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Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Montana's second-largest city on this self-guided audio tour. Along the way, you'll hear about the colorful characters, architectural gems, and dramatic stories that shaped this mountain community's unique identity. Weave through Missoula's historic streets, exploring buildings like the elegant Florence Hotel and passing landmarks that showcase the city's evolution from railroad hub to automobile center. Learn about the contentious relationship between the city's founding father, C.P. Higgins, and his business rival, Andrew Hammond. Cross the Clark Fork River with views of Brennan's Wave, a man-made kayaking feature, and see the Spanish Mission Revival-style Milwaukee Road Depot. You...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Destination Missoula
The tour start outside the Destination Missoula Visitors Center on East Main Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula Downtown
This tour ends outside the Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula Downtown.
Downtown Missoula: Historical Self-Guided Tour of Montana's Heart
(7) Reviews
About
Explore Montana's second-largest city on this self-guided audio tour. Along the way, you'll hear about the colorful characters, architectural gems, and dramatic stories that shaped this mountain community's unique identity. Weave through Missoula's historic streets, exploring buildings like the elegant Florence Hotel and passing landmarks that showcase the city's evolution from railroad hub to automobile center. Learn about the contentious relationship between the city's founding father, C.P. Higgins, and his business rival, Andrew Hammond. Cross the Clark Fork River with views of Brennan's Wave, a man-made kayaking feature, and see the Spanish Mission Revival-style Milwaukee Road Depot. You...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Destination Missoula
The tour start outside the Destination Missoula Visitors Center on East Main Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula Downtown
This tour ends outside the Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula Downtown.
Itinerary
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140 N Higgins Ave
You'll begin your journey in the heart of downtown Missoula at this central location. From here, you'll explore the historic streets that tell the story of the city's transformation from trading post to cultural center.
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The Florence Building
You'll enter this elegant historic hotel that stands as one of downtown's architectural gems. Walk past this landmark to discover how it represents Missoula's evolution from a frontier town to a sophisticated mountain city.
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The Wilma Theater
You'll marvel at this eight-story "skyscraper" built in 1921 for Vaudeville star Edna Wilma. Explore how this iconic theater became a centerpiece of Missoula's entertainment and cultural life.
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Old Milwaukee Depot
You'll pass this beautiful Spanish Mission Revival-style railroad station. Discover how this architectural landmark represents Missoula's railroad heritage and westward expansion.
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Caras Park
You'll walk through this riverside gathering space that serves as Missoula's community heart. Experience where locals and visitors come together along the waterfront.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Missoula Downtown
You'll end your tour at this beautifully preserved historic building. Browse historical artifacts and artwork while discovering tales of the city's colorful past, including stories of notorious madams and diamond smugglers.