Heart of Missoula Travel Guide

Missoula

A clock tower with a green roof and a brick base.
A large, historic courthouse with a prominent dome and columns, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.
A river flowing through a mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.
A large, classical courthouse with columns and a grand entrance.
A brick building with a blue awning, surrounded by trees and a hilly landscape.

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 Montana's Heart

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

฿674
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

฿674
per adult
Missoula Audio Tour: Public Art, Murals, and Community Stories
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Top hotels in Heart of Missoula

The Wren

The Wren

3 out of 5
201 E Main St Missoula MT
The price is ฿3,311 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿3,311
฿3,709 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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
Comfort Inn Missoula near University

Comfort Inn Missoula near University

2.5 out of 5
1021 East Broadway Street Missoula MT
The price is ฿3,357 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,357
฿3,759 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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 ...
Comfort Inn Missoula near University
Gravity Haus Missoula

Gravity Haus Missoula

3 out of 5
420 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,712 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,712
฿3,606 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (897 reviews)
"Our room was clean and comfortable. I did miss the makeup remover wipes as I had forgotten to bring my own. We opted out on purchasing the robes, cups, and canvas bag. We didn't want to use the real cups in case we would get charged so plastic throw aways would have been good. The gentleman at the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Gravity Haus Missoula
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 ฿2,111 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿2,111
฿2,414 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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 ...
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG

3 out of 5
200 S Pattee St Missoula MT
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,674 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,674
฿4,101 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Location is great. Disappointed to find out there was a $25 per day parking fee, guess I didn’t read the fine print. Updated rooms were nice. Expensive breakfast buffet. Bed was uncomfortable but not the worst. Small hot tub. Overall okay for price."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Downtown - Missoula by IHG
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula

2.5 out of 5
700 W Broadway St Missoula MT
The price is ฿2,305 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,305
฿2,622 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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
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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.

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 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.

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