Attractions
What brings you to Missoula? Is it the prospect of wilderness on your back step? Perhaps it is the smaller population with a strong community feel. Whatever the case is, you can always find something going on in Missoula from live music at a multitude of venues ranging from the historic Wilma Theatre to any one of the local bars or pubs, to farmers markets, festivals for just about every occasion and historic re-creations.
Festivals
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First Night Missoula
December
Montana's largest New Year's Eve celebration of the arts. Options include theater, dance, poetry jams, games, ice sculptures and sculpting, storytelling and music, music, music.
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International Wildlife Festival
May
A unique event for Missoula, and Montana in general. Bringing in screenings for an entire week of wildlife documentaries, footage and videos in the historic Wilma Theatre in downtown Missoula. Also happening: the WildWalk Parade, WildFest in Caras Park, wildlife art, children's displays downtown and panel discussions on current issues in the wildlife filmmaking industry.
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Out to Lunch
June - August
A free concert series in Caras Park. Every Wednesday throughout the summer from 11am until 2pm, step out in to the sunshine and enjoy live music, local food and beverages and the chance to mingle with friends and strangers alike.
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Downtown ToNight
June - August
Similar to Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight is every Thursday evening from 5 until 8:30pm at Caras Park. Grab the family –don't forget the dog!- and head on down for great food, the Bud Light Beverage Gardens, live music and plenty of Missoula flavor! Don't forget to venture over to the river to watch the kayakers play on Brennan's Wave.
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Germanfest
September
A celebration of all that is German, in honor of Missoula's sister city, Neckargemünd. Missoula's own Bayern Brewery provides the drinks. Bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad will be available at every turn, and your ears will be filled with traditional German music as you browse through the booths.
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Farmer's Market
May - October
A friendly space for Montana farmers, gardeners and artists to offer the Missoula community locally grown and fresh-picked produce and wares. Also available to satisfy the early morning hunger is a large selection of booths with local food vendors.
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Missoula Farmers Market
Circle Square, north end of Higgins Ave
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Missoula Saturday Market
Pine Street, east of Higgins Ave
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Clark Fork River Market
Under the Higgins St bridge, Caras Park
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Carousel Sunday Market & Festival
Carousel Drive, Caras Park
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Garden City Brewfest
May
A favorite annual event here in Missoula that features more than 50 beers on tap, wine bar, food and live music. Please bring your ID, and arrive early for the best selection.
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Maverick Brewfest
September
A beerfest dedicated to raising money for kid's sports leagues in the Missoula valley. The second beerfest of the year helps to bridge the gap until spring, when the Garden City Brewfest takes place. Featuring beer from across Montana and the greater Northwest, you will find over 40 beers on tap in downtown's Caras Park. Admission is $10 which includes a commemorative glass and three beer tickets. Additional tickets are just $1. Please remember your ID.
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River City Roots Festival
Last weekend of August
A celebration of all things Missoula! Named 2009 Montana Tourism Event of the Year, the River City Roots Festival brings more than 10,000 people together on Main Street for a weekend of music, art and family activities. The pavilion at Caras Park is packed full of fun things for the kids while the large stage is set up on Main Street, adjacent to the food and beer vendors on Ryman. Get geared up for the day by racing others from the red XXXX's on north Higgins, through Greenough Park and back to the heart of the festival for some fabulous prizes! All are welcome to participate.
For a complete list of things that will draw you to Missoula, make sure to visit our events page.
Featured Listings
A Carousel for Missoula
Fully hand-carved carousel and play area, created by volunteers. Open daily, year round. [more...]
- Map it!
- 101 Carousel Drive
- http://www.carrousel.com
Adams Center
The Adams Fieldhouse and Dahlberg Arena were constructed in 1953 to house the The University of Montana Grizzly and Lady Griz Basketball teams. In 1999, a fifteen million dollar renovation was completed which transformed the facility in size and service, broadening the spectrum of events possible... [more...]
- Map it!
- 32 Campus Drive
- http://www.adamseventcenter.co...
- 406-243-5355
Best Western Kwa Taq Nuk - Casino
Featuring over 100 class 2 gaming machines. Complimentary draft beer, wine or soda while you play. Largest and most frequent winning payout's in Northwestern Montana! [more...]
- Map it!
- 49708 US Highway 93 East
- http://www.kwataqnuk.com
- 406-883-3636
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is an annual non-fiction film festival. Each February the Big Sky Film Festival plays over 100 documentaries from around the world. [more...]
