One Day in Missoula, Montana

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Missoula, Montana, is one of my family's favorite little cities to visit. Even with a rapidly growing population of over 100,000, Missoula still has the feel of a small college town. Surrounded by five different mountain ranges, and with the Clark Fork River running right through downtown, Missoula is an outdoor paradise for the whole family.

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Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast
This is elegant luxury at a reasonable price. The historic Gibson Mansion B&B will leave a lasting impression with you. It's quiet, cute, and just overall very cool. The owners treat you like family. You'll even find fresh-baked scones at your door in the morning!
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MacKenzie River Pizza Co
We discovered the MacKenzie River Pizza Co. chain during a Montana roadtrip a few years back, and ended up eating at three of them in different towns: Butte, Kalispell, and Missoula. They're busy expanding, with new restaurants opening up in Idaho, Washington, and Indiana. Bottom line, the pizza is superb. They also have amazing salads... More >
We discovered the MacKenzie River Pizza Co. chain during a Montana roadtrip a few years back, and ended up eating at three of them in different towns: Butte, Kalispell, and Missoula. They're busy expanding, with new restaurants opening up in Idaho, Washington, and Indiana. Bottom line, the pizza is superb. They also have amazing salads and the best baked lasagna I've ever had. The interior is very Western, reflecting their Big Sky roots. Friendly, fun, and great food.
Kids get in for $1, adults for $3, or the whole family for just $10.
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A Carousel for Missoula
If you have kids along on your visit, they'll want to take a spin on Missoula's very own hand-carved carousel. Then, go and play on the nearby Dragon Hollow play structure. If you don't have kids, take another turn and stroll along the Clark Fork River, which runs through town.  More
If you have kids along on your visit, they'll want to take a spin on Missoula's very own hand-carved carousel. Then, go and play on the nearby Dragon Hollow play structure. If you don't have kids, take another turn and stroll along the Clark Fork River, which runs through town.
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Historical Museum of Fort Missoula
History comes alive at the Fort Missoula Museum! Established in 1877 to protect the town from area Indian tribes, the fort soon became home to the African-American 25th Infantry in 1888. Later it served as home to the very first Bicycle Corps, which made a lengthy trip from Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. Now the fort has its history on... More >
History comes alive at the Fort Missoula Museum! Established in 1877 to protect the town from area Indian tribes, the fort soon became home to the African-American 25th Infantry in 1888. Later it served as home to the very first Bicycle Corps, which made a lengthy trip from Missoula to St. Louis in 1897. Now the fort has its history on display, with 13 historic buildings, including a fire lookout tower from 1934. There's also a train depot, complete with genuine 1923 steam locomotive. Fort Missoula is open most of the year, and is a real bargain. Kids get in for $1, adults for $3, or the whole family for just $10.
It's quiet, cute, and just overall very cool.
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