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downtown. The Bitterroot Valley extends southward from Missoula, with eight charming small towns lining this scenic stretch of Route 93. Life is a little quieter here, but these towns are growing and thriving, too, thanks to their deep community roots, their incredible location between the Selway-Bitterroot and AnacondaPintler Wilderness areas, and their proximity to the opportunities and economy of Missoula.
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f you like your outdoors served alongside the funky energy of a college town, look no farther than Missoula. Locals and alums from far and wide enjoy football Saturdays at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, just upstream from where kayakers surf Brennan’s Wave on the Clark Fork River. Wintery weekends mean a trip to Snowbowl, or perhaps a perfectly frothed cappuccino at one of the city’s many local coffee shops to refuel while Christmas shopping
