Where to stay in Missoula
Residence Inn Missoula Downtown
125 North Pattee Street, MT, 59802
Situated in the old Missoula Mercantile, this Downtown hotel proudly displays the building’s rich history, with its original timber features and onsite local art gallery. Stylish studios and modern suites include separate living spaces, kitchens and enviable views across the city.
C’mon Inn Hotel & Suites
2775 Expo Pkwy, MT, 59808
Halfway between the airport and Downtown, this lodge-style hotel offers spacious rooms and premium jacuzzi suites. Enjoy delicious complimentary breakfasts, a 24-hour fitness center and relaxing indoor courtyard, complete with a swimming pool, hot tubs and waterfall.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula – Edgewater
100 Madison St, MT, 59802
Rest easy in your luxury room with plush beds, rustic charm and high-quality facilities. Go for a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or stop by the hotel’s riverside restaurant to savor steaks and seafood while overlooking Mount Sentinel from your table.
Best restaurants in Missoula
Plonk Missoula
322 North Higgins Avenue, MT, 59802
Dine al fresco under the patio’s twinkling lights or keep cozy in the indoor dining area at Plonk. Live music fills the air, while original artwork celebrates the city’s creative flair. Beautiful scallops, tender steaks, and innovative vegan dishes line the menu, with something to suit everyone’s tastes.
The Pearl Cafe
231 East Front Street, MT, 59802
Exposed brick walls, wooden beams and low mood lighting add to The Pearl’s relaxed, romantic atmosphere. The French-inspired menu offers culinary classics like French onion soup, escargot in garlic butter, and filet mignon topped with Roquefort cheese sauce.
Scotty’s Table
131 South Higgins Avenue, MT, 59802
Situated on the lower level of the Historic Wilma Theatre, this chic American bistro offers picturesque views of Caras Park. Sustainable cooking is at the heart of the menu, featuring organic vegetables, fresh fish and locally-produced meat and grains. Tuck into warming Cioppino stew or treat yourself to the house made ravioli.
What to do in Missoula
Missoula Museum of Art
335 North Pattee Street, MT, 59802
Located in the 100-year-old Carnegie Library building, the Missoula Museum of Art is home to eight exhibitions of more than 2,100 contemporary pieces. Native American art captures the spirit of Montana, while the Modernist Collection celebrates the legacy of local artists.
Mount Sentinel
Mount Sentinel, MT, 59801
Follow the short hiking trail up Mount Sentinel to the iconic concrete M, found on the western face. Continue for an extra mile to reach the highest peak and enjoy breathtaking panoramas across the city and valley, all the way to Mount Jumbo and the Bitterroot Mountains.
Garnet Ghost Town
Garnet Main Street, MT, 59832
Just under an hours’ drive from Missoula, you’ll find a piece of Montana’s history, hidden within the Garnet Mountain Range. Once a thriving gold mining town, Garnet has been abandoned since the 1930s. Explore more than a dozen preserved buildings, from miner’s cabins to a hotel and saloon, or follow one of the trails to the deserted mining operations.