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Largest city in Montana, U.S.
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Billings is the largest city in Montana, with an estimated 110,000 people (2019). As a destination, Billings does a significant amount of convention business and is also the host to various regional events such as music festivals, athletic contests, rodeos, and outdoor activities. Billings is also a frequent overnight or meal stop for westbound visitors to Yellowstone National Park, as it is the last major city for visitors going to the park via the Beartooth Highway.
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Coulson was the first modern-era settlement in the area. Unfortunately little is left of the town. Offers 13 acres along the river bank to explore.
A prehistoric archeological site with 2000-year-old cave paintings. 3/4 mile paved walking loop to view the three main caves. Visitor Center with interpretive displays.
DanWalt Gardens is a 2-acre botanical gardens and event center in the heart of Billings. Known for its beautiful landscaping, fountains, koi pond, chickens and many thousands of annuals and perennials. The season starts on May 1 and continues to Oct 15th every year.
Preserved house of the Preston Boyd Moss family. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by New York architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh. Will provide free guide for self-guided tour of historic neighborhood surrounding the house.
Exhibits feature women from all walks of life, all professions, all ethnic groups and perspectives locally and internationally.
Historic building featuring 8-10 exhibits each year. Mostly early Montana artifacts. Past exhibits featured interactive games, fashion, Chinese immigrants, and Montana ghost towns. Walking tours of downtown Billings with different historical topics. These are Fridays Jun-Sep at 10AM and are about an hour and a half.
Permanent exhibits of contemporary and historical art including well known artists from Montana and the Rocky Mountain region. Rotating exhibits of a variety of artists. Gift shop with unique art and locally made items. Photos allowed for personal/noncommercial use.
A vehicle-only road that connects the Billings West End to the top of the Rims. Created by two brothers who moved to the area from Alsace-Lorraine, the road offers an impressive view of Billings, even if driving on it requires a bit of skill. At the top drive east on Hwy 3 for pull offs to access trails along the Rims.
Indoor and outdoor species on 70 acres. More than 80 animals in 2023, including Grizzly Bears, Canadian Lynx, River Otters, and Amur Tigers. Large botanical garden. Farm area where visitors can feed goats and see peacocks wander the grounds.
10 acres with 18 homestead buildings, farming implements, and daily living artifacts
The only remaining physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The board walk is 1,000 feet long and contains 200 steps. The signature is about 3/4 the way up. Interpretive Center with many displays about the journey, history, and local wildlife. Picnic areas. Be prepared for about 2 hours at this remote location. Pets okay when leashed.
64-acre reservoir is a popular swimming, boardsailing, non-motorized boating, and fishing area.
Public water park with water slides and other water-based attractions.
Catch a Pioneer League game.
Local Horse rides.
Indoor water park that bills itself as the largest water park of its kind in Montana.
It is one of only two 36 hole golf facilities in the state.
Large fair with amusement rides, agricultural and commercial product expo including 4-H, concerts, rodeo, and local talent
NRA-sanctioned rodeo with one of the first opportunities to qualify for Nationals. Also the Northern Range Ranch Roping Finals. Expo showcases cowboy collectibles and Western art. Livestock events.
Upscale diner serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Burger restaurant. Some of its burgers have won national awards.
Housemade cider, inventive comfort eats & beer offered in an industrial-chic warehouse space.
Serving sushi as well as an assortment of Japanese and Korean fare.
Chinese restaurant in the downtown area.
Upscale restaurant serving American fare.
Excellent locally-owned restaurant serving seasonal American and international cuisine.
HuHot
All-you-can-eat stir-fry grill.
Steakhouse, reservations recommended Friday and Saturday
Bar food, has takeout, in Huntley
Traditional cafe menu, in Huntley directly off interstate exit
A coffee chain that has a strong presence in Montana, and can rival Starbucks in Billings.
Local coffee chain.
Microbrewery downtown in an old gas station. Due to state law, each person can only get 3 pints of beer per day.
Large selection of Montana crafted beers, ciders, and seltzers. Featuring local art and music.
Irish-themed pub offering drinks and food.
A dance club that was once considered to be the area's gay bar. However, its reputation has been significantly diminished in the late 2010s.
Brewpub
This microbrewery offers regular and seasonal beers that are made on premise.
formerly Yellowstone Valley Brewing
Local microbrewery featuring live music that is supposedly family-friendly. Serves cider and wine in addition to brews.
This 23-story hotel is the world's largest free-standing brick building. Restaurant, lounge, exercise room, concierge, courtesy shuttle, 24-hr business centers, dry cleaning, executive levels, full service Starbucks.
Resort hotel lodging close to many amenities. Summer rates (Apr-Sep): $73-145, winter rates (Oct-Mar): $70-141.
King and queen sized beds, restaurant, coffee makers and coffee in every room, cable TV, microwave and refrigerators in selected rooms, pets allowed.
Built in 1940, this hotel was remodeled in the late 1990s and reopened in 2013 following extensive renovation. Air conditioning, cable TV, restaurant, saloon, exercise room.
The Rimrock Mall features shops, restaurants, and department stores like Dillard's and H&M. There is also an indoor batting cage and a nearby movie theater.
Family-owned garden and home stores with nice gift selection.
greenhouse, large selection of plants and trees
Fresh flowers, gifts, specialty kitchen supplies.
Taxis in Billings charge fares based on a pre-set zone arrangement. Uber and Lyft ridesharing services also operate in the city.
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