Sightseeing
Just yards from your doorstep you will find Blue Mountain, where you have access to over 4,900-acres of recreation including 41 miles of system trails. These are some of Missoula’s best hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.
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Blue Mountain Trailhead (hike & bike)
Forest Hill LaneJust yards from your doorstep you will find Blue Mountain, where you have access to over 4,900-acres of recreation including 41 miles of system trails. These are some of Missoula’s best hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.
Maclay Flat Nature Trail is located 1.5 miles from your doorstep. This is a great place to start your adventure on the Bitterroot River. The 1.7 mile trail loop along the river offers a great place for bird and animal watching. The “put-in” allows you to easily launch your canoe, raft or kayak for fishing or a leisurely float down the Bitterroot. Hours: 6am-10pm.
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Maclay Flat Nature Trail
Forest Road 19155Maclay Flat Nature Trail is located 1.5 miles from your doorstep. This is a great place to start your adventure on the Bitterroot River. The 1.7 mile trail loop along the river offers a great place for bird and animal watching. The “put-in” allows you to easily launch your canoe, raft or kayak for fishing or a leisurely float down the Bitterroot. Hours: 6am-10pm.
The Bison Range is a nature reserve on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana established for the conservation of American bison.
This native prairie land refuge features wildlife viewing, a visitor center, trails & scenic drives.
Bison Range Road
Bison Range RoadThe Bison Range is a nature reserve on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana established for the conservation of American bison.
This native prairie land refuge features wildlife viewing, a visitor center, trails & scenic drives.
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, with over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline. The beauty is breathtaking!
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Flathead Lake
Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, with over 200 square miles of water and 185 miles of shoreline. The beauty is breathtaking!
The infamous Ranch from "Yellowstone" TV series. Take a little over an hour drive to see the Ranch. NOTE: you most likely will only be able to view from the road...good to know before you make the trip.
Chief Joseph Ranch
125 Appaloosa TrailThe infamous Ranch from "Yellowstone" TV series. Take a little over an hour drive to see the Ranch. NOTE: you most likely will only be able to view from the road...good to know before you make the trip.
Glacier National Park is a 1,583-sq.-mi. wilderness area in Montana's Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. It's crossed by the mountainous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Among more than 700 miles of hiking trails, it has a route to photogenic Hidden Lake. Other activities include backpacking, cycling and camping. Diverse wildlife ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears. About a 2 hour and 40 minute drive.
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Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun RoadGlacier National Park is a 1,583-sq.-mi. wilderness area in Montana's Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. It's crossed by the mountainous Going-to-the-Sun Road. Among more than 700 miles of hiking trails, it has a route to photogenic Hidden Lake. Other activities include backpacking, cycling and camping. Diverse wildlife ranges from mountain goats to grizzly bears. About a 2 hour and 40 minute drive.
A beautiful campus to tour. Surrounded by historic neighborhoods and downtown Missoula. Don't pass up the opportunity to hike the famous "M Trail" just above the University! 1.2-mile out-and-back trail and generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and trail running.
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University of Montana
32 Campus DrA beautiful campus to tour. Surrounded by historic neighborhoods and downtown Missoula. Don't pass up the opportunity to hike the famous "M Trail" just above the University! 1.2-mile out-and-back trail and generally considered a moderately challenging route. It takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and trail running.
City/town information
Downtown Missoula is a short 13 minute drive. This is a historic town where you will find delightful stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and more. Plus, Downtown is home to many events, so you'll always find something going on.
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Missoula
Downtown Missoula is a short 13 minute drive. This is a historic town where you will find delightful stores, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and more. Plus, Downtown is home to many events, so you'll always find something going on.
Food scene
Busy bi-level coffee shop providing espresso drinks & breakfast/lunch dishes in an open, airy space. Offers vegan and gluten-free options as well! GF pancakes are delicious! One of our favorite breakfast spots!
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The Catalyst Cafe
123 N Higgins AveBusy bi-level coffee shop providing espresso drinks & breakfast/lunch dishes in an open, airy space. Offers vegan and gluten-free options as well! GF pancakes are delicious! One of our favorite breakfast spots!
A favorite local brewery with some great views from the top floor!
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Lolo Peak Brewery & Grill
6201 Brewery WayA favorite local brewery with some great views from the top floor!
Great pizza, sandwiches and salads at a reasonable price! Two locations, Brooks St. and South Higgins Ave. My fav is the Chicken and Bacon Sandwich.
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Bridge Pizza
600 S Higgins AveGreat pizza, sandwiches and salads at a reasonable price! Two locations, Brooks St. and South Higgins Ave. My fav is the Chicken and Bacon Sandwich.
Amazing food in an intimate and eclectic setting.
Serving Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm-9pm
Reservations highly recommended!
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Boxcar Bistro
875 Wyoming StreetAmazing food in an intimate and eclectic setting.
Serving Dinner Tuesday-Saturday, 4pm-9pm
Reservations highly recommended!
