If you yearn for outdoor adventure, Billings provides nearly limitless opportunities thanks to our pristine lands, scenic beauty, and rugged, rustic charm. If you’re interested in cultural events, Billings will astound you with its impressive selection of music, theater, museums and dining. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Billings, Montana’s Trailhead.
- Amusement Park Drive-in
- The Amusement Park Drive-in is the old Park Drive-in from downtown Cody, Wyoming, which opened in 1946 and ran thru 2003. We then tore down the wood screen tower and hauled it to Billings. We rebuilt it during 2004 and 2005 and opened it in July 2005.
Showing movies on both sides of it is our own concept. The front projection booth is a caboose. The caboose is a 1909 wooden model that I have owned for 20 years. My friend and projectionist, Charles Caron, and I have moved it 4 times through the years. My wife would bring it up every time we had a disagreement "and we have a caboose!" So I had to use it. The back projection booth is a 1938 truck that I bought out of the Billings Gazette for $300.00 and rebuilt in our shop, just to be different.
Our amusement park consists of rides we used on the carnival and we are working on adding more this summer.
This drive-in has been a labor of love for my family and friends so that your family can enjoy a true American family experience.
We will see you "Under the stars"
72nd & Mossmain
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 245-3212
www.amusementparkdriveinonline.com - Billings Livestock Commission
- BLS sells cattle every week on Thursdays for all classes. The 4th weekend of each month, BLS becomes the “Horse Selling Capital of Western America.” 500 to 1100 head sell on any given weekend.
The Northern Livestock Video Auction base operation is also located at BLS. Several video sales a year are staged to an international market.
One of the oldest, continuous livestock auctions in America, BLS is a great tribute to its pioneer founders.
2443 N. Frontage Rd.
Billings, MT 59101
406-245-4151
www.billingslivestock.com - Billings Motorcycle Club
- The Billings Motorcycle Club ("BMC") was established in 1914 in Billings, Montana. For nearly 100 years, Billings has remained on the leading edge of motorcycling.
The club promotes a variety of competitive and non-competitive events each year. These range from club member only rides, such as the Easter Egg and Treasure Hunt for the kids, to motocross and arena cross events, cross country events, flat track events, up to the club's signature event, the Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb.
BMC is a member driven organization, with over 350 member families helping the club on a volunteer basis produce more than 20 competitive events per year, maintain the club-owned property and serve as ambassadors to the local community and region. It is a rare situation where such a large organization can function without paid management, but such is the case for BMC, where all club functions are handled by the BMC Board and its membership on a volunteer basis. Because of the volunteer nature of the club, the number of club memberships is limited.
Check out the events calendar for more information!
3630 Old Blue Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-9960
www.billingsmotorcycleclub.us/ - Billings Mustangs Baseball
- History was made on Tuesday, May 4, 1948, when the Mustangs and Salt Lake City Bees played the first game of organized professional baseball ever to be staged in Billings. Billings Mayor H.E. Biddinger threw out the ceremonial first pitch in front of 3,280 fans who braved near freezing temperatures. Gene Brocker's long double in the ninth inning scored Kenny Jensen from first base, providing the visitors from Salt Lake City with a narrow, 3-2, victory and spoiling the Mustangs home opener.
The Mustangs finished that inaugural season in last place. But the next season they finished second and made the playoffs. In 1964, the league was downgraded to short-season rookie league status and Billings dropped out of the Pioneer League. The Mustangs returned to the league in 1969 and won back-to-back championships in 1972 and '73. In all, the Mustangs have won 14 Pioneer League titles, more than any other team in the Pioneer League. The last championship came in 2003, with field manager Rick Burleson leading the club.
The year 2009 will mark the 36th consecutive year the Mustangs have been affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds, one of the longest running player development relationships in professional baseball. As Billings started the 2009 season, 12 former Mustangs were on the Reds 40-man roster; Edwin Encarnacion, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce, Paul Janish, Adam Rosales, Chris Dickerson, Carlos Fisher, Ramon Ramirez, Josh Roenicke, Craig Tatum, Juan Francisco and Sam LeCure all played for the Mustangs. Other current Major League players who wore a Mustangs uniform include Adam Dunn, Austin Kearns, Jason LaRue, Ray King, Todd Coffey, Ben Broussard, Aaron Boone, B.J. Ryan, Trevor Hoffman, Dewayne Wise, and Corky Miller.
Other notable alumni include: George Brett, Paul O'Neill, Tom Browning, Ron Oester, Gary Redus, Dick Stuart, Kurt Stillwell, Gorman Thomas, Reggie Sanders, Skeeter Barnes, Scott Williamson, Al Cowens, Kal Daniels, Rob Dibble, Lenny Harris, Ruppert Jones, Larry Rothschild, Larry Shepard, Scott Sullivan, Nick Esasky, Joe Oliver, Jack Armstrong, Tom Foley, Butch Henry, Jim Hickman, Reggie Jefferson, Don Wakamatsu and Danny Tartabull.
