Things To Do
Glacier National Park
Glacier is one of our favorite places in Montana (so much so that's where we had our engagement photos taken). It is about a 2.5-hour drive from Missoula, but is definitely worth the drive if you will be in Montana for more than the weekend. If you are interested in going, please note that vehicle reservations are required to access Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west entrance and North Fork entrance from 7am-3pm throughout the summer. You can purchase a vehicle reservation through the above website 120 days before your preferred dates. You will need a vehicle reservation for each day you plan to visit the park. They also offer next-day vehicle reservations for those who like to live on the edge! Please know that sometimes Going-to-the-Sun Road is not fully open until July due to avalanche risk. However, there is still lots to do in the park if it isn't open yet!
Zootown Music Festival
There's nothing we like more than a good concert! Missoula just announced a new music festival this year called Zootown. They have some pretty big artists playing (including Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and Mt. Joy, among others). This is scheduled for the weekend after our wedding (July 4th and 5th) if you plan to make a week-long trip out of the wedding!
Hiking Trails
Yellowstone National Park - From Missoula, it is about a 4hr drive to YNP West Entrance. Banff National Park - If you're looking to turn this trip into a cross-country adventure, this Canadian national park is about a 7hr drive from Missoula. Bring your passport! Council Grove State Park – Local park. Beautiful location, remote feeling but easy to get to! The Clark Fork River winds through it. Blue Mountain Recreation Area – On the south side of Missoula, many different trails The M – University District, Mount Sentinel, takes you up to the big “M” on the mountain, pretty steep with switch-backs, great views of the city The L – Rattlesnake, Mount Jumbo, less steep in areas as the M, but also great views, takes you all the way up to the “L” on the mountain, some switch-backs Rattlesnake State Park – Perfect long hike in the mountains Missoula River Trail/bike path – Downtown, paved path that follows the river, great for biking, walking, skateboarding, and rollerblading
Concert/Theater Venues
Kettlehouse Amphitheater – One of the best outdoor live music venues in Montana! Hit up logjampresents.com for their June 2025 concerts. Wilma Theater – Downtown, newly restored historic building, beautiful indoor venue for all types of music, hit up logjampresents.com for upcoming concerts The Roxy Theater – Hip Strip, small local theater, showing some of the greatest movies of all time
Outdoor Activities
Clark Fork River Float with the Clark Fork Yacht Club – East Missoula to Downtown, slow and easy, they provide everything you need to float including tubes and transportation Renegade Fly Fishing Outfitters – Schedule your personal/group fly fishing guide experience in Missoula. www.flyfishmissoula.com White Water Rafting/Kayak - Montana River Guides or Zootown Surfers Hood’s Western Adventures – If you are looking to see Montana on horse-back, hoodswesternadvenutres.com Fishing and Hiking at Fish Creek State Park– near White Raven, I90 exit towards Frenchtown Pond State Park – located between White Raven and Missoula, great pond for enjoying water activities (canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing), also has picnic pavilions and a playground for kids Quinns Hot Springs Resort – Paradise, MT, a little over an hour drive, they have cabins available for rent and great hot springs pools *FOR MT FISHING LICENSES please visit: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/fishinglicenses
Community Activities
Saturday Morning Farmer’s Market – Downtown (North Higgins, Circle Square), every Saturday mid-May to mid-October, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Out to Lunch and Downtown Tonight – Downtown at Caras Park, only hosted in June, July, and August. Out to Lunch is every Wednesday (11 am – 2 pm), and Downtown Tonight is every Thursday (5:30 – 8:30 pm), come for the local live music and purchase food from some of the many local food trucks! Lookout Throwing Company – Central Missoula, try your best to hit the mark, flannel attire recommended! BYOB