Several locations. A great place for breakfast or brunch!
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Cambie Taphouse + Coffee
2413 S Higgins AveSeveral locations. A great place for breakfast or brunch!
A local favorite, drive-thru coffee shop! Multiple locations in Missoula.
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Loose Caboose
2310 Brooks StA local favorite, drive-thru coffee shop! Multiple locations in Missoula.
Lolo Creek Steak House is a uniquely Montana experience for locals and travelers alike. From the timber used to build the restaurant which was logged up the road near Lolo Pass, to the fine larch wood used to fire the grill, diners can savor the fine tastes, sights and sounds of Big Sky Country. It gets BUSY! Closed on Monday.
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Lolo Creek Steakhouse Inc
6600 U.S. 12Lolo Creek Steak House is a uniquely Montana experience for locals and travelers alike. From the timber used to build the restaurant which was logged up the road near Lolo Pass, to the fine larch wood used to fire the grill, diners can savor the fine tastes, sights and sounds of Big Sky Country. It gets BUSY! Closed on Monday.
Monk's Bar Missoula
101 S Higgins AveBEST cookies around hands down. They are HUGE! Gluten Free options as well.
Great local brewery! Missoula's first brewery, their Tap House offers indoor and outdoor seating, large kid area, and a rotating selection of artisanal pizzas.
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Highlander Beer
200 International DrGreat local brewery! Missoula's first brewery, their Tap House offers indoor and outdoor seating, large kid area, and a rotating selection of artisanal pizzas.
Casual eatery with a globally inspired menu featuring tacos, curries & burgers, plus weekend brunch. The grilled cheese with bacon spread is delicious!
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Bodega Bar Missoula
223 N Higgins AveCasual eatery with a globally inspired menu featuring tacos, curries & burgers, plus weekend brunch. The grilled cheese with bacon spread is delicious!
Tamarack Missoula is located downtown and overlooks Caras Park. Always a fun scene here!
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Tamarack Brewing Co
231 W Front StTamarack Missoula is located downtown and overlooks Caras Park. Always a fun scene here!
Conflux Brewing Company
210 N Pattee StA fun local brewery!
Another local favorite drive-thru coffee shop! Support the local coffee shops!
Florence Coffee Company
2205 Brooks StAnother local favorite drive-thru coffee shop! Support the local coffee shops!
The best breakfast burritos around! Amazing sandwiches, soups and bowls.
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Market on Front
201 E Front StThe best breakfast burritos around! Amazing sandwiches, soups and bowls.
Fun local coffee shop to hit on the way into downtown or after a hike at the M Trail.
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Clyde Coffee
741 S Higgins AveFun local coffee shop to hit on the way into downtown or after a hike at the M Trail.
Feeling like Mexican cuisine? Try this local gem!
Accepts reservations for up to 10 guests
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The Camino
105 N Pattee StFeeling like Mexican cuisine? Try this local gem!
Accepts reservations for up to 10 guests
Great Brunch spot! It can get busy on the weekends! If you have six or more people in your group, plan on waiting up to an hour for seating during brunch. Closed Mondays.
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Burns St. Bistro
1500 Burns StGreat Brunch spot! It can get busy on the weekends! If you have six or more people in your group, plan on waiting up to an hour for seating during brunch. Closed Mondays.
Pan-Asian Cuisine. Good sized portions - great for sharing!
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Mustard Seed
2901 Brooks StPan-Asian Cuisine. Good sized portions - great for sharing!
Modern American meets classic steakhouse at 1889. Locally and regionally sourced ingredients. Innovative and totally crave-able cocktails. Open 5pm-9pm. Reservations recommended.
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1889 Steakhouse
104 N Higgins AveModern American meets classic steakhouse at 1889. Locally and regionally sourced ingredients. Innovative and totally crave-able cocktails. Open 5pm-9pm. Reservations recommended.
Health and Fitness
Peak Health and Wellness is a short walk from your front door. This is one of the finest gyms in all of Missoula, coupled with an indoor racquet club for all seasons. Day Passes are available.
Peak Health and Wellness Center
5000 Blue Mountain RdPeak Health and Wellness is a short walk from your front door. This is one of the finest gyms in all of Missoula, coupled with an indoor racquet club for all seasons. Day Passes are available.
Fishing
Guided fishing trips, for any skill level, on Montana’s scenic rivers. They also offer fly fishing for beginners! We took our young son and he had a blast...and was successful catching fish his first time out! A great crew here!!
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The Missoulian Angler Fly Shop
802 S Higgins AveGuided fishing trips, for any skill level, on Montana’s scenic rivers. They also offer fly fishing for beginners! We took our young son and he had a blast...and was successful catching fish his first time out! A great crew here!!
