4 Ravens Gallery in Missoula showcases contemporary fine craft including artisan jewelry by Dona Miller, bronze and clay sculpture by Maryann Eikens, handmade porcelain by Lisa Ernst, and felted wool and silk wildlife paintings by Karen Straight. The gallery hosts monthly shows, guest artists and live music events.
Fact & Fiction is a long-running independent bookstore on North Higgins Avenue in downtown Missoula, with a lively schedule of readings, signings, and book clubs. It highlights local and regional authors and sells books, merch, and gift cards in the shop and online.
A woman-led goldsmith team designs custom rings and fine jewelry from their studio on SW Higgins Avenue in Missoula. Alongside an in-store bench for repairs, they run an online shop of gemstone and diamond pieces.
Founded on Rock Creek in 1988, this downtown Missoula fly shop carries rods from Winston, Scott and Sage plus flies tied for the Bitterroot and Blackfoot. Gear sells in the store and through a full Shopify catalog, and the shop also books guided trips and lodging.
Best for Gear sells in the store and through a full Shopify catalog
This Missoula apparel maker prints Montana-themed tees, hoodies and hats, including officially licensed University of Montana and Montana State gear. Orders ship from the Shopify store or can be collected at the shop on North Higgins Avenue.
A 25,000-square-foot Missoula institution since 1982, packed with records, gifts, apparel, candles and oddities across three locations. The flagship on Blaine Street sells in person and online, with a separate vinyl site for new releases.
The Artists' Shop is Missoula's longest-operating artist-owned cooperative gallery, opened in 1990 in downtown Missoula and now featuring work from over 70 regional and local artists including jewelry, ceramics, wooden items and glass work.
The Trail Head has outfitted Missoula and western Montana for outdoor adventure for more than fifty years, stocking hiking, camping, climbing, ski, and river gear from brands like Patagonia and Fjallraven. The downtown shop on East Front Street also offers rentals, repairs, and a gear exchange.
Best for Outdoor Gear, Sporting Goods, Rentals, Repairs