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Living in Polson places you at the south end of Flathead Lake on the Flathead Indian Reservation. This charming lakeside community serves as the county seat for Lake County and the trading center for one of Montana's most fertile farming areas, known for its cherry orchards and annual Cherry Festival. Residents benefit from Polson School District, multiple lakeside parks, golf courses, and the Miracle of America Museum, along with easy access to water recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming. The surrounding Mission Valley offers views of the snow-capped Mission Mountains, proximity to the National Bison Range, and opportunities for whitewater rafting on the Flathead River. With Glacier National Park 70 miles north, Polson delivers lakefront living with small-town warmth for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Cherries were first introduced to the Flathead Valley in 1866, and Polson has been celebrating the harvest with its famous Cherry Festival ever since—complete with cherry pit spitting contests, cherry pie eating competitions, and enough cherry-themed treats to make your taste buds do a happy dance. The festival traces back to the late 1800s when local farmers organized community gatherings, and it's now recognized as one of Montana's top five tourism attractions. Living in Polson means you're not just buying property—you're buying into a community that knows how to have a pit-iful good time. With Flathead Lake at your doorstep and cherry orchards painting the landscape red each summer, life here is the pits... in the best possible way.
