Downtown Missoula Partnership

Unseen Missoula: Carnal Enterprises
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | The Wilma, 131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ 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 create a broader social understanding against the backdrop of the remaining built environment.
This 1-hour tour leaves from the front of the Wilma. It covers about 5 city blocks.

Unseen Missoula: Basements & Back Alleys
2024-05-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-25 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Basements & Back Alleys Meeting Spot, 101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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 refrain from bringing strollers. These less-accessible spaces remain hidden the majority of the year, so catch them while you can…
Please arrive a few minutes before the tour start time in Caras Park near the Carousel.

Unseen Missoula: Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenough Park, 1011 Monroe Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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 Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood before ending at the old Missoula cemetery and Chinese burial grounds.

This walking tour takes about two hours and is entirely outdoors. Bring appropriate clothing and water. The tour route is about 1.2 miles long.
Meet at the Greenough Park LOWER PARKING LOT lot at 1011 Monroe St. The tour ends at the Mount Jumbo trailhead at the end of Cherry St.

Downtown, City & County Leadership Luncheon
2024-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Missoula Public Library, 455 E Main Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
The Downtown Missoula Partnership invites officials from the City of Missoula and Missoula County to join your partners in the community to share, learn, and discover solutions!

Lunch will be served. For more information email Linda McCarthy at linda@missouladowntown.com or call (406) 543-4238

Unseen Missoula: Hotels & Hooligans
2024-05-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Burlington Northern Plaza, Burlington Northern Plaza, Missoula, MT 59802, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
The Hotels and Hooligans tour explores Missoula’s daily life during the city’s railroad boom, as well as some of the everyday culture of people living here. The Courthouse and Missoula’s railroad hotel district will also be explored for their scandals and seediness.

The tour will start at 4:00 pm at the statue of Captain John Mullan at the northeast corner of Alder and Higgins, by the XXXX’s. Arrive a few minutes early so the tour can begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Come prepared with walking shoes, a bottle of water, and clothing for the weather on this 90-minute tour that covers approximately a mile on foot.

Downtown on Tap
2024-05-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Garden City Harvest, 1657 River Rd, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Downtown on Tap–beyond networking! Join us for an experiential event where you’ll learn all about Garden City Harvest and experience it first-hand! Co-hosted with Blackfoot Communications.

Annual Meeting for Downtown BID Ratepayers
2024-05-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Residence Inn by Marriott, 125 N Pattee St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
All Downtown property owners are invited to the annual BID Ratepayer Meeting on Thursday, May 30 from 8-10 am at the Residence Inn by Marriott (125 N. Pattee). A complimentary breakfast – provided by Thyme Out – will be served, and information will be shared about what’s happening in Downtown Missoula.
Keynote speaker Connor McMahon of Sterling Commercial Real Estate will share the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of commercial real estate in Missoula. Updates on the Downtown Safety, Access & Mobility Project, and the Parking Plan will be provided. Attendees will be able to ask questions and provide feedback on all things Downtown.
Parking is available in the Park Place Garage, the ROAM Garage, and Central Park Garage, and the first hour is free.

Did you miss the meeting? Click below to view the keynote presentation.
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Unseen Missoula: Carnal Enterprises
2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00 | MT
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ 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 create a broader social understanding against the backdrop of the remaining built environment.
This 1-hour tour leaves from the front of the Wilma. It covers about 5 city blocks.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Carnal Enterprises
2024-06-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 | The Wilma, 131 S Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
From 1889-1917, West Front and Main Streets became home to a vibrant ‘restricted’ 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 create a broader social understanding against the backdrop of the remaining built environment.
This 1-hour tour leaves from the front of the Wilma. It covers about 5 city blocks and is ADA-accessible.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park
2024-06-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenough Park, 1011 Monroe Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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 Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood before ending at the old Missoula cemetery and Chinese burial grounds.
This walking tour takes about two hours and is entirely outdoors. Bring appropriate clothing and water. The tour route is about 1.2 miles long.
Meet at the Greenough Park LOWER PARKING LOT lot at 1011 Monroe St. The tour ends at the Mount Jumbo trailhead at the end of Cherry St.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Hotels & Hooligans
2024-06-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Burlington Northern Plaza, Burlington Northern Plaza, Missoula, MT 59802, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
The Hotels and Hooligans tour explores Missoula’s daily life during the city’s railroad boom, as well as some of the everyday culture of people living here. The Courthouse and Missoula’s railroad hotel district will also be explored for their scandals and seediness.
The tour will start at 4:00 pm at the statue of Captain John Mullan at the northeast corner of Alder and Higgins, by the XXXX’s. Arrive a few minutes early so the tour can begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Come prepared with walking shoes, a bottle of water, and clothing for the weather on this 90-minute tour that covers approximately a mile on foot.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Basements & Back Alleys
2024-06-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-15 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Basements & Back Alleys Meeting Spot, 101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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 refrain from bringing strollers. These less-accessible spaces remain hidden the majority of the year, so catch them while you can…
Please arrive a few minutes before the tour start time in Caras Park near the Carousel.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

Unseen Missoula: Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park
2024-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Greenough Park, 1011 Monroe Street, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
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 Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood before ending at the old Missoula cemetery and Chinese burial grounds.
This walking tour takes about two hours and is entirely outdoors. Bring appropriate clothing and water. The tour route is about 1.2 miles long.
Meet at the Greenough Park LOWER PARKING LOT at 1011 Monroe St. The tour ends at the Mount Jumbo trailhead at the end of Cherry St.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides- but never expected.

MDA Member Exclusive: Unseen Missoula Tour
2024-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Basements & Back Alleys Meeting Spot, 101 Carousel Drive, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
Come and join us for an exploration of Missoula’s Unseen History with an exclusive tour for MDA Members. This tour offers a comprehensive look at downtown life during Missoula’s transformation from a small frontier town to a significant local economic and cultural center between 1880 and 1920. The tour commences at Caras Park and lasts approximately 2 hours. It’s important to note that this tour is not fully ADA-accessible, so we kindly ask that you refrain from bringing strollers. These less-accessible areas are typically hidden for most of the year, so this is a great opportunity to explore them.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours as soon as possible! Please arrive a few minutes before the tour’s start time at Caras Park, near the Carousel.
Cash tips are always appreciated by our guides, they are never expected.
