Billings, Montana
Welcome to the "Magic City," also known as Billings, Montana. The Wild West is still very much alive in Billings and its history. Visitors come to Billings, MT to find peace and excitement in its culture, youth, adventure sport lifestyle, beautiful surroundings, and close proximity to breathtaking places like Glacier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Parks.
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Kelly Inn of Billings - Family & Pet Friendly
Value priced for families, the Kelly Inn offers standard and deluxe rooms, outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, close to shopping and Interstate 90.
(800) 635-3559
Although horse and stage coach used to be the main mode of transportation, Billings really began to grow rapidly when the railroad first came to the town. This helped expand its business in energy, transportation, agriculture, and tourism. Downtown is a busy place but there is a definite sense of familiarity no matter where you go. The Yellowstone Art Museum and Yellowstone Western Heritage Museum offer in depth and interesting exhibits on Montana's history and culture. It makes downtown even more interesting to think of the famous personas like Calamity Jane, Buffalo Bill, Lewis and Clark, Sitting Bull, and Custer who used to stomp on these grounds frequently.
Billings, MT is surrounded by five mountain ranges: the Bighorns, Beartooths, Crazy Mountains, the Pryor Range, and the Snowy Mountains. It may be hard to choose just which area to venture into as there are so many trails in these ranges for hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Anglers will thrive on rivers like the Yellowstone, Rockcreek, Boulder, and Stillwater. Hunters, bikers, skiers, kayakers, and windsurfers will also find what suits their pleasure in these parts.
But just within Billings, Montana there is so much adventure to be had. Sandstone Rimrocks surround the immediate city of Billings and can be easily accessed by Black Otter Trail. Riverton Park is a popular location for walks and picnics. Pictograph Cave State Park holds preserved pictographs which date back to before the time that the Crow Indians inhabited the area. Various reservoirs and golf courses also invite visitors to engage in some fun.
Billings Logan International Airport serves major airlines like United, Delta, and Northwest and offers frequent flights to major cities like Salt Lake City, Denver, Seattle, and Spokane. I-90 and I-94 are Billings' closest interstates. The MET transit system within Billings provides ground transportation in and around town. If you are heading to Big Sky, MT from Billings follow I-90 east for about 140 miles. Exit onto US-191 south to reach Big Sky in about 35 miles.
Billings, MT Weather
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