30 Things To Do In Missoula | Destination Missoula (2024)

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How do I spend a day in Missoula, Montana? ›

Missoula is known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing (made famous by A River Runs Through It) and spectacular natural beauty. The outdoor recreational opportunities are limitless.

If you are traveling towards Idaho or from Idaho on your way to Glacier National Park or Yellowstone, Missoula is a great location to spend about 2-3 days in town and a handful of days out of town on day long excursions. Missoula sits at the confluence of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers.

Glacier National Park Scenic Float.

The great outdoors, greater than ever. When it comes to outdoor recreation, Missoula is unbeatable. Here you're close to hiking and mountain climbing (see: the Northern Rockies we call home) on one hand, and fishing and kayaking (see: the three rivers that meet nearby) on the other.

David Lynch — Director

David Lynch, director of Dune, Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man, and others, and creator/writer/director of the cult favorite Twin Peaks, was born in Missoula.

Montana is known for its open expanses and beautiful wilderness. That natural bounty yields exceptional food, including bison, huckleberries, chokecherries, morels and some of the best beef in the country, along with local favorites worth a detour.

That's because of the way Missoula is pronounced, with a "z" sound instead of a "s" sound. Here's Google's pronunciation guide. I think the nickname Zootown is especially apt because we're a bunch of party animals over here. There's plenty of wild times at our concerts and sporting events.

Luckily for Missoulians and visitors alike, Missoula is also a very walkable town, which means that you can set out on foot and take in the sights, sounds and smells that our eccentric mountain town has to offer.

Can you drink the water in Missoula? ›

We all drink the water; therefore, maintaining the highest quality of water is a top priority for Missoula Water. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Missoula Water at (406) 552-6700.

Missoula is home to three prominent symbols: UM's M, an L on Mount Jumbo representing Loyola Sacred Heart High School, and a peace sign on Waterworks Hill.

With its walkable and picturesque downtown area, scenic 5.2-square-mile lake flanked by mountains, top-notch lodging and dining, and abundance of outdoor activities, thanks to its lake and adjacent national forests, it makes for an ideal Montana summer destination.

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, there's no place like Missoula, and its Downtown is certainly no exception. With its unique shops, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, events, and even a river running through its core, Downtown Missoula is a place where everyone can find something to connect with.