Location: Billings
Top Things to do in Billings
What to do and see in Billings, Montana (MT): The Best Nature & Parks
Lewis & Clark, Custer, Sitting Bull and Calamity Jane may be long gone, but they are not forgotten in Billings. Museums, galleries and landmarks honoring these legendary characters from the Old West dot the city, making it a history buff's dream destination. Surrounded by six breathtaking mountain ranges, Billings also offers plenty of opportunities for fresh air recreation, including hiking, biking, golf and viewing rare Montana wildlife. Spend time at the Western Heritage Center, an interactive museum full of clothing and remarkable artifacts from the Yellowstone River Valley. In the early 1900s, the railroad brought wealth to Billings and testaments of this prosperity are still standing. Be sure to visit the regal Moss Mansion, designed by architect H.J. Hardenbergh (who also designed the Waldorf-Astoria and Plaza Hotels in New York City). In the more modern realm, MetraPark offers horse racing, rodeos, concerts, fairs and other types of entertainment everyone will enjoy. And kids of all ages will enjoy the animals and games at ZooMontana.
Restaurants in Billings
1. Amend Park
2. DanWalt Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
We are primarily a public garden for daily visitors to view our expansive garden areas, fountains, koi pond and seating areas. We are also the premier garden wedding venue for our area. Our indoor reception pavilion is also available for corporate training and other meetings as well as anniversaries and birthdays. Our gardens change every few weeks depending on what is currently in bloom. Visit us in the spring for tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Summer months give us hydrangeas, shasta daisies, echinaceas (coneflowers), rudbeckia, black-eyed susans, roses, lilies, day lilies and clematis. Fall flowers are amaranths, dahlias, chrysanthemums, asters, hardy hibiscus, angel’s trumpets (brugmansia), rudbeckia, black-eyed susans, and roses We are open April to October daily 9:00 - 6:00 for garden tours. Call ahead for information on special events/weddings.
Reviewed By PamnCecil - San Antonio, United States
We spent an hour and a half at this beautiful garden today. The lady tending the grounds was very welcoming and provided excellent information periodically and then allowed us to wander on our own. She allowed me to hold and pet a rooster --gorgeous bird! Pears are still on the tree and we were given some to take with us. Loved seeing the 125 year old apple tree that still bears fruit. Unbelievable selection of truly beautiful plants, most in bloom now. Do plan time to tour this lovely garden.
3. Pryor Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Located south of Billings, these mountains boast beautiful vistas, spectacular canyons and high mountain meadows for hiking, camping and hunting.
Reviewed By rogercR3801RB - Billings, United States
Taking our four wheelers loading them onto the trailer and heading for the priors mountains, best weekend ever. Roads going in or a little rough. Great riding for four wheelers. hiking is awesome. The wild flowers, certain varieties it's the only place in the world a grow. Camping, history, 4 wheeling, what else can you ask for? Close-by easy to reach give it a try sometime.
4. The Rimrocks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By LauraZB1977 - Billings, United States
If you are visiting Billings for the first time the rimrocks are fun for an afternoon drive or hike. Great views and good to get out in the fresh air!
5. Pioneer Park
6. Sacrifice Cliff
7. Montana Audubon Center
8. Two Moon Park
9. Phipps Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Adventure476157
A great hike 15 minutes from downtown. You will get a good workout on the way up. Just 466' elevation gain but steep. If you go to the right at the top you can do a 4 mile loop. You will see various mountain ranges to the West and the South. Great views! Can hike it almost year-round. Also a challenging frisbee golf circuit.
10. Riverfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Scenic city park that is located by the Yellowstone River in downtown Billings, Montana.
Reviewed By marydY5929CS - Littleton, United States
We were actually looking for a different park and we ended up here. It was a great mistake! There is ample parking and we felt safe leaving our car there. The scenery was gorgeous and made for some wonderful pictures. The trail that we took was flat and an easy and relaxing walk. There were two beautiful lakes to hike around. Our dog got to swim and so he gave the place a paw up too. There were lots of picnic areas around so it would be a great place to kick back and have lunch. The wildlife that we came across were lots of chirping birds, deer, an eagle, ducks and geese. There were some guys fishing and they said that they had caught 5 bass in less than an hour. Not bad. Sometimes mistakes are good when you find a place like this.
