Downtown Missoula
A century-old district of brick buildings along Higgins Avenue, with independent bookstores, craft breweries, cafés and an old theater, ideal for strolling on foot.
Downtown Missoula is centered on Higgins Avenue, running from the old Northern Pacific Depot in the north to the Clark Fork River in the south. It preserves many brick and stone buildings from the late 19th to early 20th century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. Highlights include the Wilma Theatre, which opened in 1921; the Art Deco-style Florence Hotel; the county courthouse; and St. Francis Xavier Church. The district is dense with independent bookstores, outdoor gear shops, craft breweries and cafés, and in the evening venues such as the Top Hat host live music. A good route is to walk south from the train station along Higgins Avenue, cross the bridge to Caras Park and the riverfront; this takes 1–2 hours. Downtown is free to explore. Street parking is metered, and there is a farmers' market on Saturday mornings in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Missoula Art Museum
- Missoula Farmers Market & Clark Fork Market
- Caras Park & Riverfront Trail
- Brennan's Wave
- University of Montana
- Mount Sentinel M Trail
- Mount Jumbo
- Historical Museum at Fort Missoula