Missoula Activities

Missoula, Montana: The Garden City

Missoula Activities

Missoula is perfect blend of small town feeling and big city opportunities. Perfectly situated in the center of five valleys Missoula offers a huge variety of outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and paragliding are just a few of the summer recreational activities. Winter activities are not in short supply with 2 local ski slopes and endless trails for snowshoeing and riding snow machines. The downtown scene and cultural events abound here. With music festivals, Museums, art shows, Missoula Children’s Theater and tons of great local dining there is rarely a dull weekend. Thanks to the University of Montana there is a continuous flow of culture and arts into this upbeat community. If you love college sports check out the Montana Grizzlies.

Need to relax? Check out the Cedar Creek Salon & Day Spa located in the Historic Downtown Wilma Building. Missoula loves community: Try the Clark Fork Market, the Missoula Farmer’s Market and the People’s Market all downtown every weekend in the summer. Missoula has community involvement: The extensive playground located next to the Carousel for Missoula was built in 9 days by over 4,000 volunteers in the Missoula community. Or check out the story behind the Brennan’s Wave Kayak Park located on the Riverfront Trail.

In short, no matter who you are, or what you like to do, you can find great adventure in Missoula, Montana!

Missoula Facts

Founded: 1866

Nickname: Zootown

Elevation: 3,209 ft

Population: 69,122

University: University of Montana

Home Team: Montana Grizzlies

Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7)

 

Missoula Montana Hotels

Where to Stay

Double Tree Inn
Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton Inn
Blue Mountain B&B
Gibson Mansion B&B
Goldsmith’s B&B
Stone Creek B&B
Missoula Montana Hotels

Where to Eat

Red Bird
Silk Road
Gibson Mansion
Bernice’s Bakery
The Bridge Pizza
Finn & Porter
The Iron Horse
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Missoula Montana Hotels

What to see

Extensive Riverfront Bike Trails
Breweries
Art & Cultural Festivals
Splash Montana (water park)
Brennin’s Wave Kayak Park
Children’s Museum
Mountain Biking – Snowbowl Ski Area
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Boone & Crocket Museum
A Carousel for Missoula & Dragon’s Hollow

Missoula Montana River Guided Fly Fishing Trips