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The Most Centrally Located Downtown Billings Hotel
Billings has grown rapidly from its humble beginnings in 1882 as a railroad town to become the largest city in Montana, earning the nickname "The Magic City" along the way. Surrounded by historic landmarks and Big Sky Country's naturally beautiful landscape, Billings is a city with a rich past and a bright future.
Billings Logan Airport Hotel
Located just two miles south of Billings Logan International Airport, Dude Rancher Lodge is the most convenient hotel near Billings Airport and is situated perfectly to allow you to take full advantage of everything our unique city has to offer. Within five miles you'll find over 50 familiar and local restaurants. Local golf courses include Yegen Golf Club, Exchange City Golf Course and Lake Hills Golf Club, all of which are less than five miles away.
Hotels near MetraPark Arena
MetraPark Arena is Montana's fairgrounds and multi-facility events campus that features trade shows, concerts, rodeos, basketball, wrestling, figure skating, indoor football, livestock shows, motor sports and a wide variety of festivals. Located only two miles east, Dude Rancher Lodge is the most convenient hotel near MetraPark Arena.
Hotels near MSU Billings
Montana State University Billings is an integral part of the community. Founded in 1927 the university nurtures a longstanding tradition of educational success, excellence in teaching and civic enhancement. Located only one mile north, we are also the most convenient hotel near MSU Billings.
The Perfect Billings Montana Hotel
Go whitewater rafting on the Yellowstone River, which runs right along Interstate 90, take a day trip to see the majestic beauty of Yellowstone National Park, visit Pompey's Pillar National Monument to see where the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled through or visit the area where the Battle of the Little Bighorn was fought. In Billings the possibilities are endless ...
Whether you're in town for business or pleasure, Dude Rancher Lodge is the most centrally located hotel in billings MT and provides a unique experience in a historically rich city that has been recognized as an All-American City and is the "Star of the Big Sky Country."
Interesting Things To Do
Date posted: 05/13/2013
Join the Party at Alive After 5!
Tags: billings; events in billings mt; alive after 5; live music; outdoor party;
Summer is the time to relax and enjoy the outdoors. People can really come together and enjoy life. What better way to celebrate the Summer months than with a good old fashioned party? Good food, good music and fresh weather is all you need to create the perfect summer. If you will be at one...
Date posted: 04/23/2013
Enjoy Spring at Geranium Fest!
Tags: Geranium Fest; ZooMontana; events in Billings;
Springtime is when nature is in full bloom. Leaves on the trees go from brown to bright green and beautiful flowers begin to blossom everywhere. Those staying at any of the hotels in Billings MT in May, should take a day to enjoy what nature has to offer at ZooMontana’s 14th Annual Geranium...
Date posted: 03/19/2013
Celebrate Spring with ZooMontana!
Tags: zoo; theatre; drama; performances; plays; montana events;
It’s springtime in Montana, and what better place to celebrate than the zoo? At ZooMontana, there will be plenty of events for those staying at hotels in Billings MT. Read below for details on all the fun you can partake in!
Date posted: 02/26/2013
March Events in Billings, Montana
Tags: comedy; parade; st patricks day; theatre; drama; performances; plays;
If you are staying at a hotel in Billings MT in March, come see a show at the Alberta Bair Theater! There is great diversity in the performances available all month for adults and children alike. You can also celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the parade and fair in downtown Billings!
Date posted: 01/25/2013
Visit the MATE Show & Home Health Expo!
Tags: health; billings montana events; farming; ranching; ranchers; mate show;
Those staying in hotels in Billings MT without Valentine’s Day plans may want to check out the Annual Montana Agri-Trade Exposition (MATE) happening February 14-16. The show is the largest agricultural trade show event of the year in Montana. Every year, the show is held in conjunction with the...
Date posted: 12/11/2012
See a Show at the Venture Fringe Festival!
Tags: theatre; arts; drama; billings montana events; performances; plays; fringe festival;
Are you staying in Billings Montana hotels this January? Witness the growing art scene of Billings at the second Venture Fringe Festival all around town during two weekends this month!