- Map it!
- 131 S. Higgins Ave, Ste 3-6
- http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org
- 406-541-3456
Discovery Ski Area
Discovery has three faces. The front face is the perfect blend of gently sloping runs and more advanced groomed cruisers. Off the Granite Chair, things step up a notch with steeper groomed runs and mogul skiing. And the backside? Well imagine, the Chugach without the costly helicopter ride. Point... [more...]
- Map it!
- 180 Discovery Basin Rd
- http://www.skidiscovery.com
- (406) 563-2184
Families First Children's Museum
The Families First Children's Museum offers fun, interactive learning opportunities that allow children to explore their interests and abilities through play. The Museum is a destination for area families, a place where kids can be kids and grownups can network with other parents and caregivers and... [more...]
- Map it!
- 225 West Front Street, Downtown Missoula
- http://www.familiesfirstmontan...
- 406-541-PLAY(7529)
Gray Wolf Peak Casino
Gray Wolf Peak Casino is a new endeavor for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Gray Wolf Peak Casino is located on the top of Evaro Hill, just 10 minutes from Missoula, Montana on Highway 93. [more...]
- Map it!
- 27050 US Highway 93 North
- 406-883-3636
Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Keeping Missoula County's History Alive! The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula was established in 1975 to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Missoula County, Fort Missoula, and the timber products industry in western Montana for the education, recreation, and cultural enrichment... [more...]
- Map it!
- Building 322 Fort Missoula
- http://www.fortmissoulamuseum....
- 406-728-3476
Holt Heritage Museum
Lifetime collection of rodeo and Indian artifacts in a museum located on the Lewis and Clark and Nez Pierce trails. [more...]
- Map it!
- 6800 Hwy 12
- http://www.holtheritagemuseum....
- 406-273-6743
Miracle of America Museum
Just one hour north of Missoula on US Hwy 93 you see the last remnants of Glacial Lake Missoula. As you drop over the hill, the view of beautiful Flathead Lake is awe inspiring. It is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and the town of Polson is at its foot. After first seeing... [more...]
- Map it!
- 36094 Memory Lane
- http://www.miracleofamericamus...
- (406) 883-6804
Missoula Art Museum
The Missoula Art Museum is committed to educating the community through contemporary art and to developing and conserving the Art Museum Collection in order to preserve and make accessible our cultural heritage. With the ongoing dedication of artists, educators, community members and volunteers... [more...]
- Map it!
- 335 N. Pattee
- http://www.missoulaartmuseum.o...
- 406-728-0447
Missoula Children's Theatre
Our shows are...well...wonderful! Our audiences laugh and cry and sometimes want to sing along. From Broadway musicals and poignant comedies in our beautiful home theatre to original children's productions on gym floors and auditoriums around the world, MCT performances have delighted and amazed... [more...]
- Map it!
- 200 North Adams
- http://www.mctinc.org
- 406-728-1911
Missoula Osprey
Missoula Osprey baseball supports the community through many programs, including one of the top pro baseball reading programs in the entire country. More than 3,800 students participated in the Hit the Books program in 2007, from 24 area elementary schools. Approximately 47,000 books were read in... [more...]
- Map it!
- 412 West Alder
- http://missoulaosprey.com/
- 406-543-3300
Montana Museum of Art and Culture
The Montana Museum of Art & Culture acquires and preserves art that expresses the spirit of the American West and its relationship to the larger world. As a university and state museum, MMAC presents exhibitions and educational programs that explore local, regional and global themes. [more...]
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- PAR/TV Center, University of Montana
- http://www.umt.edu/montanamuse...
- 406-243-2019
Montana Natural History Center
The Montana Natural History Center's mission is to promote and cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of nature through education. Learn about Glacial Lake Missoula and the ecology of native insects, birds, and mammals at the visitor center. Participate in one of the many... [more...]
- Map it!
- 120 Hickory Street
- http://www.montananaturalist.o...
- 406-3270405
Monte Dolack Gallery
Monte Dolack and Mary Beth Percival operate a successful gallery in downtown Missoula, Montana. Monte and Mary Beth have traveled extensively in Europe, Mexico, Hawaii and Japan, visiting many of the world's great museums. These life experiences have given them an affinity for nature and the... [more...]
- Map it!
