From 1889–1917, West Front and Main Streets were home to a vibrant ‘red light’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who helped shape the Missoula we know today. This 90-minute walking tour explores the district through the historical lenses of sex, race, class, and occupation to paint a fuller picture...
From the grand mansion of the Greenough family to bear cages, streetcars, Native encampments, and the old Missoula cemetery, this 2-hour walking tour uncovers a deep and layered history of Missoula’s north side. Stroll through Greenough Park and the historic Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood while exploring the stories that shaped this corner of town. We’ll begin...
From 1889–1917, West Front and Main Streets were home to a vibrant ‘red light’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who helped shape the Missoula we know today. This 90-minute walking tour explores the district through the historical lenses of sex, race, class, and occupation to paint a fuller picture...
Wednesdays from 11:00am – 2:00pm | June, July & August in Caras Park. Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. Out To Lunch has returned to the heart of Missoula with live music and local food trucks on hand to serve up the delicious food that you crave all winter long. Its time to gather and...
Expanded Hours! Thursdays from 5:00 – 9:00 pm (music starts at 5:30pm) | June, July & August in Caras Park Live music, food trucks, Caras Park. That’s right, Downtown Tonight has returned to the heart of Missoula. Local food trucks will be on hand to serve up the delicious food that you crave all winter...
Experience the parts Unseen in Downtown Missoula! This tour explores a holistic look at downtown life during Missoula’s transition from a marginal frontier town to a major local economic and cultural center from 1880 to 1920. The tour starts at Caras Park and lasts approximately 2 hours. This tour is not fully ADA accessible. Please...
Experience the parts Unseen in Downtown Missoula! This tour explores a holistic look at downtown life during Missoula’s transition from a marginal frontier town to a major local economic and cultural center from 1880 to 1920. The tour starts at Caras Park and lasts approximately 2 hours. This tour is not fully ADA accessible. Please...
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘red light’ community of working women, Chinese laborers, African American soldiers, and immigrants who built the environment we as Missoulians have come to love today. This tour discusses the district through the historical lenses of sex, race, class, and occupation in order to...
Come along on this tour to explore the story of Greenough Park, from the Greenough family (and their massive mansion) who donated the land, to the controversies over park management, including the park’s infamous “bear cage.” From Greenough, we’ll travel to the sites of Native American encampments, and old streetcar crossings, then explore the historic...
Step into the wild and sometimes scandalous side of Missoula’s past during the railroad boom. This 90-minute tour dives into everyday life, crime, and chaos in the city’s railroad hotel district and around the Courthouse. You’ll discover the people and stories that gave Missoula its grit and charm. We’ll meet at the statue of Captain...
Caras Park Canopy and Pavilion have been central to Missoula’s outdoor gatherings for over 25 years, hosting thousands of annual visitors since 1997. After nearly three decades of use, the Caras Park Canopy and Pavilion need renewal to continue serving our community. Our $500,000 project includes replacing the canopy with durable materials to withstand Montana’s climate, a full structural repaint with weather resistant and anti-graffiti coatings as well as improvements to the adjacent Beartracks Underbridge Playground.
The revitalized Caras Park Canopy and Pavilion will elevate the Downtown Missoula experience with enhanced weather protection, a modern design, and greater functionality.
