Western Outdoor
Kalispell's original western store: 2,500-plus boots and 1,500 hats on Main Street, 45-plus years locally owned.
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The store lists Sunday hours ending at 4 PM while Google says 4:30 PM; plan a Sunday visit for before 4 PM.
Go here for the boot and hat selection; buy trail footwear and bear spray elsewhere.
Weekdays, when the store is open 9:30 AM–6 PM, before heading east to Glacier.
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Western Outdoor is Kalispell's original western store, locally owned and operated for over 45 years at 48 South Main Street downtown. It stocks over 2,500 boots and 1,500 hats alongside men's and women's jeans, shirts and blouses from brands including Tony Lama, Double H, Filson. For a Glacier trip it is a downtown stop for a hat or boots before the roughly 33-mile drive east on US 2 to the West Entrance, not an outdoor-gear outfitter.
Quick facts
- Shop Type
- Western wear and boot store
- Products Sold
- Western boots, hats, men's and women's jeans, shirts and blouses.
- Signature Items
- The boot wall (over 2,500 boots) and the hat selection (over 1,500 hats).
What it sells
- Shop Type
- Western wear and boot store
- Products Sold
- Western boots, hats, men's and women's jeans, shirts and blouses.
- Signature Items
- The boot wall (over 2,500 boots) and the hat selection (over 1,500 hats).
- Brands Carried
- Tony Lama, Double H, Filson
Visit details
- Operating Hours
- Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–6 PM; Sun 10:30 AM–4 PM per the store site (Google lists Sunday to 4:30 PM; check before you go).
- Closed Days
- None listed; open seven days.
Planning advice
- Best Time To Visit
- Weekdays, when the store is open 9:30 AM–6 PM, before heading east to Glacier.
- Tips Advice
- With over 2,500 boots in stock, allow time to be fitted rather than grabbing a box.
- Buy a hat here before the trip if you want a western style for the Flathead Valley; the store carries over 1,500.
- Call (406) 756-5818 to confirm a specific brand or size is on hand before driving in.
- Nearby Facilities
- Downtown Kalispell on Main Street; Glacier Park International Airport is about 30 miles west of the West Entrance.
More details
- Why Shop Here
- It is the downtown Kalispell place to buy a real western hat or a pair of boots from a store that has been locally owned for over 45 years, with a depth of stock (2,500-plus boots, 1,500-plus hats) most chain stores cannot match.
- Shop If Skip If
- SHOP IF: you want western boots, a hat or western jeans and shirts from a long-standing local store on Main Street. SKIP IF: you need hiking gear, bear spray or camping supplies; this is a western wear store, not an outfitter.
- Staff Description
- Customer testimonials on the store site describe staff sourcing specialty items directly from manufacturers and going above and beyond on service.
- Review Summary
- A 4.7 Google rating across 237 reviews, a high score for a retail store, consistent with the store's own description of hands-on customer service.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Western Outdoor from Glacier National Park?
The store is in downtown Kalispell, about 33 miles from the West Entrance at West Glacier via US 2 east.
Is Western Outdoor open on Sundays?
Yes. The store site lists Sunday 10:30 AM–4 PM; Google shows 4:30 PM, so check before you go.
How long has Western Outdoor been in Kalispell?
The store describes itself as Kalispell's original western store, locally owned and operated for over 45 years.
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Sources
- Google Reviews
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated September 2026. Report an issue.