Libby is in Northwestern Montana. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. The population was 2,628 at the 2010 census.
Understand
Nestled in the Kootenai River Valley between the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains, Libby has a historical profile akin to many Montana towns, featuring mining, logging, and hunting.
LibbyMT.com is a must visit website. They are a locally run website with extensive information about current activities and details for area attractions.
Get in
Libby is on US Highway 2. It is 50 miles east of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and 90 miles west of Kalispell, Montana.
The nearest commercial airport is Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell.
- Amtrak. The Empire Builder has an unstaffed station in Libby. There are restrooms and parking but no other accommodations.
Get around
Businesses in Libby are fairly spread out so you will want a car or bike to get around.
See
- Heritage Museum, 34067 U.S. Rte 2, ☏ +1 406-293-7521. Seasonal (May-Sept). Historical relics, e.g. gas stations, train, logging equipment. Donation.
Do
- Flyfishing on the Kootenai River
- Gold panning
- Golf
- Skiing
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
- Bobtail Lodge Bed & Breakfast, 476 Bobtail Ln, ☏ +1 406 293-7175, stay@bobtaillodge.com.
- Evergreen Motel, 808 Mineral Ave, ☏ +1 406-293-4178. Very rustic. $82 (Nov 2022).
- Venture Inn and Restaurant, 1015 9th St, ☏ +1 406-293-7711. Indoor pool and hot tub. Restaurant serving pancakes. Complimentary cookies. $112 (Nov 2022).
Connect
- Lincoln County Library, 220 W 6th St, ☏ +1 406 293-2778. M-F 10AM-6PM. Public access to computers. Free.
Go next
| Routes through Libby |
| Spokane ← Sandpoint ← | W  E |
→ Whitefish → Minot |
| Spokane ← Troy ← | W  E |
→ Kalispell → Shelby |
| END ← Eureka ← | N  S |
→ END |
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