Your meeting deserves a view like this.
The question is not “why Missoula?”... it is “why not Missoula?” Missoula regularly surprises people, in all the best ways. It’s the type of place that is impossible to forget, and the kind of place that makes people say “when can we come back?” Your attendees will do more than just check in–they will have the chance to check out a one-of-a-kind Montana experience, with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, truly jaw-dropping scenic beauty, top-notch arts and cultural experiences to explore, a food scene where “farm to table” is the norm, and locals who will treat your crew like old friends... and that is just the start.
5 REASONS TO MEET IN MISSOULA
1. Missoula is brimming with countless post meeting activities that are only minutes away.
There are endless activities to choose from in Missoula. The Clark Fork River runs through the heart of downtown offering rafting & kayaking, tubing, and fly fishing. Trailheads to Mount Sentinel, Mount Jumbo and the North Hills are within walking distance from downtown, offering incredible views of the Missoula valley. Additionally, there are three major wilderness areas within minutes of downtown to explore.
Vibrant downtown Missoula offers local restaurants, boutiques, pubs, live music venues and art galleries. With over 200 dining establishments offered city wide, ranging from fast-food to five-star rated, every pallet and pocketbook are accommodated. Not to mention, 14 local breweries, 2 distilleries, a cidery and a winery. Groups can add memorable experiences to their meeting agendas like a guided fly-fishing trip or white-water rafting or maybe your attendees want to explore the historic back alleys of downtown on a guided walking tour or be inspired on a private tour through an art museum.
2. Missoula serves as a perfect gateway to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.
Located a scenic 140 miles south of Glacier National Park and an easy 260 miles northwest of Yellowstone National Park, Missoula is a prime gateway to two of our country's national treasures.
3. Missoula has a variety of hotels and meeting spaces.
Missoula has a wide variety of select service properties, 3 full-service conference hotels totaling over 50,000 square feet, a dedicated conference center on the University of Montana campus, a host of unique venues, like our historic downtown theater, The Wilma, or our downtown pavilion at Caras Park. With a total of 3,400 guest rooms and over 175,000 square feet of meeting space, Missoula has just the right venue for your group.
4. Missoula is convenient to get to and easy to get around.
The Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) is located 5.6 miles from downtown Missoula. Air carriers include Delta, United, Alaska/Horizon, American Airlines, Frontier, Sun Country, and Allegiant Air, providing direct flights to 14 major markets. Three majors highways provide easy access to Missoula: Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 10/93, and Montana State Highway 200.
The Mountain Line public transit system offers free passage making travel within Missoula convenient. In addition, Missoula has a wide network of dedicated walking and biking trails to support Missoulians love for human powered movement.
5. Missoula has money to put towards your meetings & events.
Destination Missoula and the Missoula Tourism Business Improvement District have an Events Grant Fund to provide funding for new or growing meetings & events. The grant has two yearly cycles, with applications due March 1st and September 1st. Learn more at https://tbid.destinationmissoula.org/grant-opportunities/
We invite you to take a look at all our charming mountain town has to offer for your next convention, meeting, or event.
When you are ready to start planning, give us a shout! Our friendly staff is always available to answer questions, provide recommendations, and help make your event one for the books (and yes, a real person will answer your call each and every time).
Hotel and Venue Finder
Hotels, historic theaters, outdoor large event space, and riverfront rooftops… yep! We’ve got it all.
Convention Services
There’s this place that makes planning effortless. The staff at Destination Missoula does more than roll out the welcome mat—we roll up our sleeves when it comes to meeting and event services.
Fact Sheet
Numbers don’t lie, and ours are pretty impressive. Be sure to check out our downloadable FAQs and Facts Sheet to present at your next meeting or to beef up your pitch.
Transportation
Montana is a lot closer than you think. From flying, bus transportation, and easy interstate access, getting to Missoula couldn’t be easier (it is leaving that is the real problem).