Date posted: 11/20/2012
Celebrate the Holidays in Billings, Montana
Tags: christmas; lights; holidays; gifts; museums; montana events; billings;
If you’re spending the holiday season in hotels near Metrapark, there are plenty of little ways ways to get into the spirit of Christmas. Read below for many different events in the area this month!
Date posted: 10/23/2012
Holiday Events in Billings, Montana
Tags: family; festival; marathon; trees; Montana; holidays; gifts; Billings events;
Are you spending Thanksgiving in hotels in Billings Montana? If so, there’s plenty to get your mind into the spirit of the holidays. Read below for information on a gift festival, turkey run and tree festival!
Date posted: 09/20/2012
Color Me Rad in Billings, Montana!
Tags: events; run; Billings Montana; 5K; color me rad; paint;
Don’t let fall bring you down! If you’re staying in hotels in Billings MT this October, there’s an event to cheer ever the gloomiest up. It’s the Color Me Rad 5K race: running with a tsunami of color that guarantees a great time. That’s right, Color Me Rad is coming to Billings, Montana on October..
Date posted: 08/15/2012
September Events in Billings, Montana
Tags: food; live music; Montana; tastings; alcohol; billings; bed race; hotels;
Summer may be over, but there is still plenty going on in Billings, Montana! Those staying in Billings MT hotels in September can explore the Montana Rescue Mission at HopeFest and drink to their hearts content at the Yellowstone American Museum at Oktoberfest. Read the details on these fun...
Date posted: 07/13/2012
Rides, Games, Food and More at the Montana Fair
Tags: carnival; rodeo; MontanaFair; billings; Billings events;
It’s that time of the year again! The Montana Fair in Billings, Montana returns August 10 through August 18. The event is full of all the classic fair activities we’ve come to know and love – rides, games, food, a carnival, and more!
Date posted: 06/13/2012
"Hotel Impossible" Visits Dude Rancher Lodge!
Tags: dude rancher lodge; Montana; billings; tv shows; hotel renovations;
When the Dude Rancher Lodge first opened in Billings, Harry S. Truman was president. The Billings Mustangs had just been founded. Billings was an icon for the true western experience, with its traditional ranch house lodging. Now the new Travel Channel show “Hotel Impossible” is giving Dude...
Date posted: 05/16/2012
June Events in Billings, Montana
Tags: festival; events; food; spring; Montana; billings; faire;
Billings has much to celebrate this spring! If you’re staying in Billings MT hotels during May and June, there are plenty of festivities to enjoy. Read below for information on what you could be doing in Billings!
Date posted: 04/04/2012
Experience ArtWalk in Billings on May 4!
Tags: arts; live music; Montana; artwalk; billings; galleries;
If you’re staying at hotels in Billings, Montana in the upcoming months, you may be able to experience Artwalk Billings! It’s an opportunity to explore the artsy side of Billings while taking buses around the city. Artwalks are held the first Friday of February, May, August, October...
Date posted: 03/19/2012
Spring Concerts in Billings Montana
Tags: music; events; zoo; live; Montana; concerts; billings;
If you are staying in hotels in Billings, MT in early spring, you’ll have the opportunity to attend many exciting events going on in town. Read below for the details on these fun happenings!
Date posted: 02/17/2012
Laugh Your Heart Out at Montana Comedy!
Tags: competition; open mic; comedy events billings montana; chartiy event; comedian;
Are you looking for a night of laughs? Billings, Montana has a budding comedy scene called “Montana Comedy.” Tomorrow, February 18, Hollywood comedian Lukas Seely will perform live at the Alberta Bair Theater. In March, two more great comedy events will be held in Billings. Read on for more...
Date posted: 01/19/2012
Witness the Creativity of Billings at One Act Theatre!
Tags: theatre; drama; Billings Montana; plays; one acts; original;
Venture out to see the creative side of Billings, Montana at the 17th Annual One Act Festival. It celebrates writers and plays on two consecutive weekends in February at the Venture Theatre. This year’s selections are D.R.E.A.M. Inc. by Ryan Gage, Brett & Eric Meet the CIIA by Shad Scott and...
Date posted: 12/08/2011
Ice Skating and the Yosemite Art Museum in Billing, Montana!
Tags: culture; arts & crafts; holiday events; ice skating; art museums;
Billings, Montana is a great place to spend the holidays, with snow, mountains and lush forests. There are also lots of events going on to get one in the holiday mood, such as the “Christmas Gala on Ice.” After the holidays are over, check out the Yellowstone Art Museum to learn something new...
Date posted: 11/18/2011
Offbeat Holiday Venues in Billings, Montana
Tags: family; Historical landmarks; billings montana events; arts & crafts; holiday events; kid friendly; museums;
As the holidays are approaching, travelers in Billings, Montana may be looking for unique events and places to check out. If you enjoy arts and crafts or historical monuments, read below for some entertaining places to visit in December!
Date posted: 10/13/2011
Bring the Whole Family to Boo at the Zoo!
Tags: animals; halloween; trick-or-treat; costumes; billings montana events;
Halloween is a great time to be in Billings, Montana. If you’re looking for a safe and fun Halloween event for the whole family in Billings, head on over to ZooMontana for “Boo at the Zoo” on October 28, 29 and 30th from 5-9pm.
Date posted: 09/06/2011
Drink at Ales for Trails this October in Billings, Montana!
Tags: entertainment; charity; live music; drinks; Outdoors; ales for trails; billings montana events;
This September, Billings, Montana will be holding the 11th annual “Ales for Trails” on Friday, September 23 from 5pm to 10pm at Dehler Park in downtown. Event attendees will be able to taste beer from many of Montana’s craft breweries, listen to live music from Down Time and enjoy great food and...
Date posted: 08/04/2011
Billings is ending summer with Fairs, Festivals and a little Motley Crue in August 2011
Tags: Billings Montana; MT; Motley Crue; Montana Urban Music Festival; Montana Crow Fair;
The beautiful city of Billings, Montana, is ending summer with a bang with a lineup of memorable events for friends and families to enjoy, including Montana’s Urban Music Festival, the Crow Fair Pow Wow and a performance from the 80s heavy metal band Motley Crue.
Date posted: 07/06/2011
Compete with the Best at Montana’s 2011 Big Sky State Games
Tags: Billings Montana; Athletic Events; Montana Big Sky State Games; Montana Residents; Big Sky Fit Kids;
Competitors in the land of the shining mountains are getting ready to show off their skills and head to the starting line for Montana’s 26th Annual Big Sky State Games. Standing as the largest State Games per capita in the nation, this multi-sport event attracts...
Date posted: 06/02/2011
Have the Adventure of a Lifetime at the 2011 MontanaFair
Tags: Billings Montana; Outdoor Event; Family Event; MontanaFair;
MontanaFair is the region’s largest event of its kind, bringing in nearly 10,000 people every year for the fun and frenzy of this adventurous affair. Organized in Billings, Montana for friends and families everywhere to enjoy, this annual celebration features a number of attractions...
Date posted: 05/04/2011
Celebrate Sun, Flowers and Fun at Springfest at the Moss Mansion
Tags: art; family fun; moss mansion; Billings Montana; Outdoor Events;
With summer on its way, this is the perfect time to plan a day of outdoor fun, enjoying the sun, food and art of Springfest at the Moss Mansion. Celebrating its 22nd year, Springfest 2011 is expected to be the can’t miss event of the spring season, with over 40 artists from across Montana...
Date posted: 04/08/2011
Downtown Billings Strawberry Festival: June 11
Tags: Billings Montana; Downtown Billings; Outdoor Events; Events in Montana; Strawberry Festival; family fun;
Spring is in the air, which means that the city of Billings, Montana is that much closer to their Annual Downtown Billings Strawberry Festival. With live entertainment, delicious food and heart racing contests, this is an event that the whole family can enjoy (Yes, even the teens).
Date posted: 12/31/2010
Goodbye 2010...
