To say that Polebridge is a “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of town is an understatement. The entire community consists of a handful of houses, some cabins, a hostel and a few ranches. But between the irresistible temptation of the Polebridge Mercantile and the fact that this spot sits a mile from an entrance to Glacier National Park, most Montanans can’t help but pull over on their way to or from the park.

Polebridge is home to around 130 people.
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The town remains entirely electricity-free.
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The “hub” of this village consists of the Polebridge Mercantile and the neighboring Northern Lights Saloon, both of which are powered by generators.
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The Polebridge Mercantile is legendary, and this one stop shop is famous among locals and tourists for its freshly baked pastries and sandwiches.
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The Merc was built in 1914 by William Adair only four years after Glacier became a park.
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The neighboring saloon was once William and his wife’s cabin.
The Northern Lights Saloon proves that no matter how small a town is in Montana, you’ll always find a bar.
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But we don’t want to sell this place short. The Northern Lights serves fantastic food in a friendly atmosphere. They don’t have to be amazing since they’re the only restaurant around, but they are. They do close for the winter, so plan accordingly.
Imagine living a mere mile from Glacier.
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Polebridge is the next best thing to living entirely off the grid.

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