Shopping in Missoula

Missoula is home to western Montana’s largest indoor shopping mall, national discount and department stores and dozens of interesting downtown stores and boutiques. Missoula also hosts a variety of farmers markets and downtown events.

Southgate Mall is your most convenient 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, kid and teen clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, appliances, 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. This is great Missoula shopping and Missoula dining in one convenient location.

Where history meets culture, Downtown is the showcase of Missoula’s personality. With nearly 200 retail stores, art galleries, restaurants, bars, breweries and bistros, Downtown features blocks of historical buildings, public art, remarkable dining and exceptional shopping, in addition to riverfront parks and trails. Nearly every Downtown business is locally owned, and the customer service is unparalleled. Visit with our Downtown Ambassadors, buy Downtown Gift Cards, or explore on your own. Be sure to visit the summertime public markets and the wide array of community festivals in Caras Park, Missoula’s Town Square. 

Missoula’s Hip Strip stretches from Hellgate High School to the Higgins Street bridge. But you won’t want to just drive by what is a collection of the most unique shops in all of Missoula. From amazing food at The Silk Road, flowers and gifts at The Bitteroot Flower Shop to acupuncture or a massage at PRH Community Acupuncture. Make sure to end your adventures with a pint of your favorite local beer at Kettlehouse Brewing Company. 

The corridor on North Reserve offers an extensive collection of retail therapy options ranging from national chain stores, like Costco, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Sportsman’s Warehouse, Famous Dave’s and Buffalo Wild Wings to local flavor like Direct Source, Rowdy’s Cabin, Romaine’s Restaurant and the Montana Club. There are many ways to stay entertained while you shop with Missoula’s movie theater and a variety of hotels, casinos and restaurants.

Midtown Missoula represents the center of Missoula spanning out from Brooks Avenue, including the Urban Renewal District III. Midtown Missoula represents a large area including areas such as The Missoula County Fairgrounds, Southgate Mall, Fort Missoula, and streets as far south as Blue Mountain.

Missoula’s newest and fastest growing retail area is near the South Hills between 23rd and Reserve. South Crossing is now home to Cabela’s, Boot Barn and more. This growing area also offers a variety of restaurants including MacKenzie River Pizza Company, Noodles and Company, Paradise Falls and City Brew Coffee.

Located at the north end of Higgins Ave in Circle Square (near the red X’s), the Missoula Farmers’ Market includes fresh local produce, flowers, baked goods and coffee provided by over 100 vendors.

​Market Hours:
May-October, Saturdays 8:00am – 12:30pm
July-September, Tuesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm

The Clark Fork Market is located under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park in downtown Missoula. The Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods, and other wares from area farmers, ranchers, and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, and many tasty beverages are also available.

​Market Hours:
May-September, Saturdays 8:00pm – 1:00pm
October, Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm

The Missoula People’s Market features local and regional artists and craftsman selling a wide range of hand-made items including guitars, bags and accessories, hats and other apparel, pottery and ceramics, woodcrafts and metal creations, jewelry, art, and much, much more. The Market is located on Pine Street, just off Higgins Ave, in downtown Missoula.

Market Hours:
May-September, Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm