What Makes Missoula So Special?  It Starts with the Quality of Life!
(Reprinted from Make It Missoula Magazine 2008-2009)

Lying in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West, Missoula feels like a small, urban city that just happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful country in the United States.  The most diverse city in the state of Montana, Missoula has a unique way of blending small-town charm with big-city sophistication.

Not only is the local scenery lovely to view, Missoula's beauty has actually helped shape its culture.  The majestic mountains and forests that surround this community, as well as the three rivers that flow through the area, have inspired countless artisans to honor the area's unique setting and scenic surrounds.  The most culturally-diverse community in Montana, Missoula is home to hundreds of artists, actors, musicians, and writers, and plays host to the many who visit here each year.

Residents and visitors alike are drawn to Missoula's many opportunities for fun and adventure offered by the surrounding wilderness.  In Missoula, recreation is an art form with unique opportunities to combine rafting, hiking, and biking activities with concerts, plays, and poetry readings.

It's no secret that folks from throughout the United States are discovering the magic of Missoula, a city robust with cultural events, family-friendly activities and events, and seemingly unending opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.  Missoula is beloved by those who reside here and those who wish they did!

See what Missoula has to offer!