Things to do in Montana
A List from Blue Mountain BB (A Missoula Montana Bed and Breakfast)
*Enjoy The Missoula Area: information about specialty stores, sites, activities, concert tickets and more:
Recommended Guide and Recreational Services
- Abundant Living Retreats (to rejuvenate your mind and body)
- Adventure Cycling Association (bike travel info., tours, gear) 150 E. Pine (406) 721-1776
- Blackfoot River Outfitters: guided rafting, fly fishing (406) 542-7411
- Blackfeet Reservation pack trips and Native American Jewelry- Marty Martain, Sr. (406) 279-3739
- Blake Gallagher, Montana Fishing Guide (206) 718-1304
- Blue Mountain B&B/Tales and Trails – details on our inn page
- Confluence Rafting: day and half-day scenic, white water and dinner floats 1-888-655-5388
- Dunrovin Ranch in Lolo: equestrian and river recreation toll free: 877-373-7745 local: (406) 273-7745
- Fishing Guide/Local Author: Chris Dombrowski (406) 546-2041
- Gold Creek Overland Stagecoach tours (406) 288-3340
- JM BAR Outfitters and Trail Rides (406) 825-3230
- Lewis and Clark Trail Adventures: raft@montana.com 1-800-366-6246 912 E. Broadway, Missoula 59807 (history, outdoor tours!)
- Lewis and Clark Tours with Kent Watson (406) 721-3500
- Missoulian Angler: fly shop and guided fishing
- Missoula Bicycle Works: (406) 721-6525 toll free: 1-888-888-2453 (rentals, area trails, group rides and clubs)
- Missoula Historic Walking Tours with Allan Mathews (year round) (406) 728-2351
- Montana River Guides: white water, scenic and historic raft and canoe trips (406) 288-3340
- Native Ed-Ventures: tours from the Native American perspective, Pablo (800) 883-5344
- The Trail Head: info@trailheadmontana.net 1-406-543-6966 221 E. Front St. (rentals & area information)
- Wild Rocky Tours: (406) 728-0566 P.O. Box 8184 Missoula, Mt
- Glacier National Park is Just 3.5 hours from us and is a popular day trip for many
- Going to the Sun Highway in Glacier is a breath-taking scenic drive. The tour line that runs to the pass is a great way to experience the scenery for driver and passenger
*Also, see Tourist Information sites and Outdoor Recreation (other listings, below)
Animal Boarding
- Quick-Paws Doggy daycare and non kenneled boarding
Art and Cultural Activities
- First Friday Gallery Night (406) 543-4238
- International Media Center/Roxy Theater (wildlife, cultural films, etc.) 718 S Higgins Ave. (406) 728-9380
- Masquer Theatre, Montana Theatre (406) 243-4581
- MCT Community Theatre (406) 728-PLAY
- Missoula Art Museum 111 N Higgins Ave (406) 728-0447
- Missoula Children’s Museum 111 N Higgins (406) 541-7529
- Missoula Cultural Council (406) 721-9620
- The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale (406) 721-3194
- Montana Museum Of Art & Culture (U of M) (406) 243-2019
- Montana Repertory Theatre (406) 243-6809
- Music Recital Hall (406) 243-6880
- The People’s Center (Native American cultural center- St. Ignatius) (406) 675-0160
- Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre (406) 549-5155
- String Orchestra of the Rockies (406) 728-8203
- The University Center Information Desk (general and events information)
- The University of Montana Department of Drama/Dance (406) 243-4581
- The University of Montana Department of Music (406) 243-6880
Area History- museums and sites (sites in bold are in close proximity to Missoula/Lolo))
- Big Hole National Battlefield (west of Wisdom) (406) 689-3155
- Daly Mansion Historic Site, 251 Eastside Hwy (Hamilton, Mt)
- Fort Owen (Stevensville) (406) 542-5500
- Flathead Indian Museum & Trading Post (406) 745-2951
- Flathead Indian Reservation: National Bison Range (406) 644-2211, St. Ignatius Mission (406) 745-2768
- Flathead I. R. (Pablo) The People’s Center (museum, gallery, gift shop, tours) (406) 675-0160
- Garnet Ghost Town
- Glacier National Park (406) 888-7800
- Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site, (Deer Lodge) (406) 846-3388
- Historic Nine Mile Remount Depot and Ranger Station (406) 626-5201
- Historical Museum At Fort Missoula (gifts, exhibits- Frontier Era, military history ) 728-3476
- Lolo Trail (National Historic Landmark) and Fort Fizzle
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (National Park Service)
- Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
- Missoula County Courthouse (Lewis & Clark murals by E. Paxon) 200 W. Broadway St. (406) 721-5700
- Museum of Mountain Flying (near airport) 5525 Highway 10 W (406) 721-3644
- Smoke Jumper Visitor’s Center (near airport) 392-4939
- St. Francis Xavier Church (built in 1889, the year Mt. became a state, beautiful murals) 420 W. Pine St., Missoula
- St. Mary’s Mission Church in Stevensville, Mt (1st Catholic mission in the Northwest) (406) 777-5734
- Travelers’ Rest State Park (Lewis & Clark Trail, Lolo) 6550 Mormon Creek Rd.
