A small city. But far from unsophisticated. If one were to attempt to summarize Missoula in just two brief sentences, these would be pretty darn close.

Nicknamed The Garden City, Missoula is known for mild winters compared to the rest of Montana. It's located in an old glacial lake bed now cut by the Clark Fork River. Situated 3 hours south of Glacier National Park, 3 hours west of Yellowstone National Park, and surrounded by 3.1 million acres of wilderness, you could say that recreational opportunities are abundant.

But that’s only the beginning. As home to the 13,000-student University of Montana since its founding in 1893, Missoula offers a quality of life with a diversity of cultures. Located at the base of Mount Sentinel (5,158 feet) and next to the Clark Fork River, the campus' stunning landscape attracts students and professionals from across the country. University of Montana's Grizzlies are a formidable adversary in the Big Sky Conference and have many loyal fans throughout western Montana.

Missoula is a vibrant community with great diversity providing many opportunities for new businesses, families, and individuals seeking to experience the Montana quality of life. 

Please visit these area websites for more information:-

http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ - CITY OF MISSOULA

http://www.missoulachamber.com - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

http://www.missoulacvb - VISITORS BUREAU

http://www.umt.edu/ - UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA