Montana’s most culturally diverse city, Missoula thrives on events and attractions. Public markets, festivals and fairs, gallery events, trendy boutique shopping, sporting events, the symphony and live theatre productions offer an abundance of entertainment throughout the city. Missoula serves as the center for education, medicine, retail and the arts. Its largest employers are Community Medical Center, Plum Creek Timber, St. Patrick Hospital, Southgate Mall and The University of Montana. One of the most desirable places to live and visit in the United States, Missoula has something for everyone.

Historic Downtown Missoula

Trendy boutiques, coffee shops, book stores, historic buildings and more. Downtown Missoula also hosts a variety of events at Caras Park along the Clark Fork River all year long
www.missouladowntown.com/events

Recreational Opportunities

• Three major rivers (Bitterroot, Blackfoot and the Clark Fork of the Columbia) run through the area
• Rock Creek, known for its blue ribbon trout fishing, is just 20 minutes from Missoula
• Snowbowl Ski Area is a 20-minute drive from downtown Missoula and features a continuous vertical drop of 2,600 feet, one of the steepest in the country.
• There are seven golf courses in the area.

Missoula Art Museum (MAM)

Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1987, the MAM is a non-profit museum that educates, challenges, and inspires the community through contemporary art. www.missoulaartmuseum.org

A Carousel for Missoula

One of the first fully hand carved carousels in the US. Conveniently Located downtown next to the Clark Fork River. www.carrousel.com

Wilma Theatre

Built in 1921 along the bank of the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula, the Wilma  has a long and colorful history. Through offering a variety of artistic mediums, aesthetics, and cultural perspectives, the Wilma Theatre plays a vital role in creating a healthy vibrant community in Western Montana.
 www.thewilma.com

Farmer’s Market

There are 3 markets located in downtown Missoula on Saturday mornings offering fresh, local produce and flowers.

Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

The  collection at the Historical Museum consists of 24,000 objects including 13 historic structures. www.fortmissoulamuseum.org

Missoula Parks & Recreation

Missoula offers 45 neighborhood parks throughout the city. Ammenities include picnic facilities, playgrounds, fountains, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, horseshoes, jogging/walking trails and more. www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ParksRec/