About this city
Also known as: Gateway to the Mission Valley
Arlee is a historic, culturally significant community located in southern Lake County, Montana, nestled beautifully within the majestic Jocko Valley. Situated on the Flathead Indian Reservation, it serves as a vital cultural center for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The town is surrounded by spectacular high-country scenery, with the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Mission Mountains rising sharply to the east. Arlee seamlessly combines deep Native American tribal heritage and spiritual traditions with rolling agricultural ranchlands, offering a peaceful high-desert mountain gateway for eco-tourism and cultural exploration.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Visit the serene, internationally acclaimed Garden of One Thousand Buddhas to view monumental stone statues. Attend the high-energy, historic annual Arlee Esyapqeyni Powwow to experience traditional tribal drumming and dancing. Fish for trout down the rushing, scenic Jocko River water paths. Explore Native American artisan craft boutiques inside the village center.
