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THERE’S THIS PLACE where

LIFE IS LIVED ON MOUNTAIN TIME

where

IMAGINATIONS RUN WILD

where

THE VIEWS ARE MATCHED ONLY BY OPPORTUNITY

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INSIDE

INSIDE 8 WELCOME

ON THE COVER

There’s This Place where life is full of little pleasures and big adventure.

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GETTING TO MISSOULA

14 ATTRACTIONS

Get started; your options are endless.

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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL LOCAL HISTORY

THERE’S THIS PLACE where

LIFE IS LIVED ON MOUNTAIN TIME

where

IMAGINATIONS RUN WILD

where

THE VIEWS ARE MATCHED ONLY BY OPPORTUNITY

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Experiencing Missoula’s thriving culture shouldn’t be missed.

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SPORTS ART SCENE

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Come explore where the great outdoors are right outside your door.

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT HIT THE TRAIL WINTER WONDERLAND SEASONAL DELIGHTS

42 DINING

Savor the local flavor.

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48 DRINKS

Cheers with local drinks around Missoula.

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COFFEE & TEA

52 SHOPPING

Splurge. It looks good on you.

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MADE IN MISSOULA

56 UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Higher education in the heart of the West.

58 LODGING

Be our guest. We can accommodate.

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RV PARKS & CAMPING

Take a day trip and explore Western Montana.

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MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS NATIONAL PARKS

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QUICK INSIGHTS MISSOULA NEIGHBORHOODS EDUCATION

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Welcome trailblazers and innovators.

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MARKET FAVORITES

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Now, you can see 360-degree views from the iconic Mt. Sentinel trail using the interactive video at destinationmissoula.org/m-hike. From the comfort of your own computer, follow the route and notice how the city views change as you gain elevation.

MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE

Mark your calendar with Missoula’s best events.

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VIRTUALLY EXPLORE THE “M”

PERFORMING & LITERARY ARTS

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You can take in all Missoula offers from the iconic “M” on Mount Sentinel. The 620-foot climb starts at the University of Montana and offers unrivaled views of the entire Missoula Valley and surrounding mountains.

Benches offer respite along the switchback trail that reaches the cement “M” in less than a half-mile. The steep but short hike is a Missoula classic. And yes, it’s absolutely worth it.

Taylar Robbins

Destination Missoula Visitor Information Center 101 E. Main St. | Missoula, Montana | 406.532.3250 OFFICE@DESTINATIONMISSOULA.ORG DESTINATIONMISSOULA.ORG

Mailing address: 140 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 202 Missoula, Montana 59802

Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce 825 E. Front St. | Missoula, Montana | 406.543.6623 INFO@MISSOULACHAMBER.COM MISSOULACHAMBER.COM

Mailing address: P.O. Box 7577 Missoula, Montana 59807

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WELCOME

MOUNT SENTINEL AS SEEN FROM WATERWORKS HILL. TAYLAR ROBBINS

THERE’S THIS PLACE… There’s this place where solitude, wilderness and adventure are only minutes from gourmet restaurants, funky local shops and a killer music scene. It’s a place surrounded by mountains where trails start at your front door.

This place is Missoula, Montana, where outdoor recreation is a way of life, people smile at each other on the streets and social calendars are filled with outdoor concerts, art openings and theater performances.

It’s a place where commutes are measured in minutes, businesses thrive, and even those working nine-to-five jobs know the value of a good lunchtime hike.

And yes, a river really does run through it. On any given day you’ll see anglers gracefully casting in the Clark Fork River. Downstream, kayakers and river surfers perform athletic feats atop the man-made Brennan’s Wave. Tubing becomes an alternative form of transportation in the summer as people ride the river right through town. Off the water, they use the trail system that crisscrosses the city, or they cycle the country’s friendliest streets.

Missoula is a hive of cultural activities. Its music venues regularly appear on lists of best places to hear live music, and you can find a show almost any night of the week. The first Friday of each month is dedicated to celebrating art with downtown galleries and shops welcoming patrons after normal business hours. The University of Montana draws renowned speakers and students and gives Missoula that college-town feel.

Missoulians’ love of good beer is rivaled only by their appreciation for good coffee. Dozens of coffee shops supply necessary caffeine, and Missoula’s breweries serve award-winning beers. Local distilleries craft gin, whisky, vodka and cider, oftentimes using local fruits and grains. Drinking local never tasted so good.

Don’t be alarmed when strangers smile at you like they know you. You won’t find a friendlier place, whether you’re traveling solo, with children, or with your furry canine friend. Children are almost always included at local events, and in Missoula, dogs play in parks and other off-leash areas dedicated to running free.

Open space defines Missoula. Wilderness trails begin right in town. You can mountain bike, hike or ski—all before work. People seek solitude outside, but they also forge a tight community, coming together while shopping for local produce at farmers markets and attending brewfests that seem to occur every other weekend in the summer.

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CLARK FORK RIVER FLOATERS COOL OFF IN BRENNAN’S WAVE NEAR CARAS PARK ON A HOT SUMMER DAY. TAYLAR ROBBINS

Here, weather is a state of mind. Even in winter, the lines at Big Dipper Ice Cream snake across the sidewalk. It’s that good. Seriously.

And forecasts of snow don’t deter frenzied Griz fans who still pack the football stadium when the temperatures drop below freezing.

People recreate throughout Missoula’s four seasons, trading in hiking boots and fly rods for skis. In the spring, wildflowers go crazy, spattering the hillsides. In the summer, the sun doesn’t set until after 10 p.m. There’s always a reason to get outside.

Adventure meets variety in Missoula. It is a place of small-town values and urban amenities—where you can paddle or hike all day and take in a play or concert in the evening. It is a place of mountains and rivers, families and students, art and trails. And it’s time to see this place for yourself.

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WELCOME

QUESTIONS? We’re happy to help. Give us a call or stop by our downtown Destination Missoula Visitor Information Center: MSO HUB Downtown 101 E. Main St. Missoula, Montana destinationmissoula.org office@destinationmissoula.org 406.532.3250 Visitor Information: 800.526.3465 Fax: 406.541.9465

TAYLAR ROBBINS

ALONG THE CLARK FORK RIVER, YOU CAN FIND MILES OF TRAILS PERFECT FOR AN EASY BIKE RIDE OR STROLL. TAYLAR ROBBINS

WELCOME There is so much to do in Missoula, and it might feel overwhelming just thinking about where to begin or how to fit it all in. But don’t stress—Destination Missoula has you covered. Learn about the city and its history, plan where to stay, and chart your course at destinationmissoula.org.

Destination Missoula provides an up-to-date calendar of events, as well as countless ideas for a memorable visit. Take advantage of insider tips, travel deals and even one-on-one help to plan your best Missoula vacation.

Looking for a restaurant recommendation or a dog-friendly hike? Destination Missoula’s downtown walk-in visitor center can answer questions and give advice on everything this vibrant community offers.

Destination Missoula provides all the logistical information you need while helping ensure that your visit is uniquely yours.

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SUMMER HOURS (Memorial Day – Labor Day) Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

FALL, WINTER, SPRING HOURS (September – May) Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

RETAIL HOURS (January – May) Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

(June – December) Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Beautiful VOTED #2 MOST

CAMPUS IN AMERICA – Travel and Leisure Magazine, 2017

Come see for yourself.

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GETTING HERE

GETTING TO MISSOULA

and around town.

The Missoula International Airport (MSO) is located 5.6 miles from downtown Missoula. Air carriers include Delta, United, Alaska/Horizon, Frontier and Allegiant Air, providing direct flights to 12 major markets.

FLIGHTS TO MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MSO)

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Missoula is easily accessible by highway. Interstate 90 runs east-west through the Missoula valley, and Montana Highway 93 travels north-south.

DISTANCE (IN MILES) FROM MISSOULA Billings, MT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345

Great Falls, MT .. . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Salt Lake City, UT . . . . . . . . . . 524

Boise, ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

Helena, MT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

San Francisco, CA . . . . . . . . . 1,071

Bozeman, MT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Kalispell, MT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Seattle, WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. . . . . 364

Los Angeles, CA. . . . . . . . . . . 1,211

Spokane, WA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Denver, CO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895

Phoenix, AZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,230

Whitefish, MT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Glacier National Park . . . . . . . 140

Portland, OR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549

Yellowstone National Park. . . . 264

See pages 96 – 97 for a map of Missoula.

TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL ON MISSOULA’S FREE BUS SYSTEM Not in the mood to drive? The Mountain Line zero-fare public transit system makes it incredibly convenient to travel around town. Late evening service is offered until 10 p.m. on the four most popular routes.

For further transportation information on car rentals, taxi service, Über, air transportation and more, see page 76.

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ATTRACTIONS

ATTRACTIONS Get started; your options are endless.

By foot, bicycle, boat or car; on a trail, a road or a river—Missoula unfolds its treasures.

It’s not just the wilderness lover that the Garden City indulges. We’ve got inspiration for your inner wonderland too, from a state-of-the-art Children’s Museum to an exquisitely hand-carved (and surprisingly fast!) carousel ride. Spin the dial from past to present and back again at our Montana Natural History Center. Splash around in our indoor and outdoor water parks. Curious about even more of our backstory? Missoula’s early days can be traced on a self-guided Riverfront Walking Tour. And there’s a year-round schedule of festivals and events taking place “under the tent” in Caras Park. It’s a place where adventure and delight have seeped their way into the city’s very foundation— where every turn holds the promise of new experiences and unforgettable memories.

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A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA AND DRAGON HOLLOW Imagination takes center stage at A Carousel for Missoula and Dragon Hollow Park, where fantastic creatures come alive and carry you back to the glory days of childhood.

“The Carousel is a physical representation of the generosity and energy of this community. Today, there are fewer than 100 hand-carved carousels in the U.S. It took 500 – 800 hours for community volunteers to carve each horse and four years for our volunteer mechanics to assemble and machine more than 16,066 pieces (not including the nuts and bolts) to make the carousel work.”

Theresa Cox, Executive Director of A Carousel for Missoula

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THERE’S THIS PLACE where

LAUGHTER RUNS IN THE FAMILY A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA IS HOME TO 38 BEAUTIFULLY HAND-CARVED PONIES. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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ATTRACTIONS

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ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION Stop in to learn about local and national cycling opportunities, see artifacts and exhibits and learn more about the world of bike travel.

150 E. Pine St., 406.721.1176 800.755.2453 www.adventurecycling.org -----------------------------------------AERIAL FIRE DEPOT & SMOKEJUMPER CENTER Learn about smokejumpers and wildland fire management at the Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center. Guided tours are available.

5756 W. Broadway St., 406.329.4934 www.fs.fed.us/fire/people/ smokejumpers/missoula/ center.html -----------------------------------------BIG SKY BREAKOUT Friends and family have one hour to escape a themed room. Work together to solve puzzles, find clues, crack codes and unlock hidden mysteries to escape. See ad on page 19.

307 N. 2nd St. W., 406.493.0528 www.bigskybreakout.com -----------------------------------------BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB Located in the historic Old Milwaukee Depot, the visitors’ gallery features a history of wildlife conservation, the World’s Record Diorama for trophy animals and kids activities.

250 Station Dr., 406.542.1888 www.boone-crockett.org

BREAK OUT OF MISSOULA Break Out is a real life escape game where you and your friends have to break out of a room in under 60 minutes by solving riddles, finding hidden objects and answering clues.

TAYLAR ROBBINS

5055 Expressway Rd. 406.541.4200 www.thehubmissoula.com

2100 Stephens Ave. #107 406.880.2794 www.breakoutmissoulamt.com

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-----------------------------------------CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MISSOULA The Children’s Museum Missoula provides fun, interactive and educational exhibits and programs that promote learning through play for children of all ages.

225 W. Front St., 406.541.7529 www.childrensmuseummissoula.org -----------------------------------------A CAROUSEL FOR MISSOULA The carousel offers rides, birthday parties and private rentals.

The gift shop carries carousel and Missoula-specific gifts and souvenirs. See ad on page 17.

DOWNTOWN MISSOULA Catch a show, view an art exhibit, shop in over 70 specialty stores and boutiques, dine at one of over 50 restaurants and enjoy Missoula’s nightlife, all in downtown Missoula.

See ad on the back cover.

Downtown Missoula Partnership 218 E. Main St., 406.543.4238 www.missouladowntown.com -----------------------------------------TAYLAR ROBBINS

101 Carousel Dr., Caras Park, 406.549.8382 www.carouselformissoula.com

INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE MEDIA CENTER & FILM FESTIVAL The International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival promotes the understanding of wildlife, people and nature through film and other media with two film festivals, an international film tour, and other events throughout the year.

718 S. Higgins Ave., 406.728.9380 www.wildlifefilms.org -----------------------------------------LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE SITE Four colorful historical interpretive signs detail the experiences of early explorers in the area.

Next to Brennan’s Wave in Caras Park, Downtown Missoula

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CITY PARKS Missoula city parks boast facilities for virtually any sport or event.

Parks are available for picnics, family reunions and other events.

MEMORIAL ROSE GARDEN The Memorial Rose Garden is dedicated to veterans and casualties of America’s 20th century conflicts, as well as police officers and firefighters.

The garden borders the Blue Star Memorial Highway, a nationwide highway network that pays tribute to armed forces that have defended the U.S.

600 Cregg Ln., 406.721.PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org -----------------------------------------CURRENTS AQUATIC CENTER Currents Aquatic Center—an indoor facility—features water slides, a children’s water playground, a leisure and lap pool, a sparkling spa and a party room.

Borrow a cruiser bike and tour the Riverfront Trail System. See ad on this page.

600 Cregg Ln., 406.721.PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org

DRAGON HOLLOW Dragon Hollow, a community-built park next to the carousel, is open daily, weather permitting. See ad on page 17.

101 Carousel Dr., Caras Park 406.549.8382 www.carouselformissoula.com -----------------------------------------FLYING SQUIRREL MISSOULA Come experience an adrenaline rush with an indoor trampoline park that includes basketball dunk courts, a toddler trampoline court, foam pits and more. Opening 2018.

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Rose Park at the corner of Brooks St. and Mount Ave. TAYLAR ROBBINS

2501 Brooks St., 406.728.2485 www.flyingsquirrelsports.com

3001 BANCROFT IN PLAYFAIR PARK

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THE HUB FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Challenge your family and friends to a race at The Hub’s go-kart track or test your laser tag skills in the multilevel arena. See ad on page 17.

MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium has interactive exhibits of live invertebrates and a classroom for school programs and events.

218 E. Front St., 2nd floor of the Maya Building, 406.317.1211 www.missoulabutterflyhouse.org

ATTRACTIONS

MOBASH SKATEPARK MOBASH is a 15,000-square-foot skatepark christened in 2006 by Tony Hawk and Bam Margera.

Helmets required.

52,000 square feet of indoor fun!

600 Cregg Ln., 406.721.PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org ------------------------------------------

Indoor go kart track Two story laser tag arena Arcade games Fantastic food

MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER The Montana Natural History Center promotes understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of nature through the natural history museum and special programs throughout the community.

120 Hickory St., 406.327.0405 www.montananaturalist.org

5055 Expressway (Close to the airport)

-----------------------------------------ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION & ELK COUNTRY VISITOR CENTER The Elk Country Visitor Center features interactive exhibits that explore the nature of elk country. Wildlife films are shown regularly. See ad on page 19.

5705 Grant Creek Rd., 406.523.4545 www.rmef.org -----------------------------------------SPECTRUM DISCOVERY AREA Interactive exhibits and activities offer a unique, hands-on experience geared toward engaging kids in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

812 Toole Ave., 406.728.STEM (7836) www.spectrum.umt.edu -----------------------------------------SPLASH MONTANA Bring the entire family to Splash Montana, an outdoor water park with three water slides, a lazy river, a children’s water playground, a leisure pool and more. See ad on page 16.

Call for information (406) 541-4200 or go to www.thehubmissoula.com

3001 Bancroft St., 406.721.PARK (7275) www.missoulaparks.org TAYLAR ROBBINS

ON ONE OF THE FASTEST CAROUSELS IN THE WORLD A community-built carousel with beautiful horses hand-carved by local volunteers.

find treasure Dig up souvenirs in the gift shop and learn about our story in our new museum!

tame a dragon Missoula’s A play area featuring #1 Attraction on a 3-headed dragon guarding a castle!

Travelocity and Yelp!

Visit our new Museum!

THIRST GEAR Thirst Gear is a sud-soaked brew bike made for exploring. Up to 15 people can get on board and pedal their way through an epic Zootown pub crawl.

229 E. Front St., 406.250.0487 www.thirstgear.com -----------------------------------------WALKING TOURS Destination Missoula offers seasonal guided tours to explore the streets of Missoula and the varied history of its off-beat characters and stunning buildings.

101 E. Main St., 406.532.3250 destinationmissoula.org/walking-tour

carouselformissoula.com • Caras Park on the Clark Fork River • 406-549-8382 Summer Hours: At least 11am - 7pm • Fall Hours: 11am - 5:30pm

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Live Like a Local Part of the allure and charm of Missoula is that bumming around town like a local is an adventure in and of itself, because Missoula is like no other place on earth. It’s just that special.

GET ON THE BEATEN PATH

DRINK LOCAL

SHOP SATURDAY MARKETS

Ditch your car because, well, you can. The city’s extraordinary pathway system will take you around town and downtown but also connects to the Kim Williams Nature Trail. You can even ride your bike almost 50 miles from Missoula to Hamilton.

Missoula has so many breweries that it's hard to keep track of them all. Even the most highbrow beer nerds will find something they love. If you are more of a cocktail connoisseur, local distilleries create their own gin, whiskey, vodka and signature drinks. A local cidery pours more cider options than you knew existed, and the Rattlesnake area of town is home to a winery with an ambiance that alone makes it worth a trip. Another local winery offers a small-town feel with a French flair. Feel free to bring the kids as you hunt for your favorite local beverage; distilleries and breweries are family-friendly in Missoula.

Stock up on produce and flowers while listening to the sounds of live local music at the original farmers market on the north end of Higgins Avenue, and then continue on to buy jewelry and art at the Peoples Market on Higgins Avenue and Pine Street. Keep going down Higgins and you’ll find freshly baked pastries, breads, homemade jams and locally sourced meat and cheese as well as live music at the Clark Fork Market under the bridge, east of Caras Park.

FLOAT YOUR WAY THROUGH TOWN

On hot summer days, tubing basically becomes an alternate form of transportation. Missoula is a river town, and that is most apparent when the temperatures climb and hundreds head to the water, inner tubes in hand. Pack a cooler ( just rig it to your tube so you won’t lose it) and make a day of it.

