Stephanie's Guidebook
Missoula Favorites
Great spot to soak and get a drink. If it is the weekend you will need to call ahead and make a reservation to soak. The scallops in the restaurant are great!
31 locals recommend
Quinn's Hot Springs Resort
190 Quinn's Canyon RdGreat spot to soak and get a drink. If it is the weekend you will need to call ahead and make a reservation to soak. The scallops in the restaurant are great!
Scotty's Table
131 South Higgins AvenueFavorite Missoula date night spot.
Awesome spot in the summer for people watching or catching a farmers market on Saturday mornings.
54 locals recommend
Caras Park
123 Carousel DrAwesome spot in the summer for people watching or catching a farmers market on Saturday mornings.
Biga Pizza
241 W Main StLove love love their pizza. Small, quaint restaurant.
Between here and the Big Dipper--- flip a coin which ice cream is better! I love the hot fudge. Soooo good!
17 locals recommend
Sweet Peaks Ice Cream
223 W Front StBetween here and the Big Dipper--- flip a coin which ice cream is better! I love the hot fudge. Soooo good!
Missoula Staple. You can't get the full Missoula experience without going here.
76 locals recommend
Big Dipper Ice Cream
631 S Higgins AveMissoula Staple. You can't get the full Missoula experience without going here.
Masala
206 W Main StDelicious Indian food!!
Cambie Taphouse + Coffee
2413 S Higgins AveSuper fun new coffee shop in Missoula!
Local Gifts and Coffee
This is my shop (Steph your host). Pop down and get your complimentary coffee and say hello! I'd love to meet you!
Made in Montana souvenirs, fresh coffee, seasonal huckleberry milkshakes .
Great Gray Gifts
69316 US-93This is my shop (Steph your host). Pop down and get your complimentary coffee and say hello! I'd love to meet you!
Made in Montana souvenirs, fresh coffee, seasonal huckleberry milkshakes .
Dobson Creek Coffee Company
62599 US-93Awesome fireplace and fresh roasted coffee!
To do while you're here
The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation.
Phone number: 406-644-2211
Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
84 locals recommend
National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range RdThe National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation.
Phone number: 406-644-2211
Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
St. Ignatius Mission The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. The Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. Phone number: 406-745-2768 Address: 300 Bear Track Avenue St Ignatius, MT 59865
22 locals recommend
St Ignatius Mission Church
300 Beartrack AveSt. Ignatius Mission The St. Ignatius Mission was built in the early 1890's. The Catholic Church is unique because its walls and ceilings have 58 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano on them. Phone number: 406-745-2768 Address: 300 Bear Track Avenue St Ignatius, MT 59865
The People's Center
U.S. 93Very interesting local history.
Horse back riding! This is the PERFECT Montana experience. The options are as follows: a 2 hour ride, a 1/2 day ride (4hrs) full day (6 hours) Call to book (406) 644-2557.
Featuring Tennessee Walkers for a smooth and comfortable ride, Cheff Ranch stock are well trained and gentle. With years of experience of their own, their horses are quite capable, making even the greenest of horsemen feel like a pro.
Address: 30888 Eagle Pass Trail Charlo, MT 59822
End of May- mid September.
10 locals recommend
Cheff Ranch
30888 Eagle Pass TrailHorse back riding! This is the PERFECT Montana experience. The options are as follows: a 2 hour ride, a 1/2 day ride (4hrs) full day (6 hours) Call to book (406) 644-2557.
Featuring Tennessee Walkers for a smooth and comfortable ride, Cheff Ranch stock are well trained and gentle. With years of experience of their own, their horses are quite capable, making even the greenest of horsemen feel like a pro.
Address: 30888 Eagle Pass Trail Charlo, MT 59822
End of May- mid September.
Swartz Lake
Easy hike near the cabin. Beautiful views!
The M
Great spot to catch a nice view of Missoula! Bring a water bottle!
This place is so cool and so random you have to check it out!!!
