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"When the Northern Pacific Railroad set its sights on southeastern Montana in the 1870's, the small town of Coulson saw
opportunity. They raised land prices significantly. the NP Railroad then chose to establish its own town rather than pay the outrageous prices. Thus, in March 1882,, the "Magic City"
was born. Seemingly overnight, like magic, Billings was established and became one of the most vibrant towns in the west."
Go to VisitBillings.com and take advantage of the best information and planning tools!
If you are a history buff plan a visit to the MOSS MANSION, located at 914 Division Street downtown Billings,
or the Western Heritage Center at 2822 Montana Ave, downtown.
The Pictograph Cave: three caves and an interpretive center. Take I 90 to exit 452, go 6 miles south (10 minutes) to 3401 Coburn Rd,
or Chief Plenty Coups State Park: take I 90 to exit 447 at Pryor (50 minutes),
Pompey's Pillar: Lewis and Clark Expedition, Breathtaking views of the Yellowstone River and an incredible informative interpretive center, head East on I 94 (28 miies, 30 mins).
Next up: the Billings Brewery Walking Tour
opportunity. They raised land prices significantly. the NP Railroad then chose to establish its own town rather than pay the outrageous prices. Thus, in March 1882,, the "Magic City"
was born. Seemingly overnight, like magic, Billings was established and became one of the most vibrant towns in the west."
Go to VisitBillings.com and take advantage of the best information and planning tools!
If you are a history buff plan a visit to the MOSS MANSION, located at 914 Division Street downtown Billings,
or the Western Heritage Center at 2822 Montana Ave, downtown.
The Pictograph Cave: three caves and an interpretive center. Take I 90 to exit 452, go 6 miles south (10 minutes) to 3401 Coburn Rd,
or Chief Plenty Coups State Park: take I 90 to exit 447 at Pryor (50 minutes),
Pompey's Pillar: Lewis and Clark Expedition, Breathtaking views of the Yellowstone River and an incredible informative interpretive center, head East on I 94 (28 miies, 30 mins).
Next up: the Billings Brewery Walking Tour