Billings

Understand

Billings visitors will find residents referring to different sections of town. The most common ones are:

Lockwood (east of I-90 and north of Yellowstone River) — most businesses around Johnson Lane exit on the old highway The Heights (northern part of town, past MetraPark) — most businesses on Main St Downtown (roughly 26th St. to 30th St. and 1st Ave to 6th Ave) — typical downtown area The Rims (sandstone cliffs north of town) — airport, walking/biking trails, a few neighborhoods Southside (south of the railroad tracks) - businesses scattered throughout Westend (large stretch of town, 1st St N to 32nd St N) — major streets are Grand, Broadwater, Central, and King Shiloh Crossing (Zoo Drive Exit to King Ave, along Shiloh Rd) — newest commercial area of town There are also a few outlying towns with a variety of businesses, though no hotels. These are Acton, Ballantine, Broadview, Huntley, Pompey's Pillar, Shepherd, and Worden. Though some people may refer to Laurel, about 10 miles west, as a suburb, it is its own separate town with a vibe of its own. Billings has the nickname "Magic City" because the city seemed to appear overnight with rapid growth from the newly built railroad route in the late 1800s.

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Getting there

There are no passenger rail services to Billings, and despite its location along the river, there are no ferry services to other cities.

By plane 1 Billings Logan International Airport (BIL IATA), 1901 Terminal Cir, ☏ +1 406-247-8609, [email protected]. Billings Logan International is the major airport for Eastern Montana, and the busiest airport in the state. Cape Air has services linking the city with Glasgow, Glendive, Havre, Sidney, and Wolf Point. It is additionally served by Allegiant, American, Alaska, Delta, Frontier, and United. Denver, Salt Lake City, and Minneapolis are the biggest hubs serving Billings.

By car From the west - I-90 connects Billings with Bozeman, Butte, Missoula and Idaho. The freeway ends near downtown Seattle. From the south - I-90 from Wyoming. U.S. 310 also comes north from Lovell, Wyoming. From the east - 10 miles east of Billings, I-94 joins I-90 from Miles City, Glendive and North Dakota. From the north - U.S. 87 connects Billings with Roundup.

By bus 2 Jefferson Lines, 1830 4th Ave N, ☏ +1 406-245-5116. Jefferson Lines travels primarily on I-90 (Spokane-Missoula-Bozeman-Billings & Billings-Gillette-Rapid City) on two separate routes and I-94(Billings-Fargo). Passengers transfer in Fargo, Rapid City, Butte and Spokane to get to additional destinations. (updated Jan 2018)

Getting around

MET Transit, ☏ +1 406-657-8218, [email protected]. MET has 9 lines that provide service on weekdays and Saturdays with additional lines running during peak hours on weekdays. Weekday service 5:50AM–6:40PM. Saturday service 8:10AM–5:45PM, except for a one-hour lunch period. There is no service on Sundays and major holidays. Fares: Regular: $1.25; seniors (62+), Medicare, disabled: $0.50; children 5 and under: free. Long Beach Transit also offers a 10-Ride Ticket for $10. Transfers: Free. Must have exact fare for driver. Dalton's Prairie Path Taxi and Shuttle - +1 406-591-2314 Trailhead Transportation - +1-406-855-0037

Taxis in Billings charge fares based on a pre-set zone arrangement. Uber and Lyft ridesharing services also operate in the city. Bike trails can be found throughout the city. A map can be found at Billings Trailnet.

See

1 NILE Stock Show and Rodeo, MetraPark, 308 6th Ave N, ☏ +1 406 256-2495. Yearly event lasting a week in Oct. Trade show open daytime. Rodeo at night first F, then F-Su. 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. (updated Mar 2023)

Lockwood 2 Coulson Park, Charlene Street. Daily 5AM – 10PM. 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. Free. (updated Mar 2023) 3 Pictograph Cave State Park, 3401 Colburn Rd, ☏ +1 406-254-7342, [email protected]. Jun to Oct: daily 9AM-7PM; Oct to May: W-Su 9AM-5PM. 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. $8 per vehicle. (updated Mar 2023)

Southside 4 DanWalt Gardens, 720 Washington St (corner of Washington St and King Ave E), ☏ +1 406-248-4003, [email protected]. 9AM-6PM. 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. $7.50. (updated Dec 2022)

Downtown 5 Moss Mansion Historic House Museum, 914 Division St (Exit 450 from I-90 to 3rd Avenue North, a one-way street leading directly to the Moss Mansion. Parking is available on Yellowstone or Clark Avenues), ☏ +1 406-256-5100, [email protected]. Hours change seasonally, check website. Guided tours M-Sa 10AM-1PM.. 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. Guided tours

Do

Billings, MT Events Calendar - Events calendar for Billings 1 MontanaFair, 308 6th Ave. N. August. See website for dates and time. Large fair with amusement rides, agricultural and commercial product expo including 4-H, concerts, rodeo, and local talent entry fee, tickets for rides, concerts, rodeo. (updated Sep 2019)

Heights 2 Lake Elmo State Park, 2300 Lake Elmo Dr, ☏ +1 406-247-2940, [email protected]. Daily 5AM-10PM. 64-acre reservoir is a popular swimming, boardsailing, non-motorized boating, and fishing area. $5 per vehicle Memorial Day to Labor Day. 3 Oasis Waterpark, ☏ +1 406-969-3131. June to late August: daily noon-7PM. Public water park with water slides and other water-based attractions. $6 for those under 42" tall, $8 for those over 42" tall, kids 3 and under free. (updated Sep 2019)

Downtown Billings Mustangs - Minor League Baseball, Dehler Park, 2611 9th Ave N, ☏ +1 406 252-1241. See website for game schedule.. Catch a Pioneer League game between mid-June and early-September.

The Rims Local Horse rides

Westend 4 The Reef Indoor Waterpark, ☏ +1 406-839-9283. Indoor water park that bills itself as the largest water park of its kind in Montana. (updated Sep 2019)

Outlying towns Pryor Creek Golf Course, 1292 Pryor Creek Rd, ☏ +1 406-348-3900, [email protected]. Located in Huntley, it is one of only two 36 hole golf facilities in the state Western Romance Company, 3512 Boothill Rd, Huntley, ☏ +1 406-348-2048. Specializing in whoopah rides and other outdoor family and group adventure