
Featured getaway: Missoula, Montana

Tucked away in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains, Missoula is the perfect spot for a weekend of history, culture and outdoor fun. Home to the University of Montana, one of the country's most architecturally distinguished academic institutions, the city offers a number of intellectually stimulating attractions. Spend a few hours browsing through the exhibits at the Art Museum of Missoula or take a trip back in time at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. The city's proximity to three major rivers and acres of lush forest means that visitors can also enjoy a host of activities, from fly fishing and kayaking to hiking and cycling. Missoula's historic downtown area has classic early 20th-century buildings and boasts unique shops, galleries, fine dining and a lively nightlife. If you've got children with you, don't miss Dragon Hollow, a magical playground that features an extraordinary hand-carved carousel.
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Lewis & Clark, Custer, Sitting Bull and Calamity Jane may be long gone, but they are not forgotten in Billings. Museums, galleries and landmarks honouring these legendary characters from the Old West dot the city, making it a history buff's dream destination. Surrounded by six breathtaking mountain ranges, Billings also offers plenty of opportunities for fresh-air recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, golf and viewing rare Montana wildlife. Spend time at the Western Heritage Center, an interactive museum full of clothing and remarkable artefacts from the Yellowstone River Valley. In the early 1900s, the railway brought wealth to Billings and testaments of this prosperity are still standing. Be sure to visit the regal Moss Mansion, designed by architect H.J. Hardenbergh (who also designed the Waldorf-Astoria and Plaza Hotels in New York City). In the more modern realm, MetraPark offers horse racing, rodeos, concerts, fairs and other types of entertainment everyone will enjoy. And kids of all ages will enjoy the animals and games at ZooMontana.
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