The Clark Fork River defines Missoula. It runs through the heart of downtown. As the Clark Fork runs through downtown, it braids up into very fishable side channels. In fact, some of the best wading fly fishing below Garrison is found right here in Missoula. Clark Fork River fly fishing truly has something for everyone! A great place for rafting as well....try Alberton Gorge.
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Clark Fork River
The Clark Fork River defines Missoula. It runs through the heart of downtown. As the Clark Fork runs through downtown, it braids up into very fishable side channels. In fact, some of the best wading fly fishing below Garrison is found right here in Missoula. Clark Fork River fly fishing truly has something for everyone! A great place for rafting as well....try Alberton Gorge.
The Blackfoot River is one of the finest rivers in Montana. Exceptional scenery, classic trout water habitat and a wide variety in the river all combine to make fly fishing or recreational floating trip on the Blackfoot River a memorable one. This river has gained fame from the movie A River Runs Through It!
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Blackfoot River
The Blackfoot River is one of the finest rivers in Montana. Exceptional scenery, classic trout water habitat and a wide variety in the river all combine to make fly fishing or recreational floating trip on the Blackfoot River a memorable one. This river has gained fame from the movie A River Runs Through It!
The Bitterroot is one of the most interesting fly fishing destinations in Montana. To start it flows south to north. This river is a freestone river, deriving most of its streamflow from snowmelt, and averages about 700 trout per mile along its length, with trout over 23 inches being caught yearly. Great fly fishing and great scenery is the Bitterroot's calling card!
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Bitterroot River
The Bitterroot is one of the most interesting fly fishing destinations in Montana. To start it flows south to north. This river is a freestone river, deriving most of its streamflow from snowmelt, and averages about 700 trout per mile along its length, with trout over 23 inches being caught yearly. Great fly fishing and great scenery is the Bitterroot's calling card!
Guided Montana fly fishing trips on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and Missouri. Choose from float trips, wade trips, and small stream wading.
Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop
215 W Front StGuided Montana fly fishing trips on the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and Missouri. Choose from float trips, wade trips, and small stream wading.
Ski Areas
This is the closest ski mountain to you. About a 40 min drive.
Rentals available. Lessons available.
https://www.montanasnowbowl.com/#
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Snowbowl
1700 Snow Bowl RdThis is the closest ski mountain to you. About a 40 min drive.
Rentals available. Lessons available.
https://www.montanasnowbowl.com/#
Discovery has three faces. The front face is the perfect blend of gently sloping runs and more advanced groomed cruisers. Off the Granite Chair, things step up a notch with steeper groomed runs and mogul skiing. And the backside? Well, imagine the Chugach without the costly helicopter ride.
Discovery also offers a lot of downhill thrills during the summer months at the Discovery Bike Park from June 18th through October. The trails are intermediate to advanced with loads of features for downhill riders to enjoy.About a 2 hour drive from the house. Rentals available. Lessons available.
https://www.skidiscovery.com/
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Discovery Ski Area
180 Discovery Basin RdDiscovery has three faces. The front face is the perfect blend of gently sloping runs and more advanced groomed cruisers. Off the Granite Chair, things step up a notch with steeper groomed runs and mogul skiing. And the backside? Well, imagine the Chugach without the costly helicopter ride.
Discovery also offers a lot of downhill thrills during the summer months at the Discovery Bike Park from June 18th through October. The trails are intermediate to advanced with loads of features for downhill riders to enjoy.About a 2 hour drive from the house. Rentals available. Lessons available.
https://www.skidiscovery.com/
Lost Trail Ski Area is located at 7,000 ft on the border of Montana and Idaho. 5 Double Chair Lifts & 3 Rope Tows offer access to over 60 marked trails. Open Thursdays - Sunday & all Major Holidays. Drive from house is about 1 hour 35 min Rentals available. Lessons available. https://losttrail.com/
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Lost Trail Powder Mountain
Lost Trail Ski Area is located at 7,000 ft on the border of Montana and Idaho. 5 Double Chair Lifts & 3 Rope Tows offer access to over 60 marked trails. Open Thursdays - Sunday & all Major Holidays. Drive from house is about 1 hour 35 min Rentals available. Lessons available. https://losttrail.com/
Music Venue
Montana's Premier Venue. Voted #8 of the top 50 Amphitheaters in the WORLD! An outdoor venue located on the bank of the legendary Blackfoot River. Just a short 30 min drive.
https://logjampresents.com/events/?_sft_filter=0-0-missoula
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KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke LaneMontana's Premier Venue. Voted #8 of the top 50 Amphitheaters in the WORLD! An outdoor venue located on the bank of the legendary Blackfoot River. Just a short 30 min drive.
https://logjampresents.com/events/?_sft_filter=0-0-missoula
The Wilma is a state-of-the-art concert venue with all the character of a historical 1920's theater.
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The Wilma Theater
131 S Higgins AveThe Wilma is a state-of-the-art concert venue with all the character of a historical 1920's theater.