GO OUT TO LUNCH OR DINE DOWNTOWN TONIGHT

Everyone eats out on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Missoula. You are bound to run into friends, neighbors or acquaintances at Missoula’s “Out to Lunch” on Wednesdays or “Downtown ToNight” on Thursdays at Caras Park. Vendors sell Indian tacos, Vietnamese food, Vikings and more, while local musicians play on the stage and kids dance in the grass.

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SURF THE RIVER

Who needs the ocean when you have the Clark Fork River? River surfers and kayakers ride and play at Missoula’s manmade Brennan’s Wave near Caras Park.

Rent a board or boat from a local gear shop to join the spectacle. Prefer to stay dry? Watch the action from the riverbank or the observation deck.

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ACCESS WILDERNESS EASILY

Missoula isn’t exactly a rat race, but sometimes you need to escape even small-city life. Only minutes from town, Pattee Canyon, Blue Mountain and the Rattlesnake recreation areas offer mountain biking, hiking and a sense of peace found in the woods and mountain air. You can even enter actual wilderness only 15 miles off the main trailhead in the Rattlesnake—just don’t forget to leave your bike when you cross into the protected area.

ENJOY BIKING WITH A VIEW ON MOUNT SENTINEL. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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ELK COUNTRY VISITOR CENTER Trophy Elk Display Elk Country Wildlife Diorama Wildlife Theater Walking Trail

Directions: Take I-90 to Exit 101 in Missoula. Drive 1â „4 mile north to 5705 Grant Creek Road. accessible with RV parking. Open year round.

For information, call 406-523-4545 or 866-266-7750 or visit www.rmef.org.

720-0517-004

WWW.RMEF.ORG

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LOCAL HISTORY Did you know the name Missoula comes from the Salish word “Nemissoolatakoo,” meaning “river of ambush/surprise?” Or that Missoula was a major stop on the Lewis and Clark expedition? That this drop-dead gorgeous valley used to be a vast glacial lake? Or that the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress hailed from here?

Our history has more tributaries than you can count. And Missoula proudly showcases its lively and diverse background through historically-devoted places like The Holt Heritage Museum and The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. If you’re fascinated by the early days of aviation, take a trip to the Museum of Mountain Flying where you’ll find vintage aircraft and so much more. The city’s cultural past is vibrant and diverse, melding together the stories and lives of people who came from around the world to settle with the American Indians who were in the valley first.

Our past truly does run deep, and its roots are grounded in the lives of the men and women who shaped, and were in turn shaped, by this sublime landscape.

HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

LOCAL HISTORY LISTINGS HALLWAYS TO HISTORY “Hallways to History: A Photographic Walk Through Missoula’s Past,” offers a photographic tour of Missoula’s history. The exhibit is on display daily in the major hallways at Southgate Mall.

2901 Brooks St., 406.721.5140 www.shopsouthgate.com -----------------------------------------HISTORICAL MUSEUM AT FORT MISSOULA The Historical Museum was established to preserve and interpret the area’s history with 13 buildings on 32 acres and an impressive collection of artifacts.

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3400 Captain Rawn Way 406.728.3476 www.fortmissoulamuseum.org

HOLT HERITAGE MUSEUM This “Cowboys and Indians – Rodeos and Pow Wows,” museum captures the essence of the Old West with the country’s largest private collection of western memorabilia, including American Indian artifacts and celebrity cowboy boots. Open by appointment only.

MUSEUM OF MOUNTAIN FLYING The Museum of Mountain Flying preserves the history of Johnson Flying Service and Aviation in the northern Rocky Mountain West.

6800 Highway 12, Lolo 406.273.6743 www.holtmuseum.com

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 present. Memorabilia and donations accepted.

-----------------------------------------GLACIAL LAKE MISSOULA Nearly 15,000 years ago, this region was submerged under Glacial Lake Missoula. The Ice Age Floods Institute and its Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter are telling the story of the cataclysmic floods that shaped our current geography.

TOM ROBERTSON

Missoula International Airport 406.721.3644 www.museumofmountainflying.org ------------------------------------------

Fort Missoula, Buildings T-310 and T-316, 406.549.5346 www.fortmissoula.org

The Montana Natural History Center 120 Hickory St., 406.327.0405 www.montananaturalist.org

Follow a trail through history

TRAVELERS’ REST STATE PARK A place where visitors can say with certainty they are walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark.

Interpretative programs are offered daily in the summer, with special events throughout the year. See ad on this page.

6717 Highway 12 W., Lolo 406.273.4253 www.travelersrest.org

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TRAVELERS' REST STATE PARK Archaeology of the Lewis & Clark Expedition Native American History 65 Acres of Natural Beauty Winter Storytelling | Family Programming

www.travelersrest.org

6717 Highway 12 West | (406) 273-4253 | Lolo, MT 20

Fort Missoula: Established in 1877 Nearly 40,000 Artifacts 19 Historic Structures • Open Year Round

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula • 3400 Captain Rawn Way 406-728-3476 • www.fortmissoulamuseum.org

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HISTORY TIMELINE Long before Europeans arrived, the Salish, Kootenai, Pend d’Oreille, Blackfeet and Shoshone first called Missoula home. The valley acted as a natural corridor through the mountains, and American Indian tribes passed through the area headed to and from the buffalo-rich eastern plains. Conflict was common, and the eastern canyon entrance was reportedly so strewn with bones that French fur trappers called it Hell’s Gate. The canyon is still called Hellgate, and a local high school bears the same name.

1806 Captain Lewis of Lewis and Clark traveled through the Missoula Valley.

Playful City USA Kaboom

1864 The city of Missoula was founded.

1893 The University of Montana was founded. Go Griz!

1916 Missoulian Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in the U.S. Congress.

“I may be the first woman member of Congress but I won’t be the last.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

1972 The Missoula Farmers Market was founded.

1995 A Carousel for Missoula opened its doors.

SPLASH MONTANA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

FAMILY FUN for all ages For the young and the young at heart, Missoula provides entertainment for everyone in the family.

MAKE A SPLASH AT CURRENTS, SPLASH MONTANA AND MULTIPLE SPLASH DECKS Because we know water play is an essential family activity, Missoula offers two aquatic centers and several splash decks in public parks so you and the kids can abandon dry land and cool down.

THE HUB FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Arcade favorites, go-karts and laser tag bring out the child in all of us. It’s always game time at The HUB, and with a meal from The Pit Stop, The Hub has everything your friends and family (or your corporate meeting) need for a full day or evening of fun.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Bright and diverse museum activities ensure that boredom doesn’t stand a chance with your family. Top it off with The Play All Day Pass for unlimited access to the Children’s Museum and unlimited rides on the carousel.

SPECTRUM Science and creativity merge at SpectrUM, a hands-on science center promoting learning and discovery through exhibits like a Large River Ecosystems flight simulator, a Discovery Bench for incorporating the five senses into science exploration, a Brain Lab and a DigiZone.

MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM Interested in holding some bugs at the Insectarium and Butterfly House? Here’s your chance. Stand back and watch your kids hold some creepy crawlers. This “bug zoo” offers hands-on exhibits for learning about the fascinating lives of insects that live in Montana.

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CULTURE With a setting as awe-inspiring as ours, a thriving cultural scene is inevitable.

Once you’ve climbed mountains and forded streams, keep your senses turned on for some city-sized entertainment.

It’s a small town with big personality. With eclectic music and food, wildlife film and music festivals, and an art scene that just won’t quit, Missoula’s vivacious and diverse culture is only matched by—and obviously inspired by—its sense of adventure and its natural beauty.

Missoula has an insatiable thirst for cultural variety. You know when you hike a favorite trail and the view still gets you every time? We maintain a “cultural harvest” here, making sure that the vast embraces of big sky and mountains are always in good company with soul-stirring art, music and nightlife, not to mention an unrivaled commitment to spectator sports. So don’t just settle for a mere taste of Missoula. Catching a Griz or Osprey game, dropping in on a book reading, perusing an art gallery and hitting the dance floor are all in a day’s play here.

THE RIVER CITY ROOTS FESTIVAL IS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SUMMER IN MISSOULA. ATHENA PHOTOGRAPHY/MISSOULA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION

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PERFORMING & LITERARY ARTS Nature’s bounty may look like Missoula’s main stage, but if you’re looking for live theater with curtains and comfortable chairs, this town invites audiences to an array of brilliant performances. The Missoula Community Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre and the Montana Repertory Theatre offer musicals, dramas and comedies from autumn to spring each year. Located on the Hip Strip, the Roxy Theater hosts screenings and events seven days a week including documentaries, cult classics and community events. All the world may be a stage according to Shakespeare, but catching a show in a place like Missoula is something altogether special.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PHOTO

On top of its love for theater, the city also boasts an impressive array of local bookshops where you can catch live readings and rub elbows with some amazing writers. Here, far-flung and local authors alike delicately pull words off a page, creating a cacophony of images and feelings that will rival any of your most cherished Missoula memories. Need a place to start? Check out local bookstores Shakespeare and Co. and Fact and Fiction for upcoming events.

PERFORMING ARTS LISTINGS DENNISON THEATRE Famous speakers and renowned musicians have taken the stage in the Dennison Theatre on the University of Montana campus since 1935. Renovated in 1996, the theater is air conditioned and handicapped accessible.

32 Campus Dr., in the PARTV building, University of Montana 406.243.2853 www.umt.edu/dennison-theatre -----------------------------------------INTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL The sound of music will fill the air July 17 – 20, 2019, when the 11th International Choral Festival convenes in Missoula. World-class choirs from five continents gather every three years to share a week of music and cultural exchange with local audiences.

MCT, INC. | MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE AND MISSOULA COMMUNITY THEATRE For the past 40 years, the Missoula Children’s Theatre and Missoula Community Theatre have provided Missoula with outstanding family entertainment. The Missoula Community Theatre season runs October through May each year.

200 N. Adams St., 406.728.7529 www.mctinc.org JONATHAN QUALBEN

MASQUER THEATRE The Masquer Theatre at the University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance is a black-box theater, where seats surround three sides of the stage. Students often perform in this intimate space.

32 Campus Dr. in the PARTV building, University of Montana, 406.243.4481 www.umt.edu/umarts/theatredance

32 Campus Dr. in the PARTV building University of Montana, 406.243.6809 www.montanarep.org ------------------------------------------

MISSOULA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHORALE The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale features nearly 200 of the area’s finest musicians. The concert season includes numerous Masterworks Concerts, Youth and Family Concerts and Symphony in the Park, a popular summer event.

320 E. Main St., 406.721.3194 www.missoulasymphony.org

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BALLET THEATRE Since 1998, the Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre (RMBT) has performed locally, regionally, and internationally. The RMBT offers classes for ages three through adult.

2704 Brooks St., 406.549.5155 www.rmbt.org

STRING ORCHESTRA OF THE ROCKIES Montana String Orchestra of the Rockies (SOR) is a 15-member orchestra comprised of teachers and professional musicians who perform without a conductor and feature many internationally acclaimed guest artists.

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406.493.2990, www.sormt.org

718 S. Higgins Ave., 406.728.9380 www.theroxytheater.org

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312 E. Pine St., 406.721.7985 www.choralfestival.org ------------------------------------------

MONTANA REPERTORY THEATRE The Montana Rep season runs October – April with performances at the Montana Theatre.

MONTANA THEATRE Commonly called the Mainstage, the largest stage in the University of Montana’s PARTV building hosts large student productions, as well as the Montana Repertory Theatre.

32 Campus Dr. in the PARTV building University of Montana, 406.243.4481 www.umt.edu/umarts/theatredance

ROXY THEATER The Roxy Theater is Missoula’s nonprofit community cinema hosting weekly screenings of award-winning new and classic independent films, live music, community events, and the annual International Wildlife Film Festival.

-----------------------------------------THE WILMA THEATRE The Wilma Theatre is Missoula’s entertainment hub. The recently remodeled theater features two world-famous film festivals and a wide variety of concerts and other performances year-round.

131 S. Higgins Ave., 406.830.4640 www.thewilma.com

For more inspiration, visit: destinationmissoula.org/arts-culture

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MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE The sounds of Willie Nelson, Sir Paul McCartney, The Shins, Dierks Bentley, and other famous musicians swell into the streets and rise up to the mountains on any given night. Music pulses through Missoula. There’s country, bluegrass and rock. There’s local bands trying to make it big and bona fide rock stars on Missoula’s stages. It’s no wonder Missoula’s music scene is considered the best in Montana and is gaining notoriety throughout the West.

Missoula is undeniably a music town. You can find live music any day of the week. Sometimes the biggest challenge is prioritizing which shows you want see and which venues you want to hit. Lineups include internationally known performers—think Paul Simon, the Rolling Stones and Macklemore—along with up-and-coming artists, indie favorites with cult followings, and local bands making their mark on the music scene.

THERE’S NEVER A BAD SEAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU CHOOSE TO LISTEN

The Top Hat offers an intimate setting with a dance floor for all ages (and scheduled family-friendly nights). The renovated historic Wilma Theatre can accommodate more people and bigger shows and is known for having one of the best sound systems in the Northwest. It’s also a beautiful building with a rich history.

Big-name bands play the Ogren Park Allegiance Field, Washington-Grizzly Stadium and the Adams Center.

Festivals throughout the summer, like the River City Roots Festival and the Celtic Festival, bring in bands to play downtown.

Two new outdoor amphitheaters combine some of Missoula’s favorite things—the outdoors, live music and local beer.

The Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater features a world-class stage set against the big blue sky, and the new KettleHouse Amphitheater is situated on the banks of the Blackfoot River. There’s no better place to be than outside on a Montana summer evening.

KETTLEHOUSE AMPHITHEATER. LOGJAM

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“ Missoula is becoming recognized as one of the top music scenes in the country. We at the Wilma and Top Hat Lounge feel like Missoula is becoming the Austin of the Northwest.”

Nick Checota, owner of the Top Hat Lounge and the Wilma Theatre

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES AT THE BIG SKY BREWING COMPANY AMPHITHEATER. TAYLAR ROBBINS

Missoula Venues BIG SKY BREWING COMPANY AMPHITHEATER

This newly redesigned outdoor venue attracts national acts like the Decembrists and Modest Mouse. Savoring a show here is the perfect way to spend a quintessential Missoula summer evening against the backdrop of rolling foothills and the big blue sky that gave the brewery and venue its name.

KETTLEHOUSE AMPHITHEATER

The new KettleHouse Amphitheater is situated on the banks of the Blackfoot River, famous for its world-class fly-fishing and now its music.

The stage draws performers, like Lyle Lovett, Ween and Primus, who play while rafts float by on the river.

THE WILMA

Retro elegance meets eclectic talent with the likes of Blues Traveler, The Shins and Fleet Foxes.

TOP HAT LOUNGE

An intimate venue perfect for spending quality time with James McMurtry, Blitzen Trapper, Martha Scanlan and local celebrities like Reverend Slanky.

ADAMS CENTER/ WASHINGTON-GRIZZLY STADIUM

Sir Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones have rocked Missoula to the tops of the mountains and back at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, while the Adams Center has hosted big-name artists like Florida Georgia Line and Elton John.

OGREN PARK ALLEGIANCE FIELD

At the Osprey Stadium, the sounds of Paul Simon and Widespread Panic have been known to enliven the night air and keep time with the Clark Fork River’s syncopation as it rolls on past.

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SPORTS You can hear the roar of the crowd all over town. It’s the sound of thousands of fans packed in Washington-Grizzly Stadium cheering on their Montana Grizzlies. Decked out in burgundy and silver, Griz fans are some of the loudest and most loyal college fans you’ll meet. Everyone is a Griz fan in Missoula.

When we aren’t screaming ourselves hoarse for the Griz, we cheer for the Osprey, Missoula’s pioneer league for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Osprey’s home base is at Ogren Park Allegiance Field on the Clark Fork River, near an actual osprey nest. Nothing feels more like summer than sitting in this beautiful setting while listening to the smash of a bat making contact with a ball. You don’t even have to care about baseball for this to be a perfect evening.

For those who like a little more action in their sports, you can cheer on the Hellgate Rollergirls, the local roller derby team, or our ice hockey team, the Missoula Bruins.

It might just inspire you to get active yourself—and we’ve got the perfect place for that. The new Fort Missoula Regional Park has seven softball diamonds, 11 multipurpose fields, a dog park, and 156 acres of space to recreate. The landscape and architecture offer a nod to the area’s past, complete with interpretive trails that tell its story, while the multiple playgrounds, sports fields and courts are all modern and top-of-the-line.

ABOVE: GRIZ FANS CHEER FOR THE HOME TEAM. UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA/ADAMS CENTER PHOTO

The facilities are perfect for tournament play, but also offer space for lawn games like croquet and bocce ball. The entire park is accessible by bike via the South Reserve Street pedestrian bridge, which connects with the community’s other pathways. So even if you are headed to the park to spectate, there’s no excuse to not get in a workout—or at least get really good at bocce ball.

RIGHT: FORT MISSOULA REGIONAL PARK. TAYLAR ROBBINS

Missoula’s Washington-Grizzly Stadium was named one of the Best FCS College Football Stadium Experiences. (January 2016)

HOME TEAMS GRIZZLY ATHLETICS The University of Montana offers 15 intercollegiate athletic programs for student-athletes. You can find the Grizzlies in action in a variety of sports from August through midMay. There are also a variety of club teams to watch.

Locations vary, visit www.gogriz.com for sports schedules.

406.243.4051 or 888.MONTANA www.umt.edu/griztix

HELLGATE ROLLERGIRLS Roller derby fever hit Missoula in 2009 and has been rolling strong ever since. The Hellgate Rollergirls battle it out in league bouts from February to November.

MISSOULA BRUINS The Missoula Bruins Junior A Hockey Team’s season runs from September through February with home games played at the Glacier Ice Rink.

1919 North Ave. W. www.hellgaterollergirls.org

Glacier Ice Rink, 1101 South Ave. W. 406.590.2384 www.missoulajrbruins.com

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Ogren Park at Allegiance Field 700 Cregg Ln., 406.543.3300 www.missoulaosprey.com

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MISSOULA OSPREY The Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball Club is the Pioneer League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Osprey play a 76-game schedule (38 home) from mid-June through early September.

406.721.PARK

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CULTURE Patrick Zentz, cycle(s), 2017, steel, aluminum, brass.

