 Billings OverviewThe leisurely city of Billings, with its central location and
international airport, is the gateway to Montana and the perfect
base from which to explore the many attractions of this vast,
northerly US State. The small city, founded in 1882, is situated on the Yellowstone
River at the base of the Rimrocks, a set of distinctive rock
formations, and was named for a former president of the Northern
Pacific Railway, Frederick Billings, who piloted the railway line
across Montana. Today Billings remains an economic and transport
hub for the state, and also serves as its welcome mat for
tourism. The city bristles with hotels, motels and B&Bs, its modern
complexes like MetraPark and the Expo Center offering facilities
for rodeos, concerts, the Montana Fair and a variety of other
events. Its broad, tree-lined avenues also boast a variety of
attractions: museums and galleries such as the unique Yellowstone
Art Museum, the renowned Alberta Bair Theater, the interactive
Western Heritage Center, and preserved historic buildings like the
Moss Mansion. Within a day's drive of the city are three stunning
national parks, Yellowstone, Glacier and Grand Teton. |
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