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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- November 26, 2007
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| Billings, Montana |
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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.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Peter Yegen, Jr. Yellowstone
County Museum 406-256-6811
Authentic cowboy and Indian artifacts and
more are part pf this collection. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| The Rimrocks
The rugged Rimrocks surround Billings. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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