ART SCENE

Missoula Art Park @ MAM 335 N. Pattee, Downtown Missoula

MISSOULA’S ART PARK. RADIUS GALLERY

Creativity runs as wild as our rivers. From one-of-a-kind sculptures to photography, ceramics and contemporary paintings, the Missoula Art Museum and the Dana Gallery offer a stunning rotation of regional and American Indian artists. And that’s just the beginning. Don’t miss the most prominent fine art collection (11,000 pieces) in the Rocky Mountain Northwest at the Montana Museum of Art and Culture. And don’t forget to check out First Friday Gallery Night when the downtown scene explodes with art on every block along with samplings of freshly crafted poetry and culinary delights…food for the soul and the belly. Be sure to visit The Artists’ Shop, Radius Gallery, and 4 Ravens Gallery where local artists display their striking pieces.

TOP 40 ART VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

art culture community www.artsmissoula.org

406.541.0860 info@artsmissoula.org www.artsmissoula.org 327 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT P.O. Box 7662, Missoula, MT 59807

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MISSOULA’S PUBLIC ART SCENE

is flourishing, and everything is fair game.

From over 50 traffic signal boxes dripping in colorful artwork to dozens of sculptures in every configuration, around each corner you’ll meet a testament to the city’s love of art.

MISSOULA’S ART PARK

GARDEN CITY TREE OF LIFE BY KIP HERRING. TAYLAR ROBBINS

This new addition to downtown Missoula is designed to encourage creativity in public spaces. It features large-scale outdoor art right outside the Missoula Art Museum.

This space is a fantastic entryway to one of Missoula’s cultural fixtures.

ART MUSEUM LISTINGS MISSOULA ART MUSEUM Missoula Art Museum (MAM), a contemporary art museum, offers a spectacular attraction in the heart of the historic downtown: a free, public museum that boasts eight exhibition spaces, displaying 26 contemporary art exhibits per year.

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335 N. Pattee St., 406.728.0447 www.missoulaartmuseum.org

MONTANA MUSEUM OF ART AND CULTURE MMAC’s rotating exhibits and programs highlight historic and contemporary art from its holdings, as well as invitational and traveling exhibitions. See ad on this page.

32 Campus Dr. in the PARTV building University of Montana, 406.243.2019 www.umt.edu/montanamuseum

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IN AUGUST YOU CAN HEAR THE SYMPHONY IN THE PARK CONCERT AT CARAS PARK. TAYLAR ROBBINS

OUR CALENDAR IS ALWAYS FULL If you’re planning a trip to coincide with one of our special events, you’re going to need to visit again and again to catch it all.

The ceaseless beauty of Missoula can be fully appreciated by way of its events calendar, with indoor and outdoor activities all year long. Where else can you catch a wave and a show on the same block? While planning your trip, consider this helpful list below, packed with festivals and celebrations. Some are annual. Others are monthly and weekly. The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival in February is Montana’s largest and the region’s premiere venue for nonfiction films, where reality plays itself. April features the world’s longest running International Wildlife Film Festival. In May, the Garden City BrewFest proves why Montana is ranked No. 2 in the nation for craft breweries per capita. Among infinite choices for summer fun, you can enjoy July fireworks and the Missoula Marathon. Join us for the River City Roots Festival in August, the Montana Book Festival in September and the Parade of Lights in December. Is all of the above sounding pretty great to you? Plan a series of visits to experience the widest variety of Missoula’s offerings. (See pages 30 – 31 for a handful of suggestions, according to season.)

Visit Destination Missoula’s event listings at destinationmissoula.org/events for the current schedule of everything happening in town.

MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS Ballet Beyond Borders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January Big Sky Documentary Film Festival . . . . . . . . . February International Wildlife Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . April MaggotFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May Garden City BrewFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May Garden City River Rod Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June Independence Day Celebration at Fort Missoula . . July Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Southgate Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July International Choral Festival (every three years, next festival: July 17 – 20, 2019) . . July Missoula Marathon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July Celtic Festival Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 28

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Montana Bicycle Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July KidsFest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July Western Montana Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August River City Roots Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August Missoula Symphony in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August GermanFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September Hempfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September Maverick BrewFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September Montana Book Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September Montana Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October Festival of the Dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November Parade of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December First Night Missoula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December

CLARK FORK MARKET This outdoor farmers market boasts locallyproduced meat, dairy products, fruits, veggies, flowers, baked goods, live music, coffee, a bar and vendors who dish up breakfast and lunch.

Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. mid-May – mid-October under the Higgins Street Bridge, east of Caras Park www.clarkforkmarket.com -----------------------------------------------------------MISSOULA FARMERS MARKET Nearly 100 local vendors are on hand to offer their produce, plants, flowers, breads and coffee.

Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. mid-May – mid-October Circle Square, at the north end of Higgins Street, Downtown Missoula www.missoulafarmersmarket.com

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MARKETS

RECURRING EVENTS MISSOULA PEOPLES MARKET Dozens of craftspeople showcase their photography, jewelry, clothing, soap, glass art, and various other handmade items.

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. mid-May – mid-October E. Pine St., Downtown Missoula www.missoulasaturdaymarket.org

DOWNTOWN TONIGHT Free family event. Enjoy live music, food vendors, a beer garden and children’s activities.

Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. June – August Caras Park, Downtown Missoula www.missouladowntown.com ------------------------------------------------------------

-----------------------------------------------------------MISSOULA VALLEY WINTER MARKET Farmers market promoting local produce, meat, eggs and other farm goods as well as locally roasted coffee, baked goods, prepared breakfast and lunch items, and handmade arts and crafts.

Saturdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. November – mid-April 705 S. Higgins Ave. www.facebook.com/mslavalleywintermarket

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TUESDAY EVENING FARMERS MARKET Stock up on produce, plants, flowers and breads from local vendors to get you through the week.

ORCHARD HOMES’ FARMERS MARKET Small farmers market providing vegetables, fruits, baked goods, farm-fresh eggs, jewelry, jams and jellies, and a variety of other crafts.

Tuesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. July – September Circle Square, at the north end of Higgins Street, Downtown Missoula www.missoulafarmersmarket.com

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursdays, late June – mid-October 2537 S. 3rd St. W. (Orchard Homes Country Life Club) www.orchardhomes.org

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Browse downtown galleries, museums and businesses to see the latest creations of local artists and new exhibits.

First Friday of the month 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Downtown Missoula www.artsmissoula.org/gallery-guide -----------------------------------------------------------KIDS KLUB Free crafts and activities for children. One Tuesday per month (varies).

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Southgate Mall near the fountain, 2901 Brooks St. www.shopsouthgate.com/missoulakids-activities -----------------------------------------------------------MISSOULA OUTDOOR CINEMA Watch beloved children’s movies, quirky independent films and cult classics on a huge screen under the stars.

Sunset (times vary) Saturdays July – early September, Headstart School, corner of Worden Ave. and Phillips Ave. www.missoulaoutdoorcinema.org -----------------------------------------------------------MONTANA WINERY Sip locally crafted reds and whites in a beautiful space while listening to live music.

Thursday – Saturday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

406.830.3296, 5646 W. Harrier St. www.montanawinery.com -----------------------------------------------------------OUT TO LUNCH Montana’s longest running festival features live music and over 20 food vendors.

Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

June, July and August Caras Park, Downtown Missoula www.missouladowntown -----------------------------------------------------------SUMMER BAND CONCERTS The Missoula City Band plays free weekly summer concerts at a Bonner Park.

Wednesdays 8 p.m., late June – mid-August, Bonner Park, corner of Ronald Ave. and Hastings St., University District www.missoulacityband.org -----------------------------------------------------------TEN SPOON VINEYARD & WINERY WINE TASTINGS Taste award-winning wines, enjoy live music and bring a full picnic basket! Children and well-behaved dogs welcome.

Saturdays 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. November – March and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

April – October, 406.549.8703, 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. www.tenspoon.com

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OCTOBER 2017

1 Missoula Symphony Orchestra: ‘Starstruck’ 1-31 Over There! Montanans in the Great War

1-31 Shed/Afternow: Work by Linda Stoudt 1-31 Our Side: Elisa Harkins, Tanya Lukin Linklater,

Marianne Nicolson, & Tanis S’Eiltin 1-31 Dear Viewer: Text-Based Artwork 1-31 Group Show 2-31 Casey Schachner: Contrapposto 3 ¡MayDay! 3-31 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the Footsteps

of My Ancestors 3-31 Rez Made: Photographs from Two Eagle

River School Students 4 Black Tiger Sex Machine 5 Tauk 5-8 Montana Film Festival 5,12,19,26 Orchard Homes’ Farmer’s Market 6 First Friday Gallery Night 6 Lady Griz Soccer vs Sacramento State 6,7 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Gillette 6-8 The Lion King Jr. 7 Moon Taxi 7 Ladies Night & Pink Duck Rodeo 7 Hellgate Roller Girls vs Bozeman 7 All Women’s Diva Day 5K 7, 14 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Great Falls 7,14,21,28 Saturday Morning Markets 8 Highly Suspect 8 UM Homecoming Kickoff 8 Lady Griz Soccer vs Northern Arizona 8-11 Ultimate Homecoming Tailgate Party Giveaway 10 Gryffin 10 Maxine Ramey Faculty Clarinet Recital 10 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Helena 11 Tech N9ne 11 Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 11-14 & As You Like It 18-22 13 Lady Griz Volleyball vs Northern Colorado 13,14,20, Missoula Haunted House 21,27-31 14 Homecoming | Griz Football vs North Dakota 14 Lady Griz Volleyball vs North Dakota 15 Every Time I Die 17 Iron & Wine 18 Missoula Symphony Cabaret Series: Time for Three 18 Alt-J 18-20 Wide Open 19 Flogging Molly - Life is Good Tour 19 Lady Griz Volleyball vs Southern Utah 20,21 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Yellowstone 21 Milky Chance 21 Lady Griz Soccer vs Northern Arizona 22 Pumpkin Run 5K & Kids Dash 22 Lady Griz Soccer vs North Dakota 22 Griz 24 Kids Klub October Activity 26-29 Mamma Mia! 27 Lady Griz Soccer vs Portland State 28-29 Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Ode to Joy 31 Kitchen Dwellers / Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 31 Halloween for Hospice Carnival

Dennison Theatre Montana Museum of Art & Culture Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Radius Gallery University Center Gallery Top Hat Lounge Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Top Hat Lounge Top Hat Lounge Roxy Theater 2537 S. 3rd Street West Downtown Missoula Dornblaser Field Glacier Ice Rink Missoula Children’s Theatre Wilma Theatre Southgate Mall Missoula County Fairgrounds Community Medical Center Glacier Ice Rink Downtown Missoula Top Hat Lounge Southgate Mall Dornblaser Field Southgate Mall Top Hat Lounge Music Recital Hall Glacier Ice Rink Wilma Theatre Top Hat Lounge Masquer Theatre West Auxiliary Gym Missoula Fairgrounds Washington-Griz Stadium West Auxiliary Gym Top Hat Lounge Wilma Theatre The Public House Wilma Theatre Gallery of Visual Arts Wilma Theatre West Auxiliary Gym Glacier Ice Rink Wilma Theatre Dornblaser Field Ogren Baseball Field Dornblaser Field Wilma Theatre Southgate Mall Missoula Community Theatre South Campus Field Dennison Theatre Top Hat Lounge Southgate Mall

NOVEMBER 2017

1 Jersey Boys 1-4 Group Show 1-5 Mamma Mia! 1-17 Casey Schachner: Contrapposto | April Werel

& Nick Gilbert: Flesh & Food 1-30 Over There! Montanans in the Great War

1-30 Shed/Afternow: Work by Linda Stoudt 1-30 Our Side: Elisa Harkins, Tanya Lukin Linklater,

Marianne Nicolson, & Tanis S’Eiltin 1-30 Dear Viewer: Text-Based Artwork 1-30 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the

Footsteps of My Ancestors 1-30 Rez Made: Photographs from Two Eagle

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River School Students 2 A.J. Croce 2 Festival of the Dead 2 The Floozies: Funk Jesus Tour 2017 3 First Friday Gallery Night 3 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Bozeman 4 Lady Griz Volleyball vs Montana State 4 Mount Jumbo Elk Ramble 4 Griz Football vs Northern Arizona 7 Trevor Hall: The Fruitful Darkness Tour 9 Lady Griz Volleyball vs Idaho 10,11 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Yellowstone 10-11 Dance Up Close 10-11 Willy Wonka Kids 11 Lady Griz Volleyball vs Eastern Washington 11 Griz Football vs Northern Colorado 11-30 Holiday Art Exhibition 11,18,25 Missoula Valley Winter Market 14 Kids Klub November Activity 15 Ride-A-Thon 15 Santa’s Arrival 16 Lady Griz Basketball vs Kentucky 17 Hayes Carll 18-30 Santa Photos 18 Lady Griz Basketball vs Gonzaga 19 String Orchestra of The Rockies: Apollo’s Lute 21,24-26, Peter and the Starcatcher 29-30 22-30 Jesse Blumenthal: Transmission Park 23 Turkey Day 8K & 3K Family Fun Run 24 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Butte 27-30 Holiday Performances 27-30 Ronald McDonald House Gingerbread House

Contest Display 30 A Christmas Carol 30 Festival of Trees

LOCATION Dennison Theatre Downtown Missoula Top Hat Lounge Downtown Missoula Glacier Ice Rink West Auxiliary Gym Hellgate Soccer Field Washington-Griz Stadium Top Hat Lounge West Auxiliary Gym Glacier Ice Rink Masquer Theatre Missoula Children’s Theatre West Auxiliary Gym Washington-Griz Stadium Radius Gallery 705 S. Higgins Ave. Southgate Mall A Carousel for Missoula Southgate Mall UM Dahlberg Arena Top Hat Lounge Southgate Mall UM Dahlberg Arena Music Recital Hall Montana Theatre University Center Gallery McCormick Park Glacier Ice Rink Southgate Mall Southgate Mall Missoula Community Theatre First Interstate Bank Downtown Missoula

DECEMBER 2017

1 First Friday Gallery Night 1 Lady Griz Basketball vs Cal State Fullerton 1,2 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Great Falls 1-3 Festival of Trees

1-3 Peter and the Starcatcher 1, 4-8, Holiday Performances 11-15,18-22 1-16 Over There! Montanans in the Great War

1-17 A Christmas Carol 1-19 Jesse Blumenthal: Transmission Park 1-24 Holiday Art Exhibition 1-24 Santa Photos 1-26 Ronald McDonald House Gingerbread House

Contest Display 1-30 Shed/Afternow: Work by Linda Stoudt 1-30 Dear Viewer: Text-Based Artwork 1-31 Our Side: Elisa Harkins, Tanya Lukin Linklater,

Marianne Nicolson, & Tanis S’Eiltin 1-31 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the

Footsteps of My Ancestors 1-31 Rez Made: Photographs from Two Eagle

River School Students 2 Parade of Lights 2 Lady Griz Basketball vs Long Beach State 2-3 Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops 2, 9,16, Missoula Valley Winter Market 23,30 3, 10 Pet Photos with Santa 7 Lady Griz Basketball vs Stephen F. Austin 8 Jeff Austin Band 8 Tuba Christmas 8-9 European Christmas 8 Dance Performance: Fall Studio Works 9 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Bozeman 10 Missoula MADE Fair 13 Lady Griz Basketball vs Seattle 16 Reggie Watts 19 Kids Klub December Activity 20 Lady Griz Basketball vs Rocky Mountain

Downtown Missoula UM Dahlberg Arena Glacier Ice Rink First Interstate Bank Downtown Missoula Montana Theatre Southgate Mall Montana Museum of Art & Culture Missoula Community Theatre University Center Gallery Radius Gallery Southgate Mall Southgate Mall Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Downtown Missoula UM Dahlberg Arena Dennison Theatre 112 N. Pattee St. Southgate Mall UM Dahlberg Arena Top Hat Lounge Southgate Mall Missoula County Fair Grounds The Open Space Glacier Ice Rink Adams Center UM Dahlberg Arena Wilma Theatre Southgate Mall UM Dahlberg Arena

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Santa’s Breakfast Group Show Lady Griz Basketball vs Northern Arizona Lady Griz Basketball vs Southern Utah First Night Hat Parade

A Carousel for Missoula Radius Gallery UM Dahlberg Arena UM Dahlberg Arena Southgate Mall

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2018 BFA Exhibition 2018 BFA Exhibition American Idiot

University Center Gallery Gallery of Visual Arts Masquer Theatre

Griz Tennis vs Montana State 50th Annual Kyiyo Powwow Griz Men’s Track Griz-Cat Duel Griz Tennis vs Eastern Washington Griz Tennis vs Weber State The Little Mermaid Forestry Day Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Rise Up Alice In Wonderland

Lindsay Tennis Center Adams Center Dornblaser Field Lindsay Tennis Center Lindsay Tennis Center Missoula Community Theatre Fort Missoula Dennison Theatre Missoula Children’s Theatre

JANUARY 2018

1 Resolution Run 5K 1-31 Our Side: Elisa Harkins, Tanya Lukin Linklater,

Marianne Nicolson, & Tanis S’Eiltin 1-31 Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the Footsteps

of My Ancestors 5,6 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Helena 5 First Friday Gallery Night 6,13,20,27 Missoula Valley Winter Market 11 Lady Griz Basketball vs Sacramento State 12-15 Winter Sidewalk Sale 13 Lady Griz Basketball vs Portland State 19-28 Happy Days 20, 25-27 On Golden Pond 22-31 Due Diligence 26 Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Back to Da Capo

Family Concert 26,27 Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Helena 26-31 Group Show

TBD Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Glacier Ice Rink Downtown Missoula 112 N. Pattee St. UM Dahlberg Arena Southgate Mall UM Dahlberg Arena Missoula Community Theatre Montana Theatre University Center Gallery Dennison Theatre Glacier Ice Rink Radius Gallery

FEBRUARY 2018

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Lady Griz Basketball vs Northern Colorado On Golden Pond Due Diligence Group Show Our Side: Elisa Harkins, Tanya Lukin Linklater, Marianne Nicolson, & Tanis S’Eiltin Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the Footsteps of My Ancestors First Friday Gallery Night Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Bozeman Lady Griz Basketball vs North Dakota Missoula Valley Winter Market Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Billings Griz Tennis vs Lewis-Clark State Lady Griz Basketball vs Eastern Washington Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Lady Griz Basketball vs Idaho Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Great Falls Hercules!

