeting or convention.
SPRINGHILL
SUITES
BY MARRIOTT
Sleeping Rms 101
Meeting Rms 2
GSF 1,275
Theatre 60
Banquet 45
Classroom 45
Opened in May 2016, Kalispell’s newest hotel
offers professional hospitality, attractive suites
and well-equipped group space befitting one of
Marriott’s classic select properties. SpringHill
Suites is conveniently located just north of
downtown with a variety of shopping and
restaurants within easy walking distance from its
immaculate suites. SpringHill Suites amenities also
include complimentary airport shuttle service, free
wireless internet, a 24-hour business center, hot
and cold breakfast options and a 24-hour fitness
center with an indoor pool. With 101 suites and
1,275 square feet of meeting space, SpringHill
Suites will be the seamless backdrop for your
event.
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AREA HOTELS
HAMPTON INN
A mile from downtown Kalispell, Hampton Inn
is ideal for business and vacation needs alike.
With 120 guest rooms and 2,500 square feet
of meeting and banquet space, Hampton Inn’s
conference facilities cater to groups ranging
from 10 to 160 guests. Attendees can take
advantage of complimentary airport shuttle
service, complimentary hot breakfast and the
ease of having Kalispell Center Mall nearby.
Hospitality professionals here are committed to
offering the finest in guest service and quality
accommodations.
Sleeping Rms 120
Meeting Rms 4
GSF 2,500
Theatre 160
Banquet 96
Classroom 96
FAIRBRIDGE
INN & SUITES
Sleeping Rms 150
Meeting Rms 14
GSF 12,000
Theatre 1,000
Banquet 800
Classroom 600
FairBridge Inn’s experienced convention
coordinators and catering staff are available to
support your meeting needs from the moment
planning begins. With 150 guest rooms and 12,000
square feet of functional and flexible meeting
space, FairBridge Inn offers all of the services
and conveniences wanted to create a memorable
meeting or convention. One mile from downtown
Kalispell, Conrad Mansion and Kalispell Center
Mall, its central location will facilitate your
attendees’ ability to focus on business matters at
hand before heading out to enjoy Kalispell.
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GROUP EVENT VENUES
Rebecca Farm
Our remarkable scenery is accompanied by incredible
venues and special events that will create unforgettable
memories for meeting attendees (and their families). In
addition to our hotel and convention spaces, Kalispell is
home to premier equestrian centers, fairgrounds and a
motorsports facility with 360-degree views of the valley.
Our destination experts are available to serve as your
boots on the ground. Take advantage of our resources and
knowledge. We know Kalispell’s master calendar and can
assist with the planning process to make sure you take full
advantage of our area’s existing events — or help you find
the right space and dates to produce your own.
Redefine your idea of function space. You won’t regret it,
and attendees won’t forget it.
Flathead County Fairgrounds
The lawn of the Museum at Central School
Going-to-the-Sun Road,
Glacier National Park
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UNIQUE MEETING VENUES
DISCOVER KALISPELL’S
distinctive meeting venues
Choosing Kalispell as your meeting destination will
prevent your daily programming from becoming
stagnant. A change of “meeting scenery” will boost
attendees’ energy and focus, increasing productivity.
So consider holding a reception on the crystalline
waters of Flathead Lake or in a museum surrounded
by Western art or at a local microbrewery. Think
about planning some breakout sessions in the historic
rooms and grounds of a Victorian-era mansion.
The Museum at Central School
Use our traditional meeting spaces to suit your
business needs and then let us enhance the program
with suggestions of spaces that will inspire creativity.
Our history and stunning outdoor attractions are
right outside the conference room doors, ready to
transform professional necessities into extraordinary
experiences.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
Far West Tour Boat, Flathead Lake
Kalispell Brewery is the perfect spot for a predinner drink or group reception accompanied by
handcrafted lagers and ales. Take your guests to the
10-barrel brewery and tasting room for a facility tour
and sampling of local brews named after favorite
pastimes and landmarks of the Flathead Valley.
For intimate gatherings, book Bestow — an inviting
retail store and venue space adorned with vintage
details and furnishings — as your home away from
home. Restored to its 1895 glory, French doors open
to a 1,000-square-foot space, and on-site amenities
add convenience to charm.
A friendly neighborhood establishment,
Brannigan’s Irish Pub offers two rental spaces
accompanied by an authentic Irish experience —
corned beef and cabbage, Guinness pot pie and
15 Irish whiskeys await. Daytime events include
complimentary space rental with food and beverage
purchases.
Conrad Mansion
Hockaday Museum of Art
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TASTE OF KALISPELL
Blue Canyon
Food is much more than fuel
during meetings and conventions
— it can make or break the event.
With Kalispell’s easily accessible dining options, there is
something for everyone and every group size.
Once a hub of the region’s cattle industry, Kalispell today
is surrounded by thousands of acres of fertile farm and
ranch land. This is reflected in the variety of unique
group locales serving farm-to-table cuisine. For farm
tours, cooking classes and garden dinners, venture to
Purple Frog Gardens, a pesticide-free family market farm
less than half an hour from downtown Kalispell. Nearby
venues also include Conrad Mansion and Diamond B
Ranch, both of which offer year-round opportunities
to create your own one-off event in a beautiful group
setting. With local caterers available to tailor your
group’s menu to dietary preferences and the season’s
local bounty, discover Kalispell’s ability to transform your
meeting into an experience.
Along with our caterers and hotel chefs, our local
restaurants take advantage of Flathead Valley’s
abundance, resulting in excellent local flavors to match
our epic landscape.
For a great downtown happy hour that features a wide
variety of menu selections, head to 406 Bar & Grill. Plan
an evening at Hop’s Downtown Grill to enjoy a locally
raised bison or yak burger paired with craft beer. Stroll
through the swinging doors of Moose’s Saloon for a slice
of local character — and delicious pizza — if a casual
dinner is what you’re after. If your group would prefer
fine dining, surround yourselves with rustic Montana
charm and enjoy the elk tenderloin at Blue Canyon
Kitchen & Tavern.
And when you just can’t get enough or would like to take
a piece of our valley home with you, visit the Kalispell
Farmers Market for fresh fruits and vegetables, local
meats and artful crafts.
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
GLACIER GATEWAY STYLE
There are numerous activities and attractions
available right in walkable downtown
Kalispell. And, within easy driving distance,
the variety of offerings grows exponentially
as you explore the Flathead Valley and
Glacier National Park. Our location means
sightseeing begins before your meeting
has even kicked off, but failing to set aside
time for additional team building and offsite activities is a missed opportunity. Every
season, every direction offers potential for
new discovery.
Glacier National Park
When the tamaracks change color in
autumn, there are few more beautiful places
to visit in North America.Visit Artemis
Acres for cowboy barbecue, horseback
rides, storytelling or a wagon ride among
the changing foliage. Winter brings epic
alpine and cross-country skiing, as well
as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and even
dogsledding excursions. Spring means some
of the best fly-fishing of the year and ideal
road cycling conditions, both of which
you can enjoy seemingly surrounded by
wildflowers. Summer’s warmer temperatures
give your group the chance to adventure
on zip lines and high ropes courses, pump
up your heart rate whitewater rafting or
relax on a Red Bus tour through the Crown
of the Continent — Glacier National Park.
Our event planners can help with ideas and
arrangements for your individual attendees
and/or larger groups. And, we have to admit,
just relaxing on a porch or comfy chair just
looking at the view is pretty great too.
For every group, Kalispell has an activity that
will have attendees glad they came to your
meeting.
Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park
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