Ultimate Guide to Billings, MT
Ultimate Guide to Billings, MT
Alexis M.
Billings is the largest city in the state of Montana and the trade and distribution center for East Montana. The city is carved out by the Yellowstone river and lies beneath huge sandstone formations, known as the Rimrocks.
š Save yourself hours of research and planning by choosing from my list of recommendations. The included interactive map makes it super simple to customize your own preferences!
Includes:
š10 Restaurants
šø8 Bars & Breweries
š„¾9 Activities/things to do
Billings is a good jumping off point to places like Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman, and even South Dakota. Check out my guides for those cities and consider hiring me for personalized itineraries and recommendations!
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Bars & Breweries
By All Means Brewing
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Ambiance: Clean, upscale brewery with a variety of unique beers and food in their modern taproom and expansive outdoor patio.
Pros: Food menu is created by a CIA Napa trained chef, good for groups
Cons: Beer only, not dog friendly, no TVs
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Meadowlark Brewing
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Ambiance: Friendly brewery hangout spot with a great outdoor seating area.
Pros: Full service restaurant, good for groups
Cons: Not dog friendly, beer/wine only, no TV
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Tiny's Tavern
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Ambiance: This casual neighborhood bar is decked out with Denver Broncos memorabilia. Grab a cold beer and watch a sports event at this lively spot.
Pros: Live music in the summer, full bar, TVs, wings appetizer, kid friendly
Cons: No reservations
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Diamond X Beer Co.
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Ambiance: Spacious interior brewery with a pool table and roll-up doors to the outdoor patio. They brew their own beers but also have rotating taps.
Pros: Kid friendly, TV, pool table, good for groups
Cons: Food menu is okay, beer/wine only
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Montana Brewing Company
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Ambiance: Sit back and relax with a cold beer on the outdoor patio of this brewery. They have plenty of family friendly seating inside and amazing Montana-style hospitality.
Pros: Full bar, Food menu available, good for groups, kid friendly
Cons: Not dog friendly
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Uberbrew
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Ambiance: Comfortable and clean brewery with knowledgeable staff.
Pros: Food menu available, TV, good for groups
Cons: Beer/wine only, not dog/kid friendly
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Doc Harper's Tavern
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Ambiance: Quaint martini bar with friendly and experienced bartenders.
Pros: Full bar, small plates menu, TV
Cons: Not dog/kid friendly
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Madhouse GastroPub
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Ambiance: Unique interior with mismatching chairs and quirky sculptures, paintings, lighting and wall textures. Enjoy upscale comfort food in this funky bar scene.
Pros: Food menu available, live music, TV
Cons: Beer/wine only
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Restaurants
The Burger Dive
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Ambiance: Quirky diner serving gourmet burgers with fresh high quality ingredients.
My recommendation: "Best of the Bash" Burger
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The Sassy Biscuit Co.
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Ambiance: Southern-inspired breakfast menu of biscuits, waffles and pancakes.
My recommendation: Semper Fi Breakfast sandwich.
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Piccola Cucina Ox Pasture
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Ambiance: Beautiful white and blue Mediterranean dƩcor makes you feel like you stepped into a true Italian cafƩ. Top notch service and incredible Sicilian food make this restaurant an amazing dining experience. Note that this restaurant is only open April - October.
My recommendation: Octopus, Fried Zucchini, Maccheroni alla Norma, Tiramisu
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PREROGATIvE Kitchen
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Ambiance: Eclectic, cozy atmosphere with friendly service and flavorful dishes served tapas style.
My recommendation: Pork belly, broccolini, brussel sprouts, Duck & Foie Sausage, sticky toffee pudding
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Walkers
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Ambiance: This modern and elegant restaurant has a creative menu & extensive wine list. Low-gleaming lights plus tall windows that wrap around the building and shape this lively atmosphere.
My recommendation: Try one of the specials along with a Big Skai cocktail
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Juliano's Restaurant
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Ambiance: Quaint and small dining rooms with an elegant appeal. A massive ornate fireplace and smooth jazz in the background set the stage for an intimate dining experience. The menu changes monthly and consists of American food with Europe and Asian influence menus.
