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

Rp361.119
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

Rp361.119
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

Rp4.425.925
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 Rp2.282.806 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.282.806
Rp2.536.790 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! (1,086 reviews)
"Old building, big garbage dumpsters at elevators, not the look we usually go for. Beds and room were clean, but old, torn covers on lampshades etc."

Reviewed on 19 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 Rp1.868.963 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.868.963
Rp2.378.492 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews)
"The room was clean. The accommodations were minimalist, but quite comfortable. We enjoyed having a hammock in our room! The staff in the café are quite helpful & friendly. The location of the Gravity Haus suited us perfectly. We were in town for a concert out at the KettleHouse Amphitheater in Bonner, ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Gravity Haus Missoula
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

2.5 out of 5
700 W Broadway St Missoula MT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.571.856 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp1.571.856
Rp1.769.052 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 Rp2.808.676 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.808.676
Rp3.104.730 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,229 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time at this hotel, the staff was so friendly and the amenities were great. Overall good experience!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

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 Rp3.350.148 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp3.350.148
Rp3.689.541 total
3 Sept - 4 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 Rp2.122.960 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.122.960
Rp2.364.158 total
6 Sept - 7 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (435 reviews)
"I called Sandra about a week early to see about an early check in. And she was so excited to help me right away. She was great during check in. We saw Jay & Jake who were both so great to us. Everyone we ran in to was super helpful."

Reviewed on 19 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, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Big Sky Brewing Co. 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