Quick Summary:

  • Shaped by the Yellowstone River on one side and protected by the Rims on the other, Billings, the largest city and one of the best Montana vacation destinations, is rich with history, spectacular natural formations and warm people.
  • Visit Pictograph Cave State Park to learn about the life of Montana ancestors 2,000 years ago, stroll through ZooMontana to meet the animals that live in the Rockies and bike the trails on the Rimrocks for spectacular views of Billings.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Go hiking at The Rimrocks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Go hiking at The Rimrocks | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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2. Take the kids to ZooMontana ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Take the kids to ZooMontana | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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3. Explore history at the 2,000-year-old Pictograph Cave State Park

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Explore history at the 2,000-year-old Pictograph Cave State Park | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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4. Admire 2,000 works of art at the Yellowstone Art Museum

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Admire 2,000 works of art at the Yellowstone Art Museum | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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5. View brightly colored flowers at DanWalt Gardens

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View brightly colored flowers at DanWalt Gardens | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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6. Step back in time at the Moss Mansion Museum

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Step back in time at the Moss Mansion Museum | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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7. View the artifacts at the Western Heritage Center

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View the artifacts at the Western Heritage Center | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© Western Heritage Center

8. Enjoy the outdoors at Riverfront Park

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Enjoy the outdoors at Riverfront Park | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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9. Watch a baseball game at Dehler Park

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Watch a baseball game at Dehler Park | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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10. Watch a performance at the Alberta Bair Theater

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Watch a performance at the Alberta Bair Theater | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© Alberta Bair Theater

11. Enjoy wine tasting at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery

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Enjoy wine tasting at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© Yellowstone Cellars & Winery

12. Learn about the history of the area at the Yellowstone County Museum

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Learn about the history of the area at the Yellowstone County Museum | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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13. Cool off at Reef Indoor Water Park

Category: Kids & Family
Cool off at Reef Indoor Water Park | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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14. Admire spectacular scenery of Pryor Mountains

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Admire spectacular scenery of Pryor Mountains | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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15. Go birdwatching in Lake Elmo State Park

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Go birdwatching in Lake Elmo State Park | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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16. Watch a game at MetraPark

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Watch a game at MetraPark | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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17. Go shopping at Rimrock Mall

Go shopping at Rimrock Mall | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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18. Admire stunning river cliffs at the Four Dances Recreation Area

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Admire stunning river cliffs at the Four Dances Recreation Area | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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19. Go see a performance at the Billings Studio Theater

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Go see a performance at the Billings Studio Theater | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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20. Attend your favorite concert at the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

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Attend your favorite concert at the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale

21. Take the kids to learn about nature at the Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center

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Take the kids to learn about nature at the Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© Montana Audubon Conservation Education Center

22. Order a juicy burger at The Burger Dive

Order a juicy burger at The Burger Dive | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
© The Burger Dive

23. Go fishing of hiking in the Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area

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Go fishing of hiking in the Bighorn Canyon Recreational Area | Things to Do in Billings, Montana
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