Billings, Metropolitan center in Montana, United States
Description
Billings spreads across the Yellowstone River valley at an elevation of 3123 feet (952 meters), surrounded by sandstone cliffs called the Rims. The city serves as a commercial and service hub for eastern Montana and neighboring areas.
History
The Northern Pacific Railroad founded the town in 1877 and named it after Frederick H. Billings, a former president of the railway company. The rail connection transformed the settlement into a major shipping point for agricultural products and livestock.
Culture
The Yellowstone Art Museum and Alberta Bair Theater host exhibitions and performances that draw visitors from across the region. Local galleries and event spaces reflect the community's connection to Western American art and contemporary culture.
Practical
Billings Logan International Airport connects the region with larger hubs through multiple daily flights across the United States. Drivers reach the city via Interstate 90, which runs parallel to the Yellowstone River and provides access through several exits.
Did you know?
The city sits at the center of roughly 125000 square miles (324000 square kilometers) spanning Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas, serving as a trade location for that territory. Residents from remote ranches and small towns travel here to purchase goods, receive medical care, and handle business unavailable in their own communities.
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First Interstate Center
2 km
Rimrocks
3.7 km
Moss Mansion
1.8 km
ZooMontana
9 km
Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark
4.9 km
Lake Elmo State Park
7.5 kmYellowstone Art Museum
2.3 km
Dude Rancher Lodge
4 m
Northern Hotel
2.6 km
Western Heritage Center
2.5 km
St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral
2.1 kmBoothill Cemetery
4.8 km
The Reef
7.7 km
Prescott Commons
1.7 km
Masonic Temple
2.4 km
Austin North House
2 km
Fire House No. 2
2.8 km
Billings Chamber of Commerce Building
2.5 km
Moss Mansion Museum
1.8 kmMcKinley Elementary School
1.6 km
Babcock Theatre
2.4 km
Yellowstone Kelly Interpretive Site
4 km
Saint Patrick Co-Cathedral (Billings, Montana)
2.1 kmSkeleton Cliff
4.4 kmSacrifice Cliff
5.1 kmHarry Koyama Fine Art
2.8 kmMontana Gallery
2.5 kmGhost Cave
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