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Missoula

101 East Main St · Missoula, MT

Why you should go…

Missoula, Montana, nicknamed the Garden City, sits at the confluence of three rivers surrounded by seven wilderness areas in the Northern Rockies. Destination Missoula, formed in 2003, is the official destination marketing organization promoting year-round tourism for the city and surrounding area. The city is known for blue-ribbon trout fishing, outdoor recreation, and an arts and entertainment scene including theatre, film festivals, and college sports.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Missoula, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Glacier Country Regional Tourism Commission

    Free

    Montana's western tourism region office, promoting 75-plus communities near Glacier National Park.

    Right next doorMore like this

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Missoula People's Market

    Free

    Saturday outdoor market of local artists and craftspeople in downtown Missoula, running May through September.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Shopping

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

    Under $25

    History museum on the 32-acre Fort Missoula grounds with more than 20 preserved buildings and exhibits on the fort, timber industry and WWII internment.

    3.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    History Buff

    National Museum of Forest Service History

    Free

    An outdoor museum campus near Missoula, Montana telling the story of U.S. Forest Service history and conservation.

    6.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    Sapphire Gallery & Sweet Palace

    Free

    Neighboring Philipsburg, Montana shops for hands-on sapphire mining and jewelry, next to a handmade fudge and candy store.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping