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Billings, Montana, is the county seat of Yellowstone County, named after the Yellowstone River that runs through the region. The city is close to outdoor attractions such as Pompeys Pillar National Monument, a large rock formation famous for bearing the carved initials of Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expeditions. Art lovers will want to visit Yellowstone Art Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and contemporary art.

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Travelers arriving in Billings will most likely fly into Billings Logan International Airport (BIL), which has direct flights from many major airports within the United States and internationally. The airport is about two miles from the downtown area, so it’s an easy trip whether you rent a car or take a bus or shuttle. Many visitors like to stay in the downtown Billings area because it’s convenient to shopping and restaurants.

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Billings is a city with a long and colorful history. Named after the president of Northern Pacific Railway, Frederick Billings, the city was originally a railroad town that later became a booming oil town. Billings is a city with distinct seasons. Average temperatures range between 22 degrees in January to 72 degrees in July. Downtown Billings has a wide variety of restaurants serving various types of international cuisine.