Riverfront Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View from the Riverfront Trail along the Clark Fork River of the University District and tower of the Boone Crockett Club Natural History Museum in downtown Missoula, Montana.
View from the Riverfront Trail along the Clark Fork River of the University District and tower of the Boone Crockett Club Natural History Museum in downtown Missoula, Montana.
View from the Riverfront Trail walking path along the Clark Fork River at Caras Park of the University District in downtown Missoula, Montana.

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Our pick of the best Riverfront Hotel Deals

Spacious main level 2 bdrm off Missoula Hip Strip, across river from downtown

Spacious main level 2 bdrm off Missoula Hip Strip, across river from downtown

Missoula MT
Stay at this holiday home in Missoula. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clark Fork River and Caras Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
Everything was great! Location could not be beat. Off street parking was big bonus!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Spacious main level 2 bdrm off Missoula Hip Strip, across river from downtown
Second floor 2 bdrm off Missoula's Hip Strip, across river from downtown

Second floor 2 bdrm off Missoula's Hip Strip, across river from downtown

Missoula MT
Stay at this holiday home in Missoula. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Clark Fork River and Caras Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
The host was welcoming and the amenities were great! I thoroughly LOVED staying at this second floor unit. I worked at the desk, had coffee on the sunporch, made some food in the kitchen and enjoyed the two very close bakeries every morning! I also walked to Orange street grocery store for my other ...

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Second floor 2 bdrm off Missoula's Hip Strip, across river from downtown
Fantastic Basement Bungalow close to downtown - Riverfront Neighborhood

Fantastic Basement Bungalow close to downtown - Riverfront Neighborhood

Missoula MT
Stay at this holiday home in Missoula. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Montana Natural History Center and Ogren Park at Allegiance Field are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The place was clean and well kept.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Fantastic Basement Bungalow close to downtown - Riverfront Neighborhood
StoneCreek Lodge

StoneCreek Lodge

3 out of 5
5145 Airway Blvd Missoula MT
Stay at this hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
I'm not sure how this property has such high reviews. It's below average and far overpriced. More comparable to a Super 8. Which is a shame because I remembered it being so much better. It's been years since I've stayed here and unfortunately it's very outdated and needs a lot of work to upgrade ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

StoneCreek Lodge
Motel 6 Missoula, MT

Motel 6 Missoula, MT

2 out of 5
3035 Expo Pkwy Missoula MT
The price is NZ$128 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$128
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Missoula. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,496 reviews)
Not bad.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Missoula, MT
Comfort Inn Missoula near University

Comfort Inn Missoula near University

2.5 out of 5
1021 East Broadway Street Missoula MT
The price is NZ$195 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$195
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Missoula. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Nice breakfast. Beds comfortable and room clean. Staff courteous.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn Missoula near University
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Riverfront

Clark Fork River Montana

Heart of Missoula

While visiting Heart of Missoula, you might make a stop by sights like Wilma Theatre and Clark Fork River.

Heart of Missoula
View of UM from Mount Sentinel in Missoula, Montana

Rose Park

If you're spending some time in Rose Park, Missoula County Fairgrounds and Motown Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Rose Park
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River Road

While River Road isn't home to many top sights, Clark Fork River and Wilma Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

River Road
Great find for lunch.  Enjoyed the pork and flank steak tacos 
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Westside

If you're spending some time in Westside, Clark Fork River and Lucky Lil's Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Westside
Great hike for all ages and especially beautiful view of the city during sunset

University District

While visiting University District, you might make a stop by sights like Washington-Grizzly Stadium and Clark Fork River.

University District
Aerial panorama of Missoula, Montana, along Broadway street. Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County, Montana. It is located along the Clark Fork River.

Northside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northside and surrounding area, you can visit Wilma Theatre and Clark Fork River.

Northside


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