Downtown Missoula

Breathtaking Views

Missoula is that rare combination of relaxing ambiance, breathtaking views, and the sophistication of a big city. With our ideal central downtown location, the Mountain Valley Inn puts the very best the city has to offer right at your doorstep. Two blocks away, the Kim Williams Trail (pictured above) meanders along the Clark Fork River. Walkers, runners and recreational cyclists come here to walk, exercise, or just sit on a bench and watch the river flow by. Spend your day downtown, browsing and shopping at the hundreds of stores, stopping for lunch at one of the numerous outdoor cafes. In the evening, choose any cuisine from the dozens of restaurants here.

Something For Everyone

Home to some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet, Missoula is a haven of outdoor social activity. Downtown streets bustle with art lovers on Gallery Night the first Friday of every month. On Saturday mornings, Missoula is a boutique shopper's paradise, as nearly 100 vendors set up shop at Circle Square on the west end of Higgins and peddle Montana-grown produce, flowers, plants, coffee,and breads. One block over, on Pine St., wonderfully ornate arts and crafts are available. Every Wednesday in the summer Missoulians gather by the river in Caras Park for 'Out to Lunch' (pictured above). On Thursdays Caras Park is home to Downtown Tonight, with more food vendors, live music and a beer garden featuring regional microbrews. For a full schedule of events, visit the Missoula CVB or the Chamber of Commerce web sites or check out the A & E Planner in the Missoulian newspaper. [ More Events Info ]

Special Rates For Families of Patients

Located next to St. Patrick Hospital, the Mountain Valley Inn offers discount rates for the families of patients at all hospitals and clinics in Missoula. Please call 406/728-4500 or to make a reservation.

"My wife was in the hospital in critical condition and the staff at the Mountain Valley Inn was very
considerate and understanding."
John Becke

Distinguished Old-World Architecture

A walk through downtown Missoula offers more than just natural beauty. The architecture reminds us that culture and artistry made it out West as well. The County Courthouse and spectacular 1889 St. Francis church are just down the street. Next to the river there's the Wilma Theatre, an old-style movie house that is rumored to have been the home of Twin Peaks director David Lynch. Take a trolley tour to view all the sights in town.