• Travel to foreign destinations is becoming more expensive due to tariffs
  • A large town in Montana is the second trendiest to visit for American travelers
  • Surprisingly, it's not Bozangles, (Bozeman)

Billings, Montana Is A Trending Travel Destination For 2025

Travel and World Tour reports that the Billings airport is in second place on Google Flights’ trending domestic destinations list. In past years, it's the usual suspects topping the list like New York City and Vegas.

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Why Is Billings Suddenly A Hot Spot?

Travel and World Tour cites these reasons:

  1. Billings has seasonal flights from Chicago and Denver making booking the trip much easier
  2. Travel and World Tour billed Billings as a Mountain Town (that bothers me) with a slower-paced reputation
  3. Billings features all kinds of outdoor activities and state parks located in and around the Magic City like Swords Rimrock Park, Lake Elmo Park and Pictograph Cave State Park
  4. Billings is fairly close to Yellowstone National Park
  5. Billings is home to the only zoo in Montana
  6. Billings is a hub for cultural and community events

What Are The Top Things To Do In Billings, Montana?

Trip Advisor suggests putting these five Billings and Billings area attractions on your must do on your visit list. They're in no particular order.

Lava Island, Billings, Montana

Lava Island indoor-themed playground, Billings, Montana

Gallery Credit: Tammie Toren

Billings Montana Castle Home

Billings Montana Castle Home

Gallery Credit: Tammie Toren

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Tips For A Great Montana Vacation

Gallery Credit: Tammie Toren

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