Summer Adventure is Essential

The Bar W open year-round and is ready to show you what Western hospitality is all about! Horses are the center of attention and riding is our focus. All riding abilities are welcome and daily trail rides, horsemanship lessons, barrel racing, and cow sorting are offered.

A variety of Western activities are available outside of the saddle including; swimming, fly casting lessons, archery, skeet shooting, and roping lessons. Activities continue into the evening with square dancing, country singers, s’mores around the campfire, and wagon rides.

During the summer month’s children are the heart of the ranch. Cowpokes learn to explore nature with our kid’s counselors who guide them on nature walks, crafts, fishing lessons, and horse painting. Spring and Fall are adult oriented with themed weeks including; Cowgirl Up, Cattle Drives, Adults Only, and Photography Weeks.

The Bar W is renowned for superb customer service, intimate size, down-home cooking, and well-rounded activity selection. Give us a call and start planning your dude ranch vacation!

The Bar W is renowned for superb customer service, intimate size, down-home cooking, and well-rounded activity selection. Give us a call and start planning your dude ranch vacation!

Unique, cool, hip...serene, welcoming and replete with natural beauty - what are you looking for in your next vacation? Missoula, Montana has the unparalleled natural beauty and cultural vibrancy to make your experience unforgettable.

Nestled in the Northern Rockies of Montana, surrounded by seven wilderness areas and at the confluence of three rivers, Missoula is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. You can kayak, raft or tube through downtown or take a relaxing hike in 60,000 acres of wilderness minutes from your hotel. Missoula is known for its blue-ribbon trout fishing (made famous by A River Runs Through It) and spectacular natural beauty. The opportunities are limitless.

Missoula is also a regional destination for shopping and dining, with an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafes, and breweries to fit all budgets and palates. Known for its eclectic culture, visitors will find this arts and cultural hub filled with an endless array of entertainment.

Order your free Missoula Visitor Guide online at destinationmissoula.org or stop by our walk-in visitor center located at 101 E Main Street in Downtown Missoula.

The Downtown Missoula Partnership - comprised of the Missoula Downtown Association, the Business Improvement District, and the Missoula Downtown Foundation - work together to promote, support, and enhance the vitality of Downtown Missoula. They produce Downtown events such as Garden City BrewFest, Out to Lunch, Downtown ToNight, and the River City Roots Festival.

Out here in Southeast Montana, big sky meets big adventure. Hitting the trail in this part of the state means pressing pause on the everyday and taking an unchartered route toward the unexpected.

From rivers to rims and canyons to badlands, discovery is always on the horizon here. Walk the Montana Dinosaur Trail, search for fossils at Makoshika State Park and experience the fascinating rock formations of Medicine Rocks State Park. Immerse yourself in history at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and channel the spirit of the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Pompeys Pillar. Witness the American Indian way of life at a Crow Fair, visit the famous Miles City Saddlery and explore authentic small towns where the brews are local, the Western hospitality is legendary and the cowboys still ride horses.

Southgate Mall is your most convenient and best Missoula shopping destination. With more than 100 stores and 10,000 brands, you'll find something for everyone in the family and for every occasion. The largest mall in Western Montana, Southgate Mall stores offer women's apparel, shoes, children's and teens' clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, electronics and more. Browse department stores, specialty shops and boutiques. When you're ready for a break, pick from some of the most popular Missoula dining options, all under the same roof.

With tax-free shopping, Southgate Mall is home to: AMC-9 Dine-In Theater, Athleta, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost Plus World Market, Dillard's, Gap, H&M, JCPenney, Lucky's Market and many more.

Guest Services Center: Wheelchair, Motorized Scooter and Stroller Rentals, Griz Tix Outlet, Lost and Found, 24-hour Mall Security, Employment Opportunities, Visitor and Tourism Information, City Bus and Taxi Cab Information, Mountain Line Bus Passes, Tour Operator 'Check-in'

Activities: Shopping, Dining, Kids' Play Area, KidX Klub, Community Events

The Montana landscape between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks embodies all the best of Big Sky Country. The state’s rich history is tangible in places like Big Hole National Battlefield, the Nevada City Music Hall and the Old Montana Prison Complex, plus impressive museums and well-preserved ghost towns, all offering an authentic glimpse of the past. Here, scenic drives follow winding rivers under the bluest sky you’ll ever see. Enjoy hiking and biking in the solitude of the wilderness, or wander through lively downtowns with local charm, soak in a natural hot spring, hunt for sapphires or fly-fish world-class waterways. You’re bound for adventure in Southwest Montana, where the Old West meets the new, so take your time and keep your eyes open—in a place this extraordinary, discovery is always just around the next bend.

The raw splendor of Yellowstone National Park doesn’t stop at the park boundary—it spills on for miles, encompassing an extraordinary part of Montana we call Yellowstone Country. Get away from your getaway and head north to this remarkable place where scenic routes and winding rivers cut through a landscape so unreal you’ll be picking your jaw up off the ground. Small towns in this part of the West are so enchanting you’ll consider whether or not you should start calling one of them home.

Hike, fish, bike and backpack in captivating wild country, soak up the magic in a valley so exquisite they named it Paradise, or travel the Beartooth Highway—called the most scenic drive in the country. Explore bustling main streets lined with museums, galleries, theaters, breweries, food trucks, fine dining, cafés and coffee shops. Discover the Yellowstone you haven’t seen yet. Boldly go someplace altogether brilliant.