Heart of Missoula Travel Guide

Missoula

A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
A clock tower with a green roof and a brick base.
A street lined with red flowers and green foliage, with buildings and a road in the background.
A bulletin board with various posters and flyers, a stone bench, and a building with a red brick facade in the background.
A large, classical courthouse with columns and a grand entrance.

Stay near popular Heart of Missoula attractions

Caras Park

8.8/10 (277 reviews)
After visiting Caras Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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Things to do

Downtown Missoula Historical Self Guided Tour of Montanas Heart

Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart

Rp357.041
per adult
Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart
Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories

Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories

Rp357.041
per adult
Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories
Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation

Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation

Rp4.375.945
per adult
Blackfoot River Guided Tour Wildlife History and Conservation
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Top hotels in Heart of Missoula

Comfort Inn Missoula near University

Comfort Inn Missoula near University

2.5 out of 5
1021 East Broadway Street Missoula MT
The price is Rp2.271.034 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.271.034
Rp2.523.708 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,092 reviews)
"Nice little hotel. Gets you away from downtown a bit and has a nice river view. Breakfast was excellent Staff was friendly Room was clean Only 2 things kept it from 5 star 1. The soap dispenser was empty in the shower 2. The chair and ottoman in the room is worn out like Grandpa's house for 30 years ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Comfort Inn Missoula near University
Gravity Haus Missoula

Gravity Haus Missoula

3 out of 5
420 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is Rp1.853.668 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.853.668
Rp2.359.025 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Children's Museum Missoula and McCormick Park are ...
Gravity Haus Missoula
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

2.5 out of 5
700 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is Rp1.627.848 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp1.627.848
Rp1.828.852 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
The Wren

The Wren

3 out of 5
201 E Main St Missoula MT
The price is Rp2.794.192 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.794.192
Rp3.088.718 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Wren
Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
100 Madison Street Missoula MT
The price is Rp3.331.161 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.331.161
Rp3.668.650 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was great. Staff were also exceptional. My issue was with Expedia. I specifically chose the river room with a balcony and even paid more for it. When i checked in my expedia only showed king room, balcony. Nothing indicated it was a river view. My bad for not verifying the confirmation, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University

Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University

2.5 out of 5
744 E. Broadway St. Missoula MT
The price is Rp2.070.193 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp2.070.193
Rp2.306.583 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (442 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
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Where to stay in Heart of Missoula

Find the best Heart of Missoula areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A brick pathway leading to a building with a clock tower, surrounded by green grass and trees.
Photo by John Mikenis
Open Photo by John Mikenis

University District

While visiting University District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Clark Fork River.

A paved path alongside a river with autumn foliage, a wooden fence, and a building with a red roof.

Riverfront

If you're spending some time in Riverfront, Clark Fork River and Montana Natural History Center are top sights worth seeing.

A snow-covered forest with a bridge in the distance.

Grant Creek

If you're spending some time in Grant Creek, Big Sky Brewing Co. and Bitterroot Valley are top sights worth seeing.

An aerial view of a university campus surrounded by autumn foliage.

Rose Park

If you're spending some time in Rose Park, Missoula County Fairgrounds and Motown Casino are top sights worth seeing.

A Tia's Big Sky restaurant with a sign advertising local food trucks, farm-to-table, authentic Mexican cuisine, tamales, and roadside roasted chicken.
Photo by Cyn Hop
Open Photo by Cyn Hop

Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Clark Fork River and Lucky Lil's Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Heart of Missoula Travel Guide