String Orchestra of The Rockies: Heroes and Legends Missoula Symphony Cabaret Series: Anderson & Roe In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play 8th Annual Winter BrewFest Lady Griz Basketball vs Montana State Missoula Symphony Orchestra: Ebb & Flow Claire Dawn Meyer: Trauma Drama

UM Dahlberg Arena Montana Theatre University Center Gallery Radius Gallery Missoula Art Museum Missoula Art Museum Downtown Missoula Glacier Ice Rink UM Dahlberg Arena 112 N. Pattee St. Glacier Ice Rink Lindsay Tennis Center UM Dahlberg Arena Various Locations, Missoula UM Dahlberg Arena Glacier Ice Rink Missoula Children’s Theatre Music Recital Hall The Public House Masquer Theatre Caras Park UM Dahlberg Arena Dennison Theatre University Center Gallery

MARCH 2018

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1-22 2 2-31 3,10,17, 24,31 4 10 8-10 9,10 9-18

In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: In the Footsteps of My Ancestors Claire Dawn Meyer: Trauma Drama First Friday Gallery Night Montana Found Missoula Valley Winter Market

Masquer Theatre Missoula Art Museum

Griz Tennis vs Idaho Griz Tennis vs North Dakota Dance in Concert Missoula Bruins Hockey vs Helena The 39 Steps

Lindsay Tennis Center Lindsay Tennis Center Montana Theatre Glacier Ice Rink Missoula Community Theatre

University Center Gallery Downtown Missoula Radius Gallery 112 N. Pattee St.

APRIL 2018

2-13 5-6 6 6-30 7,14,21 11-15 13 14 14-22 15

Karl Schwiesow: YesNo Little Red Truck Vintage Market First Friday Gallery Night Group Show Missoula Valley Winter Market Everyman Griz Tennis vs Northern Colorado Griz Men’s Track Montana Open International Wildlife Film Festival Griz Tennis vs Portland State

University Center Gallery Missoula Fairgrounds Downtown Missoula Radius Gallery 705 S. Higgins Ave. Masquer Theatre Lindsay Tennis Center Dornblaser Field Roxy Theatre Lindsay Tennis Center

MAY 2018

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11-31 19-20

Group Show 2018 BFA Exhibition 2018 BFA Exhibition The Little Mermaid Dance New Works First Friday Gallery Night 26th Annual Garden City Brewfest Saturday Morning Markets String Orchestra of The Rockies: The Cascades Meet The Rockies 3rd Annual Ceramics Invitational MaggotFest

Radius Gallery University Center Gallery Gallery of Visual Arts Missoula Community Theatre The Open Space Downtown Missoula Caras Park Downtown Missoula Music Recital Hall Radius Gallery Fort Missoula Fields

JUNE 2018

1 First Friday Gallery Night 1-9 3rd Annual Ceramics Invitational 2,9,16, Saturday Morning Markets 23,30 6,13,20,27 Out to Lunch Summer Series 7,14,21,28 Orchard Homes’ Farmer’s Market 7,14,21,28 Downtown ToNight Summer Series 13,20,27 Missoula City Band Summer Concert Series 24 Missoula MADE Fair

Downtown Missoula Radius Gallery Downtown Missoula Caras Park 2537 S. 3rd Street West Caras Park Bonner Park Caras Park

JULY 2018

3,10,17, Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market 24,31 4 Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 4 Fourth at The Fort 4,11,18,25 Out to Lunch Summer Series 5,12,19,26 Orchard Homes’ Farmer’s Market 5,12,19,26 Downtown ToNight Summer Series 6 First Friday Gallery Night 7,14,21,28 Saturday Morning Markets 11,18,25 Missoula City Band Summer Concert Series 13-15 Missoula Marathon

Circle Square in Missoula Southgate Mall Fort Missoula Caras Park 2537 S. 3rd Street West Caras Park Downtown Missoula Downtown Missoula Bonner Park Caras Park, Various Locations Missoula

AUGUST 2018

1,8,15 Missoula City Band Summer Concert Series 1,8,15, Out to Lunch Summer Series 22,29 2,9,16, Downtown ToNight Summer Series 23,30 2,9,16 Orchard Homes’ Farmer’s Market 23,30 3 First Friday Gallery Night 4,11,18,25 Saturday Morning Markets 7,14,21,28 Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market 7-12 Western Montana Fair 24-25 13th Annual River City Roots Festival

Bonner Park Caras Park Caras Park

2537 S. 3rd Street West Downtown Missoula Downtown Missoula Circle Square Western Montana Fairgrounds Downtown Missoula

SEPTEMBER 2018

TBD Montana Book Festival 1,8,15, Saturday Morning Markets 22,29 3,10,17,24 Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market 6,13,20,27 Orchard Homes’ Farmer’s Market 7 First Friday Gallery Night

Various Locations Missoula Downtown Missoula Circle Square 2537 S. 3rd Street West Downtown Missoula

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE When we play outside, we mean it.

Rugged and wild or laid-back and rambling, this natural playground has something for everyone.

Exploration and adventure in the great outdoors are a part of everyday life here. Swoon-worthy wilderness calls from all directions. Pick a spot and grab your gear. No matter the weather or your fitness level, there’s something just for you.

Indulge in your favorite activities on land or in the water. Try something new or practice a familiar skill. Bring your own equipment or find what you need from a local gear shop or rental provider. We’ve got hiking trails and biking trails, ski hills and wandering hills, fishing rivers and floating rivers. And if you’ve got wheels, there are three major recreation areas just a few minutes’ drive outside of town.

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START YOUR ADVENTURE HERE RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND WILDERNESS This 60,000-acre wilderness complex to the north of Missoula welcomes a variety of hiking, backpacking, horseback riding and bicycling opportunities on developed trails.

PATTEE CANYON RECREATION AREA A favorite Missoula recreation area for years, this 3,200-acre spot has an abundance of ponderosa pines and a network of scenic foot, horse, bicycle and cross-country ski trails.

BLUE MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA This 4,900-acre area offers off-road trails for hikers, equestrians, bicyclists and ATV enthusiasts. There are also two wheelchair accessible loops, handicap parking and restrooms.

Find breathtaking views in this 41-mile trail system and a forest-fire lookout at road’s end.

CLARK FORK RIVER The Clark Fork River runs straight through the heart of Missoula, making it easily accessible for locals and visitors.

BLACKFOOT RIVER The Blackfoot River has become one of the state’s most popular due in part to its beautiful natural setting and the fame gained from the novel and film, A River Runs Through It. BITTERROOT VALLEY AND RIVER Western Montana’s Bitterroot River runs 75 miles south-to-north through Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley.

THERE’S THIS PLACE where

A RIVER STILL RUNS THROUGH IT

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THERE’S THIS PLACE where

YOU CAN CATCH A WAVE AND A SHOW ON THE SAME BLOCK

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A SURFER ON BRENNAN’S WAVE. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT There’s a famously good reason that locals go surfing on their lunch hour. It’s the same reason that experts and newcomers go fly-fishing side by side in the middle of downtown and that freestyle kayaking competitions are hosted here. The Clark Fork River runs right through town. Just about everybody spends time on, in, and around the river. Why not star in your own movie? We’ll provide the iconic setting, the authentic extras, suitable gear and experienced guides. We’ll even throw in a picnic lunch.

From high-adrenaline whitewater to a relaxing float with a backdrop of ponderosa pines, mountain shorelines and bald eagles, come have a blast and splash around with us.

TUBING/STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING Whether gliding along a smooth lake surface or navigating the ebb and flow of a river, tubing and stand-up paddleboarding attract a wide range of water enthusiasts looking to relax under Montana’s big sky. Easy access to the water and a variety of rental vendors equals a stress-free day of discovery.

TUBING ON THE CLARK FORK RIVER. TAYLAR ROBBINS

FLY-FISHING Nestled in sheer wild wonder, Missoula offers the perfect setting for a peaceful day of casting a fly rod on the river.

With an impressive number of skilled award-winning fishing outfitters and guides, three rivers, and Rock Creek’s blue-ribbon trout stream, Missoula has been named one of the country’s top ten fly-fishing towns.

WHITEWATER RAFTING Hitting the rapids is exhilarating no matter your vessel of choice, but whitewater rafting—led by any one of Missoula’s several rafting guides—lends a sense of community to the whole experience. With a variety of rafting expeditions tailored to your needs and preferences, it’s an adventure made for you.

MONTANA RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY, LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL ADVENTURES

KAYAKING Kayaking draws quite the crowd with Brennan’s Wave, in the heart of downtown. A wave system created in memory of a local kayaker, Brennan’s Wave brings Montana’s outdoors into Missoula’s city limits.

SURFING Missoula houses one of the only mountain surf shops in the country and thrill seeking ratchets up to a whole new level here as more and more people are choosing to chase the nonstop ride of a rushing river. Watch surfers conquer the water at Brennan’s Wave near Caras Park.

A KAYAKER ON THE CLARK FORK, DOWNTOWN MISSOULA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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11 Best Marathons for U.S. Runners HIT THE TRAIL Welcome to 360 degrees of awesome via Missoula’s astonishingly vast network of hiking and biking trails. You can pace yourself according to elevation gain and distance and there are trailheads almost everywhere: along the riverfront or at the base of any mountain or foothill. You’re rewarded with views of snowcapped peaks, the shape of the river as it carves through downtown, profusions of wildflowers, and likely even a few deer. Take your pick from switchbacks galore as well as trails hugging the edges of hillsides.

Catch the sunrise from one of our many peaks and watch the valley take its morning bath in mesmerizing early light. The birdsongs and dewdrenched grasses make it all worthwhile. You can bookend your day with a breathtaking portrait of the sunset from yet another mountaintop, giving new meaning to the phrase “paint the town.” By foot or on wheels, Missoula has a path with your name on it. Many, actually.

BIKING With easy and immediate access available to all forms of biking, Missoula’s cycling culture is on the rise. Thousands of miles of biking trails crisscross the land and offer stunning vistas.

Major mountain biking trail systems run through the Rattlesnake Recreation Area, Pattee Canyon and Blue Mountain, offering miles of single track only minutes from downtown. The Clark Fork Riverfront Trail System links to biking trails in the Deer Creek and Marshall Mountain areas. Ride the chairlift up and bike down at Snowbowl Ski Area.

Competitive riders race in leagues, regular trail series and cyclocross.

There are also several competitive race teams in Missoula.

Those interested in the more social aspect of biking join regular organized rides. Missoula’s bike lanes and extensive pathway system allow for stress-free bike commuting through town.

The Bitterroot Trail is a 50-mile paved path that connects Missoula and Hamilton. It is a perfect way to explore the charming towns along the way, complete with amazing views of the Bitterroot Mountains.

#4 - Top Biking Cities Save Energy, May 2016

RUNNING Missoula loves to run, and with as many as 40 organized races held each year, Run Wild Missoula has become so much more than just a brand here—it has become a way of life. Going the extra mile? The Missoula Marathon takes place in mid-July and has been named one of the best in the nation.

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HIKING THE “M.” TAYLAR ROBBINS

Can’t Miss Hikes Hiking in Missoula is one of those activities almost anyone can appreciate.

From stunning steep peaks to peaceful, leisurely strolls, it’s one of Missoula’s most popular pastimes.

MISSOULA MARATHON. GAMEFACE MEDIA

THE “M” (MOUNT SENTINEL) A quick hike that’s all about the incline and the fresh air, ascending the “M” offers the quintessential snapshot of Missoula Valley.

WATERWORKS HILL Multiple trails encourage exploration and every bend shares something new.

Hike to the ever-evolving rock and stone community-made peace sign.

THE “L” (MOUNT JUMBO) A system of trails spreads out in all directions, and in the spring the arrowleaf balsamroot flower paints the entire face of the mountain yellow.

BLUE MOUNTAIN Succumbing to the wilderness surrounding Missoula, these trails deliver sweeping views and a sense of out-of-town adventure among their many twists and turns.

PATTEE CANYON Several trails crisscross acres of a thickly wooded wonderland where getting lost is as easy as finding your way back.

RATTLESNAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA AND WILDERNESS Five miles from downtown, you’ll find this spectacular area with 60,000 acres and a system of trails that open up new pockets of nature for all who venture in.

BIKING THE BITTERROOT TRAIL. SAARA SNOW

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OVERNIGHT SNOWFALL CREATES A WINTER PLAYGROUND FOR MISSOULIANS. TAYLAR ROBBINS

WINTER WONDERLAND Summer isn’t endless after all, but we can still guarantee a perfect visit when Missoula’s temperatures cool down. There’s no need to stay indoors when there’s an abundance of adventure to be had any time of year. Snow season in Missoula is as dramatically vivid as a holiday postcard. There are no winter blues in this landscape, except for that gloriously bright dome overhead. Grab your skis, snowboards, snowshoes or snowmobiles. The many options for epic powder exploration —all within reach of town—will fulfill even winter’s shortest days.

“ Many towns in the West consider themselves ‘outdoor’ towns—suggesting a citizenry eager to bike, run, ski, paddle, hunt, fish, hike, backpack, float and camp. Missoula, Montana, is one of those towns, but it possesses some indefinable spirit that keeps it from being confused with any other.”

DOWNHILL SKIING/SNOWBOARDING Montana Snowbowl is a ski resort literally in Missoula’s backyard. Within minutes you can go from city roads to a snow globe, complete with a rustic lodge and fresh, soft powder.

There are also four additional ski hills all within 120 miles of Missoula: Lookout Pass, Lost Trail Powder Mountain, Blacktail Mountain, and Discovery Ski Area.

SNOWMOBILING Hit the trails and get lost in the wilds of winter.

A couple hours’ drive brings you to any one of several snow-packed areas that appear as if they were designed with this sport in mind.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING/SNOWSHOEING In and around Missoula’s city limits, crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing provide a fun and fresh way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of a Missoula winter wonderland. Several places in town provide affordable rentals.

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SEASONAL DELIGHTS Even in autumn you can keep your heart rate up with biking and hiking around town. And the golfing season can be surprisingly long, starting as early as March and continuing well into October.

From water’s edge to summit, birding and hunting are popular pastimes.

Opportunities for exploration aren’t at all limited to those summer days of late twilight. So, gear up and layer up: you’ll have a new perspective in no time.

STUNNING FALL COLORS ARE A WELCOME SIGHT TO AUTUMN VISITORS. TAYLAR ROBBINS

ZIPLINING For the dry-land thrill seeker, or anyone who craves the sensation of flying, Montana Snowbowl ski resort boasts a dizzying collection of ziplines in the summer that will pump your adrenaline into overdrive.

BIRDING With infinite locales available in minutes, you can spot your next yellow warbler or great horned owl by lunchtime and be back on the search for a bald eagle before you know it.

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GOLFING Gorgeous green spaces meet relaxation at any one of Missoula’s seven golf courses. Most are open to the public and feature mature trees and sweeping fairways underneath Montana’s big sky.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION LISTINGS NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION For information about national forests, campgrounds, fire restrictions, trails and trail conditions, maps, state parks, and closures, contact the following:

BOATING & FLOATING For more information on the Alberton Gorge, Blackfoot River, the Flathead Lake Marine Trail and Thompson Chain of Lakes, contact Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks. www.fwp.mt.gov

U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN REGION FEDERAL BUILDING 200 E. Broadway St., 406.329.2814 www.fs.usda.gov/r1

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FOREST SERVICE NORTHERN REGION Building 26, Fort Missoula 406.329.3511, www.fs.usda.gov/r1 MISSOULA RANGER DISTRICT 24 Fort Missoula Rd., 406.329.3750 www.fs.usda.gov/lolo BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT MISSOULA OFFICE 3255 Fort Missoula Rd. 406.329.3914 www.blm.gov/mt/st/en.html MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE & PARKS 3201 Spurgin Rd., 406.542.5500 www.fwp.mt.gov BEAVERHEAD-DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST 420 Barret St., Dillon, MT www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf BITTERROOT NATIONAL FOREST 1801 N. 1st St., Hamilton, MT www.fs.usda.gov/bitterroot FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST www.fs.usda.gov/flathead LOLO NATIONAL FOREST www.fs.usda.gov/lolo To reserve a Forest Service cabin or lookout tower, visit: www.recreation.gov MONTANA STATE PARKS For information on camping and recreating in the Missoula area, visit: www.stateparks.mt.gov

MONTANA WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION For information on guided wilderness walks, visit www.wildmontana.org HIKE WILD MONTANA For information on hikes in Montana, visit www.hike.wildmontana.org BIKING INFORMATION ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION 800.755.2453 www.adventurecycling.org

DUNROVIN RANCH Lolo, MT, 406.273.7745 www.dunrovinranchmontana.com MISSOULA BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN 406.531.2455 www.bchmt.org/missoula BIRDING INFORMATION FIVE VALLEYS AUDUBON SOCIETY www.fvaudubon.org/birding/ missoulabirding-hotspots GOLFING CANYON RIVER GOLF CLUB 18 hole, East Missoula, MT 406.721.0222 www.canyonrivergolfclub.com

HUNTING Game animals include: deer, elk, antelope, moose, upland game birds, waterfowl, turkey, black bear, mountain lion, wolf, bison, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. For more information about seasons, regulations, access, maps and permits, visit Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks: www.fwp.mt.gov/hunting DOWNHILL SKIING/ SNOWBOARDING For avalanche updates, call the West Central Montana Avalanche Advisory at 406.549.4488 or 800.281.1030 www.missoulaavalanche.org BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN Lakeside, MT, 406.844.0999 www.blacktailmountain.com

HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB 9 hole, Missoula, 406.728.7360 www.thekeeprestaurant.com/ the-highlands

DISCOVERY SKI AREA Anaconda, MT, 406.563.2184 www.skidiscovery.com

MISSOULIANS ON BICYCLES (MOBI) www.missoulabike.org

KING RANCH GOLF COURSE 9 hole, Frenchtown, MT, 406.626.4000

LOOKOUT PASS Mullan, ID, 208.744.1301 www.skilookout.com

MISSOULA IN MOTION 406.552.6675 www.missoulainmotion.com

LARCHMONT GOLF COURSE 18 hole, Missoula, 406.721.4416 www.larchmontgolfcourse.com

MOUNTAIN BIKING MISSOULA 406.544.0476 www.mountainbikingmissoula.com

LINDA VISTA GOLF COURSE 9 hole, Missoula, 406.251.3655 www.lindavistagolfcourse.com

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MISSOULA COUNTRY CLUB 18 hole, Missoula, 406.251.2404 www.missoulacountryclub.com

RUN WILD MISSOULA 406.544.7073 www.runwildmissoula.org HORSEBACK RIDING INFORMATION BIG SKY HORSE PARK (membership required) 406.396.1302 www.bigskyhorsepark.org DOUBLE ARROW RESORT Seeley Lake, MT, 406.677.2777 www.doublearrowresort.com

THE RANCH CLUB 18 hole, Missoula, 406.532.1000 www.ranchclub.com THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA GOLF COURSE 9 hole, Missoula, 406.728.8629 www.umt.edu/golf FISHING For information on licenses, regulations and fishing access sites, visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks: www.fwp.mt.gov/fishing

LOST TRAIL POWDER MOUNTAIN Conner, MT, 406.821.3211 www.losttrail.com MONTANA SNOWBOWL Missoula, 406.549.9777 www.montanasnowbowl.com CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING LOLO PASS Contact the Powell Ranger Station at 208.942.3113 LUBRECHT SKI TRAILS www.cfc.umt.edu/lubrecht/activities/ skiing/default.php NORDIC SKIING DISCOVERY SKI AREA www.skidiscovery.com/nordic-skiing MISSOULA NORDIC SKI CLUB www.missoulanordic.org SEELEY LAKE www.seeleylakenordic.org SEELEY LAKE ROCKS www.seeleylakerocks.org SNOWMOBILING For avalanche updates, call the West Central Montana Avalanche Advisory 406.549.4488 or 800.281.1030 www.missoulaavalanche.org MISSOULA SNOWGOERS SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION www.missoulasnowgoers.org

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SAVOR THE LOCAL FLAVOR. We play hard and we eat well.

