LOCAL
ACTIVITIES
Skiing and Snowboarding
Snowbowl,
which averages 300 inches of snowfall annually, is just
20 minutes north of downtown Missoula. For information call
(406) 249-9777.
Golfing
If golf is your passion, we have four golf courses to choose
from:
Highlands Golf,
Larchmont Golf Course,
Linda Vista Golf Course and
University Golf.
Walking and Hiking
City parks with walking paths and
hundreds of miles of nearby trails make the Missoula Valley
one of the best places to explore on foot.
Fishing and Swimming
With two rivers, the Clark Fork and the Bitterroot, there
is a myriad of opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating,
and canoeing.
River Rafting
Discover
whitewater rafting and scenic river trips
near Missoula.
Bicycling
With designated trails and miles of mountain trails, there
are endless opportunities for safe, and enjoyable rides.
Theater
Missoula Children’s Theatre,
The
University of Montana, and the
Missoula Symphony present musicals,
concerts, and other events. There are also three cinemas
in Missoula.
Missoula Carousel
/ Dragon Hollow
Ride the first fully hand-carved carousel in America in
the last sixty years. Dragon Hollow kids park is adjacent
to the Carousel.
Smokejumpers Center
The Smokejumper
visitor center is the largest active
smokejumper base in the nation. The center features videos,
lookout tower, and exhibits dealing with the men and women
who have protected our national forests since 1939.
Historical Museum
at Fort Missoula
The Historical Museum consists of
two parts: indoor galleries with long-term and changing
exhibits, and the outdoor arena with 12 historic structures
including a restored one-room school-house and U.S. Forest
Service lookout.
St. Francis Xavier
Church
The Church built in 1889, the year Montana became a state
and is outstanding for its graceful steeple, its paintings
and stained glass windows.
Shopping
For some, shopping is a recreational sport. We have the
Southgate Mall with over 100 stores.
Downtown shopping is a treat with an eclectic mix of different
shops and stores.
Gambling
For this particular entertainment, we have two casinos nearby,
The Claim Jumper and The Best Bet.
Health
Clubs
We are just a few minutes from the
YMCA.
For additional information
on activities
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 7577
Missoula, MT 59807
www.missoulachamber.com
(406) 543-6623
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