Missoula is a medium-sized city (70,000 people) in western Montana . It is located in an interesting natural place where five valleys converge, in Glacier Country . In addition, Missoula is home to the state university . Residents of Missoula call it the most liberal city of Montana: here on the streets you can meet ranchers, cowboys, hippies, yuppies, students, artists, athletes and holidaymakers . In addition, almost every second will be well educated: a barista in a cafe or a cook in a snack bar where you buy a hamburger may well have as a min m BA degree .
little history
Missoula was founded in 1860, and six years later moved to the 8 km upstream. The original name of the settlement sounded like "Missoula Mills" because of the mills that provided the needs of the western settlers traveling along the Mallan road. In 1877, a protective fort was built near the city, and in 1883 the North Pacific Railroad was brought here. The state university was decided to open here 10 years later, and together with the forest service, these two institutions became decisive for the city's economy for the next century.
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How to get to Missoula
The easiest way to get to Missoula is by air. Its international airport accepts flights from Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Chicago and Seattle. The car to the city is easily accessible by interstate-90 or highway No. 93 from south to north, but the most picturesque road is Lewis and Clark - west highway No. 12, which leads to Idaho. It should be borne in mind that in winter the roads around can be extremely dangerous (snow, ice, slush, rain, etc.)
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Missouli
Downtown Missoula is bounded by the Clark Fork River with north, Madison Street from the east, old highway No. 93 from the west and West Adler Street . Unlike many western cities in Montana, there has never been a construction boom caused by the gold rush . The city grew gradually, especially rich was not, and until the end of the 19th century, the most noteworthy the building in the downtown remained "Wilma-Building" . It was distinguished by the first in the city (and the second in the country) construction with steel frames . Also worthy of attention are the old post office, the building of the district court with an antique portico, the red-brick building "Glam" Higgins Quarter . But in general, connoisseurs of architectural beauties in Missoula will not have much to profit .
But love nature and natural landscapes will find here a real paradise . Picturesque river Clark Fork flows through Missoula, surrounded by mountains . It's possible to appreciate all the natural beauty of these places by taking a walk along the way Kim Williams along the water . In the summer you can ride a canoe on the river or kayaks . And Mount Sentinel, which is in the eastern part of the city, offers excellent opportunities for hiking: there are a lot of beautiful trails here . In particular, the path that starts from the University of Montana then rises by more than 200 meters to the point "M", whence open There is a beautiful view of the city . More advanced walkers can continue along the path that goes further up another 400 m to the peak of the mountain from where they see Rattlesnake-Wilderness in the north and Jambo Mountain .
- Photograph the iconic building for the city of the main building of the University of Montana with a beautiful clock tower against the backdrop of Mount Sentinel
- Ride on the famous wooden carousel in the park Karas, created manually on a voluntary basis by a local enthusiast in 1993
Man-made landmarks of Missoula are, among other things, a wonderful old railway station and several art galleries and museums. The Missoula Museum of Art is definitely worth a visit: for such a small city, there are amazingly significant works by famous artists. The museum occupies the building of the former Carnegie Library and officially became a state museum in 2001. In addition, temporary exhibitions of works by contemporary masters of the American West are held in the museum. The museum is free of charge.
The Missouri Old Fort is today home to the Historical Museum and the Rocky Mountain Military History Museum. Since 1888, the fort served as a base for the famous soldiers of Buffalo. During World War II, it was used as a camp for 1,200 POWs of Italians who worked on local farms until their release in 1944. Italian captives named the site "Bella Vista camp."
Karas Park located directly south of the old theater "Wilma" in the city center, was established in 1962, but until the 80's. The events here were closed to the general public. Only at the end of the 20th century the park was landscaped, recreational areas were added and all major city events were held here in the open air.
A separate object for exploration in Missoula is the old railway tracks and stations. They are fairly carefully preserved, and some are still in use. The station, built by the railway company Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific, is owned by the Boone and Crockett club, and the one that was built by the North Pacific Company is now used as an office building for local businessmen. At the same time, the farmer's market of the city works on it in the summer
Those who are interested in tasting can also find something interesting in Missoula. Firstly, they are the two oldest in the city and state of the brewery, the first of which, Beynry Brewing, specializes in German lagers, and the second, Big Sky, brews the famous local Moose Drool. At both, the tasting rooms are open. Secondly, there are three wineries nearby: "Lolo Pic", where fruit wine, "Ten Spoons" and "Lake Missoula Sellars" are made, where they organize not only free tastings but also musical evenings on Fridays.
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Events Missouli
Cultural events are held in the city mainly in summer . This is the International Choir Festival; the music festival "River Roots", which has been held since 2006 . and attracts about 10 000 spectators; Farmer's market on Saturday mornings is the oldest event in the city, which was first held here in 1972 .; a festival of music and food in the Karas Park, on the banks of the river; as well as lunch on Wednesdays and Thursday evenings in August at the West Montana Fair . In addition, since 1977 the . city has hosted the International Wildlife Film Festival, and since 2003 . - the documentary film festival "Big Sky ", the largest in Montana .
Neighborhoods Missouli
The city is located in such an amazing place that only needs to get out of the door, as you open a lot of opportunities for active and travels and getting to know nature.
An hour's drive south of Missoula is the town of Hamilton, which boasts several worthwhile sights. First of all, it is the winery "Hidden Ledzhend", where they make famous wine from honey and wine from dandelions. Then - this is the Daley mansion, the House Museum of one of the founding fathers of Montana, Marcus Daly. Finally, this is a convenient proximity to the picturesque Bitterroot Mountains.
Ghost Town - the closest of abandoned cities in the Missoula area. Today there is an open-air museum dedicated to the gold rush and the life of gold diggers. You can get here by car only in the summer and early autumn.
About 40 minutes by car to the south-west of the city there is a thermal resort Lolo Hot Springs . He is not very big, but quite civilized . The same , whom the civilization is not so interested in, it is worth to go to the natural sources of Jerry Johnson that right outside the border with Idaho . You can get here about an hour by car and then walk about 1, 5 km on foot . Nearby there are also hot Weyr sources, they are smaller in size, and there are not so many people here . In addition, unlike the sources of Jerry Johnson, in Weyr you can stop with a tent .