Foodies visiting Missoula be warned: you will feel like you’ve died and gone to heaven. You might assume that a place surrounded by breathtaking wilderness couldn’t possibly offer knockout food, too, but you’d be wrong. No matter how discerning your palate, we’ve got a handcrafted dining experience with your name on it.

Morning, noon and night, there are taste bud-pleasing menus all over town from ultra-friendly breakfast joints (Catalyst Café & Espresso Bar) to one-of-a-kind hipster food trucks (Tia’s Tamales, Clove Cart Pizza, Bison

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Burgers), from take-out Brazilian combos (Five on Black) to counter-style East Indian (Masala), from classy elegance (Pearl Café, Red Bird) to happy hour heaven—which happens not once but twice a day at Plonk. (Please run, do not walk, to Plonk. You can thank us later.) The only hard part about eating in Missoula involves the challenge of choosing from more options than your belly can hold. Here’s one mouthwatering master plan. Grab an early caffeine jolt from Black Coffee Roasting Co., where coffee is an art form. Hvike until you’re dying for breakfast (try the Hob Nob Café). Go for a bike ride and work up your readiness for a picnic lunch (farmers market, Market on Front, Good Food Store). Paddle until it’s time to select a primo spot for dinner (Biga Pizza, Top Hat, Rumour). Get the picture?

“ T his is a great restaurant community to be involved in.

When we bought the Red Bird, we always had local in mind.

The farmers do all the hard work and all we have to do is showcase it.”

Laura Waters, owner of the Red Bird

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FOOD TRUCKS These one-of-a-kind vendors can be found truckin’ around Missoula year-round, serving up food that is as diverse as the town itself.

You’ll also find these trucks seasonally at the Clark Fork Market, Downtown ToNight and Out to Lunch in Caras Park. Look up vendors’ daily locations by visiting their websites and Facebook pages.

THE BEASTRO WAGON Slow-cooked meats and creative, classic sides. 406.543.0719 BIG DIPPER Ice cream made in Montana with Montana milk. 406.543.5722 BIG THAI COUNTRY Big Sky Country meets Thai flavor.

406.240.9511 BITTERROOT BISON Breakfast burritos, bison burgers, chili, french fries, chili cheese fries. 406.531.6047 THE CHAMELEON Slow-roasted meat, fresh seasonal veggies and unique house-made sauces and salsas. 406.396.3365 THE CLOVE CART PIZZA PEDDLERS Regular and specialty pizzas made from scratch and baked in an on-site, wood-fired oven.

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COVERED WAGON HOT DOGS Hot dogs, Polish sausages, bratwursts, and specialty dogs.

847.337.6824 DE LA CALLE Carnitas, carne asada and chorizo tacos made with fresh tortillas.

406.210.0676 DOBI’S TERIYAKI Bringing big-city teriyaki to Missoula.

EL CAZADOR TACO TRUCK Authentic, made-to-order Mexican food. 406728.3657 GUMBO BUS Rotating gumbos and po’boy sandwiches. 406.830.0150 GALLOPING GRIZ FOOD TRUCK A wide range of street foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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INA’S INDIAN TACOS Indian tacos, burgers, wandering tacos and more. 406.274.2374

THE NOODLE WAGON Stir-fried soba noodles and teriyaki chicken. 406.531.8667

ISLA’S LEMONADE Delicious, freshly squeezed lemonade. 406.880.3094

TIA’S TAMALES Home-cooked authentic Mexican dishes to go. 406.317.1817

LIL’ ORBITS DOUGHNUTS Fresh handmade mini donuts.

406.360.5438

VIETNAM NOODLE RESTAURANT Stir-fried Singapore noodles, curries and more. 406.542.8299

POLKA DOT PATTIES Burgers, pulled pork, fish and chips. 406.544.7660

WALLY & BUCK Gourmet burgers made on-site using local ingredients.

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PUFFY’S PO’BOYS AND MORE Cajun-style shrimp, calamari and chicken po’boys. 406.880.5570 MASALA FOOD CART Indian dishes to go.

406.926.6444 NINJA MIKE’S Epic breakfast sandwiches dressed with fresh local produce.

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WAYNE O’S WIENERS Cheesesteaks, brats and wieners.

406.207.5808 THE WILD WEENIE Street dogs, pulled pork sandwiches and veggie dogs served with a variety of fresh fixings. 406.207.6533 TENGO HOMBRE Family owned, authentic, fresh Mexican cuisine.

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Top Sweet Treats When you’re on vacation, there’s no better time to treat yourself. For inspiration, here are some of Missoula’s finest sweet treats.

BERNICE’S BAKERY CUPCAKES From a sumptuous white wine cake with smooth buttercream frosting to a mouthwatering, wheat-free, vegan chocolate and mint concoction, Bernice’s Bakery cupcakes are pure decadence and utterly enjoyable no matter your dietary preferences.

BLACK CAT BAKE SHOP There’s no better way to start the day than with a breakfast pastry from Black Cat. Black Cat crafts baked goods like works of art, and they taste even better than they look.

CAFFÈ DOLCE GELATO Caffè Dolce offers a taste of Italy with its decadent gelato. The rich Italian ice cream is perfect for a hot afternoon in the summer, or for winter dreaming of warmer days to come.

POSH CHOCOLAT Artisanal chocolates devoted to exotic flavors and created from highly inventive combinations, these treats are as shockingly flavored as they are delicious and a bold choice for any true chocolate lover.

MUSTARD SEED DESSERTS Delectable morsels designed to entice any palate, these desserts are perfectly sized to satisfy your sweet tooth.

CREATE A CUSTOM SAMPLER AT THE GOOD FOOD STORE The Good Food Store offers a smorgasbord of sweets from Missoula’s finest bakeries as well as delicious baked goods created in-house.

LOCAL ICE CREAM: SWEET PEAKS AND THE BIG DIPPER Ice cream classics and uniquely delicious recipes create a world of flavor completely devoted to making your taste buds happy regardless of the season.

CUPCAKES AT BERNICE’S BAKERY TASTE AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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DINING LISTINGS BLUE CANYON KITCHEN & TAVERN/HILTON GARDEN INN Enjoy creative American cooking in a comfortable sophisticated mountain lodge setting. Savor steaks, seafood and vegetarian entrées. Enjoy a happy hour cocktail and appetizer in our tavern.

See ad on page 63.

BUTTERFLY HERBS Offering fresh coffees, teas (Evening in Missoula), bulk spices, botanicals, gifts and fine toiletries.

The café features homemade soups, fresh salads, sandwiches and coffee ice cream specialties.

Missoula’s first and favorite espresso bar. See ad on page 53.

3720 N. Reserve St., 406.541.BLUE www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com American, Contemporary Dining, desserts. $20 – $35. Dinner only.

Casino. Cocktails, beer and wine.

Catering and private dining. Private dining capacity is 30.

232 N. Higgins Ave., 406.728.8780 www.butterflyherbs.com Coffeehouse. $1 – $6.50.

Breakfast and lunch.

-----------------------------------------BROADWAY SPORTS BAR, GRILL & CASINO/BROADWAY INN All-American bar and grill featuring great pizza, burgers, salads, appetizers and other favorites.

Outdoor courtyard with cabana bar, fire pits and plenty of seating to enjoy with friends. See ad on page 60.

1609 W. Broadway St., 406.543.5678 www.broadwayinnmissoula.com $7 – $20. Dinner. Casino. Cocktails, beer and wine. Catering. Space for private parties and meetings.

-----------------------------------------BROOKS & BROWNS/ HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN Featuring regional brews, great food and live entertainment. Located along the Clark Fork River at the Holiday Inn Downtown. Happy hour daily 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and all day Sunday. See ad on page 3.

200 S. Pattee St., 406.532.2056 www.holidayinn.com/missoula-park American. $7 – $25. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktails, beer and wine. Up to 1,000 people reception, 450 banquet.

-----------------------------------------CIAO MAMBO The lights are low, the music is up, the wine is flowing and the energy is buzzing. It’s the perfect setting for Italian food. The pasta dishes with rich, savory sauces and fresh ingredients, thin-crust pizzas baked to perfection and unmatched service will keep you coming back for more. See ad on this page.

541 S. Higgins Ave., 406.543.0377 www.ciaomambo.com, Italian. $10 - $25. Dinner. Beer and wine.

Banquet facility capacity is 40.

-----------------------------------------FINN & PORTER/DOUBLETREE Finn & Porter Restaurant and Deck featuring steak and seafood entices with a fabulous river view, savory menu and extraordinary service.

See ad on page 2.

100 Madison St., 406.542.4660 www.finnandporter.com/missoula Steak, seafood. $15 - $50.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cocktails, beer and wine. Banquet capacity is 20.

GOOD FOOD STORE The GFS Deli features salads and sandwiches, Fire Deck pizza, wok bowls, a selection of soups, a salad bar and a hot bar offering a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner entrées.

Locally-roasted coffee/espresso drinks and an extensive smoothie/ juice/kombucha menu complement bakery goods from the GFS ovens and from Missoula’s favorite bakeries. See ad on page 79.

1600 S. 3rd St. W., 406.541.3663 www.goodfoodstore.com Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Retail sales of beer and wine, no on-site consumption.

-----------------------------------------IZA Contemporary local Asian cuisine featuring organic, gluten free and vegan options. Signature dishes include Korean Bulgogi Beef, Malaysian Fried Rice, Tokyo Noodles, Bentos, Miso Salmon and Rendang. Extensive wine, sake and teas (bubble tea too). Happy hour 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. See ad on this page.

529 S. Higgins Ave., 406.830.3237 www.izarestaurant.com Asian. $4 – $16. Lunch and dinner.

Beer and wine. Catering.

-----------------------------------------THE MONTANA CLUB Serving scratch-made breakfast, lunch and dinner in a Montana lodge-style atmosphere. See ad on page 7.

2620 Brooks St., 406.543.3200 4561 N. Reserve St., 406.541.8141 www.montanaclub.com, American, steak house, Seafood. $10 – $30 Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Casino. Cocktails, beer and wine.

PARADISE FALLS Paradise Falls is a restaurant, lounge and casino offering familyfriendly menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy our newly renovated deck and experience why we’ve been Missoula’s coolest hot spot for over 20 years. See ad on page 47.

3621 Brooks St., 406.728.3228 www.paradisefallsmissoula.com Sports bar, American, family dining. $5 – $16. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casino. Cocktails, beer and wine. Catering. Banquet capacity 80.

-----------------------------------------PLONK Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere. Merging elements of evolving culture, style, art, music and fashion. Plonk endeavors to create an all-encompassing dining experience. See ad on page 45.

322 N. Higgins Ave., 406.926.1791 www.plonkwine.com, French inspired new American, $10 – $35.

Happy hour and dinner. Cocktails, beer and wine.

-----------------------------------------RED BIRD A hidden culinary treasure nestled in the historic Florence Building.

The Wine Bar offers casual dining with over 25 wines by the glass and an extensive beer menu with live music on Mondays. The restaurant offers intimate evening dining, showcasing local ingredients and transforming them into edible artwork. See ad on page 47.

111 N. Higgins Ave., 406.549.2906 www.redbirdrestaurant.com Gourmet, eclectic, desserts. $19 – $34. Dinner. Beer and wine.

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MARKET FAVORITES Missoula’s outdoor markets draw plenty of travelers from near and far, but locals look forward to strolling the market streets week after week because small-town pride runs deep here, shopping local is a community value and, quite frankly, everyone’s got their Saturday morning ritual, and here, it often involves a farmers market favorite.

HUCKLEBERRY HEAVEN: When huckleberry season is in full swing (August – September), you’ll find quart and gallon-sized bags of the coveted berry scattered throughout the market. If you manage to snag some, good luck not eating the whole lot before you make your way to the other side of the street.

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MOREL MUSHROOMS

MORELS OR ELSE: You might call it an obsession. From April to August, the elusive morel mushrooms are popping up near cottonwood-lined river bottoms and burn areas, and some of the dedicated hunter-gatherers who are lucky enough to spot them and pluck them from the ground sell them at the market, making it a little easier for everyone to get their hands on some…if you’re lucky.

MELON MADNESS: You’ll not find a better melon west of the Mississippi. Dixon Melons are a Missoula market hot commodity, and for good reason. Try their “Candy Girls” cross between a cantaloupe and a honey dew, or their “Sinful” tropical melon.

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RED BIRD RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR MON-SAT 5-10ISH WITH LIVE MUSIC ON MONDAYS Great Happy Hour Specials on Great Happy Hour Specials on & Drinks.

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MIXOLOGY IN DOWNTOWN MISSOULA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

DRINK UP. DRINK LOCAL. Cheers! You’re in Missoula, Montana.

From signature cocktails to local craft brews to an enticing selection of wine and expertly distilled spirits— there’s plenty to drink in Missoula. And just when you think Missoula has satisfied every single one of your cravings (and a few you didn’t even know you had), it dawns on you that you’re thirsty for an adult beverage. Guess what? We’ve got exactly what you’re looking for, from dawn to the wee hours. Brewedto-perfection espresso; masterbrew craft beers from traditional to cutting-edge; must-try distilled liquors that will take your breath away; and ciders pressed from local apples. You’ll discover that we are equally good at wildlife and nightlife. Check out some historic watering holes for old-school dive-bar lovers, e.g., Charlie B’s, The Missoula Club, Stockman’s Bar and The Oxford. Breweries in downtown Missoula are landmark venues and family-friendly to boot. Plus, we’ve got the sleek-yet-welcoming Montgomery Distillery, acclaimed for the “best gin in the world.” We’ve got the Top Hat (with its triple-arch Brunswick backbar) and The Dram Shop (with its ever-changing and supremely astonishing variety). When it comes to mixology, you can be an ‘A’ student in Missoula.

Missoula’s local beverage scene is dynamic and growing. New bars and breweries planned for the coming year will expand the menu of distinctive drink offerings and experiences.

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DRINK LISTINGS BAYERN BREWING Love a lager at Bayern, where you’ll find a wide selection of Bavarian masterbrews at Montana’s only German brewery.

Bayern Brewing is Montana’s oldest microbrewery. Located upstairs is the Edelweiss Bistro serving traditional German food.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Montana Helles Lager 1507 Montana St., 406.721.1482 www.bayernbrewery.com -----------------------------------------BIG SKY BREWING COMPANY Big Sky Brewing strives to produce balanced, world-class beers, while having as much fun as possible.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Moose Drool Brown Ale 5417 Trumpeter Way, 406.549.2777 www.bigskybrew.com -----------------------------------------DRAUGHT WORKS BREWERY A Westside taproom, Draught Works has a cool, industrial feel with a huge patio out front, ideal for warm-weather tasting.

NOT TO BE MISSED: That’s What She Said Cream Ale 915 Toole Ave., 406.541.1592 www.draughtworksbrewery.com ------------------------------------------

IMAGINE NATION BREWING CO. Imagine Nation Brewing is a community-oriented and community-based Missoula microbrewery grounded in the world’s great brewing traditions.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Freedom Fighter IPA 1151 W. Broadway St., 406.926.1251 www.imaginenationbrewing.com -----------------------------------------KETTLEHOUSE BREWING CO. The KettleHouse Brewing Company has two locations, and yes, you must visit both. Birthplace of the award-winning Cold Smoke Scotch Ale®, Cold Smoke is just one of the must-have brews at KettleHouse.

(ALSO) NOT TO BE MISSED: Eddy Out Pale Ale 602 Myrtle St., 406.830.3162 313 1st St. W., 406.728.1660 www.kettlehouse.com -----------------------------------------MISSOULA WINERY Offering a taste of Montana, the last best place, with a hint of French style.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Last Best Red 5656 W. Harrier Dr. 406.830.3296 www.montanawinery.com

GREAT BURN BREWING Locally owned, fun, family-friendly brewery featuring traditional ales brewed with a West Coast flare.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Smoke Chase Porter 2230 McDonald Ave., 406.317.1557 www.greatburnbrewing.com ------------------------------------------

MONTANA DISTILLERY With brick walls, pine floors and industrial metal, The Montana Distillery Tasting Room has a rustic Montana feel that is reminiscent of the days when 631 Woody St. was the Garden City Railroad Bar and a big part of the downtown area.

TAMARACK BREWING CO. With a bar and restaurant downstairs and upstairs, and flatscreen televisions galore, Tamarack is a great place to catch a game, taste some brews and chow down.

NOT TO BE MISSED: The Bitterroot

NOT TO BE MISSED: Sip N’ Go Naked Apricot Ale

631 Woody St., 406.541.1889 www.flatheadvodka.com

231 W. Front St., 406.830.3113 www.tamarackbrewing.com

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MONTGOMERY DISTILLERY The distillery opened its doors to sippers and swillers in 2012.

Offering signature cocktails made with the distillery’s Quicksilver Vodka and Whyte Laydie Gin, Montgomery also makes its own syrups and limited edition spirits.

