Stevensville offers a wide range of activities to do during your stay.

Main Street Shopping:
One block from the hotel, Main Street provides a selection of shops and services for every taste. Art Galleries, antiques, bookstores, arts & crafts, home decor, hair salons, a drug store, & two banks. A great selection of restaurant choices, from a hearty breakfast, a delicious deli and bakery, espresso drinks, ice cream parlor, pizzas, and several fine or casual evening dining choices - Stevensville has it all.

Cultural & Special Events:
Yearly events for Stevensville are the Bitterroot Birding Festival in May (3rd weekend), Western Heritage Day in June (Father's Day Weekend) Clark's Days in July (July 4th week) Creamery Picnic in August (First Weekend), Gift Fair and Festival of Trees in December (First Weekend). These are the major events with assorted entertaining events throughout the year. The First Friday of each month in Downtown Stevensville is a festive event where stores are open late hosting open houses, refreshments, music, artists and gallery receptions. Ride the horse drawn wagon down Stevensville's Historic Main Street and enjoy this wonderful social event. The Chantilly Theater produces several plays during their season, including musicals, comedies, & dinner theatre mysteries. For show times and performance dates call (406) 777-2722.

Historical:
With Stevensville being the first settlement in Montana, there are numerous sites of historical significance. Visit St. Mary's Mission, Fort Owen, and the Stevensville Historical Museum. Tour the town to see over 50 historical buildings. There are also sites where Lewis & Clark came through the Bitterroot Valley twice.

The Stevensville Area also offers a full range of outdoor activities including:

Golf Courses:
The 9-hole Whitetail Golf course in Stevensville bordering Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge offers narrow fairways, small greens and fantastic views. (406) 777-3636.

Fishing:
Right here on the Bitterroot River is some of the best trout fishing in the country. Fishermen have access to streams, rivers and mountain lakes as well.

Hunting:
At the Bitterroot Valley's back door is a hunter's paradise. Big game species include elk, bear, white tail and mule deer, mountain lion and moose. Birds include pheasant, grouse, duck and geese.

Watchable Wildlife:
Wildlife photographers, birders and hunters are attracted to the area by the variety and abundance of our wildlife species. The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Teller Wildlife Refuge, Broad Axe and Skalkaho Game Preserve are wonderful destinations for wildlife viewing.

Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and Llama Treks:
Trails will lead you on short hikes through pristine portions of the Bitterroot National Forest. Roads will take you off the beaten path to beautiful lakes and waterfalls or through the heart of the wilderness areas.

Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing, Camping:
Numerous glacial lakes and creeks in the valley offer a multitude of water sport opportunities. The six-million-acre Selway Bitteroot Wilderness Area provides hundreds of miles of horse, backpack and camping trails as well as some of the best rock climbing in the world.

Winter Sports:
Lost Trail Powder Mountain usually accumulates the greatest snow depth in Montana making it one of the best downhill slopes in the state. Our cross-country skiing is one of the best in Montana along with miles and miles of nordic and snowmobile trails.

Source: Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce