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tevensville The town of Stevensville lies along the sparkling Bitterroot River, tucked between the beautiful Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains, and bordered by the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. It abounds with hiking and biking trails for all ages and abilities, plus fishing, floating, wildlife viewing, golf, and fun activities for kids. The community hosts frequent festivals and activities, especially through the summer, bursting with friendly, small town charm. Enjoy ice cream at the local soda fountain, your choice of fifteen delicious restaurants from fine dining to family fare, two outstanding micro-breweries, libation establishments, and many unique shops
featuring local art, gifts, furnishings, foods, and everyday items. As Montana’s first pioneer settlement, Stevensville is noted for the state’s first grain crops, first grist and saw mills, first raised cattle and pigs, the first water right, and the first registered marriage. The area’s earliest inhabitants, the Salish Indians, lived here for thousands of years and continue to honor the entire Bitterroot Valley as their homeland. Whether this is your first visit, or you live here, every day in and around Stevensville offers a chance for a “first” – what is yours? For more information and event details, visit www.StevensvilleMT.org or call 406777-3773.
