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Visiting Missoula

We are grateful to serve patients from a wide geography. For patients visiting us from farther away, here are some resources that we hope will enhance your stay in Missoula.

** Please note that businesses listed here are not formally endorsed by Natura, nor does their inclusion on this list indicated any type of affiliation, collaboration, or paid promotion on their part. We are simply listing those places that Natura's employee's have enjoyed patronizing.

Coming to Missoula

By Car: Missoula is in western Montana at the intersection of Interstate 90 and State Highway 93. Approximate driving time from nearby cities:

Kalispell - 2.5 hours
Poulson - 1.5 hour
Hamilton - 1 hour
Stevensville - 45 minutes
Butte - 2 hours
Helena - 2 hours
Great Falls - 3 hours
Bozeman - 3 hours
Salmon, ID - 3 hours
Coeur d'Alene, ID - 3 hours

By Airplane: Missoula Montana Airport provides service to 13 major US hubs, connecting you to locations around the world. Learn more at flymissoula.com.

Getting Around Missoula

Natura is located in the Rose Park neighborhood within midtown Missoula, near the intersection of Brooks and Bancroft. Since streets in Missoula can be somewhat confusing, here is a brief primer:

Major North-South streets in Missoula:

Arthur Ave - Easternmost main street, going past the University of Montana
Higgins Ave
Brooks St - This is the signature diagonal street in town, running Northeast to Southwest, ultimately connecting with Hwy 93 to head south to the Bitterroot valley
Russell Street - in the middle of town
Reserve St, running the along the west side of town. This is an extension of State Hwy 93, connecting traffic from the Bitterroot valley up to I-90, where Hwy 93 ultimately branches off at the Wye and heads north toward Poulson and Kalispell.

Major East-West Crossstreets in Missoula:

Broadway - Going through downtown and west toward the airport
3rd St
5th St (Westbound) and 6th St (Eastbound)
Mount Ave - this shifts to become 14th St between Russell and Reserve
South Ave
Higgins/39th - this extension of Higgens Ave turns westward and hugs the south side of town

Lodging in Missoula

In addition to the wide availability of hotels and short-term rentals, we are grateful to have in our community the St. Patrick House, which "offers affordable lodging for out-of-town patients and families during treatment at Missoula medical facilities."

If you are traveling to Missoula for healthcare at Natura and need a place to stay, please contact the St. Patrick House for a comfortable and affordable place to stay. You do not need to be a patient of the Providence St. Patrick's Hospital to stay at the St. Patrick House.

foundation.providence.org/montana/our-priorities/st-patrick-house

Food in Missoula

Here is a short list of our favorite restaurants in town that you might consider visiting while you are here.

Tandem Bakery - providing completely gluten-free, vegan baked goods and breakfast/lunch fare
Green Source - cold-pressed juices, smoothies, bowls, and other breakfast/lunch fare
Good Food Store - this is an organic grocery store that includes a dine-in/to-go deli

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Things to Do in Missoula

There is never an end to the things to do in Missoula. Here is the short list of what we enjoy doing after work hours:

Nature:

Hike the M. The signature icon on Mount Sentinel overlooks the University of Montana and the entire Missoula valley. This hike is suitable for all ages and provides great views.
Hiking around Missoula. There are many opportunities in the Rattlesnake Canyon (north of Missoula), Pattee canyon (southeast corner of Missoula, including Barmeyer trail), and more
Clark Fork Riverfront. This scenic riverfront path provides opportunities for casual walking or exercising. With several bridges crossing the river, it connects Caras Park, Dragon Hollow Playground, the old Missoula train station, and several river access points.

Entertainment

Kettlehouse Amphitheater - just a short drive east of Missoula, this venue provides access to music backdropped by nature. KettleHouse Amphitheater
University of Montana Griz Sports - from football to basketball, volleyball to soccer, there is always something exciting to watch. University of Montana Athletics
Paddleheads Baseball - Missoula's minor league baseball team provides a great show at Ogren Field, immediately adjacent to the Clark Fork River in the heart of Missoula, providing baseball in a comfortable outdoor setting. Missoula Paddleheads

Families

Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium - This one-of-a-kind venue allows for kids of all ages (including grown-ups) to experience butterflies and insects of all types - up close and personal. Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium
Carousel for Missoula - one of the oldest wooden carousels, this carousel features hand-carved horses and a fun experience, rain or shine. A Carousel for Missoula
Playgrounds: Missoula has many amazing playgrounds, each with its own unique charm.
- Dragon Hollow Playground
- Bonner Playground
- Fort Missoula Regional Park
- Westside Park