Things to Do (If You Feel Like It)
Most guests arrive with a list.
By the second morning, they forget it.
At The Hohnstead, you don’t need an itinerary. You have forest, sky, space, and time.
But if you’re the kind of person who likes a few gentle ideas, here’s what we’d suggest — the way a local would.
Stay On the Property
(Highly Recommended)
You drove here for quiet. Start there.
Wander our 100 forested acres at your own pace or go on a Forest Bathing Mindfulness Walk.
Hike to The Point — our private overlook that feels like your own national park.
Sit long enough to start noticing the birds.
Observe the sunset and make s’mores at the shared fire pit.
Soak in the hot tub after sunset.
Step outside after dark and look up. Star Bathing is a thing here.
You could spend your entire stay right here.
For the Summer Night Crowd
Catch a show at the KettleHouse Amphitheater (15 minutes away).
See live music at the historic Wilma Theater.
Find a smaller local venue in downtown Missoula (Top Hat, Monk’s, The Longstaff House)
Float the river during the day.
Clean up.
Head to the show.
Return to stillness.
For the Nature-Lover Who Likes to Explore
Float the Blackfoot River (late July through early August is ideal).
Paddle one of the surrounding lakes — quiet mornings are best.
Hike to Morrell Falls or Holland Falls.
Take a full-day drive to Glacier National Park (2.5 hours — long, but unforgettable).
Soak at Jerry Johnson Hot Springs or check out the lesser known hot springs nearby.
Hire a guide to explore The Bitterroot Wilderness and surrounding peaks
Check out Sculptures in The Wild, a unique destination to get inspiration in nature.
We can help you time it right.
Montana rewards patience.
For the Curious & Cultural
If you like stories behind places:
Explore the Missoula Public Library (an award-winning architectural gem).
Stop by the Missoula Museum of Art.
Visit the Smokejumper Visitor Center.
Schedule a tour to explore the hidden tunnels and learn about Missoula’s history
Missoula is 25 minutes away.
Close enough to dip into.
Far enough to come back to quiet.
nearby Small-Town Wandering
Within 90 minutes you’ll find:
Philipsburg
Anaconda
Butte
Hamilton
Darby
Antiques. Coffee shops. Mountain air.
Nothing curated. Nothing rushed.
For the Foodies, Coffee Lovers & Slow Sippers
Missoula does food and drink well — without feeling flashy about it.
If part of travel, for you, is tasting a place, here’s where to begin.
Spend the morning slow at a local coffee shop.
Take your time over lunch.
Maybe linger somewhere dimly lit after dark.
Then come back to the forest.
Breweries & Cideries
Missoula has quietly built a strong craft scene.
You’ll find everything from mountain IPAs to crisp lagers and seasonal small-batch pours.
We’ve rounded up our favorites in:
Missoula’s Breweries (read on the blog)
It’s less about hitting all of them.
More about finding one that feels right.
Coffee Worth Sitting For
Some mornings call for cabin coffee on the porch.
Some call for a downtown café with a notebook.
We’ve shared our go-to spots here:
These are places you can stay awhile.
No rush. No pressure to flip tables.
Restaurants We’d Send Our Friends To
You don’t need a reservation at the loudest place in town.
You need something thoughtful, local, and good.
Start here:
The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Missoula
From cozy dinners to low-key lunch spots, this guide is less “top 10” and more “what we’d choose on a Friday night.”
After-Dark & Underground Spots
If you like tucked-away bars, small venues, and places with a little character, Missoula has those too.
We put together a guide to:
Underground Missoula Bars & Venues
Think:
Dim lighting
Live music in intimate rooms
Conversations you can actually hear
You can dip into the energy — and still be back at your cabin before midnight.
Read about our ideas for a 2-3 day weekend (coming soon)
Or…
Stay in the cabin.
Read.
Nap.
Watch weather roll in.
Pet your dog.
Do nothing at all.
Some guests never leave the property.
Some explore all day.
Either way, the forest is waiting.