28 locals recommend
Ewam and Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
34574 White Coyote RdThis place is so cool and so random you have to check it out!!!
Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a century of life on the Flathead Indian Reservation and in Montana. The Museum is one of western Montana’s finest treasures Phone number: 406-644-3435 Address: 69316 US Hwy. 93, Charlo, MT 59824
26 locals recommend
Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana
69316 US-93Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a century of life on the Flathead Indian Reservation and in Montana. The Museum is one of western Montana’s finest treasures Phone number: 406-644-3435 Address: 69316 US Hwy. 93, Charlo, MT 59824
Fun summer time activity! They offer trips suited for all levels of experience: from kayaking through the remote islands of the Flathead Lake, peaceful river floats in the lower canyon, to braving the Wild Buffalo Rapids of the upper canyon. With their friendly and experienced staff, you’re guaranteed to have an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Phone number: 1-406-883-5838 Address: 50362 S. Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
23 locals recommend
Flathead Raft Company
50362 US-93Fun summer time activity! They offer trips suited for all levels of experience: from kayaking through the remote islands of the Flathead Lake, peaceful river floats in the lower canyon, to braving the Wild Buffalo Rapids of the upper canyon. With their friendly and experienced staff, you’re guaranteed to have an adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Phone number: 1-406-883-5838 Address: 50362 S. Hwy 93 Polson, MT 59860
Bigfork
Cute little town to spend the day!
Go for an interesting soaking experience! It is underdeveloped, however It has one of the highest mineral contents in the world!
14 locals recommend
The Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths
209 N Wall StGo for an interesting soaking experience! It is underdeveloped, however It has one of the highest mineral contents in the world!
One of our favorite things to do if you’re visiting in July or August. Easy 30 minute drive and the blueberries are fantastic!!
MONTANA BLUEBERRIES
Seed Orchard LaneOne of our favorite things to do if you’re visiting in July or August. Easy 30 minute drive and the blueberries are fantastic!!
Snowbowl
1700 Snow Bowl RdCan be steep in spots, good place to ski if you are intermediate.
Polson
A quaint town with cute shops!
Local Food Scene
East Shore Smoke House
35103 Montana Hwy 35Good bbq!
Probably the best donut you'll ever have. Don't judge a book by its cover... its located inside of a windmill.
6 locals recommend
Windmill Village Bakery
26715 US-93Probably the best donut you'll ever have. Don't judge a book by its cover... its located inside of a windmill.
Tamarack Brewing Company
105 Blacktail RdGreat spot to stop for a beer along the lake.
Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt DrAnother great spot for a local brew.
Whistling Andy
8020 Montana Hwy 35Fun distillery to stop at when you get to the end of the lake.
Allentown Bar & Restaurant
69286 U.S. 93Delicious, local, and the BEST views!
Fun towns to visit
Spend the day in this tiny tourist town, its absolutely magical all year round!
198 locals recommend
Whitefish
Spend the day in this tiny tourist town, its absolutely magical all year round!
Sightseeing
The National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation.
Phone number: 406-644-2211
Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
84 locals recommend
National Bison Range
58355 Bison Range RdThe National Bison Range is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It was established in 1908, making it over 100 years old, and one of the oldest wildlife refuges in the nation.
Phone number: 406-644-2211
Address: 58355 Bison Range Road Moiese, MT 59824
Breweries/Distillery's
Brewery’s & Distillery’s on Flathead Lake
Glacier Brewing Company- Polson, MT Phone number: (406) 883-2595 Address: 6 10th Avenue East in Polson, MT
Tamarack Brewing Company- Lakeside, MT Phone number: 406-844-0244
Address: 105 Blacktail Road Lakeside, MT 59922
Flatheadlake Brewing Company- Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2004 Address: FLBC Pubhouse 116 Holt Drive Bigfork, MT 59911
Whistling Andy’s Distillery - Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2620 Address: 8541 MT-35, Bigfork, MT 59911
228 locals recommend
Flathead Lake
Brewery’s & Distillery’s on Flathead Lake
Glacier Brewing Company- Polson, MT Phone number: (406) 883-2595 Address: 6 10th Avenue East in Polson, MT
Tamarack Brewing Company- Lakeside, MT Phone number: 406-844-0244
Address: 105 Blacktail Road Lakeside, MT 59922
Flatheadlake Brewing Company- Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2004 Address: FLBC Pubhouse 116 Holt Drive Bigfork, MT 59911
Whistling Andy’s Distillery - Bigfork, MT Phone number: (406) 837-2620 Address: 8541 MT-35, Bigfork, MT 59911