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S H O P E A T S T A Y P L A Y E X P L O R E & W O R T H A V I S I T SiG MT 49 BILLINGS With over 50 miles of multi-use trails, Billings is an outdoor recreation town. For the mountain biker, Acton Recreation Area offers miles of trails for varying skill levels without the crowds. Hikers will enjoy it, too. Other popular biking and hiking spots include Phipps Park, Zimmerman Park, and Dover Park. If you need paved trails, Swords Rimrock Park is a perfect place along the Rimrocks especially for sunrises and sunsets. And, don't forget, some of the state's best State Parks are best accessed via Billings. Check out Pictograph Caves or Chief Plenty Coups State Parks. You can also rent a paddleboard, walk the trails, or enjoy the beach at Lake Elmo State Park. History comes to life in Billings with two National Monuments within an hour of town. Retrace the steps of William Clark and witness the last remaining physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition at Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Take a tour at Lile Bighorn Balefield National Monument and learn about the iconic bale between General Custer's 7th Calvary and the Sioux and Cheyenne Tribes under the leadership of Chief Siing Bull. ere is so much to learn at these sites as you experience them for yourself, with a Park Ranger or area tour guide. Back in Billings, visit one of the largest displays of Native American beadwork at the Yellowstone County Museum. ere's no admission charged. ere, you can also take in the views of the city from their patio. Historic downtown Billings has even more to offer at galleries and museums including the Yellowstone Art Museum, the Moss Mansion, or Western Heritage Center. e Center was formerly the Parmly Billings Library, named for the son of Frederick Billings, the namesake of our beautiful city. ere's so much to learn about Billings, the Yellowstone River valley, and southeast Montana in the heart of Billings. Family-friendly adventures are around every corner in Billings, too. Start your journey at ZooMontana, the only zoo in the state! ZooMontana boasts more than 80 animal exhibits including Grizzly Bears, Amur Tigers, Red Pandas, Bison, Wolves and more. Naturally taking it's time geing here, sometime in 2020, ZooMontana will be welcoming its first Sloth! ZooMontana also offers amazing grounds to explore including one of Montana's only accredited arboretums. For the younger kids in the family, Wise Wonders Children's Museum is a must stop for interactive exhibits and a coffee shop in house for the parents. Families also love to stretch their legs on one of the many trails at Riverfront Park where you can also cast a line into near-by ponds or the Yellowstone River. You can also check out the Montana Audubon Center and canoe, hike, fish, or bird watch. Pack extra pillows and blankets and plan a movie night at the Amusement Park Drive-In eatre, too. UberBrew, Downtown Billings Walkers Grill Billings Rimrocks