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BEST WESTERN PLUS Grant Creek Inn
5280 Grant Creek Road, Missoula, Montana 59808-1492Phone: 406/543-0700 | Fax: 406/543-0777
Great hotel in Missoula-close to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, University of Montana, 100% non-smoking, pet friendly!
The BEST WESTERN PLUS Grant Creek Inn, a charming highway hotel, is committed to the best in customer service and accommodations at an affordable rate. This Missoula hotel is close to corporate locations such as Patrick Hospital, the Washington Corporation and the Institute of Facial Surgery. Hotel guests will enjoy convenient access to Missoula attractions such as the Garnet Ghost Town, Missoula Smokejumper's Visitor Center and the National Bison Range. Favorite local events include the Missoula Film Festival, the Missoula Marathon, farmers markets and the River City Root Festival. This hotel is near the Missoula International Airport.
This Missoula, Montana hotel offers thoughtfully appointed guest rooms including beautiful suites with fireplaces. Each guest room features a microwave, refrigerator, wireless high-speed Internet access and flat screen televisions with cable satellite. Each morning, a complimentary full breakfast is available. Additional amenities at this Missoula airport hotel include business services, meeting facilities, ballroom, heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, a new steam room and fitness center. Pets are welcome for a small fee.
For excellent service and convenience in Missoula, Montana, make a reservation at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Grant Creek Inn!
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
The Grand parade and Kiddie Carnival will be Saturday. Join us to be a part of the mythology of Whitefish for the 52nd year.
Local merchants give away free chocolate candy to all customers. In Anaconda.
One of the largest regional rodeo associations in the United States. In Billings.
The festival showcases the best in documentary films from around the world. In Missoula.
Fun events: The All Breed Horse Sale, Chili Cook-off, Dog Keg Pull, Doxie Derby, Battle of the Breeds. In Bozeman.
March 2012
An evening of sampling food, fine wine and beer from Montana and surrounding areas. In Great Falls.
Combines great snowmobile racing with a 'First Look' at the upcoming season's new snowmobiles & products. In West Yellowstone.
Features a bar crawl with pipe band, a bagpipe band, Highland Dancers, food, family fun, concerts and more. In Glendive.
April 2012
Join the walk to raise funds for a great organization, then head to the zoo for the Easter Egg Hunt. In Billings.
Cowboys and cowgirls from the Big Sky Region will be competing for the honor of going to the college finals. In Bozeman.
Bigfork's finest restaurants participate in a dine-around afternoon with great music and venues.
Experience a fabulous 5 course Chef's Tasting Party paired with the perfect wine. In Fort Benton.
Nearby Attractions:
List All MT AttractionsDaly Mansion
The Daly Mansion was purchased in 1886 by Marcus Daly, an industrialist, on 46 acres of beautiful land near Hamilton. The mansion was remodeled in 1889 and again in 1897, to become a Queen Anne style home. The last renovation was completed after Daly's death in 1910, to resemble a Georgian-Revival style home. Tour this historic 24,000 square foot home to view the 25 bedrooms, five Italian marble fireplaces, dining room, sun room, music room and trophy room.
The Mansion's exhibits showcase Daly's life beginning as an immigrant to becoming a copper magnate. Consider having your next special occasion, wedding or party in the mansion or on the sloping lawns on the Mansion grounds. This incredible Montana attraction is a must-see while in Hamilton or nearby Missoula. Rest comfortably a guest or Best Western hotels.
Montana Museum of Art and Culture
The Montana Museum of Art and Culture fine art collection began in 1894, one year after the University of Montana was established. Located on the Missoula campus, the museum's collection of over 10,000 original works is one the oldest collections in the Rocky Mountain Northwest. This state cultural museum offers educational programs and world-class traveling exhibits.
The permanent collection features local, regional and international artists' works. Monthly events, tours and gallery talks are also hosted at the museum. Spend a day touring the museum, then schedule time for touring the flagship campus, of the University of Montana. End your day in a comfortable guest room at the Best Western hotel. Have fun in this Montana university town.
