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Billings, Montana

In Billings, the West begins. And, a lot of everyday worries end. Here, you'll find a rich history filled with names -- Lewis & Clark, Custer, Sitting Bull, Calamity Jane and more. You'll find a modern city that's a center for culture and commerce, yet still surrounded by six mountain ranges. In short, you'll find more than a few surprises in Montana's "Magic City."

Median income -- $35,147

Median house value -- $99,900

For more information visit www.billingscvb.visitmt.com or call 406-245-4111.



The Top 9 Attractions in Billings

Moss Mountain 406-256-5100

Shown on several TV shows and featured in numerous films, Moss Mountain was designed by a prominent architect. The huge red sandstone, turn-of-the-century mansion combine several architectural styles inside.

Western Heritage Center 406-256-6809

The settlement of the West is skillfully portrayed in exhibits on Native American tribes and minority settlers. The center depicts the history, culture and lives of Yellowstone Valley homesteaders.

Peter Yegen, Jr. Yellowstone County Museum 406-256-6811

Authentic cowboy and Indian artifacts and more are part pf this collection.

Zoo Montana 406-652-8100

State-of-the-art habitats and exhibits focus on animal life in northern latitude, temperate climates. Included in the zoo are river otters, black-footed ferret, bald eagles and Siberian tigers.

Pictograph Cave State Park 406-247-2940

See rock paintings that will tell the story of the prehistoric people who took shelter in the sandstone caves 4,500 years ago. The 23-acre park contains 23 picnic areas.

Yellowstone Art Museum 406-256-6804

This permanent collection of 3,000 significant paintings and drawings of contemporary and historic art of America's Rocky Mountain West area.

J.K. Ralston Cabin

Famed Billings artist J.K. Ralston put the West on canvas. His restored home and studio, the J.K. Ralston Cabin is on display on the north end of the Rocky Mountain College campus.

The Rimrocks

The rugged Rimrocks surround Billings.

Yellowstone National Park

130 miles from Billings is the world's first National Park, Yellowstone. The geysers, mud pots, painted canyon, wildlife and recreation make it the world's best.

Alberta Bair Theater for the Performing Arts 406-256-6052

The largest performing arts theater between Minneapolis and Spokane hosts Broadway musicals, ballet, the Billings Symphony and celebrity musicians on tour.



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