 Here are a few suggestions for things to do and see while
you're in the "Magic City" of Billings, Montana, and the
surrounding area.Museums:
Places to Visit:
- Pompey's Pillar National Historic Landmark - In
1806 Capt. William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
carved his name on "a remarkable rock" he called "Pompey's
Tower." This sandstone lookout rock is the only remaining
physical evidence of the expedition. Steps lead to Summit
View Visitor Center. 28 miles east of Billings; 1-94 Exit 23
- Pictograph Cave State Park - A group of caves
featuring painted images and artifacts left by prehistoric
hunters and their Native American descendants. 7 miles
southeast of Billings; 1-90 Lockwood Exit 452, then south 6
miles
- Black Otter Trail - A scenic drive that passes
Boothill Cemetery and Yellowstone Kelly's Grave, ascends
Kelly Mountain and leads to the Peter Yegen, Jr. Yellowstone
County Museum before descending to the Valley. The Trail was
named for a Crow chief who was buried overlooking the valley
after being killed by a Sioux war party. It follows the edge
of the Rimrocks. Start at US 10 at the East end of Billings
and travel west toward the airport.
- Boothill Cemetery Memorial - The Boothill
Cemetery Memorial served as burial ground for the small town
of Coulson, which existed from 1877-1885. It's called
Boothill because many of those buried died with their boots
on. It's the famed resting place of military scout Muggins
Taylor, famous for journeying to announce Custer's last
stand at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The memorial is
located near Black Otter Trail and Airport Road.
Events:
There are a number of activities in and around
Billings. Some annual events include:
-
Wine &
Food Festival at MSU-Billings - MAY
-
Strawberry Festival under
Skypoint - JUN
- Summer Fair at North Park - JUL
- Battle of the Little Big Horn Re-enactment near
Crow Agency, Montana - JUN
- Farmers Market under Skypoint - Every Saturday JUN
to OCT
- Big Sky State Games - JUL
- Skyfest (Hot
air balloons) - JUL/AUG.
- Montana Fair at the MetraPark Arena fairgrounds -
AUG
-
Crow Fair & Rodeo in
Crow Agency, Montana - AUG
- Burn the Point (classic car show) - SEP in
Downtown Billings
- Harvest Fest - OCT
- Christmas Parade in Downtown Billings - NOV 24
- Festival of Trees - DEC
- The Christmas Stroll in Downtown Billings - DEC.
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