Montana Snowbowl
The Montana Snowbowl is an alpine ski and summer recreation area set 12 miles north of the city of Missoula in western Montana. The ski area peaks at 7,600 feet, with a vertical drop of 2,600 feet, receiving 300 inches of snowfall each year. Choose from 42 ski and snowboard trails from late November to early April – 20 percent of which is for beginners with the rest split between intermediate and expert levels. Don’t miss annual events like West Bowl, Best of the Bowl, or Snowboard Jam, and take advantage of the Snowbowl Snowsports School for the little ones.
The Montana Snowbowl is open for summer from June through September for hiking, wildlife viewing, and folf – Frisbee golf that is. Take your bike on the chairlift and hit the Snowbowl Bike Trails. Try the Spitfire Trail, nearly seven miles of downhill riding, or the five-mile Beargrass Highway Trail. All this outdoor fun, and only a 20-minute drive from the Best Western hotel in Missoula.
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area is located 4.5 miles north of Missoula and encompasses 61,000 acres. This premier wilderness area of Montana is a haven for those who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, bird watching and fishing. Hike to the beautiful waterfalls through the Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests.
Bring along your camera in case you see the elk, deer, mountain goats, black bear and beaver that live here. Rest assured, that no rattlesnakes have been sighted in the area. Backcountry skiers enjoy the groomed trails provided by the Missoula Nordic Ski Club in the winter. Kick off your shoes and relax in a comfortable guest room with Best Western hotels, while exploring "The Last Best Place".
Ravalli County Museum
The Ravalli County Museum is located in the 1900, Old Courthouse in Hamilton. Operated by the Bitter Root Valley Historical Society, the museum houses a wonderful collection of art, as well as exhibits featuring local and natural history. The educational programs offered at the Museum are ideal for the whole family.
Stroll through this wonderful Montana museum to view the variety of exhibits, including, Walk Through the Bitterroot, Lewis & Clark Meet the Salish in the Bitterroot, National Senior Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Trapper/Miner. The artifacts in the permanent collection were donated by many Pioneer families, as well as from Henry Grant, "Mr. Bitterroot". Choose comfortable lodging with Best Western hotels in Hamilton or nearby Missoula, for a wonderful night's rest.
Splash Montana Water Park
Splash Montana Water Park is an fun summer-time hangout, perfect for cooling off in the Rocky Mountains. Slip and slide down the three-story waterslides, swim in the 50-meter lap pool, start a game of water volleyball or float along in the Lazy River. Kids love the floating log walk and otter play structures, the zero-entry pool and the Grizzly slide.
Take a break and enjoy a tasty snack at the Crazy Creek Cafe and enjoy the shade under one of the picnic shelters. Pack your sunscreen and flip-flops for enjoying the sunny Missoula weather. The family locker rooms are great for getting everyone ready for the action. At the end of the day, slip into a comfortable bed in a quiet guest room at Best Western. Enjoy your time in Big Sky Country.
The Historical Museum at Fort Missoula
Find Building 322 on the grounds of Fort Missoula and you’ve found the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. Set in the western Montana city of Missoula, the fort was first established in 1877 by the United States Army as a defense, and was home to the legendary Buffalo Soldiers of the late 19th century. Now, Fort Missoula houses a fascinating museum with a focus of northwestern American history.
Stroll the Fort Museum grounds, which are always open and free to the public, for a look at the St. Michael’s Church, Miller Creek Guard Cabin and the Sliderock Lookout. Permanent collections of the museum include "250 Years of Missoula’s History" in the Main Missoula Gallery, and an overall look at the Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry. Visit the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula from Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., after checking into the Best Western hotel in Missoula – sitting less six miles from the museum.
University of Montana
Established in 1893 in Missoula, the University of Montana is the main campus of the University of Montana System. Positioned as the 17th best state university in the country, U of M sits at the foot of Mount Sentinel taking up enough of Missoula to have its own zip code.
Visitors are encouraged to visit the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library – home to some impressive Lewis and Clark journals – or spend an afternoon at the public Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum or spectrUM Discovery Area. Hike the M Trail, a ¾ mile hike up Mount Sentinel to the iconic “M” and beautiful views of Missoula, or stroll through the University of Montana Herbarium. Catch a game with the University of Montana Grizzlies at the Washington-Grizzly Stadium, set less than six miles from the Best Western hotel in Missoula – the perfect choice for lodging in scenic Montana.
