With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it is perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your significant other. Whether you are looking for a change from the regular wining and dining date nights or searching for last-minute plans, we have you covered. Take a look at our top ideas for a fun and unique date nights in Missoula.
Missoula is home to many wonderful museums that are a perfect place for a take your date for a night of exploration and captivating conversation. The Missoula Art Museum, located in historic downtown Missoula, is western Montana's center for contemporary art. With a combination of rotating exhibits and featuring local art inspired by the beauty of Montana, MAM is a perfect spot for a date night (and admission is always free). The Montana Museum of Art & Culture, located on the University of Montana's campus, not only holds the largest and oldest art collection in the state but also features rotating exhibits and programs highlight historic and contemporary art from its holdings, as well as invitational and traveling exhibitions.
A tropical escape in the center of western Montana, the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium is a perfect spot for a fun and memorable date night. Stroll through a greenhouse filled with butterflies from around the world, view the exhibit areas featuring insects, arachnids, millipedes, centipedes, and crustaceans, and have fun learning and discovering all there is to know about these amazing little creatures!
Love is in the air at Montgomery Distillery's annual Valentine's Day event. Montgomery Distillery, a Missoula-must located in the heart of downtown, serves up delicious cocktails with liquors distilled right here in Missoula. On Valentine's, they feature themed cocktails for lovers and friends and play I Love Lucy on the big screen. Whether this is a quick stop or your final destination, Montgomery Distillery offers a great atmosphere for an unforgettable date night.
Located on Missoula's Hip Strip, Gild Brewing offers craft beer, street-style Mexican cuisine, and a basement arcade in a charming and laid back setting. Grab a beer and a snack from the bar and head down to the basement arcade for classic pinball games and more. The arcade is open from 3pm-close.
An axe-throwing date night is the perfect mix of excitement and friendly competition, making for a memorable and unique experience. With a laid-back atmosphere, plenty of laughs, and maybe a little playful rivalry, it's a great way to break the ice or shake up the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine. Lookout Throwing welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are always accepted and encouraged as well.
You really cannot go wrong with the classic dinner and a movie date night, but this Valentine's Day, give it the classic Hip Strip Missoula twist. Grab a slice and a pint at the Bridge Pizza before strolling the shops of Hip Strip. Then, find your way to the historic Roxy Theater for a movie. Don't forget dessert afterward and grab a cone at Big Dipper. No matter how you spend your night, it will be sweet and special because you spent it together.
