Lake McDonald Lodge
Initially known as the Lewis Glacier Hotel, the Lake McDonald Lodge was built in 1913 and is today a National Historic Landmark.
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Lake McDonald Lodge Details
Built in 1913 and designed in classic Swiss chalet style, Lake McDonald Lodge sits along the eastern shore of Lake McDonald, 10 miles inside Glacier National Park west entrance on the Going to the Sun Road. As the largest lake in the park, Lake McDonald provides a dramatic backdrop to this historic property, which operates seasonally from mid-May through late-September. The lodge offers 82 rustic yet comfortable guest rooms located in the three story main lodge, nearby cabins, Snyder Hall, and the Cobb House. In keeping with its historic character, rooms feature modest amenities and do not include air conditioning, elevators, or televisions except in the Cobb House suites. Recent renovations have introduced select king and queen beds and refreshed several rooms and cabins. All accommodations are non smoking, and only designated service animals are permitted. Main lodge rooms include private bathrooms and are available with one or two queen beds. Cabin rooms, arranged in duplex to six plex style buildings, also feature private bathrooms and shared walls without connecting doors. The Cobb House offers three suites with sitting areas and flat screen televisions, while Snyder Hall provides hostel style rooms with shared bathrooms. On site amenities include dining at Russells Fireside Dining Room, Jammer Joes Grill and Pizzeria, and Luckes Lounge, along with boat cruises, Red Bus tours, horseback rides, ranger programs, and easy access to lake and trail activities. Operating dates and services are subject to change.
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West Glacier
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Western Huckleberry Mountain Tour
This scenic journey travels along Camas Road into the less visited North Fork region, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and expansive mountain vistas.
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Western Crown of the Continent Tour
This 8 to 9.5 hour tour begins in the cedar and hemlock forests of the Lake McDonald Valley and travels along the Going to the Sun Road to Logan Pass, known as the Crown of the Continent.
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Western Alpine Tour
The journey begins in the cedar and hemlock forests of the Lake McDonald Valley before traveling along the famed Going to the Sun Road.
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Western Mountain Majesty Tour
The journey begins in the lush Lake McDonald Valley before climbing the famed Going to the Sun Road to Logan Pass at the Continental Divide.
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Motel Lake McDonald
Motel Lake McDonald is 10 miles inside Glacier's west entrance on the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
