Heart of Missoula Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Caras Park
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.
Washington-Grizzly Stadium
Catch an event at Washington-Grizzly Stadium during your trip to Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
University of Montana
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Montana during your trip to Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Missoula County Fairgrounds
Take the family on an outing to Missoula County Fairgrounds during your trip to Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Fort Missoula
You can find out about the history of Orchard Homes when you stop by Fort Missoula. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Mount Sentinel
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Sentinel during your travels in Missoula. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Heart of Missoula
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
"The place was filthy. The curtains were torn and hanging off the window. There wasn’t any toilet paper in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Comfort Inn Missoula near University
"We needed an affordable place to stay for one night, and the comfort inn worked out great for us."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Wren
"Great location with very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely coffee shop in the building with bagels and pastries (get there early as the pastries sell out fast) The açai bowls next door were great for my breakfast. Loved our clean, spacious room and we made good use of the outside space."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
"We stayed in a suite that was not in the main building but was spacious & comfortable. Our suite had a couchThere were 2 dressers & 3 hooks on the wall for clothes but no closet. All of the staff was very friendly. The free breakfast was in a separate building"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"I was charged $20 for Im assuming 2 bottled waters. I never received a full print out of the receipt that showed what the $20 fee was for. Paid over $400 for 1 night stay. Room was ok but not $400 worthy."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Travelodge Inn & Suites by Wyndham Missoula University Park
"Room felt dirty. Weird stain on bathroom floor. Could hear all activities going on in next room. Staff friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Heart of Missoula
University District
While visiting University District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Clark Fork River.
Riverfront
If you're spending some time in Riverfront, Clark Fork River and Montana Natural History Center are top sights worth seeing.
Rose Park
If you're spending some time in Rose Park, Missoula County Fairgrounds and Motown Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Grant Creek
If you're spending some time in Grant Creek, Big Sky Brewing Co. and Bitterroot Valley are top sights worth seeing.
Lower Rattlesnake
While Lower Rattlesnake may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Wilma Theatre.