Fine Dining
- Blue Mountain B&B- details on specials page.
- The Depot (prime rib, seafood, homemade desserts) (406) 728-7007
- Finn & Porter (views of the Clark Fork River- steak, seafood, soup, salad) 100 Madison (406) 542-4660
- Guy’s Lolo Creek Steakhouse (beautiful log atmosphere) 6600 Hwy. 12 W, Lolo (406) 273-2622
- Jaker’s Grill (more casual, lovely outdoor patio) 3515 Brooks(406) 721-1312
- The Pearl (country French specialties, seafood, steak, homemade baked goods) 231 E Front (406) 541-0231
- The Red Bird, 120 W Front St An amazing Gormet experience! One of our favorites (406) 549-2906
- Shadows Keep (view of the city, beautiful building) 102 Ben Hogan Drive (406) 728-5131
Ethnic Restaurants
- Marie’s Italian Restaurant (open spring-fall) 4040 US Hwy 93 S, Stevensville 777-3681
- Mustard Seed (contemporary Asian, regional micro beers) (406) 542-7333
- Sean Kelly’s Pub (Gaelic music, unique menu, 17 beers on tap) 130 W Pine Street (406) 542-1471
- Scotty’s Table (American Bistro, classic Mediterranean) 529 S. Higgins Ave. (406) 549-2790
- Sushi Hana 403 N Higgins Ave 406-549-7979
- HuHot Mongolian Grill 3521 Brooks Street (406) 251-4303
Food, Health, Leisure, Specialty Stores and Services
- Bayern Brewing Inc. (German brewery and pub) 1507 Montana St (406) 721-1482
- Bagels on Broadway (New York style bagel, soups, desserts, espressos) 223 W. Broadway, across from the Courthouse
- Bernice’s Bakery 190 South 3rd West
- Big Sky Brewing Company 5417 Trumpeter Way (406) 549-2777
- Carla Green Massage 360-8746
- Brown Bear & Company (wildlife gifts, home-made fudge) 222 N Higgins Ave (406) 549-4896
- Butterfly Herbs (bulk herbs, teas, gifts & a cafe with ice cream, soup) 232 N. Higgins Ave (406) 728-8780
- The Book Exchange (new & used bargain books) 2335 Brooks
- Cara’s Nursery & Landscape LLC 2727 S 3rd W (406) 543-3333
- Chocolate Necessities (specialty chocolates made on site) 1605 Stephens Ave (406) 541-2626
- Dolack Monte Gallery 139 E. Front St. (406) 549-3248
- Ellie Blue (a nostalgic, elegant and fun boutique, free coffee- located in Missoula’s oldest house)
- Fact & Fiction (local authors) 220 N Higgins Ave. (406) 721-2881
- Good Food Store (organic & locally grown groceries, ) 1600 S 3rd W (406) 541-3663
- Great Harvest Bakery (free samples) 1407 S Higgins Ave (406) 729-4549
- Jeannette Rankin Peace Center & Fair Trade Store (unique handcrafted gifts) 519 S. Higgins
- Lake Missoula Cellars– Doug Wagner, wine maker wine@clearweatherwines.com (406) 541-8463 410 Expressway Suite F
- Le Petit Outré (European hand-crafted breads and espresso) 129 S. 4th West 406-543-3311
- Liquid Planet (espresso, fine wines, gifts, etc.) Higgins Ave. (406) 541-4541
- Lolo Peak Winery, 2506 Mount (award winning fruit wines from Montana produce) Free tasting M-Sa (406) 549-1111
- Missoula Bicycle Works (rentals available) (406) 721-6525
- Montana Ocean Spa, 5000 Blue Mountain Road (located in the Montana Athletic Club) (406) 251-8200
- Montana Coffee Traders
- Moose Creek Mercantile (western and wildlife furnishings/gifts)
- Posh Chocolat (bakery specializing in chocolates and pastries)
- REI-Recreational Equipment Inc.
- The Schoolhouse (pottery, jewelry, antiques- located in the historic Desmet school) 6105 Hwy 10 W (near airport)
- Summit Beverage (local and imported wine, micro brews and other beverages) 3305 Great Northern Way, Missoula
- The Trail Head voted Missoula’s best outdoor store! (rental gear: camping, canoes, etc.) 221 E. Front Street (406) 543-6966
- Western Outfitters (western wear, gifts and horse tack) Tremper’s Shopping Center, 2305 Brooks (406) 543-6919
- Wheat Montana (deli, espresso, gifts) 2520 S. Third West (406) 327-0900
Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Activities and Museums and Gardens
- Biking
- Birding Information
- Bob Marshal Wilderness info
- Five Valleys Audubon Society Phone: (406) 721-9799
- Gem Mountain, sapphire digs near Philipsburg 1-866-459-4367
- Iris Gardens at Fort Missoula, (406) 728-3476
- Larchmont Golf Course 3200 Ft Missoula Road (406) 721-4416
- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (east of Stevensville on Wildfowl Lane)
- Memorial Rose Garden, Brooks St., Missoula
- Montana Natural History Center (Fort Missoula) (406) 327-0405
- Parks and Recreation
- The Rocky Mountaineers: rockymountaineers.com (an outdoor club)
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (visitor center, gifts) 5705 Grant Creek Rd. (406) 523-4545
- Snowbowl– skiing and summer chairlift rides (406) 549-9777
- Wolfkeep Wildlife Sanctuary (Potomac, Mt) 406-244-
* Also, see Tourist Information Site links (other listings, below)
Sports Events, Family Activities and Concerts
- Adams Center Box Office (University of Montana sports, concerts and other events) Tickets: (406) 243-4051 or 1-800-MONTANA
- Bonner Park Concerts (406) 543-4238
- A Carousel For Missoula & Dragon Hollow (hand-carved carousel and play area), Caras Park
- Clark Fork River Market (406) 396-2954
- Downtown To Night (406) 543-4238
- Farmers Market (406) 543-4238
- Kids Klub (406) 721-5140
- Missoula, MT Concerts
- Missoula Osprey Professional Baseball (406) 721-5700
- Missoula Saturday Arts and Crafts Market (406) 543-4238
- Out to Lunch in Caras Park (406) 543-4238
- Parks and Recreation
Tourist Information Sites
- Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce 105 E. Main St., Hamilton (406) 363-6623
- Glacier National Park (406) 888-7800
- Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (National Park Service)
- Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
- Missoula Chamber of Commerce 825 E. Front St., Missoula (406) 543-6623
- Missoula Convention and Visitors Bureau 1121 E. Broadway, Ste. 103, Missoula (800) 526-3465 (up to date local calendar of events)
- Missoula Area Visitor Information Services (national forest land) 1-800-281-1030
- Missoula Downtown Association (406) 543-4238
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
- Montana Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission
- National Park Service/Montana
- Travel Montana
- Tours and Local Information
- A guide to trails in and around Missoula
Helpful web sites for the rest of your travel needs
- Local Attractions lists local attractions around the world
- Montana Bed and Breakfast Association– a whole list of great bed and breakfasts across the state