Ali’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The MAM has a great collection of both Montana and international artists and is FREE. It is about a 25-minute walk from the house.
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Missoula Art Museum
335 N Pattee StThe MAM has a great collection of both Montana and international artists and is FREE. It is about a 25-minute walk from the house.
Really interesting museum on the history of Missoula, which includes a walking tour of artifacts, such as old sawmills, railroads, and barracks from the Japanese internment camp.
You would need a car or to take a taxi to this spot. It is a 15-minute drive from the house.
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The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
3400 Captain Rawn WayReally interesting museum on the history of Missoula, which includes a walking tour of artifacts, such as old sawmills, railroads, and barracks from the Japanese internment camp.
You would need a car or to take a taxi to this spot. It is a 15-minute drive from the house.
Garnet Ghost Town
A real ghost town, just a 30-minute drive from Missoula!
This is the Montana that you picture -- rolling hills, snow-capped mountains in the distance, and bison! This is a driving visit -- not many places to hike here. The drive is about 40 minutes from town.
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Nasjonal Bisonreservat
58355 Bison Range RdThis is the Montana that you picture -- rolling hills, snow-capped mountains in the distance, and bison! This is a driving visit -- not many places to hike here. The drive is about 40 minutes from town.
Local hikes
Climbing up the "M" trail (Mount Sentinel) is a right of passage. Rock stars passing through town, runners doing hill training, college kids getting in their 10,000 steps, and families wanting a great view of Missoula have all made their way up this classic trail.
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Mount Sentinel
Climbing up the "M" trail (Mount Sentinel) is a right of passage. Rock stars passing through town, runners doing hill training, college kids getting in their 10,000 steps, and families wanting a great view of Missoula have all made their way up this classic trail.
Another classic Missoula trail, the "L" stands for Loyola Sacred Heart school. How they got to put an "L" on Mount Jumbo is a mystery I remain pleasantly unaware of. All that matters is that you can grab some great views. This trail is closed for half of the year for elk grazing.
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Mount Jumbo
Another classic Missoula trail, the "L" stands for Loyola Sacred Heart school. How they got to put an "L" on Mount Jumbo is a mystery I remain pleasantly unaware of. All that matters is that you can grab some great views. This trail is closed for half of the year for elk grazing.
The Kim Williams trail runs right along the Clark Fork River, and is a great place to run, walk, bike, or amble. Dogs must be on leash.
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Kim Williams Trail
Kim Williams TrailThe Kim Williams trail runs right along the Clark Fork River, and is a great place to run, walk, bike, or amble. Dogs must be on leash.
This is one of my favorite hikes in town. It's got a couple different trailheads, one of which is just a 10-minute walk from the house. Dogs can roam free here.
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Waterworks Hill
This is one of my favorite hikes in town. It's got a couple different trailheads, one of which is just a 10-minute walk from the house. Dogs can roam free here.
Incredible mountain biking, day hikes, and jogging trails. The trails are closed annually to dogs from Dec. 1 through March 1.
With the major trailhead only 4.5 miles north of Missoula, the 61,000 acres of glaciated topography in the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness (RNRAW) form Montana's premier urban wilderness, blending the best of both wilderness and civilization.
Day use is by far the dominant form of recreation, largely due to a rapid increase in use by joggers and mountain bikers up both the main Rattlesnake Creek and Spring Gulch. Hunting and fishing are the traditional uses of the Rattlesnake Wilderness. The main Rattlesnake Creek is open to catch-and-release fishing above the mouth of Beeskove Creek. Many of the high lakes are periodically stocked. When snow conditions permit, the main Rattlesnake and side drainages are readily accessible to cross-country skiers.
Missoula Nordic Ski Club offers some grooming of the Rattlesnake Recreation Area from the main trailhead to Franklin Bridge. There is a well established trail system in the Rattlesnake lower half affording opportunities for day trips or you may choose to travel further into the wilderness for overnight camping. Camping is allowed beyond the 3-mile radius from the Rattlesnake's main trail head. But remember no motorized vehicles or bicycles are allowed within the wilderness boundary.
