TRAVEL INFORMATION Know Before You Go
Brian Christianson

Missoula

Missoula, Montana—of “A River Runs Through It” fame—is a cultural hub and the state’s second-largest city, with some of the most robust services and amenities a production company will find in the Big Sky Country. With nine historic districts featuring period architecture, a broad selection of retail stores, live theater, diverse dining options, a thriving music scene, ample lodging options, plus access to nearby federal and state public lands, Missoula flawlessly combines big-city amenities with breathtaking landscapes, providing a wide array of scenes for any production. This eclectic mountain town is also home to the state's oldest college—the University of Montana.

Hospitals

Transportation

Missoula Montana Airport – offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles

Population

76,784 (2020)

Elevation

3,209’

Climate

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Average High

34

40

49

57

66

74

85

84

73

58

42

33

Average Low

19

23

38

34

41

47

52

51

43

34

26

19

Public Lands

Accommodations

Missoula offers a large number and wide array of accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.

Film + Television Credits

Movies: Record Safari, Love Like Gold, Pretty Ugly People, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Disorganized Crime, Red Skies of Montana

Television: Yellowstone, Ice Road Truckers

Clark Fork River, Downtown Missoula.
Clark Fork River, Downtown Missoula.  Photo: Jordan Lefler
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Big Dipper Ice Cream
Clark Fork River near the DoubleTree.
Clark Fork River near the DoubleTree.
Higgins Avenue and Main Street
Higgins Avenue and Main Street
Downtown Missoula
Downtown Missoula
View from the M Trail
View from the M Trail
Downtown Missoula
Downtown Missoula
Brennan's Wave
Brennan's Wave  Photo: Jordan Lefler
View from Mount Sentinel
View from Mount Sentinel  Photo: Jordan Lefler
Milwaukee Depot
Milwaukee Depot  Photo: Destination Missoula
Higgins Bridge
Higgins Bridge  Photo: Destination Missoula
Caras Park
Caras Park  Photo: Destination Missoula
Brennan's Wave
Brennan's Wave  Photo: Destination Missoula
Milwaukee Depot
Milwaukee Depot  Photo: Destination Missoula
Caras Park.
Caras Park.  Photo: Destination Missoula
Brennan's Wave
Brennan's Wave  Photo: Destination Missoula
Bess Reed Park
Bess Reed Park  Photo: Destination Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula  Photo: Destination Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula  Photo: Destination Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula
A Carousel for Missoula  Photo: Destination Missoula
University of Montana
University of Montana  Photo: Destination Missoula
The Wilma
The Wilma  Photo: Destination Missoula
Downtown Missoula
Downtown Missoula  Photo: Destination Missoula
University Hall
University Hall  Photo: Destination Missoula
University of Montana
University of Montana  Photo: Destination Missoula
University Hall
University Hall  Photo: Destination Missoula

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