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Things to see in Missoula, Montana (United States): 16 places and when to go
Missoula, Montana is a town in United States with around 73,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Nature (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Mount Sentinel, Lolo Peak and Mount Jumbo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 46.8722, -113.9931
- Population
- About 73,000
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Nature (4) · Mountains (3) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,240 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lolo Peak, at 2,786 m.
What to see in Missoula, Montana
The places in and around Missoula, Montana, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount SentinelMountain in United States of America3.2 km
- Lolo PeakMountain in United States of America29 km
- Mount JumboMountain in United States of America2.9 km
- Fort MissoulaFort6.2 km
- Rattlesnake National Recreation AreaProtected area in Montana, United States18 km
- Bayern BrewingBrewery2.1 km
- Big Sky Brewing CompanyBrewery8.3 km
- Conflux Brewing CoBrewery148 m
- GILDBrewery721 m
- Imagine Nation BrewingBrewery1.3 km
- KettleHouse Brewery NorthsideBrewery656 m
- KettleHouse Brewing CompanyBrewery9.9 km
- Missoula Butterfly House and InsectariumWith kids · Wildlife3.1 km
- Montana SnowbowlSki resort17 km
- Splash MontanaWith kids3.5 km
- Ten Spoon Vineyard and WineryWinery4.1 km
When to go to Missoula, Montana
The best time to visit Missoula, Montana is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:03
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:22
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecPossible8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In July, 15 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Missoula, Montana
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,240 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Butte, Montana10 places148 km
- Kalispell, Montana7 places150 km
- Helena, Montana6 places153 km
- Essex5 places159 km
- Columbia Falls7 places167 km
- Lake McDonald Lodge Loop9 places195 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Missoula, Montana?
The best known: Mount Sentinel, Lolo Peak, Mount Jumbo, Fort Missoula, Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Missoula, Montana?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Missoula, Montana?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,240 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Missoula, Montana as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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