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1. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

2. Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Garnet Ghost Town

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4. Montana Museum of Art and Culture

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Missoula Smokejumper Visitor Center

6. Missoula Farmer's Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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7. Missoula Art Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Missoula Art Museum

8. Museum of Mountain Flying

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Museum of Mountain Flying

9. A Carousel for Missoula

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10. Caras Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Courtesy of Missoula Downtown

11. Montana Natural History Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Montana Natural History Center

12. Highlander Beer - Missoula Brewing Co

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Highlander Beer - Missoula Brewing Co

13. Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

14. Ten Spoon Vineyard & Winery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Ten Spoon Vineyard

15. Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

16. The Stone of Accord

© The Stone of Accord

17. Southgate Mall

18. Montana Snowbowl

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19. Montgomery Distillery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Montgomery Distillery

20. Pattee Canyon Recreation Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Mount Jumbo Trails

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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22. The Roxy Theater

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Missoula is high up in Montana's Northern Rockies where three rivers meet, with seven wilderness areas around it. Missoula is a place where people come to find great outdoor adventures. With 60,000 acres of wilderness a short drive from your hotel or B&B, you can kayak, hike, ski, fish, ride, raft and tube. As the home of the University of Montana, Missoula is a rich art and culture center, with a number of great museums, coffee shops and restaurants.

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