Things To Do

Good Food Store

World-class market with primo smoothies, hot bar, and kitchen store.

Maclay Flat Nature Trail

One of our favorite in-town trails! A shortish, flat loop that includes a river section.

Le Petit Cafe

Great coffee drinks and vibes. For pastries, we prefer Black Coffee's GRIST pastries.Sydney is at Le Petite writing almost every day.

Black Coffee Roasting Company

PASTRIES by GRIST. Best baked goods in town.

Barmeyer Trail Trailhead

A steep climb that starts in the trees and ends with an exposed and stunning view of Missoula! This is a great workout and nature bath.

Tagliare Delicatessen

LUNCH!! Incredible paninis! We love the "Cheap Trick" and "Misfit" among others...and the deli pickle.

Big Dipper Ice Cream

Higgins location is the hottest scene in town. Syd's order: Huckleberry and Chocolate with hot fudge Steven's order: Chocoalte Milkshake

Blue Mountain Trailhead

Where we had our first date and got engaged! A meandering trail with a moderate incline through the trees. Heavenly.

The L

A short and relatively steep ascent right in town, with beautiful terrain and views at the top.

Paul's Pancake Parlor

Bear Creek Trailhead

A 45 minute drive outside of town in the Bitterroot. A gorgeous hike with slightly more rustic footing through the trees and along the rushing water. Feels like the set of a Western.

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

Birds! A 45 minute drive outside of town in the Bitterroot.

Glacier National Park

Three hours North of Missoula by car.

Salmon Lake

For swimming! 45 minutes by car.

Weir Creek Hot Springs

A great, undeveloped hot spring in the woods with an easy hike in. HOT water.

Bonner Park

Great playground with water park!

Dragon Hollow Playground

AMAZING playground downtown, on the river. Carousel.