Located ~1 hour from Missoula, Flathead Lake is the largest, natural freshwater lake in the West. It has lots of fun things like numerous water activities, hikes, a bison range, and a mission!
National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range Road, Charlo, MT 59824, (406) 644-2211
Located ~1 hour North of Missoula, this park is full of beautiful and sweet bison. Please go and pay your respects to our dear friend, Whitey (1933-1955).
Hip Strip
901 S. Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
Located in the heart of downtown Missoula from Brooks St. & S.Higgins Ave to Higgins St. Bridge, here you'll find a unique collection of 100% locally owned and operated shops. No sales tax in Montana!
Clark Fork River Market
101 Carousel Dr, Missoula, MT 59802
Check out local vendors along the river from 8am-1pm on Saturdays
Close to Missoula, the Montana Snow Bowl gets converted for lots of summer activities through the mountains and trees, like zip lining and mountain biking! Careful champ, don't hurt yourself before the wedding.
River Rafting
Missoula, MT
Three local rivers means lots of options for adventurous rafting and/or scenic floating!
Blodgett Canyon Overlook
88 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870, (406) 777-5461
Located in the Bitterroot National Forest, Blodgett Canyon Overlook Trail is ~1.5 hours from Missoula. The trail is a friendly-to-beginners route with views that won't disappoint. One of our personal favorites!
Lake Como
Lake Como Recreation Area, Hamilton, MT 59840, (406) 363-7100
A great spot for water fun and hiking - the very cold snowmelt is all part of the classic Lake Como experience!
Glacier National Park
64 Grinnell Drive, West Glacier, MT 59936, (406) 888-7800
Located ~3 hour drive north of Missoula, this enormous park gives you the best views of the Rocky Mountains and more than 700 miles of hiking trails! Be sure to check their website for road conditions before heading up.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Located ~4.5 hours Southeast of Missoula, Yellowstone National Park is obviously one of the best things to do. If you came all the way out here, might as well see it!
Hot Springs
Check out Weir Creek Hot Springs, Jerry Johnson Hot Springs, or Quinns Hot Springs Resort, each a 1-1.5 hour drive from Missoula. There's nothing like a hot spring pool with a mountain view!