Tags: historic; dude rancher lodge; awards; honors;
What a year it's been! Inside you'll find a re-cap of Dude Rancher Lodge highlights over the last 12 months.
Date posted: 12/08/2010
New Year’s Eve – Friday, December 31
Tags: entertainment; music; family fun; concert; doug labrecque; alberta bair theater;
The Billings Symphony Orchestra and Doug LaBrecque will be ringing in the New Year in fine style.
Date posted: 11/13/2010
Holiday Family Festival – December 11 & 12
Tags: entertainment; family fun; tour; holiday; event; moss mansion;
The stately Moss Mansion features a wonderful way to celebrate this year’s holiday season.
Date posted: 10/03/2010
The 8th Annual High Plains Bookfest – October 7 thru October 10
Tags: culture; western; books; literature; msu billings; margaret coel; bookfest; awards; banquet;
Those that are passionate about the written word will be able to celebrate their love of literature at the 8th Annual High Plains BookFest and High Plains Book Awards.
Date posted: 09/18/2010
The NILE Pro Rodeo Show Stock & Western Expo – October 9 thru 16
Tags: entertainment; music; metrapark; show; fairgrounds; cowboy; western; rodeo;
The NILE Pro Rodeo Show Stock & Western Expo celebrates the Western lifestyle and will be held at MetraPark from Otober 9 through October 16.
Date posted: 08/24/2010
DUDE RANCHER LODGE LISTED on the NATIONAL REGISTER of HISTORIC PLACES
Tags: hotel; historic; national; register; dude rancher lodge;
The Dude Rancher Lodge has recently been added onto the National Register of Historic Places, which is America's official list of historic properties that provide a valuable link to our country's past and are deemed worthy of preservation.
Date posted: 07/26/2010
Big Sky Polka Festival - Labor Day Weekend
Tags: festival; dance; polka; labor day weekend;
The Annual Big Sky Polka Festival gets started on Thursday, September 2, and will take place throughout Labor Day Weekend.
Date posted: 06/24/2010
Doll Sale at the Legacy Doll Museum - September 25, 2010
On Saturday, Sept. 25, you’ll be able to visit the museum for a Doll Sale in the all-purpose room.
Date posted: 05/04/2010
Dude Rancher Lodge to Be Nominated for the National Registry of Historic Places - May 22, 2010
Tags: hotel; historic; national register;
Since 1950, the Dude Rancher Lodge has provided warm, western hospitality to each and every one of our guests. On Saturday May 22, 2010, we will be nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Date posted: 04/09/2010
The 2010 MontanaFair - August 13 thru August 21
Tags: entertainment; fair; family fun;
MontanaFair is A Really Big Deal. It’s the state’s biggest event and attracts nearly a quarter of a million people each year. With nearly 10,000 exhibitors competing for blue ribbons and cash prizes, the fair also includes three top notch concerts, arenacross, motorsports and a rodeo.
Date posted: 03/16/2010
Wyo-Mont Appaloosa Club - July 17 & 18
Tags: entertainment; horse show; metrapark;
On Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, the Wyo-Mont Appaloosa Club will be having their open show in MetraPark’s Super Barn.
Date posted: 02/02/2010
Montana Speakers Bureau: Katie Knight – June 24, 2010
On June 24 Yellowstone Art Museum will host the Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate with artist and educator Katie Knight.
Date posted: 01/25/2010
Reiter’s Cup Motocross Series #2 – June 4, 2010
Tags: entertainment; race; motorcycle;
On Friday, June 4, the Reiter’s Cup Motocross Series will mark a decade of great weekday evening motocross racing at Billings Motorcycle Club.
Date posted: 12/31/2009
Western Heritage Center – May 7, 2010
On Friday, May 7, you are invited to preview of the new Dale and Mary Hawkins Western Art Collection.
Date posted: 11/30/2009
Celebrate Earth Day at ZooMontana – April 24, 2010
On Saturday, April 24, local businesses and organization will have interactive booths set up inside the zoo with educational information on ways to become more eco-conscious in your daily life.