TEN SPOON VINEYARD AND WINERY Ten Spoon is located in the Rattlesnake on a gorgeous piece of land with killer views. The winery crafts organic regional wines free of synthetic chemicals.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Greenough Park 129 W. Front St., 406.926.1725 www.montgomerydistillery.com -----------------------------------------RATTLESNAKE CREEK DISTILLERS Born in the Rattlesnake Valley of Missoula, RCD creates the finest of craft spirits including whiskey, gin and vodka.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Mount Sentinel Sage

NOT TO BE MISSED: Saint Pepin White 4175 Rattlesnake Dr. 406.549.8703, www.tenspoon.com -----------------------------------------WESTERN CIDER It’s Missoula’s first (and beloved) cidery, and offers a unique lineup of ciders.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Poor Farmer Classic 501 N. California St., 406.540.4477 www.westerncider.com

128 W. Alder St., 406.239.5050 www.rattlesnakedistillers.com

#8 - Top Cities for Beer Drinkers Smart Asset, January 2016

HIGHLANDER BEER – MISSOULA BREWING COMPANY Missoula Brewing Company features a full line of traditional beer styles as well as some cutting-edge, knock-out, crazy-hopped and barrel-aged recipes of this modern age of craft brewing.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Devil’s Hump Red Ale 200 International Dr. 406.549.8193 www.highlanderbeer.com

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Sip and Savor: Coffee and Tea Mornings are happier with caffeine.

Sample some of Missoula’s favorite coffee and tea shops.

BUTTERFLY HERBS Stock up on your favorite teas in bulk at Butterfly Herbs.

You can also buy brewing and other kitchen accessories, as well as whole bean gourmet coffees. (pictured) BLACK COFFEE ROASTING COMPANY Savor organic coffee that brings you back to your roots and into a whole new era of flavor.

LIQUID PLANET Taste a variety of coffee, cocoa, chai and tea from around the world at one of Missoula’s most established coffeehouses.

BREAK ESPRESSO A buzzing (and spacious!) café where students and families alike gather for great conversation and great coffee. The Break is a Montana fixture. A slice of their pie alone is worth the trip.

CATALYST CAFÉ & ESPRESSO BAR With 25 years in business, the Catalyst has definitely mastered the art of coffee and brunch. For a coffee alternative, we recommend the London Fog latte.

DRUM COFFEE Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks, along with his wife, started this Italian-inspired espresso bar. They are charming shops, with unique baked goods like olive oil coffee cake.

LAKE MISSOULA TEA COMPANY Sip a custom-brewed tea from an actual teacup, or stock your home from a long list of premium artisanal loose teas.

CLYDE COFFEE Hit the South Higgins Hip Strip for great coffee, good vibes and the much-talked-about avocado toast. Clyde’s casual and inviting atmosphere makes for a unique breakfast stop or remote work spot.

ZOOTOWN BREW In the heart of downtown, Zootown Brew offers a rotating selection of coffee roasters and gourmet liege waffles.

ON-THE-GO There’s a lot to do in Missoula, but our local coffee kiosks have you covered when you are on the run without the time to sip and savor. Try local favorites like Loose Caboose, Florence Coffee Co., Good Americano and Nitro Coffee.

ICED COFFEE AT BUTTERFLY HERBS. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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THERE ARE ZERO WORRIES AND ZERO SALES TAX THE HIP STRIP IS HOME TO SEVERAL LOCAL SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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SHOPPING

COFFEE • TEAS • HERBS SPICES • UNUSUAL GIFTS

BROWSE. BUY. REPEAT. Go ahead, take a piece of Missoula home…tax free.

Whether you’re looking for gear, souvenirs, locally made finds, treats or treasures, we’ve got four unique shopping areas to explore. From the boutiques and galleries of downtown to the name-brand stores in Southgate Mall, there’s much to browse and plenty to take home. Want to see what’s unique and local?

Check out some of Missoula’s exceptional retail value and charm. We’ve got everything you need, and everything you want. And with no sales tax, you’ve got a great excuse to splurge.

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ESPRESSO • ICE CREAM SANDWICHES • SOUPS SINCE 1972

BUTTERFLY HERBS 232 NORTH HIGGINS AVENUE DOWNTOWN • (406) 728-8780 WWW.BUTTERFLYHERBS.COM

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DOWNTOWN Downtown offers a variety of local boutiques, one-of-a-kind restaurants and unique experiences you’ll only find in Missoula. As you wander, stay alert for inspiring historic architectural details and vibrant murals in some of our tuckedaway alleys. Boutique windows and café bulletin boards remind you to save room in your schedule for live music, theater and pop-up poetry. Don’t forget to re-fuel while you shop! From snacking to dining, there’s plenty to munch on. We’ve got chic fashion alongside fun souvenirs and elegant and eclectic jewelry to pair with comfortable footwear. Browse through The Green Light for eco-friendly and local décor and clothing. You’ll also find several fine art galleries generously dotted throughout the heart of downtown.

Cross Higgins Bridge and you’ll discover Missoula’s “Hip Strip” with a bustling lineup of shops including Upcycle (Missoula’s very own collection of eco-friendly original goods and artwork), Betty’s Divine (irresistibly cool clothing, shoes and accessories), and the Jeanette Rankin Peace Center and Olive Branch (a globally conscious fair-trade gift shop).

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SOUTHGATE MALL Get ready for the extensive upgrade of Southgate Mall, version 2.0. This isn’t just a remodel…it’s a full-scale transformation to include a dine-in movie theater, pedestrian-friendly parking areas and an even wider selection of unique stores and brand names. Southgate Mall hosts special events all year long and includes dining options every member of the family will enjoy.

Try the Asian fusion menu at The Mustard Seed and finely crafted Italian inspirations at Caffè Dolce.

NORTH RESERVE STREET Stretching for several miles along the outskirts of Missoula, North Reserve Street is where you’ll find familiar stores like Target, Old Navy, REI and TJ Maxx.

Remember, there’s no shame in buying an extra suitcase to take home all the good stuff you find. And since you really shouldn’t shop on an empty stomach, there are plenty of places to snack on local specialty foods as well as classic and familiar dining spots.

SOUTH CROSSING National retailers are gathered in the newest userfriendly shopping area of Missoula, where Brooks Street meets Reserve Street. Men’s Wearhouse, Kohl’s and Boot Barn are here, and so is Cabela’s—an outfitter’s dream, boasting 42,000 square feet of excursion gear. A variety of restaurants in the area will whet your appetite and fuel your tax-free shopping spree.

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With over 100 stores, 14 restaurants and 50 events each year, Southgate Mall is the perfect destination for your next vacation.

2901 BROOKS ST. | MISSOULA, MONTANA SHOPSOUTHGATE.COM

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MADE IN MISSOULA Shop local for the perfect way to support the community and take Missoula home with you. Whether it’s a [406] T-shirt, handmade pottery, a painting or photograph of your favorite Missoula spot, a special one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry, or an expertly handmade leather tote, take something to remember us by.

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STARRY NIGHT DESIGNS LEATHER SHOES Re-purposed leather is reborn into soft-soled shoes for infants and toddlers. The whimsical designs embody the spirit of Missoula and are the perfect indulgence for any little one.

Find them at The Peoples Market and online.

MONTANA IS FOR BADASSES Whether local or a visitor, this brand applies to all who know and love Montana. Pick up any one of the amazing items that display this iconic message, from tees to shot glasses to onesies. Find them downtown at The Green Light and online.

MONTANA IS FOR BADASSES

COURTNEY BLAZON

KIRK HOLFELD WITH BLUE MOOSE METALS

COURTNEY BLAZON ILLUSTRATIONS Bookmarks, pocket mirrors and journals galore can be purchased with these quirky and colorful drawings by a local Missoula artist. This artwork stands out and delivers on capturing your Missoula experience, no matter how unique. Find them downtown and online.

BLUE MOOSE METALS ARTISAN BOTTLE OPENERS A bit of rustic craftsmanship will bring the wild and wonder of the mythic West into your neck of the woods. These bottle openers are as practical as they are decorative, a balance that has been perfected in Missoula. Find them downtown and online.

THE GREEN LIGHT

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UPCYCLED Find unique gifts that embody Missoula’s belief in sustainability. Whether it’s jewelry, clothing or home accessories, everything sold in Upcycled is created with at least 50 percent repurposed materials. Most are made with 95 percent reused items and made by Montanans.

RECREATE DESIGNS This adult and children’s clothing line is created with upcycled materials sourced at thrift and second-hand stores and sewn to create items like the popular “tee skirt” created from upcycled t-shirts. Find them downtown at The Green Light and Upcycled, as well as at The Peoples Market on Saturdays in the summer.

JAX HATS Jax Hats’ mission proudly claims it’s saving the world from ugly sweaters, one hat a time.

The company rescues sweaters headed to the landfill and transforms them into stylish accessories for men, women, kids and babies.

Find them at Rockin’ Rudys and online.

JAX HATS

MAGBAGS As functional as they are adorable, Magbags are created in a variety of quirky patterns and come in different sizes and styles. Find them downtown at The Green Light.

MAGBAG

THE (406) SHOP Montana is a one-area-code state and proud of it. These shirts broadcast Montana love and come in a variety of designs and colors. You can also get the logo on accessories like magnets, hats and koozies. Find them downtown at The Green Light and online.

GOERTZEN ADVENTURE EQUIPMENT Vintage design and classic embellishments recall the days of a Norman Maclean Montana, and Goertzen’s outdoor gear endures just as sturdily as Maclean’s literary classics. Find Goertzen downtown and online.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

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UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA Higher education.

See that gleaming white M on Mount Sentinel (which happens to be one of the most popular hikes for locals and visitors alike)? It’s no minor boast to announce the University of Montana’s status among the most beautiful college campuses in America (thank you, Rolling Stone and Thrillist). When it comes to learning, environment is everything; we can’t think of a more inspiring setting in which to expand your mind and cultivate your future.

More claims to fame? Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons, graduate of the University of Montana’s music program, gave a crowd-pleasing commencement address for the Class of 2016. Writers have been flocking to UM’s stellar creative writing and journalism programs for decades, resulting in Pulitzers and bestsellers too numerous to count.

And with more than 3 million acres of nearby wilderness, UM features big-sky-sized curriculum at our very own world-renowned ecological facilities.

If hiking the M is more of a vertical challenge than you’re in the mood for, take a walking tour of the public art scattered among UM’s unique architectural buildings. Wander around the campus—also known as the State of Montana Arboretum—home to more than 2,200 trees of over 100 species. See for yourself why our students are fortunate to be receiving a world-class education in the heart of the West. It’s truly a place where one can nurture mind, body and soul.

UM QUICK FACTS Campus is shared by a diverse learning community of more than 13,000 outdoor enthusiasts, scientists, artists and writers. Students and faculty represent several ethnic, economic, religious, national and international backgrounds from 81 countries and all 50 states.

A Community Garden for All: Thanks to the Associated Students of the University of Montana, or ASUM, 72 15’ x 15’ plots, 70 of which are cultivated, have been created for the public and students alike. Via a sustainability ethic, Missoulians are getting in touch with their roots, literally, and uniting with the University to promote ecological practices within the community.

Nobel Laureate Harold Urey earned his undergrad in Zoology from the University of Montana in 1914 and returned as a Chemistry Instructor after WWI. Urey received the 1934 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of ‘heavy hydrogen.’

Steven W. Running, a retired professor at the University of Montana, is a recognized expert in global ecosystem monitoring. He serves on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was awarded the Nobel Peace prize in 2007 for their work.

With more than 28 Rhodes Scholars and numerous finalists since 1904, the University of Montana is 17th in the nation and ranks fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars.

20 Most Beautiful Public College Campuses in America Thrillist, September 2016

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BE OUR GUEST. Camping, glamping, hotel, motel, RV, ranch or resort, we can accommodate.

Whether you’re here for a vacation or a business trip, with or without family, trying to connect or disconnect, Missoula offers a range of memorable, convenient and hospitable stays. From B&Bs to guest ranches, chain hotels to cabins, we know how to make you feel at home in town or in the country, with accessibility to shops or the airport, conventions or scenery. North Reserve Street hotels provide proximity to Interstate 90 and Highway 93 as well as the airport; downtown hotels place you within walking distance of the University of Montana and the Clark Fork River; Broadway Street and Brooks Street properties offer convenient access to shopping, restaurants and sports venues.

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AIRPORT WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 5252 Airway Blvd, Missoula, MT 59808 406.541.8000, toll free 866.832.8000

Fax: 406.541.8008 www.wingatemissoula.com

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Open, airy all-inclusive hotel is built for business and leisure. High-speed internet access, business center, conference center, indoor waterpark, breakfast buffet, and fitness center.

BEST WESTERN PLUS GRANT CREEK INN 5280 Grant Creek Rd., Missoula, MT 59808 406.543.0700, toll free 888.543.0700

Fax: 406.543.0777 www.bestwesternmontana.com

126 $92- • I • • • • • • • F 6 3700 175 • • • 59 $209

126 beautiful rooms and suites overlooking the Missoula Valley. Amenities include complimentary hot breakfast buffet and Internet access. Heated pool, whirlpool, steam/sauna and fitness center. Close to airport and dining.

BROADWAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER 1609 W. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59808 406.532.3300

Fax: 406.728.1930 www.broadwayinnmissoula.com

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Complimentary hot buffet breakfast, seasonal heated pool and hot tub, fitness center, on-site restaurant, sports bar, casino, and conference facilities. In-room coffee makers and hair dryers. On-site laundry, free WiFi. Pet friendly with a fee. Complimentary airport shuttle from 7 a.m.-10 p.m., with advance notice. Full food and bar catering. Four distinctly different meeting/banquet spaces including our beautiful courtyard complete with a large event tent and cabana bar.

C’MON INN 2775 Expo Pkwy., Missoula, MT 59808 406.543.4600, toll free 888.989.5569

Fax: 406.543.4664 www.cmoninn.com/missoula

This is Montana! C’mon Inn and enjoy our 3-story log-and-rock atrium complete with indoor pools and five hot tubs. Corner of I-90 & Reserve St. Pillow-top mattresses in every room. 50” or 56” wall-mount HD TVs in every room. Free hot breakfast.

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MEET IN MISSOULA Both accommodating and inspiring, Missoula is a no-brainer meeting location. With 45 lodging facilities and 170,000 square feet of meeting space, it’s a brilliant place to come together for ideas big and small.

There’s no place better suited to host team-building activities like skiing or whitewater rafting, indulging in a delicious post-meeting dinner or cocktail hour or exploring the town on rented bikes. Book your next meeting at missoulameetings.com.

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Lodging Information COMFORT INN - UNIVERSITY 1021 E. Broadway St., Missoula, MT 59802 406.549.7600, toll free 877.424.6423

Fax: 406.543.2223 www.missoulacomfort.com

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Rested. Set. Go! We are a family and pet friendly property, that offers a 100% smoke free environment.

Experience the Clark Fork River with our outdoor BBQ and riverside fire pits. Enjoy a complimentary full hot breakfast, complimentary high speed WiFi, fitness center, laundry facilities, business center, and more! We are within walking distance to the Kim Williams Trail, the University of Montana, the Missoula Children’s Theater, and downtown Missoula. Flying into MSO? We also have that covered with a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport. Experience a new way to relax and live in comfort.

DAYS INN MISSOULA AIRPORT Jct. I-90 & I-93; Exit 96, Missoula, MT 59808 406.721-9776 toll free 800.DAYS.INN, 800.329.7466

Fax: 406.721.9781 www.daysinnmissoula.com

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Located at the junction of I-90 & Hwy 93 is your comfortable and affordable lodging choice. Easy to find, easy to access, lots of parking for all types of vehicles, WiFi, large grass park with a general store, lounge/casino, bakery and deli and fuel right next door. A super friendly and accommodating staff. Smoking rooms available.

Stay with us, we look forward to serving you!

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON MISSOULA EDGEWATER 100 Madison St., Missoula, MT 59802 406.728.3100, toll free 800.222.TREE

Fax: 406.728.2530 www.missoulaedgewater.doubletree.com

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At TownePlace Suites®, you can slip into vacation mode the moment you arrive.

• Studio, one-and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas • Free Breakfast

To reserve your room, call (406) 721-6000 or 800-MARRIOTT or visit Marriott.com.

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• Each suite features a fully equipped kitchen • Outdoor pool/spa with barbecue area • Pets welcome

Clean & Comfortable Easy to Find and Access WiFi Free Breakfast Next Door: Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli Giant Cinnamon Rolls!

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Missoula Airport Jct. I-90 & US 93, Exit 96 Missoula, MT

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There is no place like Missoula, Montana for the perfect destination wedding. Incorporate the beauty of the great outdoors and the vast amount of arts and culture into your special day.

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For help planning your special day, visit destinationmissoula.org/weddings.

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Lodging Information HAMPTON INN BY HILTON MISSOULA 4805 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808 406.549.1800

Fax: 406.549.1737 www.hamptoninn.com

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Located off I-90 at Exit 101. Enjoy our extended continental breakfast, fitness center, business center, HBO, freshly baked cookies and 24-hour pool. Pet friendly.

HILTON GARDEN INN MISSOULA 3720 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808 406.532.5300, toll free 800.HILTONS

Fax: 406.532.5305 www.missoula.HGI.com

Luxurious comfort in upscale American West décor. Western Montana’s largest conference facility, with over 22,000 square feet of meeting space. Also features Great American Grill and Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern, evening room service, 24-hour Pavilion Pantry and Silver Creek Casino. Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle.

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Affordable luxury: • 10 Jacuzzi Suites • 5 Hot Tubs • Game Room • Meeting Rooms

• 42” HD Flat Screen TVs • Pillow-Top Mattresses • FREE Airport Shuttle • Free Hot Breakfast

(888) 989-5569 • (406) 543-4600 Reserve Street & I-90 •Missoula, MT www.cmoninn.com

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• Hi-Speed Internet • Laundry Room • Exercise Facilities • Indoor Pools

There’s a recreation hotspot where play is revered. Where teams come together for the love of sport in a town pulsating with arts, culture, food, drink, rich roots and friendly locals. The offerings are many and diverse, and the hospitality and amenities are top notch. Missoula is the perfect place to host a sports tournament. Here, we play long after the game is over.

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Stay Hilton Garden Inn® Western Montana’s largest hotel conference center with 22,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space. Luxurious comfort in upscale American West decor. Moments away from golf, fishing, skiing, biking, hiking, and more. Easy access to the cool stuff you came to see.

Visit destinationmissoula.org/sports for more information.

