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Polson, Montana: Flathead Lake Monster

An affable-looking, 25-foot-long bronze beast undulates in and out of artificial turf water on the shore of Flathead Lake, where a similar creature has been sighted many times. Unveiled in July 2024, sculpted by John Leon.

Sacajawea Park

Address:
Kootenai Ave., Polson, MT
Directions:
Sacajawea Park. From US-93/2nd Ave. E. turn north at the stoplight onto Main St./Kootenai Ave. The small lakeside park with its monster will be on the left; park on the street.
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Flathead Lake Monster.

Flathead Lake Monster

Beautiful and funky large bronze sculpture of the infamous Nelly: the Flathead Lake Monster.

[Ashlea Walter, 09/21/2024]
Flathead Lake Monster

Cool looking creature. It was still having its finishing touches done when we visited. On the lakeside, looking over the boaters.

[Luv2RV, 07/23/2024]

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Miracle of America MuseumMiracle of America Museum, Polson, MT - 2 mi.
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VW Bug and Camper on a Pole, Columbia Falls, MT - 47 mi.

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