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"The view really is different from here"

View from the "M" on Mount Sentinel.  Locals and visitors alike enjoy the spectacular vistas from an elevation of close to 2100 feet above the valley floor.

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Get Outside!

Missoulians certainly don't like to be stuck indoors. Whether it's training for the highly regarded Missoula marathon, or skiing on the nearby slopes. Learn more in our Lifestyles section.

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Don't fish? You will!

You may not fish when you arrive in Missoula, but with blue-ribbon fisheries in all directions, it's hard to resist the pull of putting on waders and casting a wolly-bugger into a nearby riffle. Fly shops and instructors are ready to help you get out there.  Check out more options in outdoor recreation.

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Missoula at-a-glance...

Lying in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, Missoula has a unique way of blending small-town charm with big-city sophistication. And, it just happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful country in the United States.

It’s no secret that folks from throughout the United States are discovering the magic of Missoula. And its no surprise that folks who live here simply don’t want to leave.

A city rich with cultural events, family-friendly activities, and endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors, Missoula is beloved by those who reside here — and those who wish they did!

Missoula is our home. We know it and we love it. We want to help you make the most of Missoula, too. That’s the goal of our site. Now it’s your site, too.

Whether you’re planning a move to the Garden City or you’re a local looking for all things Missoula, you’ve reached the right place. We hope you’ll love Make it Missoula and come back often.

Welcome — and enjoy!

"The cultural capital of Montana, Missoula has a long-standing reputation as the state's most progressive city. Intellectuals, East Coast transplants, international students and Russian and Tibetan immigrants join the locals to make Missoula their home."

- Forbes Magazine

Western Montana Fair

2010 Western Montana Fair -- August 10-15 Every year one of the mos... more

Drop-in Child Care

Looking for child care for a night on the town, while you shop, or to ... more

The Story of Missoula’s “M”

At 2100 feet above the city of Missoula on the slope of Mt. Sentinel s... more

Looking for a little neighborly advice? Our friends at the Front Porch Initiative have some great neighborhood blogs so you can stay in touch with what’s happening down the street.

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Entrepreneurial City

Dreams of being an entrepreneur? Look no further than Missoula as your new business home. Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Launch a Business by CNNMoney.com in the small metro area category, Missoula i... more

Missoula History

The first inhabitants of the Missoula area were Native Americans from the Salish tribe.  They called the area “Nemissoolatakoo,” which translates roughly to “river of ambush," and eventually gave rise to... more

Missoula Children’s Theatre

Long a Missoula staple, the MCT is now far more than a local gem. For nearly 40 years, the Missoula Children's Theatre and MCT Community Theatre have delighted locals and visitors alike with outstanding full... more