- 139 West Front
- http://www.dolack.com
- 406-549-3248
National Museum of Forest Service History
From the time the Forest Reserves were set aside in 1891, our nation's forests and range lands have had a rich, colorful history. The National Museum of Forest Service History (NMFSH) seeks to construct a facility that will capture and interpret this history for future generations. The future... [more...]
- Map it!
- http://www.nmfs-history.net
- 406-541-6374
National Museum of Mountain Flying
Montana is the birthplace of mountain flying. This museum seeks to interpret and preserve the history of mountain flying in Montana and the northern Rockies. There are aircraft displays as well as interactive history displays. [more...]
- Map it!
- 713 S 3rd Street
- 406-721-3644
Pangaea River Rafting
10% DISCOUNT IF YOU MENTION THIS AD!!! White water river rafting & river wine tours on the Clark Fork River with Pangaea River Rafting in Missoula, Montana. For kids 6 and older, mature travelers looking for a more sophisticated adventure and everyone in between. Leave Boring Behind this summer... [more...]
- Map it!
- 18 South Fork Nemote Creek Road
- http://www.leaveboringbehind.c...
- 406-239-2392
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's Elk Country Visitor Center is one of the newest and best conservation learning facilities in the Northwest. The center features hands-on exhibits for all ages, a Lewis and Clark exhibit, impressive displays of record elk, a western wildlife diorama and a... [more...]
- Map it!
- 5705 Grant Creek Road
- http://www.elkfoundation.org
- 406-523-4545
Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History
The Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History promotes the commemoration and study of the U.S. armed services, from the Frontier Period to the War on Terrorism. The Museum strives to impart a greater understanding of the roles played by America's service-men and service-women through this period... [more...]
- Map it!
- Buildings T-310 and T-316 at Fort Missoula
- http://www.fortmissoula.org/
Ten Spoon Vineyard & Winery
Ten Spoon Vineyard and Winery has been growing wine grapes in the Rattlesnake Valley since 1998 and making wine since 2003. We are committed to making unique wine styles in a sustainable manner, by that, we mean using solar power, regionally manufactured packaging and locally, regionally grown... [more...]
- Map it!
- 4175 Rattlesnake Drive
- http://www.tenspoon.com
- 406-549-8703
The Sapphire Gallery Inc
The Sapphire Gallery offers the most extensive worldwide collection of truly exquisite sapphires in nearly imaginable every color and jewelry design. Mine you own sapphires as well year round and indoors. [more...]
- Map it!
- 115 E. Broadway
- http://www.sapphire-gallery.co...
- (406) 859-3236
The Sweet Palace, Inc
The Worlds Greatest Candy Store, with over 1025 selections and candy made while you watch is a must visit on your Montana journey. A free piece of candy is waiting for you. [more...]
- Map it!
- 109 E. Broadway
- http://www.sweetpalace.com
- (406) 859-3353
Travelers Rest
Using the Travelers' Rest historic site as a backdrop, the Travelers' Rest Preservation and Heritage Association provides experiential, multi-disciplinary education programming for people of all ages. Our goal is to provide a safe, interactive learning experience in a natural setting. [more...]
- Map it!
- Highway 12 West
- http://www.travelersrest.org
- 406-273-4253
| Children's Museum Missoula 225 West Front Street http://www.learnplayimagine.org |
406-541-7529 | Missoula |
| Historical Museum at Fort Missoula Building 322, Fort Missoula http://www.fortmissoulamuseum.org |
406-728-3476 | Missoula |
| Missoula Art Museum 335 North Pattee http://www.missoulaartmuseum.org |
406-728-0447 | Missoula |
| Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT, Inc) 200 North Adams Street http://www.mctinc.org |
406-728-1911 | Missoula |
| Montana Museum of Work History Inc. 7655 Highway 10 West http://montanamuseumofworkhistory.com |
406-728-7020 | Missoula |
| Museum of Mountain Flying Missoula International Airport |
406-721-3644 | Missoula |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center 5705 Grant Creek Road http://www.elkfoundation.org |
406-523-4545 | Missoula |
| Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History Fort Missoula, Building T-316 http://fortmissoula.org |
406-549-5346 | Missoula |
| Smokejumper Visitor Center Aerial Fire Depot http://smokejumpers.com |
406-329-4934 | Missoula |
| Wilma Theatre 131 South Higgins http://www.thewilma.com |
406-728-2521 | Missoula |
