Hiking Trails

Glacier National Park - If you're looking for a drive and incredible views, GNP is 3hrs away. Among more than 700 miles of hiking trails, it has a route to photogenic Hidden Lake. Reservations for Going-to-the-Sun Road must be made in advance! Plan accordingly!

Yellowstone National Park - From Missoula, it is about a 4hr drive to YNP West Entrance. Don't pet the wildlife! ;)

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, beautiful views, pine trees and meadows

Blue Mountain Recreation Area –On the south side of Missoula but easy to get to, lots of people bring their dogs, many different trails you can take

The M – University District, Mount Sentinel, start on the grounds of the University takes you up to the big “M” on the mountain, pretty steep with switch-backs but you can do it! great views of the city

The L – Rattlesnake, Mount Jumbo, less steep in areas as the M, but also great views of the city, takes you all the way up to the “L” on the mountain or you can keep going to reach the top of mount Jumbo, some switch-backs

Rattlesnake State Park – Rattlesnake, perfect long hike in the Mountains, great for cross-country skiing in the Winter Missoula River Trail/bike path – Downtown, paved path that follows the river, great for bike riding, walking, skateboarding, roller blading, and taking kids in strollers

Activities

Kettlehouse Amphitheater – One of the best outdoor live music venue in Montana! Hit up logjampresents.com for their June 2025 concerts

Clark Fork River Float with the Clark Fork Yacht Club – East Missoula to Downtown, slow and easy, they take care of everything you need to float including tubes, and transportation, super popular activity for all Missoulians in the Summer

Nelsons Guides and Flies - About a 3hr and 20min drive from Missoula. This is my FAVORITE guided fly fishing experience. Located in Paradise Valley, MT. The most beautiful place you'll ever fly fish. Schedule far in advance!

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, these guys will help guide you down some of the greatest rafting adventures in the State, explore the Alberton gorge right near White Raven!

Hood’s Western Adventures – If you are looking to see Montana on horse-back, hoodswesternadvenutres.com

Saturday Morning Farmer’s Market – Downtown (North Higgins, Circle Square, super popular!! You don’t want to miss! Every Saturday mid-May to mid-October, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Out to Lunch and Downtown Tonight – Downtown at Caras Park, a local favorite, 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!

Wilma Theater – Downtown, super cool, newly restored historic building, beautiful indoor venue for all types of music, hit up logjampresents.com for upcoming concerts

The Roxy Theater – Hip Strip, super cool little local theater, showing some of the greatest movies of all time

Fishing at Fish Creek State Park– near White Raven, I90 exit towards Fish Creek (851 Rivulet Road, Alberton MT), fish, hike, and visit the biggest ponderosa pine in Montana! Day use only, all year-long

Lookout Throwing Company – Central Missoula, try your best to hit the mark, flannel attire recommended! BYOB

Montana Adventure Shuttle – Go anywhere! They supply the transportation!

Frenchtown Pond State Park – Frenchtown, MT, located between White Raven and Missoula, a great pond for enjoying some water activities (canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing), there are also picnic pavilions and a playground for kids

Quinns Hot Springs Resort – Paradise, MT, A little over an hour drive, but great for guests who want to travel a bit during their stay, they have cabins available for rent as well and great hot springs pools

*FOR MT FISHING LICENSES please visit: https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/fishinglicenses

Shopping

Rockin' Rudy's - From humble beginnings in 1982, Rockin Rudy’s has grown from a small independent record shop to one of the go-to stops for residents and visitors of Missoula looking to find the perfect gift for any occasion!

Betty's Devine & Devine Trash Vintage - Funky casual clothing for men & women with a back room of vintage items.

Cloth & Crown - Women's clothing store & boutique

Revolvr Menswear - Located on the first floor of The Wren hotel, it’s a store just for guys.

Spas/Relaxation

Skin Chic – Downtown, a beautiful, chic location in the Marriott hotel, perfect for all your skin needs, specializing in medical, esthetic, and make-up services

Enlyten Lab Float Center – Downtown, get your float on at this urban float tank spa

Kindred Skin and Sole – Downtown, a great place to pop in for a mani/pedi

Cedar Creek Salon and Spa – Downtown, book a massage at this relaxing location

Good Medicine – Hip Strip, great local place for acupuncture and other holistic treatments

Bare Missoula – cute little modern waxing/facial salon

Cryo Method – Cryo therapy, infrared sauna, etc.

Kids Activities

Carousel – Downtown, kids love this historic carousel! Have them play at Dragons Hollow Park right next door when they are done

Splash Montana- Great outdoor water park, with huge slides, lap swimming, a lazy river, and huge kid pool

Currents Aquatic Center – Public indoor swimming pool.

Missoula Public Library – Downtown- brand new, modern building opened in 2021

Spectrum Discovery Center – Located Inside the Missoula Public Library, science museum funded by the University of Montana, free! super fun, modern space for kids to explore and learn

Fort Missoula Regional Park – plenty of space to run around, multiple playgrounds, giant outdoor soccer/baseball facility

City Parks – Bonner Park in the University District and Silverwood Park near the Baseball fields and Currents Swimming Pool, both great and popular playgrounds for kids of all ages and abilities

Dog Parks

Jacob’s Island – University District, dogs can play and even swim in the river! Local favorite!

Sargeant Bozo’s Dog Park – Fort Missoula Regional Park, central setting, huge outdoor park for the community

Museums

Radius Gallery – Downtown, new, modern building with a great selection of contemporary art

ZACC (Zootown Arts Community Center)– Downtown, bring the kids, various activities, fun atmosphere

MAM (Missoula Art Museum) – Downtown, and Free! Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

Fort Missoula – Reserve Street, historic museum, on-site restored buildings, great for all ages

Non-member, Drop-In Workout Studios

Pure Barre – North Side, great location for all you barre-lovers out there

The Sweat Shop Cycle and Soba Cycle – Both are located Downtown, both are great

Bikram Yoga, Hot House Yoga, and Inner Harmony Yoga – All are located Downtown, all are great

Oula Studio – Broadway, where OULA began, a big local favorite, combining dance with fitness