America’s Best Small Cities on the Rise – Missoula, Montana

What’s Hot: This hip University of Montana city is known for its outdoor adventures, but over the past few years, downtown’s revitalization has stolen the spotlight, with several new boutiques and restaurants opening. There’s also a thriving food-truck scene, with trucks capturing the flavors of Montana’s farms and ranches. You can imbibe in Missoula’s six breweries, two wineries, and one distillery, with more to open in the coming year.

Why We Love It: It has the coolest combination of eclectic residents: academics, forestry folks, authors, musicians, and fly-fishing junkies. Hop on a bike and feel like you’re in college finding your way around Missoula on more than 20 miles of bike lanes and trails.

If You Go: The ultimate summer-gathering spot is downtown’s Caras Park along the banks of the Clark Fork River. Local musicians and food trucks come out every Wednesday at lunchtime and every Thursday night throughout summer.

by Jamie Moore

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Missoula Economic Partnership – You should be here growing your business and raising your family. http://www.missoulapartnership.com/

Destination Missoula http://www.destinationmissoula.org/