Cruise the Going-to-the-Sun Road with Sun Tours. Taking in the view of Swiftcurrent Lake.Ĥ. Even if you’re not staying at the hotel, it’s well worth making the drive to the Many Glacier Valley and enjoying a cocktail (I recommend the huckleberry smash) on the massive deck that overlooks Swiftcurrent Lake. Enjoy a cocktail at Many Glacier Hotel. Truth time: there’s limited lodging availability at Many Glacier Hotel during July and August, but don’t let that stop you from visiting this incredible place. Plus, this lake cruise is different from some of the others, due to the incredible landscapes and history of this side of the park. Mary Lake) is one of the lesser-visited destinations.
Take a boat tour at Rising Sun. While there are many places to take a guided tour with Glacier Park Boat Company in Glacier National Park, Rising Sun (located on the east side of the park on St.
Taking in the view from a roadside pullout.Ģ. Most of the visitors to the road are hitting it during late morning, mid-day or afternoon and to be honest, the road gets really crowded during this time of day during July and August. My best advice: go early in the morning (as in be through the park entrance and on the road before 8 a.m.) or in late afternoon (we’re talking after 5 p.m). Going-to-the-Sun Road. Okay, we all KNOW this is not a hidden gem, but the timing of when to drive it is indeed a hidden gem. In an effort to help you get the most of your visit to Montana’s Glacier National Park, I’ve rounded up some of the park’s best hidden gems.ġ. The tunnel on the west side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road. But I have to tell you that there’s so much more to the Crown of the Continent than just driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road. After all, the 50 miles of this two-lane highway takes travelers to some of the most stunning landscapes in Glacier Park. When I think of Glacier National Park, the first thing that comes to mind is the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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