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.
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.
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.
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.
Wilma Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Wilma Theatre during your stay in Missoula. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Heart of Missoula
Comfort Inn Missoula near University
My mom and I stayed here while my dog was hospitalized after a surgery. We had spent the previous night at a more expensive, fancier place down the road and the Comfort Inn had it beat by a mile. It was super clean, had a beautiful view of the river and complimentary breakfast and parking. At the ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Wren
We loved staying at The Wren! Will absolutely stay again. Great location. Clean. Very nice staff. Easy on-street, free parking just a couple of short blocks away. Love the vibe. Basecamp has fantastic coffee and also has a very friendly staff. Our only minor two critiques are: 1. The towels were ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
LOGE Missoula
2 room suite was amazing, spacious and clean!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Days Inn and Suites by Wyndham Downtown Missoula-University
Overall hotel is nice, and coffee is very good. Breakfast area was a bit dodgy, but serviceable. The nearby train-tracks issue is LEGIT, as I was awoken around 1am on first of several train's horn that passed by. There were also other exterior noises (ie. bass from a car stereo) that kept me awake ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
Property was clean and well priced for what I needed. Had dental work done and relatively close to office. Hot Breakfast would have been nice.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Edgewater Missoula, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
We have previously liked staying here with our dog. However we were disappointed to see “upgrades” that had paved over the grassy areas off of the first floor rooms. Access to the river is precarious with no safe path, so walking our dog has now become somewhat inconvenient. Not having a microwave ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heart of Missoula
Riverfront
If you're spending some time in Riverfront, Clark Fork River and Montana Natural History Center are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northside and surrounding area, you can visit Wilma Theatre and Clark Fork River.
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.
University District
While visiting University District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Clark Fork River.
Rose Park
If you're spending some time in Rose Park, Missoula County Fairgrounds and Motown Casino are top sights worth seeing.
Westside
If you're spending some time in Westside, Clark Fork River and Lucky Lil's Casino are top sights worth seeing.
