Overview
Thompson Falls is a city of 1,300 people in northwest Montana. The city sits next to natural waterfalls on the Clark Fork River.
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Superior)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FCA Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell — 70 mi away. Directions
- MSO Missoula Montana Airport, Missoula — 75 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 102 mi away (major hub). Directions
Thompson Falls is on Montana Highway 200. It is 100 miles north of Missoula and 85 miles south of Sandpoint, Idaho.
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Local information
Get in
Thompson Falls is on Montana Highway 200. It is 100 miles north of Missoula and 85 miles south of Sandpoint, Idaho.
The nearest commercial airport is in Missoula.
Get around
Most businesses are along the highway. They are spread out so using a car or bike is best.
Eat
Eat Minnies Montana Cafe
Old-school American diner, with huge portions. Breakfast served all day. Meat-heavy, though there are a few barely-vegetarian options.
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- Across Lookout Pass, the most family-friendly ski area in the Pacific Northwest, to Wallace, Idaho
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