Polson enjoys a relatively mild climate year-round with a healthy growing season. The landscape is semi-arid with pine fir and tamarack forests interspersed with fruit orchards.
The famous Flathead sweet cherries are a true bonus for locals. Thousands of cherry trees burst into bloom announcing the beginning of another wonderful season.
Festivals, art shows, rodeos, county fairs, Valley Cruisers Car show and theater contribute to a rich lifestyle enjoyed by Polson residents. The compact downtown section is a mixture of historic and buildings housing a variety of businesses. Browsing downtown is a pleasure, with many galleries, gift shops and other unique stores. Top this off with fine dining overlooking the lake in one of several delightful restaurants in Polson.
The Polson Golf Course overlooking Flathead Lake with its lush fairways and beautiful greens is one of the Montana's most scenic courses, enjoying the longest season in Western Montana. Polson boasts several multiple-use city parks located on the lake with swimming, playgrounds and water-sports available.
Incorporated April 5, 1910, the town has a history of lumbering, ranching and steamboats. The city was named after pioneer rancher David Polson.
