Spend two hours with a local guide on Missoula’s Hip Strip, a 1.5-mile stroll along the Clark Fork River that highlights coffee shops, indie stores and neighborhood history—plus discounts at favorite local spots.
Spend two hours with a local guide on Missoula’s Hip Strip, a 1.5-mile stroll along the Clark Fork River that highlights coffee shops, indie stores and neighborhood history—plus discounts at favorite local spots.
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Operated by Local Missoula Tours · Missoula, Montana
You step out from the Destination Missoula lobby onto Main Street and the city exhales: the Clark Fork River runs nearby, and the Hip Strip—Higgins Avenue and the stretch toward the university—pulls you into a different pace. The guide leads a 1.5-mile route that threads riverside views, indie storefronts and coffee counters where the morning steam seems to have an opinion.
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to walk 1.5 miles on paved surfaces at a casual pace.
Tours run about 1.5–2 hours and cover roughly 1.5 miles on paved sidewalks—an easy, mostly flat route.
Yes. The tour includes exclusive discounts at participating local businesses like Betty’s Divine and the Big Dipper—bring your ticket to redeem them.
Yes. The route and meeting point at Destination Missoula are wheelchair and stroller accessible; contact the operator with specific needs when booking.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; check your booking confirmation for details.
The Hip Strip developed as an arts-and-student corridor tied to the University of Montana, evolving through mid-20th-century counterculture into today’s mix of cafes, galleries and independent shops.
The Clark Fork and adjacent green corridors are a focus for local restoration; support for small businesses and staying on sidewalks helps reduce urban impacts.
Local Missoula Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Book with Local Missoula Tours
Book directly with Local Missoula Tours for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
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