901 N. 27th St.
Billings, MT 59101
406-252-1241
www.billingsmustangs.com - Billings Roller Derby Dames
- Nonprofit roller derby league. All female sport. We are all about our community and empowering women!
406-850-2840
www.billingsrollerderbydames.com - Bitter Creek Outfitters
- Bitter Creek Outfitters offers scenic horseback trail riding adventures on the outskirts of Billings, MT. We offer you the unique opportunity to experience Montana's natural beauty in a most natural way - by horseback!
2400 Coburn Rd
Billings, MT 59104
406-855-6075
www.bittercreekoutfitters.com - Carmike Cinemas' Shiloh 14
- New in Summer 2009! 14 screen movie theater in Shiloh Crossing development. Call or check online for movie times.
1001 Shiloh Crossing Blvd
Billings, MT 59108
(406) 652-1105
www.carmike.com/showtimes.aspx?fct=5&tid=256 - Carmike Cinemas' Wynnsong 10
- Carmike theater offering 10 screens with matinee's and evening showtimes daily.
2456 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-2041 - Centennial Ice Arena
- Centennial Ice Arena is the only ice-skating and hockey facility in Billings, Montana, and is home to the Billings Amateur Hockey League, Figure Skating Clubs, Adult Hockey and the Junior A Billings Bulls!
427 Bench Blvd.
Billings, MT 59105
(406) 254-6459
www.centennialicearena.net - Dino Lab
- Once dinosaur bones are excavated, what happens then? Most people don’t realize this is when the hard work really begins! Finding and excavating a dinosaur represents about 20% of the total time before the animal is ready to exhibit. Preparing the fossil in a controlled environment is extremely important before the specimen is ready for research.
This is where the Dino Lab comes in. It is the official repository for all specimens collected by the Judith River Dinosaur Institute (JRDI). This lab has state-of-the art preparation equipment and visitors get to view the fossils and preparation up close and personal!
Enjoy a tour, gift shop, exhibits, and much more!
1518 1st Ave. N. Suite 2
Billings, MT 59101
406-696-5842
www.montanadinosaurdigs.com - Downtown Billings Skate Park
- The skate park is open to in-line skates, scooters, and skateboarders. No admission is charged. The park contains 14,000 square feet of ramps, rails, bowls, and other structures.
The crowning feature of the Downtown Billings Skate Park is the 'Head Over Heels' monument, a life-sized sculpture of a skateboarder performing a hand plant.
- Elks Tennis Center
- Four court indoor tennis facility with adult and junior programs plus special events. Private, semiprivate and group lessons available as well as permanent court time for year round play.
The mission of the Elks Tennis Center is to support health and wellness in the Billings and Montana communities by providing a quality facility with recreational and competitive tennis programs for all levels of play, and developing a youth program focused on the development of the young people of this community.
934 Lewis Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 839-2896
www.elkstenniscenter.org - Geyser Park Fun Center
- Geyser Park is the place to have fun with your family and friends for entertainment. We are a qualified amusement park with miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, rock climbing, and laser tag. And if you're hungry, we have food as well: pizza, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, and ice cream. We accept all Visa and Master Card credit cards and local personal checks.
406-254-2510
geyserpark.net - In Good Glazes
- Do it yourself art studio, paint your own ceramics and create mosaics.
1313 Grand Ave. Ste. 7
Billings, MT 59102
406-294-4ART
www.ingoodglazes.com - Lake Elmo State Park
- This 64-acre reservoir is a popular swimming, boardsailing, non-motorized boating, and fishing area. The park is 183 acres in size at an elevation of 3,199 feet. The site offers flush and vault toilets, disabled fishing pier, showers, change rooms, picnic tables, trashcans, drinking water, a 1.4-mile hiking/nature trail, public phone and special events during the summer months. Day use fees are charged from Memorial Day through Labor Day: for non-resident visitors, the day use fee is $5 per vehicle.
Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks
Billings, MT 59105
406-254-1310
fwp.mt.gov/parks - Magic City Rollers
- MAGIC CITY ROLLERS from Billings, Montana is Montana’s first established and bouting Roller Derby League. We made history! MCR is a grassroots, non-profit organization that was formed in the spring of 2009 by a small group of dedicated and determined women. MAGIC CITY ROLLERS introduced our elite home team, Rimrock Mafia in the spring of 2010, our Junior League in 2011, and our All Stars in 2012. We also have three interleague teams and we continue to grow to this day! THIS IS HOW WE ROLL!
We are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our skaters as well as our community by participating in local and community service projects.
P.O. Box 80431
Billings, MT 59108
(951) 216-0255
www.magiccityrollers.com - PAYS Auction Yards
- An Ag Wall Street! Auctions occurring regularly of cattle, hogs, sheep and more!
1802 Minnesota Ave.
Billings, MT 59101
406-245-6447
www.publicauctionyards.com - Rim Country Land Institue
- Rim Country Land Institute is an educational and research organization that emphasizes essential connection to Earth, self and others so that all species can flourish.
70 Hanging Tree Gulch
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 238-7479
www.rimcountry.org - Rose Park
- Rose Park is a multi-use recreational facility featuring basketball and horseshoe courts, picnic sites/shelters, jogging trails, public restrooms, a playground, soccer, football, rugby, softball, and baseball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a wading pool and sand volleyball courts. Rose Park also has waterslides open after Memorial Day each year, weather permitting.
406-657-8371
www.prpl.info - Sartorie Farms
- At Sartorie Farms, we grow and sell a gamut of fresh veggies. We are your Billings Heights source for farm fresh produce and family fun too! Sartorie Farms offers loads of fun and affordable activities for everyone, such as hayrides, bon fires, parties & picnics, and so much more!
1880 Hawthorne Lane
Billings, MT 59105
406-245-9599
www.sartoriefarms.com - Skate World
- Skate World is your place for parties, family entertainment, and safe fun!
Hours of operation vary, call Skate World, or visit: www.skatebillings.com/schedule.htm to view a current schedule.
29th St. West and Rosebud Dr.
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 652-1249
www.skatebillings.com/ - South Park
- South Park features basketball and horseshoe courts, public restrooms, picnic sites/shelters, BBQ's, a playground, a swimming pool, tennis courts, wading pool, softball and baseball fields.
406-657-8371
www.prpl.info - Steep World
- Brought to life in 2005 SteepWorld is over 2500 square feet of climbing gym with a gear shop to supply all your climbing needs as well as a few extras. We’d love to help you find the equipment/toys you need, host your party, teach you to climb, or just provide you with a great place to get in shape.
208 N. 13st St.
Billings, MT 59101
406.25CLIMB
www.steepworld.com - Swords Park and Black Otter Trail
- Swords Park and Black Otter Trail feature historic sites, scenic drives, jogging trails, a bike path and underdeveloped nature areas.
Download Swords Park Trail Map
406-657-8371
www.prpl.info - The Reef Waterpark
- The Reef Indoor Water Park is the largest indoor water park in the state of Montana; it’s as large as a football field! Come speed down the Barracuda Blaster or The Tropical Twister, which are three stories high! Afterwards, take a refreshing dip in the wave pool. For those parents who just want to relax, we have a 25-person hot tub. If you’re hungry check out Ripp’s Café, it has an assortment of food, pizza, hot dogs and novelty ice cream.
There is something for everyone at The Reef Indoor Water Park!
1801 Majestic Lane
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 839-9283
www.thereefindoors.com - Western Romance Company
- Welcome to Western Romance Company. Our goal is to provide authentic western activities and events for everyone. For all individuals, families and company parties, come experience the West at its Best! From the adventurous Rocky Mountains to the rolling Montana plains, our wagons, horses, equipment, chefs, entertainers, and livestock have provided an arsenal of entertainment and adventure cowboy style. We are locally owned and operated. We invite you to browse our website for your next activity in and around the Billings, Montana area.
3512 Boothill Rd.
Huntley , MT 59037
(406) 348-2048
www.westernromancecompany.com - Yellowstone Drag Strip
- Drag strip hosting multiple events. Check out our website for more details!
1415 S 32nd St W
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 656-4230
www.yellowstonedragstrip.com - Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary
- Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is the only public refuge in Montana to house native animals that cannot be returned to the wild due to injury or habituation to humans. We care for 71 animals and birds, many placed here by Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, including wolves, mountain lions, black bears, bison, elk, bobcat, fox, coyote, eagles, hawks, owls and many more. The Nature Center offers visitors an unparalleled chance to learn about these and other animals by observing them at close range and through interpretive displays.
Mission Statement:
By caring for animals unable to be returned to the wild, the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary's primary focus is to educate the public about the protection and conservation of Montana's wildlife and its habitats.
Formerly known as Beartooth Nature Center
615 2nd St E
Red Lodge, MT
406-446-1133
www.beartoothnaturecenter.org/Site/Welcome.html - ZooMontana and Botanical Gardens
- ZooMontana is the regions only Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo. With over 70-acres, the zoo is home to both native and non-native species, specializing in northern-latitude animals. Visitors can admire animals in a natural setting, housed in state-of-the-art exhibits. The zoo currently hosts over 80,000 visitors annually and is one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. Major exhibits include Amur Tigers, River Otters, Grizzly Bear, Big Horn Sheep, Wolverine, Grey Wolves, Red Pandas, Sika Deer, Bald Eagle, Pygmy Marmoset, and a turn of the century homestead stead house and barn. Visitors can also enjoy the Sensory Garden, one of many botanical gardens located at ZooMontana. The zoo offers a unique space available for family reunions, company picnics, retreats, birthday parties and weddings.
It is ZooMontana’s mission to; create for our visitors an enjoyable and recreation experience while fostering an appreciation for wildlife through education and conservation.
406-652-8100
zoomontana.org
