Missoula International Airport 15 min
Smokejumper Visitor Center (8 min) Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (12 min)
Interactive exhibits, many kid-friendly, tell the story of elk & their habitat, plus a nature trail. Splash Montana (21 min)
Guests can plunge down waterslides or float along the lazy river at this kid-friendly water park. Missoula Art Museum (16 min)
Works by contemporary Montana artists, plus changing exhibits of national & international art. National Museum of Forest Service History (7 min) Caras Park (16 min)
This grassy park hosts music & other cultural events throughout the year. Museum of Mountain Flying (10 min) Mount Sentinel (50 min)
Hiking trail with a landmark stone M on its western face, with summit views over Hellgate Canyon. National Forest Foundation (22 min)
Forest, wilderness, mountain, river, and skiing Bitterroot River (21 min)
This 84-mi. river flows through several towns & is known for its fly-fishing opportunities. Snowbowl (32 min)
Low-key spot for skiing & snowboarding, plus a rental shop, summer hiking/biking & dining options. The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula (24 min)
Exhibits tell the story of the 1877 fort & local history, plus restored buildings on-site. Montana Natural History Center (16 min)
Natural history museum featuring interactive exhibits, an art gallery & a native plant garden. Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness (1 hr 4)
Rattlesnake, lake, wilderness, and elk Council Grove State Park (12 min)
Natural area with old-growth ponderosa pines & recreation such as fishing, hiking & picnicking. | 
