Missoula, Montana and beyond
Entertainment & Activities
We're only 15 minutes away from Kettlehouse Amphitheater and Brewery, and if you don't feel like driving, we can give you a ride there and back during concert times (extra fee applies)
44 locals recommend
KettleHouse Amphitheater
605 Cold Smoke LaneWe're only 15 minutes away from Kettlehouse Amphitheater and Brewery, and if you don't feel like driving, we can give you a ride there and back during concert times (extra fee applies)
Grab an inner tube, some CANNED beer and hit the river for a few hours to escape the mid day heat! You're welcome to rent a tube and catch a ride from The Hohnstead to make for an easier float without having to go into town for rentals. Ask us for more info.
Johnsrud Park Road
Johnsrud Park RoadGrab an inner tube, some CANNED beer and hit the river for a few hours to escape the mid day heat! You're welcome to rent a tube and catch a ride from The Hohnstead to make for an easier float without having to go into town for rentals. Ask us for more info.
Go horseback through beautiful Montana territory. Cowboy hat optional.
10 locals recommend
Cheff Ranch
30888 Eagle Pass TrailGo horseback through beautiful Montana territory. Cowboy hat optional.
Obviously they have beer, but besides that, they host some big name concerts during the summer at their amphitheater.
27 locals recommend
Big Sky Brewing
5417 Trumpeter WayObviously they have beer, but besides that, they host some big name concerts during the summer at their amphitheater.
Sightseeing
It's pretty and connected to the hikeable "M" you'll see on the mountainside. To be careful, however, the campus security are predatory when it comes to issuing parking tickets.
53 locals recommend
University of Montana
32 Campus DrIt's pretty and connected to the hikeable "M" you'll see on the mountainside. To be careful, however, the campus security are predatory when it comes to issuing parking tickets.
Hike up this hill (~ 45 minutes up, 20 down) and get a good view of the city and valley in the a.m or early evening. Be mindful of the campus parking "cops", they are beyond predatory. Instead, park at Albertson's across the bridge.
62 locals recommend
The M
Hike up this hill (~ 45 minutes up, 20 down) and get a good view of the city and valley in the a.m or early evening. Be mindful of the campus parking "cops", they are beyond predatory. Instead, park at Albertson's across the bridge.
Garnet Ghost Town
Awesome ghost town about 30 minutes east from the unit.
Essentials
"Last call for alcohol" … and groceries and other stuff before you get to our place. This truck stop's beer selection rivals that of most craft beer stores in other states.
Town Pump
7985 Montana 200"Last call for alcohol" … and groceries and other stuff before you get to our place. This truck stop's beer selection rivals that of most craft beer stores in other states.
A dazzling array of craft beer at the cheapest prices allowable by law -- a Missoula institution.
47 locals recommend
Orange Street Food Farm
701 S Orange StA dazzling array of craft beer at the cheapest prices allowable by law -- a Missoula institution.
Rub elbows with Missoula's Subura-driving-organic-food-loving elite. The hot food bar is A+
79 locals recommend
Good Food Store
1600 S 3rd St WRub elbows with Missoula's Subura-driving-organic-food-loving elite. The hot food bar is A+
Parks & Nature
A nice place to power down on the water with a special guy/gal friend if you have a kayak, small boat, dingy, etc.
Upsata Lake
A nice place to power down on the water with a special guy/gal friend if you have a kayak, small boat, dingy, etc.
A surf-able wave in the middle of a city in the Rocky Mountains? You betcha!
23 locals recommend
Brennan's Wave
Riverfront TrailA surf-able wave in the middle of a city in the Rocky Mountains? You betcha!
Holland Falls, MT
A peaceful hike around a lake that terminates at a nice little waterfall.
Bluebird Preserve Trailhead
pet-friendly 2.3 mile open year round hiking loop with big vistas!
Waterworks Hill (also known as North Hills trail) is pet-friendly 5.5 mile loop with great views of the city of Missoula and surrounding mountain ranges.
Waterworks Hill, Missoula, MT 59802, USA
Waterworks Hill (also known as North Hills trail) is pet-friendly 5.5 mile loop with great views of the city of Missoula and surrounding mountain ranges.
The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is Missoula’s backyard playground. Less than 15 minutes from downtown, the recreation area encompasses 28,000 acres, including thousands of acres of the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Over 70 miles of trails wind throughout this vast public space.
The Historic Curry Cabin and Sawmill Gulch Loop offers a great introduction to the Rattlesnake. The hike is less than six miles and hits four significant drainages: Sawmill Gulch, Curry Gulch, Spring Gulch, and Rattlesnake Creek.
No pets allowed
Sawmill Gulch Rd, Missoula, MT, USA
The Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is Missoula’s backyard playground. Less than 15 minutes from downtown, the recreation area encompasses 28,000 acres, including thousands of acres of the Rattlesnake Wilderness. Over 70 miles of trails wind throughout this vast public space.
The Historic Curry Cabin and Sawmill Gulch Loop offers a great introduction to the Rattlesnake. The hike is less than six miles and hits four significant drainages: Sawmill Gulch, Curry Gulch, Spring Gulch, and Rattlesnake Creek.
No pets allowed
Within Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, less than 15 minutes from downtown Missoula, this hike traverses a staple trail of the area before winding up singletrack to make a loop. Popular for half-day adventures or quick trail runs, the looped route on Rattlesnake Creek and Spring Gulch offers a quintessential Rattlesnake tour.
pet-friendly
Rattlesnake Creek, Montana, USA
Within Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, less than 15 minutes from downtown Missoula, this hike traverses a staple trail of the area before winding up singletrack to make a loop. Popular for half-day adventures or quick trail runs, the looped route on Rattlesnake Creek and Spring Gulch offers a quintessential Rattlesnake tour.
pet-friendly
Arts & Culture
Smoke Jumper Center station
An inside look at a very dangerous job.
Free. Has some jaw dropping mounts of world record holding animals from the region. I'm not a hunter myself but this is a must-see! (near the Smoke Jumpers Center and Big Sky Brewing :)
17 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
5705 Grant Creek RdFree. Has some jaw dropping mounts of world record holding animals from the region. I'm not a hunter myself but this is a must-see! (near the Smoke Jumpers Center and Big Sky Brewing :)
Favorite Budget Restaurants
There are 4-5 locations scattered throughout the city. Mexico? I've never been myself but Alaskan Cod in a taco is how we do things around here in mountain country.
16 locals recommend
Taco del Sol
420 N Higgins AveThere are 4-5 locations scattered throughout the city. Mexico? I've never been myself but Alaskan Cod in a taco is how we do things around here in mountain country.
Meat. Fries. Peanuts. Yasssssss. Towards the eastern part of Missoula town so it's in striking distance from the crib.
Five Guys
820 E Broadway StMeat. Fries. Peanuts. Yasssssss. Towards the eastern part of Missoula town so it's in striking distance from the crib.
Good god, this place has intoxicating flavors of cream after intoxicating flavors of cream cheese. Pick up a tub of cream cheese to go and a sleeve of day old bagels to nurse on for breakfasts to come.
Bagels On Broadway
223 W Broadway StGood god, this place has intoxicating flavors of cream after intoxicating flavors of cream cheese. Pick up a tub of cream cheese to go and a sleeve of day old bagels to nurse on for breakfasts to come.
Seriously, their milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. If you don't believe us, check them out ANY DAY OF THE WEEK during the summer at around dinner time.
76 locals recommend
Big Dipper Ice Cream
631 S Higgins AveSeriously, their milkshake brings all the boys to the yard. If you don't believe us, check them out ANY DAY OF THE WEEK during the summer at around dinner time.
Biga Pizza
241 W Main StThis stuff is ecstasy; basically hedonism for your mouth!
A family run business who have been kicking out delish gyros since, well, basically since the beginning of time. Whatever you end up with, make sure it includes fries. They are fantastic!
10 locals recommend
The Greek Pastry Shop - #1 GYROS
520 S 5th St WA family run business who have been kicking out delish gyros since, well, basically since the beginning of time. Whatever you end up with, make sure it includes fries. They are fantastic!
Tamarack Brewing Co
231 W Front StMacKenzie River Pizza Co.
5210 Grant Creek RdThe Stone of Accord
4951 N Reserve StThe Notorious P.I.G. BBQ
247 W Front StSweet Peaks Ice Cream
223 W Front StBernice's Bakery
190 S 3rd St WBridge Pizza
600 S Higgins AveUpscale Eats
The Pearl Café
231 E Front StFinn & Porter
100 Madison StThe Keep Restaurant
102 Ben Hogan DrScotty's Table
131 S Higgins AveLolo Creek Steakhouse Inc
6600 U.S. 12Five on Black
325 N Higgins AvePlonk Missoula
322 N Higgins AveBodega Bar Missoula
223 N Higgins Ave