Missoula, Montana was the last leg of our big Idaho-Montana road trip this past summer. Missoula is near and dear to our hearts. Slaed went to college there at the University of Montana, and for me, Missoula was the very first town that I visited in Montana.
That may not seem like a big deal, but Montana was high on my list of places to see, so I have fond memories of crossing the border from Idaho, where I was volunteering with Americorps after college , to Big Sky Country.
For this particular visit, we stayed two nights, and as usual managed to squeeze in quite a bit of fun and activity into our days. This was our first time bringing the kids to Missoula and so much nostalgia comes along with visiting your old college town , so we had a lot to show them! My guide of what to do, where to eat, and where to stay with kids will hopefully give you an idea of what we were up to, and provide you with some possible plans for when you decide to visit!
There always seems to be something happening around Caras Park when we visit Missoula. Bonner Park is located in the University District, and close to the house we rented for our 2-night stay in Missoula. Plenty of space for kids to run around, fun playground features, and for those visiting in the summer we were there the first weekend of August , a splash pad! It was hot hot hot when we visited Missoula, so after naps on our first and only full day in town, we headed to this forested green space along Rattlesnake Creek.
Bergen rode his balance bike, and we hiked along the trails for awhile before settling on a shady spot to dip our toes into while Bergen splashed around. In addition to the trails and creek, 42 acre Greenough Park has a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms. Also a great spot for fishing! Tour the University of Montana Campus. No visit to Missoula is complete without stopping by the University of Montana. Bergen managed the hike on his own, and I carried Georgia on my back in the ergo.
