Stevensville, MT

united states

Stevensville lies 30 miles south of Missoula on US 93 in Montana's scenic Bitterroot Valley. This town of 2,130 sits between mountain ranges at 3,400 feet elevation, enjoying relatively mild weather for Montana. Most visitors drive from Missoula via US 93, a 45-minute trip through farmland, or arrive from I-90. The area supports ranching and draws residents seeking rural living near Missoula. St. Mary's Mission, built here in 1841, marks Montana's first permanent settlement.