This Is Montana’s Best ‘Hippie Town’

The Hippie Look Is Out, But The Mindset Lives On

You don't see many "hippies" walking around these days, well, at least not any looking like the stereotype of tie-dye and flowers.

Sure, you might still see some peace signs and flower power, but being a "hippie" is more a mindset than a look these days.

What Makes A Town A True Hippie Haven?

These days hippies are less about peace and love and more about yoga, gardens, and living in harmony with the world around them.

As for what makes a town a "hippie town," well, they most likely have lots of artisanal shops creating handmade goods, along with a local farmers market, and finally, a common gathering area.

One of the most famous hippie towns was San Francisco, so what town in Montana would be considered our "hippie town"?

This Is Montana's Best 'Hippie Town'

If you asked any resident of Montana, "Which town do you think is the biggest 'hippie town' under the Big Sky?" I'm sure everyone would respond with "Missoula."

Well, a website named the Thrillist came to the exact same conclusion in their "The Most Hippie Town In All 50 States" article, stating:

There's a slogan Montanans use when describing the town that's home to the state's namesake university: "There's Montana… then there's Missoula." The city has become Big Sky Country's magnet for artists, hippies, and river surfers—a venerable taste of Austin in the middle of Montana. That probably explains why it ripped off the slogan and now sells stickers that say "Keep Missoula Weird." And also why Rainbow Family peace society co-founder Plunker has decided to call the place home.