Missoula Guidebook
Food scene
DRUM COFFEE
600 South Ave WGood Food Store
1600 S 3rd St WGreat organic grocery store!
Caffe Dolce
500 Brooks StGreat food and service!
This local tap house is walking distance and has great food!
17 locals recommend
Cambie Taphouse + Coffee
2413 S Higgins AveThis local tap house is walking distance and has great food!
Plonk Missoula
322 N Higgins AvePlonk is a local favorite wine bar with a gorgeous rooftop patio.
Finn Restaurant at the DoubleTree is a little pricey for what you get, but the views of the Clark Fork river from their deck are fantastic!
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater
100 Madison StFinn Restaurant at the DoubleTree is a little pricey for what you get, but the views of the Clark Fork river from their deck are fantastic!
GILD
515 S Higgins AveBest tacos in Missoula! Has an arcade in the basement!
Bridge Pizza
600 S Higgins AveGreat local pizza!
Draught Works has a beautiful outdoor deck with heating in the winter. Great beers and sometimes live music! Family friendly.
77 locals recommend
Draught Works
915 Toole AveDraught Works has a beautiful outdoor deck with heating in the winter. Great beers and sometimes live music! Family friendly.
Sightseeing
A short (but steep) hike to the M on Mount Sentinel that offers views of the whole city.
22 locals recommend
College M Trailhead and Picnic Area
Bridger Canyon RoadA short (but steep) hike to the M on Mount Sentinel that offers views of the whole city.
Call ahead for soaking reservations - this is a beautiful developed hot springs about a 1.5 hour drive from Missoula.
31 locals recommend
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
190 Quinn's Canyon RdCall ahead for soaking reservations - this is a beautiful developed hot springs about a 1.5 hour drive from Missoula.
Want a strenuous hike with great views that's walking distance? Pengelly Trail is it! This trail starts at the east end of South Avenue and will take you to the top of Mount Sentinel.
Pengelly Trail
Pengelly TrailWant a strenuous hike with great views that's walking distance? Pengelly Trail is it! This trail starts at the east end of South Avenue and will take you to the top of Mount Sentinel.
This is a higher-skill (mostly blue/black) ski area right here in town! Rental equipment is available.
58 locals recommend
Snowbowl
1700 Snow Bowl RdThis is a higher-skill (mostly blue/black) ski area right here in town! Rental equipment is available.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses are FREE in Missoula!
There's a bus stop across the street from the house. Check the Mountain Line web site for schedules. All buses in Missoula are zero-fare.
Customs and culture
Bears WILL eat you.
If you're hiking or backpacking, please take bear spray with you and make sure you know how to use it! Bear spray (and hiking in groups) is the best way to prevent bear attacks. There are instructional videos on YouTube. We have both black bears and grizzly bears in this area. DO NOT approach them if you see one!
Customs and culture
Don't assume you will have GPS/Cell Service.
Be careful when using your phone for directions in Montana/Idaho - cell service is not always available and mountains will block GPS signals. If you do get lost/stranded, STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE. Do not try to hike out. Search and Rescue uses helicopters and usually finds the vehicle first!