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Fax: 406.728.3472 www.holidayinn.com/missoula-park

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Centrally located in the heart of dDowntown along the Clark Fork River. Just a short stroll to the University and one block from vibrant local shopping and entertainment. Premier full-service hotel with 200 guestrooms and suites and 15,000 square feet of meeting space with dedicated conference service staff.

Outdoor park venue ideal for weddings and celebrations. Featuring Brooks & Browns Bar & Grill, a local favorite with the “best patio in town.” Newly renovated pool and fitness center, complimentary airport shuttle, WiFi and parking based on availability.

SKY RANCH RETREAT CENTER 28 Rock Creek Rd., Clinton, MT 59825 406.825.4069

www.skyranchretreat.com

Located 24 miles East of Missoula at the gateway to the Rock Creek Recreational Area, your perfect destination for group retreats, workshops, reunions, family gatherings and celebrations of all kind. Personal retreats and vacation rentals also available. Enjoy an 18-hole PDGA disc golf course, hiking and wildlife photography or go up the Creek for blue-ribbon fly-fishing and rock climbing.

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RUBY’S INN AND CONVENTION CENTER 4825 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808 406.721.0990, toll free 800.221.2057

Fax: 406.532.1414 www.rubys.montana.com

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Why choose Ruby’s? Full hot breakfast buffet, soup and popcorn, beautiful creekside park, seasonal outdoor pool, WiFi, meeting space from 2-250, fitness room, and business center.

Missoula’s friendliest motel!

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Missoula’s newest and highest rated RV park, Good Sam rated 9.5/10*/9. Large pull-throughs, oversized sites, lots of grass, 50-amp service, camping cabins, swimming pool, mini golf, pavilion, horseshoe pit, basketball court, ice cream socials, store/gift shop. Swim and golf packages available. Complimentary WiFi and complimentary cable TV.

JIM AND MARY’S RV PARK 9800 Hwy 93 N., Missoula, MT 59808 406.549.4416

Fax: 406.543.9889 www.jimandmarys.com

Missoula’s nicest RV park, family-owned and operated with beautiful landscaping and gardens that can’t be beat! Big rig spaces, community room for guests to gather and the latest in WiFi and cable access. Tourist information/trip planning services, 10* rated restrooms, satellite friendly, choose open or shady spaces. RVers are the best...and the best come to Jim and Mary’s!

MISSOULA KOA 3450 Tina Ave., Missoula, MT 59808 406.549.0881, toll free 800.562.5366

Fax: 406.541.0884 www.missoulakoa.com

Family fun headquarters! Heated pool and hot tubs, shaded pull-through full hookup RV sites, premium tent sites, deluxe cabins, camping cabins, mini-golf, bike rentals, KOA Kafe and Gathering Place serving breakfast daily, meeting room available for groups/ reunions, ice cream social, free WiFi and great cell phone reception! KOA Mountain Mercantile featuring high-quality gifts and apparel. Open year-round. Some services are seasonal.

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9800 Highway 93 N. Missoula Camping is as close as you can get to really experiencing Western Montana’s true beauty. Visit destinationmissoula.org/camping for more information.

406-549-4416

Call or e-mail us for prices & reservations jimandmarys@montana.com www.jimandmarys.com

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BEYOND MISSOULA There’s as much to explore outside of Missoula as there is in town.

After you’ve wandered the town, studied the American Indian legends and sampled the local cuisine, head out in any direction. You’re at the convergence of five valleys and three major rivers and within 100 miles of seven wilderness areas. Exploration is easy with dozens of day trips at the touch of your GPS. Opportunities abound for blue-ribbon trout fishing, visiting the Flathead Indian Reservation, paddling on serene lakes, and viewing wildlife like bison, antelope and elk. Between stunning scenery and historical distinction, among charming communities and majestic national parks, you’ll see how inexhaustible our beloved Big Sky state can be. Aim for the closest ghost town or explore your way north toward the breathtaking peaks of Glacier National Park or south to the otherworldly geysers of Yellowstone National Park.

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NATIONAL BISON RANGE 47 miles north of Missoula Established in 1908 to preserve the nearly extinct bison, the National Bison Range is a wonderfully scenic drive for wildlife viewing. Bring binoculars to spot Rocky Mountain elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, black and grizzly bears and, of course, plenty of American bison.

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BITTERROOT VALLEY to the south of Missoula Grab your backcountry boots and head south to the Bitterroot Valley where you’ll find 1.6 million acres of wilderness containing an extensive trail system, 84 miles of river with world-renowned fishing access, and a breathtaking canyon every few miles. Take Highway 93 south from Missoula to explore the small communities peppering the Bitterroot Valley. From Lolo to Darby, each town’s unique charm is well worth the visit.

FLATHEAD VALLEY to the north of Missoula Just 1.5 hours north of Missoula, you’ll find the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi—Flathead Lake. This magnificent and pristine body of water is the perfect setting for all manner of water play, from sailing, kayaking and speed boating to fishing, swimming and waterskiing. A short boat ride from the west shore, you’ll find Wild Horse Island—a day-use state park where wild horses, bighorn sheep, coyotes, deer and a variety of birds make their home. If you’re visiting during July or August, fuel up at a roadside Flathead cherry stand for a true taste of what Montana nature has to offer. Take a drive around the lake and explore towns like Bigfork, known for its quaint, small-town charm, lively arts scene, eclectic shops and fine dining. On your way back to Missoula, make sure to stop at the People’s Center in Pablo for a look into the history and heritage of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai Tribes.

VIEW OF FLATHEAD LAKE. TAYLAR ROBBINS

MISSION VALLEY to the north of Missoula Just 40 minutes north of Missoula on Highway 93 is the famous Ravalli Hill. As you crest the hill before heading into the Mission Valley, the Mission Mountains appear, seemingly out of nowhere, and as majestic as it gets. The snowcapped Missions are known for crisp alpine lakes, peaceful meadows and abundant wildlife. Don’t forget to look for the stunning Elizabeth Falls as you head up over the hill.

CLARK FORK VALLEY to the west of Missoula Follow the same path glaciers took down the Clark Fork Valley just west of Missoula for an unforgettable geological experience. Alberton Gorge’s rose-colored cliffs border the waters, making any whitewater rafting trip invigorating and beautiful. If water isn’t what you’re feeling, check out the famous Hiawatha Bike Trail.

BLACKFOOT VALLEY to the east of Missoula The Blackfoot River runs through the Blackfoot Valley and was made famous by the 1976 fly-fishing novel by Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It. The historic valley is filled with rolling hills, family-owned ranches and various river access points where you can try your luck and cast a line in the water.

SEELEY SWAN VALLEY to the east of Missoula Head east to the Seeley Swan Valley where there’s something for every type of outdoor enthusiast. In the heat of the summer, take a dip in one of a chain of mountain lakes or hike to the scenic Morrell Falls. Rent a canoe and bird watch as you meander through the willow marsh on the Clearwater River Trail. Visit in the winter for perfectly groomed snowmobile trails throughout the valley, vast Nordic ski trails northeast of Seeley, and ice fishing on seemingly endless lakes.

For off-the-grid adventures, head to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. With over a million acres, you’ll discover one of the most preserved mountain ecosystems in the world with rugged peaks, alpine lakes, cascading waterfalls, grassy meadows and big river valleys.

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BRING HOME STORIES THAT CAN ONLY BE WRITTEN HERE.

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OUT HERE, we take pride in our western authenticity. Our steaks are local, as is our whiskey, and cowboys still ride horses. We live at the confluence of past and present where adventure meets discovery. It’s time for you to write your own chapter.

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MUST-SEE DESTINATIONS GARDEN OF ONE THOUSAND BUDDHAS 29 miles north of Missoula

Sitting quietly in the middle of the Jocko Valley you’ll find the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas. These Montana-made statues inspired by Tibetan culture offer peace and tranquility, calming the soul and stimulating enlightenment.

TAYLAR ROBBINS

THE HIAWATHA BIKE TRAIL 117 miles northwest of Missoula

With 10 tunnels and seven trestles over 15 miles of trail, this historic converted railroad offers a unique ride for the whole family. Don’t forget your headlamp! You’ll need it once you’re riding through the Taft Tunnel, which runs for a mile and a half underground through a natural spring before opening back up to the wilderness.

HIAWATHA TRAIL PHOTO

GARNET GHOST TOWN 56 miles east of Missoula Tucked back in the Garnet Mountain Range, you’ll find Montana’s most intact ghost town and friendly people to tell its story.

THE PEOPLE’S CENTER 65 miles north of Missoula Just one hour north of Missoula, immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Salish, Pend d’Oreille and Kootenai Tribes at The People’s Center and museum in Pablo. The Tribes aim to educate the public and foster an awareness of their way of life, in order to help preserve and protect it. They encourage participation in their traditional activities and celebrations, like pow wows and artisan markets.

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BRITTNEY MASSEY/ROCKY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY

DOWNTOWN PHILIPSBURG 76 miles southeast of Missoula

While sapphire mining is definitely the main attraction in Philipsburg, we recommend spending some time perusing the candy shop downtown for a nostalgic sweet treat and catching a play at the Opera House.

In winter, shred the slopes at Discovery Ski Area.

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Quiet ghost towns beckon you back into history. Lively, welcoming communities buzz with the creative energy of today’s modern frontier. The landscapes that lie between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park encapsulate all the best of Montana. Come see for yourself — Explore Southwest Montana.

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HIDDEN LAKE AT LOGAN PASS.

NATIONAL PARKS A trip to Montana isn’t complete without visiting Glacier and Yellowstone national parks.

And, with both in driving distance of Missoula, you’re in luck.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 136 miles north of Missoula This awe-inspiring land is sky high with natural wonders. Drive the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road and pass mountain goats and songbirds enjoying wildflower-filled meadows, marvel at 400-foot waterfalls and witness ancient glaciers. With so much to see, the park’s red bus tours are pretty convenient and totally fun. If you’re looking for a backcountry adventure, plan to visit North Fork, Two Medicine and Many Glacier. When you’re filled with memories to last a lifetime, relax with the locals in one of the serene surrounding communities.

And don’t miss the famous Polebridge Mercantile, serving up fresh baked goods and authentic Montana charm. Visit the Museum of the Plains Indian in Browning to see the diverse art collection from tribal people of the Northern Plains including the Blackfeet, Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Sioux, Assiniboine, Arapaho, Shoshone, Nez Perce, Flathead, Chippewa and Cree.

Several communities near Glacier National Park are worth a visit. Kalispell is home to the Conrad Mansion and the Hockaday Museum of Art. Visiting during the winter months? Check out Whitefish. Slip on your mittens before heading to the Whitefish Winter Carnival in early February. Festivities include the Penguin Plunge (participants jump into an ice hole in Whitefish Lake!), an old-fashioned parade and a torch-light ski parade followed by a fireworks show. Or stay and ski Whitefish Mountain Resort. Last but not least, don’t forget to visit Columbia Falls, known as the gateway to Glacier National Park.

GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING AT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 265 miles east of Missoula Take an easy and scenic four-hour drive southeast of Missoula to West Yellowstone or Gardiner and find yourself in our nation’s first national park: Yellowstone. Meander through this corner of the Rocky Mountains and experience unbelievable alpine rivers, deep canyons, dense forests, hot springs and geysers, like the famous Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring and the Norris Geyser Basin. The park’s remarkable features are connected by 466 miles of roads and 15 miles of boardwalks, making these breathtaking sights accessible to anyone. Wildlife (including bison, elk, antelope, bear and wolves), recreation opportunities and stunning vistas are all abundant in Yellowstone.

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The road to discovery isn’t always a road.

Powder prevails north of Yellowstone where the beaten path fades into white.

The pursuit is one of pure exhilaration.

Your craving for the crush of winter’s wild ride will be more than satisfied.

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Start discovering now. Get your FREE Scenic Road Map by calling 1.800.736.5276 or going to VisitYellowstoneCountry.com.

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MISSOULA EMBRACES THE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY THAT COMES FROM OUR REGIONAL HISTORY. AMERICAN INDIAN TRADITIONS AND DANCING ARE OFTEN INCORPORATED INTO LOCAL EVENTS. TAYLAR ROBBINS

CALL MONTANA HOME If it’s too hard to tear yourself away, don’t.

Rugged and wild or laid-back rambling, this natural playground has something for everyone.

We’ve seen it happen time and time again. Visitors find themselves smitten with Missoula’s irresistible charm and the next thing you know, they’re starting to imagine living here.

Chat with a few locals and you’ll hear their returning stories of enchantment—“I followed a girl” or just as often, “the mountains and the rivers called my name.” Are you feeling it too? Whatever the impulse, from simple curiosity to full-blown amazement, we can help you sort through the impressive list of resources to discover how you can call this magical place home.

Top 100 Places to Live 2016 Livability, September 2015

“Missoula is home to a stellar health-care system and highperforming schools making it easy to see why this city has been a Top 100 Best Places to Live for three straight years.

The vibrant downtown draws students from the University of Montana and residents who come to enjoy coffee houses, restaurants, bookstores and breweries.”

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QUICK INSIGHTS FOUNDED 1864 POPULATION (2016) 72,364 NICKNAME The Garden City COORDINATES 46°51 45 N., 114°0 42 W. TIME ZONE Montana is in the Mountain Standard Time Zone from October through April and the Mountain Daylight Saving Zone from April through October.

CLIMATE Elevation. . . . . . . . . 3,209 feet Growing Season . . . . 128 days Average annual snowfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.4 inches Average annual precipitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7 inches Average wind speed. . . 5.4 mph

Missoula, Montana: Powerhouse college town with next-level wilderness access.

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56.3°F

38.0°F

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TRANSPORTATION CAR RENTAL ALAMO AIRPORT 406.543.3131, www.alamo.com ALAMO WEST BROADWAY 406.549.3355, www.alamo.com AVIS RENT A CAR 406.549.4711, www.avis.com BUDGET RENT A CAR 406.543.7001, www.budget.com DOLLAR RENT A CAR 406.542.2311, www.dollar.com ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Airport: 406.721.2484 Broadway: 406.721.1888 www.enterprise.com

TAXI SERVICE MISSOULA GREEN TAXI 406.728.8294 www.missoulagreentaxi.com

CHARTER FLIGHTS MINUTEMAN AVIATION 406.728.9363 www.minutemanaviation.com

YELLOW CAB MISSOULA 406.543.6644 www.yellowcabmissoula.com

NORTHSTAR AIR EXPRESS 406.721.8886 www.northstarmso.com

ÜBER www.uber.com

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT SHUTTLER 406.543.9416 Bus service to/from downtown Missoula to Missoula International Airport.

LYFT www.lyft.com AIR TRANSPORTATION MISSOULA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 5225 Hwy 10 W., 406.728.4381 www.flymissoula.com

HERTZ RENT-A-CAR 406.549.9511, www.hertz.com

AIRLINES ALASKA AIRLINES www.alaskaair.com

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL Airport: 406.543.3131 Broadway: 406.549.3355 www.nationalcar.com

ALLEGIANT www.allegiant.com

RENT A WRECK 406.721.3838, www.rentawreck.com THRIFTY CAR RENTAL 406.549.2277, www.thrifty.com

DELTA www.delta.com FRONTIER www.flyfrontier.com UNITED www.united.com

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MOUNTAIN LINE 406.543.8386, www.mountainline.com Free public transportation within Missoula.

BUS TRANSPORTATION ARRIVING/DEPARTING MISSOULA The Missoula bus depot is at 1660 W. Broadway St. GREYHOUND BUS LINES 406.549.2339, www.greyhound.com JEFFERSON LINES 800.451.5333 www.jeffersonlines.com CHARTERED BUS SERVICE BEACH TRANSPORTATION 406.549.6121, www.beachtrans.com TUCKER TRANSPORTATION 406.273.2694 www.tuckertransportation.com MONTANA ADVENTURE SHUTTLE 406.493.2345 www.mtshuttle.com

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TAX STRUCTURE The state of Montana has no general sales tax.

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Property taxes are determined by the taxable value of the property multiplied by the mill levy.

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Individual income tax ranges from 1%-6.9% of taxable income.

Montana’s corporation tax is 6.75% of net income.

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HOUSING Missoula is divided into 18 different neighborhoods, from Grant Creek in the northwest (adjacent to the local ski resort) to Fairview/Pattee Canyon in the southeast (at the base of a popular recreation area).

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As of September 2016, one bedroom apartments in Missoula rent for $761 a month on average and two bedroom apartments rent for an average of $874.

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WASTE DISPOSAL Republic Services 406.543.3157, www.disposal.com HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER A 152-bed acute care medical facility. Partners with Seattle Children’s Hospital to ensure the best in pediatric care.

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EDUCATION MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL (MCPS) The Missoula County Public School (MCPS) system includes nine public elementary schools, three public middle schools and four public high schools, an alternative high school, an early learning preschool program and an adult education program. MCPS is a proud participant of Graduation Matters Missoula and reported a four-year cohort graduation rate of 88.4%—higher than the 84.9% state average.

406.728.2400, www.mcpsmt.org UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA The University of Montana enrolled roughly 12,500 undergraduates in 2016.

406.243.0211, www.umt.edu MISSOULA COLLEGE-UM Missoula College-UM offers twoyear degrees in occupational and technical programs.

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PROVIDENCE ST. PATRICK HOSPITAL A 253-bed hospital affiliated with Providence Health Services. Home of the International Heart Institute of Montana.

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WESTERN MONTANA CLINIC A group of 55 health care providers in 18 specialties.

500 W. Broadway St., 406.721.5600 www.westernmontanaclinic.com

MISSOULA INDEPENDENT 406.543.6609 www.missoulanews.com

NEWSPAPERS MISSOULIAN 406.523.5200, .www.missoulian.com

NEWS SITE MISSOULA CURRENT 406.830.5035, missoulacurrent.com TELEVISION KECI-TV (NBC) 406.721.2063, www.keci.com KPAX-TV (CBS) 406.542.4400, www.kpax.com KTMF-TV (ABC/FOX) 406.542.8900, www.ktmf.com RADIO CHERRY CREEK RADIO 406.728.5000 www.cherrycreekradio.com KBGA COLLEGE RADIO 406.243.6758, www.kbga.org KUFM MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO 406.243.4931, www.kufm.org MISSOULA RADIO COMPANY 406.721.6800, www.trail1033.com MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING 406.542.1025, www.moclub.com TOWNSQUARE MEDIA 406.728.9300 www.townsquaremedia.com

A detailed list of health care providers in Missoula is available in the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce Health Guide or online at www.missoulachamber.com/health-care.html.

