Missoula Guides

Explore our curated Missoula guides -- the best places, tips, news, and stories that define life in your city.

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Beat the Boredom: Missoula’s Coolest Spots for Active Kiddos
If your crew is craving adventure, Missoula is packed with spots that guarantee big fun for kids and their grown-ups. Whether you’re looking for playgrounds, hands-on nature experiences, or creative…
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Montana’s Weirdest Laws Still on the Books in 2025
Montana's legal code reads like a frontier fever dream in places, with laws banning fishing with lassos and requiring pool halls to keep their windows uncovered. While most of these…
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Home Decor Refresh: 12 Missoula Stores Worth a Visit
Missoula is packed with home decor shops and furniture stores that turn any house or apartment into a cozy retreat. From quirky local boutiques to sprawling showrooms full of deals,…
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Beyond Glacier & Yellowstone: Montana’s Best Small Towns
Forget the crowds at Glacier and Yellowstone for a minute. Montana's real magic happens in the small towns where locals still wave at passing cars and the nearest Starbucks might…
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9 Drool-Worthy Pizza Spots Hiding Around Missoula
Missoula’s pizza scene is full of surprises, from wood-fired classics in cozy neighborhood spots to bold, inventive slices that satisfy late-night cravings. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Italian,…
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Treat Your Best Friend at These Missoula Area Pet Stores
Missoula locals know that a trip to the pet store can be the highlight of your day—especially when stores here go far beyond the basics. Whether your pup needs gourmet…
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What to Eat in Montana: Authentic Dishes & Local Food Culture
Montana's food scene is basically what happens when cowboys, copper miners, and James Beard nominees walk into the same kitchen. The result? A cuisine that spans from 100-year-old pork chop…
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Best Missoula Day Trips: 7 Montana Adventures Within 3 Hours
Missoula sits in the perfect sweet spot for day trips, surrounded by everything from glacial lakes to ghost towns within a few hours' drive. You can literally wake up, grab…
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Master Montana Gardening: Cold Climate Growing Strategies
Listen, if you've tried gardening in Montana and felt like you're playing horticultural roulette with Mother Nature as the dealer, you're not alone. Between surprise June snowstorms and August heat…
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Montana Golf Destinations: Where to Play in Big Sky Country
Montana just did something that's never happened in Golf Digest's entire history. For the first time ever, Big Sky Country landed three courses in the magazine's prestigious top 200, which…
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Seasonal Growing in Montana: Your Complete Garden Guide
If you've ever tried growing tomatoes in Montana and wondered why your plants looked more like science experiments than food, you're not alone. Between our surprise June snowstorms and August…
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Montana’s Largest Companies: Tech Giants to Mining Titans
If you're looking for Fortune 500 headquarters in Montana, you'll be searching longer than it takes to drive from Kalispell to Billings. But here's the kicker: Montana quietly hosts two…
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Where to Find Baked Goods and Pastries Around Missoula
Missoula’s bakery scene is a delicious mix of old family traditions and fresh new flavors, all tucked into cozy shops and unexpected spots around town. Whether you crave crusty bread,…
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Montana’s Most Relaxing Weekends: Complete Planning Guide
Montana might be the fourth-largest state, but planning a stress-free weekend here doesn't require a geography degree. Whether you're dreaming of soaking in natural hot springs under starry skies or…
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Montana’s Weirdest Roadside Attractions You Won’t Believe Exist
Montana's highways hide some seriously strange stuff. From toxic lakes that kill birds on contact to underground cities where bootleggers once ruled, the Big Sky State serves up roadside attractions…
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Missoula’s Top Plant Nurseries: (More Than) Worth a Trip
Missoula may be known for its mountain views and rivers, but its plant scene is just as vibrant—filled with nurseries catering to houseplant fanatics, native species nerds, and every weekend…
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7 Spots to Get Delicious Bagels in Missoula
Missoula is brimming with bagel shops where morning people and late risers alike can find fresh-baked perfection. Whether you’re craving a classic everything bagel with a schmear or inventive sandwiches…
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Montana Wildlife Viewing: Complete Guide to Bears, Wolves & More
Montana's wildlife viewing isn't just about getting lucky with a roadside bear sighting. It's about knowing exactly where to go, when to show up, and how to avoid becoming part…
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14 of Missoula’s Coolest Spots to Beat the Heat
When Montana's famous Big Sky decides to turn up the heat and your car thermometer hits those triple digits, even the most outdoorsy Missoulian starts dreaming of air conditioning and…
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11 Missoula Thrift Stores Perfect for Weekend Treasure Hunting
Thrift shopping in Missoula is more than just a quest for bargains… it’s a chance to uncover surprising treasures, quirky vintage finds, and give-back moments all in one trip. Whether…
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