Things To Do
Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium
A tropical greenhouse filled with butterflies from around the world and an exhibit area featuring a wide array of insects, arachnids, millipedes, centipedes, and crustaceans.
Silver Park
A nice park along the Clark Fork River with a walking trail with a pedestrain bridge over the river, restrooms, park benches, and picnic tables
Railroad Pedestrian Bridge
A cool pedestrian bridge offering nice views of the BNSF rail yard.
Gus - The World's Largest Larch Tree
Trees grow big in the water-abundant Seeley - Swan valleys, but the granddaddy of them all is a 1,000-year-old western larch, known locally as Gus. A gentle, mile-long nature trail loops through the Girard Grove near the western shore of Seeley Lake.
"M" Trail / Mount Sentinel
' The "M" on the west face of Mount Sentinel has been a Missoula landmark since 1908, when Forestry Club members forged a zigzag trail up the mountain and students carried up stones to shape the symbol of the University of Montana. Check the All Trails link for more information about the trail.
Tagliare Delicatessen
An excellent sandwich shop next to Silver Park with plenty of seating options to enjoy your meal
Market on Front
Market on Front is a restaurant, artisan grocery store, coffee shop, and deli in the heart of downtown Missoula with a large selection of locally sourced products.
Bernice's Bakery
A great bakery we discovered off the beaten path!
Noteworthy Paper & Press
Noteworthy Paper & Press is a women-owned and operated stationery and gifts shop offering a curated selection of stationery, gifts, and handmade goods.
Funk It Coffee and Thrift
A funky coffee shop and thrift store combined in a historic building.
The Trail Head
A cool outdoor store with a large variety of items (think REI). The store is bigger than it looks, and there are a TON of clearance sections hidden in the back.
Garnet Ghost Town
There was a time, a hundred years ago, that Garnet was a thriving town, filled with gold miners and their families. Working hard to carve out a community in the heart of the Garnet Mountains.
Clark Fork Market
The food market is by the river, but if you walk farther north up Higgins Street, you’ll find the craft market as well. A fun thing to explore on a nice Saturday morning. Runs from 9am-1pm in October. Located in downtown from under the Higgins Avenue Bridge to the north side of Higgins street.
Montgomery Distillery
Great atmosphere and good-priced cocktails. They make their own whiskey, gin, and vodkas.
KettleHouse Brewing Co. - Bonner
Down the street from the venue in Bonner is the KettleHouse Brewery and Amphitheater. They have a large selection of beers/NA options. BYOF (Bring Your Own Food), or enjoy a meal from a food truck on site.
Missoula Fly Water
Personalized guided flyfishing trips on the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and Clarkfork Rivers tailored to your interests and skill levels.