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MISSOULA NEIGHBORHOODS A strong sense of community binds Missoula’s neighborhoods, but the unique character of each defines them.

Pick the place that exemplifies the lifestyle you want, but don’t worry—you can’t go wrong when you decide to live in Missoula.

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EAST MISSOULA

FAIRVIEW/PATTEE CANYON

East Missoula is just a few minutes outside the city, but is a community all its own. Mount Jumbo flanks its Eastern side and you’ll drive Hellgate Canyon to get there. It can feel like you are in a totally different place, yet you’re only a few miles from the University of Montana. There are few commercial businesses and more affordable home options in East Missoula, but the secret of the stunning scenery is out, and there’s new, higher-end housing to choose from.

Missoula is beautiful any time of day, but at night, from the hillside in the Fairview/Pattee Canyon neighborhood, the lights of the valley twinkle and the dark outline of the mountains surround it. There’s a variety of home styles and sizes in this area. The neighborhood’s elevation makes it a favorite place for hikers, runners and bikers.

Recreation is right outside your door, with services just down the street in the valley.

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FRANKLIN TO THE FORT

This tight-knit neighborhood is steeped in history. Running west of Russell Street (a main Missoula corridor) to Fort Missoula with its playgrounds, fields and museum, there’s open space and recreation opportunities in addition to community pride. Residents take on civic projects like creating major sidewalk connections to make the neighborhood more pedestrian-friendly. This is a vibrant neighborhood that bands together and constantly works on bettering the community.

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GRANT CREEK

A beautiful drainage winding into the mountains, a babbling mountain creek, elk grazing in a meadow—this is the Montana you dream about. It’s also Grant Creek, just northwest of Missoula’s city center. Open space surrounds even the more densely populated neighborhoods. The further up you drive, the thicker the forest, the fewer the homes and the closer you get to Snowbowl ski area.

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The name says it all. Missoula’s downtown is the city center with its shops, bars, restaurants and offices.

People who live downtown relish being right in the center of it all.

Grand historic homes line the outer edges of the neighborhood, while apartments, high-end condos and modest bungalows sit in downtown proper. Living downtown offers as urban an experience as you’ll find in Missoula, yet farmers markets, the Clark Fork River and a network of trails give you the outdoor experiences that likely brought you to town in the first place.

LEWIS AND CLARK

Lewis and Clark Elementary School sits at the heart of this family-friendly neighborhood and recreation opportunities tied to the school abound. There are tennis courts, soccer fields and playgrounds.

Sidewalks link quiet streets lined with traditional homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Homeowners take pride in their properties. On an afternoon stroll you’ll pass landscaped yards, kids riding bikes in the wide streets and neighbors quick to say hello.

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MILLER CREEK

Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Missoula, this hidden neighborhood sits behind the intersection of Reserve Street and Highway 93. Keep driving. You’ll see the vegetation thicken and mailboxes peek through the trees. When the trees break you’ll see densely built neighborhoods that border miniature farmsteads and stunning views that showcase the Bitterroot Valley. With a golf course and forest service land nearby, Miller Creek is a thriving community on the edge of adventure.

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MULLAN ROAD

Ranches once dominated this large swath of the valley. Rural homes with horses and livestock still dot the landscape, but there are also more traditional neighborhoods. The sweeping mountain views, the Clark Fork River and a sense of escaping the city draw people to this corner of the community. Mullan Road unites ruralfeeling neighborhoods with nearby city services.

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NORTHSIDE-WESTSIDE

This vibrant area is Missoula’s most up-and-coming neighborhood, with a mix of modern architecture and a sense of urban living that melds with historic homes and a true neighborhood feel. You can walk or bike downtown, or easily access Interstate 90. The Northside-Westside neighborhood is an area full of families and first-time homebuyers, as well those who planted roots decades earlier when the nearby railroad and mills were thriving. It’s an eclectic community of people who value hard work.

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Don’t let the name scare you. The Rattlesnake is one of the most tranquil places to live in Missoula.

Open space, including Mount Jumbo, defines the Rattlesnake with its traditional neighborhood living and easy access to recreation—think trail running, hiking and mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter—right outside your door. The Rattlesnake is a recreation hub in Missoula, but only minutes from downtown.

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SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES We can guess what you think of when you imagine Montana: a big sky, vast landscape and few people. You’ll find that small-town experience in Missoula’s surrounding communities while remaining a short drive from museums, concerts and shopping. These outlying towns offer the best of both worlds—fewer people and acres of space and affordability while remaining close to an urban center.

SOUTH OF MISSOULA

WEST OF MISSOULA

Lolo/Florence: Drive time to Missoula—20 minutes Stevensville: Drive time to Missoula—40 minutes Hamilton/Corvallis: Drive time to Missoula—1 hour Darby: Drive time to Missoula—1 hour and 15 minutes

Frenchtown: Drive time to Missoula—20 minutes Alberton: Drive time to Missoula—30 minutes

NORTH OF MISSOULA

Arlee: Drive time to Missoula—25 minutes St. Ignatius: Drive time to Missoula—45 minutes Ronan: Drive time to Missoula—60 minutes GREENOUGH PARK. TAYLAR ROBBINS

EAST OF MISSOULA

Clinton: Drive time to Missoula—20 minutes Potomac: Drive time to Missoula—30 minutes Drummond: Drive time to Missoula—45 minutes

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RIVER ROAD

SOUTH HILLS

It wasn’t that long ago that this neighborhood, commonly called Emma Dickinson/Orchard Homes, was known more for its apple trees than homes. Today, this quiet neighborhood bordered by the Clark Fork River blends family farms, residential homes and large commercial businesses. It retains a rural feel while continuing to grow. If you’ve been to one of Missoula’s farmers markets, chances are some of the bounty you brought home was grown right in this neighborhood.

You’ll never forget why you chose to live in Missoula when you live in the South Hills. This neighborhood offers a dramatic view of the valley and the surrounding mountains. The name might lead you to imagine rolling hills, but it’s actually more of a mountain that climbs 6,000-feet to a tree-topped summit. Most neighborhoods in the South Hills enjoy well maintained and plowed roads. You get the mountain views without the mountain driving.

RIVERFRONT

This neighborhood has a little bit of everything, from brick homes built in the 1960s, to craftsman and bungalow-style houses built in the 1930s and 1940s. The Southgate Triangle area is full of quiet residential streets, as well as commercial businesses, most notably Southgate Mall. There’s also easy access to the community’s pathway system, so you can bike or walk anywhere you want.

The Riverfront Trail System cuts through this neighborhood and the Clark Fork River borders it. There’s more traffic on the pathways than the streets. The trails become a way to commute to work, head downtown for lunch or get in a quick workout. This growing neighborhood has high-end condominiums on the same streets as affordable housing, making it a diverse community that values being outside.

ROSE PARK

Known as the “slant streets” for the way the streets were designed at an angle across the city, the Rose Park neighborhood is named for the park at its heart, filled with—you guessed it—roses. Rose Park is one of those neighborhoods where people have lived forever and neighbors are close friends. This is a neighborhood you might see on TV, where kids bike the streets, residents watch the happenings from their front porches and everyone waves at each other.

SOUTH 39TH

Need to go grocery shopping? Headed to the movies? Need to pick something up at the mall? If you live in the South 39th Street area, everything is in the neighborhood, whether you are headed to a sporting event or want to hike at nearby Pattee Canyon Recreation Area. South 39th Street is all about access and convenience, while retaining neighborhood charm with sidewalks, boulevards, bike lanes, bird-watching and an incredible network of hidden trails that lead into the South Hills.

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SOUTHGATE TRIANGLE

TARGET RANGE

Old barns and horses milling in pastures make Target Range a countryside escape while remaining only minutes from city amenities. This historically rural neighborhood melds farms and residential homes, giving it a pastoral feel. This is the place to live if you want to buy eggs from your neighbor or cultivate your own giant garden. With few commercial businesses, traffic is light, although you may come across a tractor on the road.

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

The action happens in Missoula at the University of Montana.

There’s always something going on, whether it’s a football game or concert, and living in this neighborhood puts you right in the center of it all. The old, giant trees transform the neighborhood into a storybook setting as the leaves change to orange, yellow and red in the fall. Students, professors and long-time Missoula residents make this neighborhood the melting pot of the community.

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EDUCATION MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Missoula believes in—and supports—its public schools. Cumulatively, the group of 17 schools teaches more than 8,900 students the skills they need for the future, no matter the career path they choose. The schools offer opportunities to earn college credit, learn a trade, or become an apprentice, all before a student even graduates.

The district also offers a comprehensive PreK-12 curriculum including a dual immersion English-Spanish program, advanced placement classes, International Baccalaureate Diploma programs, STEM classes, world languages, online classes and award-winning fine arts programs.

Education is a core value in Missoula, and we invest in it. The community recently passed bond measures to upgrade academic sites. Several schools underwent renovations, and two schools were rebuilt entirely.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

National lists that track the prettiest campuses with the best value often name the University of Montana. It’s known for its access to hiking, skiing and fishing, all while remaining affordable. Its wildlife biology, forestry and journalism programs are among the top in the country, but the school offers a wide range of degree options. Students and professors come from around the world to study and teach at the university. Small classes allow students to learn from, and work with, teachers who are leading their fields in innovation and research. Students and faculty routinely win national recognition for their research and work.

The university’s list of accolades is long, but it only skims the surface of all that UM offers. You’ll attend sold-out football games and jump on your bike or skis every weekend—when you aren’t diligently studying, of course.

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MISSOULA COLLEGE

Missoula College, a two-year branch of the University of Montana, provides occupational and technical education in 35 programs. It offers hands-on practical training for students studying health care, applied computing, and energy and industrial technologies, in addition to general education credits to transfer toward a bachelor’s degree.

The new River Campus off East Broadway provides state-of-the-art equipment and technology, including three culinary arts kitchens, a cybersecurity center with two labs, a math learning center, a cadaver lab, an expanded library and more. Students can earn certificates and associate degrees, as well as complete workforce development programs.

CHARTER COLLEGE

Charter College Missoula prepares students to become medical assistants while still juggling the responsibilities of work and family. The innovative program at Charter College offers students hands-on training on campus with additional online curriculum. Charter College offers a way to change your life while still living your life.

WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY

Walla Walla University’s Missoula campus offers a master’s in social work program that can be earned in six continuous quarters. That means you can get your degree in only a year and a half. The intensive program focuses on clinical practices. Students can take a variety of electives on topics like aging, addiction and child welfare.

The school’s new building on Mullan Road provides a professional and warm atmosphere that is easy to access.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Missoula’s small contingent of private schools offers people a chance to personalize the learning experience they want for their kids. Students can start their private school education in elementary school and follow it through high school graduation. There are 13 private schools that serve about 1,500 students. That means small classes and individual attention. The schools mix a focus on academics with specialized curriculums that include religious or experiential learning.

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DOWNTOWN MISSOULA. TAYLAR ROBBINS

BUSINESS LIFE IN MISSOULA The mountains, trails and rivers of Missoula are an obvious draw when people first think about living in this beautiful valley. But, you’ll find Missoula’s appeal extends beyond its natural wonders. At its core, Missoula is a hub of economic growth and innovation. The Kauffman Foundation has ranked Montana #1 for entrepreneurial activity for the past four years, and Missoula is at the center of this activity. Public and private institutions in the city work collaboratively to cultivate creativity and ensure businesses have support at all levels, from startups to businesses with deep roots in Missoula. The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce, the Missoula Economic Partnership and the Montana & Idaho Community Development Corporation all assist businesses and help foster economic growth.

Starting and growing a business can be intimidating, but Missoula is well supported with business resources. Bring your idea to life here, and you’ll find the tools you need to thrive.

The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce will support you as your business becomes a community staple. The chamber keeps members informed of issues that could impact business, offers educational opportunities for owners and staff, encourages the next generation of community leaders, and advocates for a business-friendly climate. But just as important, it brings the business community together with regular networking events where members can talk shop and support each other. As an additional business resource, the Missoula Economic Partnership works to connect Missoula-based investors with growing companies.

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“ T he reason we felt our business would resonate and thrive in Missoula is because of the nature of the people.

They’re diverse. They’re eclectic. They are funloving. This is a place that is more than just a collection of streets.

It’s a place of spirit.”

Ralph Walters, owner, Big Sky Breakout

BUSINESS

Missoula’s quality of life is directly linked to a healthy, responsible and diverse business environment. The Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce, the Missoula Economic Partnership and the Montana & Idaho Community Development Corporation’s efforts reverberate throughout the community.

The businesses they aid make Missoula a great place to live. Locals appreciate and support the gourmet restaurants, unique shops selling one-of-a-kind wares and professionals that offer health care, manufacturing and any other service you might need.

Missoula is a wonderful place to live, in part, because it’s a wonderful place to run a business.

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TRAILBLAZERS AND INNOVATORS Welcome to Missoula It’s easy to fall in love with Missoula for its abundant trails, thriving art scene and friendly people. You can take in a play, fish in town or escape to the surrounding mountains—all in the same day. But let’s talk about the practical stuff. You can also find a job. And not just a job, but a career doing something you love while enjoying everything this family-friendly community offers.

Missoula is a community that values hard work, fosters innovation and encourages businesses to thrive. You also get the Missoula lifestyle, where you can run trails at lunch, ski on the weekends and listen to live music almost any night of the week.

KETTLEHOUSE BREWING. TAYLAR ROBBINS

“ KettleHouse Brewing Co. has grown to be a thriving craft brewery that distributes its awardwinning beer throughout the state of Montana. There was a lot of hard work, some luck and tons of persistence on our part, and we can honestly say that we would not have succeeded if Missoula hadn’t embraced us the way that it did. There is no parallel that we have found yet to Missoula’s sense of community and pristine surroundings. On the personal side, our kids really have no idea that most of their peers around the country don’t grow up with mountain biking, hiking, rafting, camping and skiing all within a 30-minute drive, if not out our back door.”

Suzy Rizza, owner, KettleHouse Brewing

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BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCES MISSOULA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 406.543.6623 www.missoulachamber.com MISSOULA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP 406.541.6461 www.missoulapartnership.com MONTANA & IDAHO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 844.728.9234, www.mtcdc.org MONTANA SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 406.841.2746, www.sba.gov

HELLGATE VENTURE NETWORK www.hellgateventurenetwork.com NEXT FRONTIER CAPITAL 406.209.9743 www.nextfrontiercapital.com MONTANA HIGH TECH BUSINESS ALLIANCE 406.552.9157 www.mthightech.org 1 MILLION CUPS MISSOULA www.1millioncups.com BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND 406.841.2870 www.marketmt.com/BSTF

GOODWORKS VENTURES 406.726.2030 www.goodworksventures.com

MONTANA BOARD OF INVESTMENTS www.investmentmt.com

MONTANA WORLD TRADE CENTER 406.243.6982, www.mwtc.org

MISSOULA JOB SERVICE 406.728.7060 www.jobservices.dli.mt.gov/aboutjob-services/missoula

MONTANA MANUFACTURING EXTENSION CENTER (MMEC) 800.637.4634 www.montana.edu/mmec

BLACKSTONE LAUNCHPAD 406.243.5723 www.umt.edu/launchpad

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (PTAC) 406.256.6871 www.montanaptac.org/contact

MISSOULA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 406.243.4770 www.sbdc.mt.gov/missoula MONTANA TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE CENTER (MONTEC) 406.544.0373 www.montanaenterprisecenter.com

MAUREEN AND MIKE MANSFIELD CENTER 406.243.2988 www.umt.edu/mansfield GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE 406.243.2288 www.umt.edu/global-engagement

“ I came to Missoula on a fishing trip after a deployment to Afghanistan and met my wife. Five years later, I finally was able to find an opportunity that allows me to live here. I bought the five Jiffy Lube stores in Missoula in January of 2017 with the help of First Interstate Bank, the Small Business Administration, and my kids (moral support). The local chamber is growing and helping to improve the business climate. There is a tremendous amount of capital investment, both public and private, going into the city. It’s an exciting place to live, work and play.”

Briggs Anderson, owner/operator, Jiffy Lube stores in Western Montana

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LC STAFFING 406.542.3377 www.lcstaffing.com MISSOULA JOB SERVICE 406.728.7060 www.jobservices.dli.mt.gov/ about-job-services/missoula MISSOULA WORKS 406.926.3400 www.missoulaworks.com NELSON PERSONNEL 406.543.6033 www.nelsonpersonnel.com

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THERE’S THIS PLACE where

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Reasons to Love Living in Missoula THE PEOPLE We’re more than just a community. The city itself knits each and every person together, connecting and uniting us all under one big sky. Go get lost and then ask for directions, people-watch at Caras Park or grab a barstool next to a local and you’ll see for yourself.

There is a level of diversity, of open arms and of exploration that abounds within Missoulians.

THE ARTS Artists flock to Missoula and it’s no surprise why.

The culture is utterly distinct, the lifestyle unequivocal to anywhere else and the heady combination of the then and the now, the young and the old, the tangible and that which is beyond reach, makes way for a space that is constantly being reinvented and renewed. The city itself is pure art. Inspiration comes easily in Missoula.

THE OUTDOORS Mother Nature made the perfect backyard, and it’s right outside our doors.

Sublime mountain ranges, a labyrinth of trails and an abundance of surging rivers are just the tip of the glacier, so to speak.

No planning necessary, Missoulians never pass up the opportunity to get out and play.

THE FOOD A small town with an appetite that can rival that of a big city, Missoula’s devotion to good food and amazing eateries can be seen at every festival and celebration or right in the heart of downtown.

The people here demand diversity, they crave fresh and exotic new ways to enjoy a meal, and they are never disappointed in the tapestry of flavors Missoula reveals with each new day.

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On Information Street Parking P. 406.532.3250 Missoula,MT MT59802 59802 Missoula, 825 E. Front St. | Missoula, Montana | 406.543.6623 Bicycle Route On Street Parking On Street Parking F. 406.541.9465 P. 406.532.3250 P. 406.532.3250 Bicycle Bicycle Route Route F.406.541.9465 406.541.9465 destinationmissoula.org F. Travel around Missoula for free with Mountain Line public transit system.

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A Unique Blend of Community and Recreation 18 hole championship golf course at the heart of Montana's Premier Golf Community only minutes to downtown Missoula and the University of Missoula. Offering unique floor plans and home sites adjoining the fairways and the Clark Fork River. A blend of activities from golfing, fishing, hiking, walking trails, biking make this a great place to live. Phases 6 & 7 Opening Soon call for details.

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