

The Billings Brew Trail is famous in Montana. While the museums are fantastic, it’s the craft beers and breweries that are really putting Billings on the map. There are a few more traditional museums in the area as well, detailing local history: the Western Heritage Center is housed in an impressive building in historic downtown, and the 1903 Moss Mansion is arguably even better. Murals and street art give some of the more drab alleyways a fresh burst of life, the district is filled with new artist studios, and the Yellowstone Art Museum is dedicated to contemporary art. There are plenty of historical buildings – particularly in the North Side area – ranging from the time Billings was first known as ‘Magic City’ in the late 1800s, to the 20th-century architecture that dominates the city today.ĭowntown is the district leading Billings into a creative, trendier new era. It’s also one of the nicer parts of Billings in terms of architecture. The busiest part of Billings has everything you would expect in a city center, with shops, museums, restaurants, and nightlife all concentrated into this district. There are dozens of parks and hiking trails that start in Billings Heights, making it a great choice for families that love the great outdoors!ĭowntown is where all the action happens.

Best neighborhood for things to do: Downtown has the highest concentration of bars, shops, and museums in Billings.

Some of the views over Yellowstone River aren’t half bad, either. The accommodation is cheap and you won’t be going far out of your way. The best base for an overnight pit stop: The Southwest Corridor sits right off Interstate 90, so is the quickest area to access for people just looking for a break from the road.