My recommendation: Salt & pepper fresh catch on butter crunch, Stuffed quail and grilled bacon steak
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Spitz - Billings - Mediterranean Food & More
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Ambiance: Retro decorated Mediterranean fusion food with an outdoor patio.
My recommendation: Remix Bowl
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Siam Thai Restaurant
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Ambiance: Clean and contemporary Thai dining room that is causal and inviting.
My recommendation: Nua Nam Tok, Drunken Noodles
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Campione
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Ambiance: Small, yet bustling Italian restaurant with an open kitchen concept and a homey atmosphere to enjoy delicious and fresh Italian food.
My recommendation: Pasta Dei Campioni, Linguine with Meatballs
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Ebon Coffee Collective
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Ambiance: Earthy coffee shop serving high quality roasts. It is located inside a childrenās museum that is open 10-5PM Tuesday - Saturday.
My recommendation: Pour over coffees
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Things to Do
Kirks' Grocery
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Art gallery and all ages performance space dedicated to showing contemporary art from local, regional, national, and international artists. They host shows, events, and have a monthly pay-what-you-can meal service. Check their FB page for current events and offerings.
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Tippet Rise Art Center
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OPEN SUMMER ONLY (June-September)
Reserve ahead of time for hiking and gain free access to
this unique sculpture park consisting of 15 miles of single-track trails and 13 miles of gravel road. Staff is super accommodating and I was amazed at the facilities and all the amenities offered to visitors. Check-in and check-out at the Visitor Center in the Olivier Music Barn. Tippet Rise offers plenty of hiking trails to keep you busy for a few hours or a full day.
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Fort Peck Theatre
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The theatre along with the entire town of Fort Peck was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in the 1930's as part of building Fort Peck Dam. The Theatre is now a Historic Landmark and has live performances on weekends in the summer.
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Four Dances Trailhead
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The Yellowstone Valley where Billings is located is a canyon carved out by the Yellowstone River. The river form its canyon walls, known as the Rim Rocks and this trail will take you through the prairie and down to the river, offering great views along the way.
Great sunset spot!
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Pictograph Cave State Park
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Excavation of these caves began in 1937 and they are known as one of Montana's first professional archeological studies. The caves contain over 100 pictographs (rock paintings) and archeologists believe the area has been occupied since at least 8000 years ago.
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Black Orchid Yoga | Cycle
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Get a good sweat in at Black Orchid Yoga/Cycle which offers a variety of classes morning, day, and night ā 7 days a week. Check out the options on their website.
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ZooMontana
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ZooMontana is Montana's only zoo and botanical park. It has nearly 100 animals, representing 58 species. These animals all live in habitats designed to imitate their natural habitats.
In the summer months, check the calendar for Pub Station Concerts at ZooMontana
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Yellowtail Dam
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The construction of the Yellowtail Dam took place in the 1960s. The visitor center offers great views and a variety of displays focused on the building of the dam and the functions of the dam, although it is only open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Donāt forget to take the very scenic 10 mile drive to the marina. The ranger at visitor center will give you map.
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Beartooth Highway
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68 mile road that runs along the border of Montana and Wyoming, and connecting the towns of Red Lodge and Cooke City. Take this scenic route (~2.5 hr drive) and reach an elevation of up to 10,947 feet.
The road is maintained by the National Park Service and is closed in the winter. I recommend stopping for the Line Lake or Twin Lakes trail.
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āļø 5 Coffee Shops/Bakeries
š10 Restaurants
šø5 Bars
š„¾7 Activities/things to do
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alexis M.
Hello! My name is Alexis and I am based in the Bay Area, CA. As an aspiring optometrist with a wanderlust spirit, I invite you to discover the wonders of the world through your own eyes. As a seasoned traveler, I seek to immerse myself into the customs, traditions, and histories that shape a place. I have found that this has given me the ability to unearth extraordinary stays, explore local culinary scenes, and unveil the hidden gems and best-kept secrets of each destination.
My travel guides go far beyond the generic tourist hotspots, offering an insider's perspective and granting access to offbeat attractions, authentic local experiences, and lesser-known but captivating locations.
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