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Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
Rattlesnake DriveIncredible mountain biking, day hikes, and jogging trails. The trails are closed annually to dogs from Dec. 1 through March 1.
With the major trailhead only 4.5 miles north of Missoula, the 61,000 acres of glaciated topography in the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness (RNRAW) form Montana's premier urban wilderness, blending the best of both wilderness and civilization.
Day use is by far the dominant form of recreation, largely due to a rapid increase in use by joggers and mountain bikers up both the main Rattlesnake Creek and Spring Gulch. Hunting and fishing are the traditional uses of the Rattlesnake Wilderness. The main Rattlesnake Creek is open to catch-and-release fishing above the mouth of Beeskove Creek. Many of the high lakes are periodically stocked. When snow conditions permit, the main Rattlesnake and side drainages are readily accessible to cross-country skiers.
Missoula Nordic Ski Club offers some grooming of the Rattlesnake Recreation Area from the main trailhead to Franklin Bridge. There is a well established trail system in the Rattlesnake lower half affording opportunities for day trips or you may choose to travel further into the wilderness for overnight camping. Camping is allowed beyond the 3-mile radius from the Rattlesnake's main trail head. But remember no motorized vehicles or bicycles are allowed within the wilderness boundary.
Downhill skiing
Missoula's closest ski hill only has a few chairlifts, and yes, they break down a bunch, but the skiing is pretty fantastic. It's not a mountain for beginners. Fall lines are funky, the runs are steep and never groomed. And we like it that way.
The lodge has a great selection of beer but is best known for its Bloody Marys and pizza.
Be very careful driving up Snowbowl Road -- dangerous curves without guide rails. It's a 25-minute drive from the house.
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Snowbowl
1700 Snow Bowl RdMissoula's closest ski hill only has a few chairlifts, and yes, they break down a bunch, but the skiing is pretty fantastic. It's not a mountain for beginners. Fall lines are funky, the runs are steep and never groomed. And we like it that way.
The lodge has a great selection of beer but is best known for its Bloody Marys and pizza.
Be very careful driving up Snowbowl Road -- dangerous curves without guide rails. It's a 25-minute drive from the house.
Discovery is a family friendly mountain with enough blue and black runs to keep intermediate and advanced skiers happy for the day. Do not leave without eating one of their chocolate chip cookies. AMAZING.
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Discovery Ski Area
180 Discovery Basin RdDiscovery is a family friendly mountain with enough blue and black runs to keep intermediate and advanced skiers happy for the day. Do not leave without eating one of their chocolate chip cookies. AMAZING.
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Farmer's markets
Saturdays from 8a - 12:30ish are three farmer's markets! Produce, meats, crafts, music, coffee, and food trucks. One is on the Clark Fork River near the Higgins Bridge, one is on Pine Street, and one by the XXXs. From May - end of September.
Tuesdays, 5-7p from June to September, there is a small farmer's market by the XXXs.
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First Fridays
On the first Friday of each month, galleries and local businesses host a variety of artists for a free art walk. There may also be food, drink, music. All year round!
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Summer events
Downtown Tonight: Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 pm | June, July & August in Caras Park. Live music, food trucks, crafts. 28-min walk from house.
Out to Lunch: Wednesdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm | June, July & August in Caras Park. Live music and food trucks. 28-min walk from house.
Missoula Outdoor Cinema is a donation-based, outdoor film event and is open to all. Popcorn, snacks, and pop available. 5-minute walk from house.
7/19: Everything Everywhere All at Once, starts ~ 9:30p
8/2: Mamma Mia!, starts ~ 9:10p
8/16: The Lorax, starts ~8:45p
9/6: Bring Them Home, starts ~8:00p