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Missoula

Missoula is a town in Missoula district, Montana, United States of about 71,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Greenough Park and Missoula Art Museum.

46.8721° N, 113.9940° WPop. 71,022

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km38
Must-see32
Notable124
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, church near Missoula
Must-see

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Church · 1 km

Greenough Park, park near Missoula
Must-see

Greenough Park

Park · 2 km

Must-see

Missoula Art Museum

Church · 2 km · Idaho

Places near Missoula by type

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One day from Missoula

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Missoula
  2. Mount Sentinelviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Milltown State Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Rattlesnake National Recreation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Council Grove State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Blue Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Missoula
Today’s loopMissoulaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Missoula?

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (church, about 1 km), Greenough Park (park, about 2 km), Missoula Art Museum (church, about 2 km), Mount Jumbo (viewpoint, about 4 km), Mount Sentinel (viewpoint, about 4 km), Milltown State Park (park, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Missoula?

38 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Missoula?

Mount Jumbo, about 4 km by road; Mount Sentinel (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Missoula?

Lake Missoula, about 17 km by road; Peterson Lake Dam (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Missoula?

Start in Missoula, visit Mount Sentinel, then Milltown State Park, then Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, then Council Grove State Park, then Blue Mountain, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.