Understand
[edit]Laurel is home to a Cenex Harvest States oil refinery as well as one of Montana's major freight rail yards. The railroad formed Laurel and remains a part of the town's fabric. High school sports are a major event. Go Locomotives! A large outdoor arena is used for regional competitions. The stadium lights are the tallest structure in town.
While the number of businesses started increasing with the addition of a Walmart Supercenter, many of the residents still commute to Billings.
Get in
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By air
[edit]Laurel Municipal Airport is strictly for private aviation use, and no commercial flights land at the airport. Instead, travellers use nearby Billings Logan International Airport (BIL IATA).
By car
[edit]- From the east and west - I-90 connects Laurel to Billings heading east, and with Bozeman, Butte, Missoula and Idaho heading west.
- From the south - U.S. 212 connects Laurel to Red Lodge, which ultimately leads to Beartooth Pass.
Get around
[edit]Laurel has a couple of options for rides into Billings, but these are limited. There is no taxi service.
It is possible to bike to most locations in good weather. A car usually is the best option.
See
[edit]- 1 Riverside Park, 1425 US 212. A park along the southern banks of the Yellowstone River. Camping sites are available. Horseshoe pits are in the park.
Do
[edit]- 4th of July, Parade on Main St., activities around town, fireworks at high school, ☏ +1 406 628-8105, [email protected]. Biggest parade and one of the largest fireworks displays in Montana.
- Palace Bar & Lanes, 305 E Main St, ☏ +1 406 628-8788, [email protected]. Bowling Alley, bar & grill.
- Rock the Block, Town Square (north of Main St on First Ave). Friday nights, May through Sept. Live music, food and drinks.
- South Side Pond. Daylight. Fishing access and picnic areas. Free.
- The Vue and Brew, 101 W 1st St, ☏ +1 406 633-4436, [email protected]. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. 3-screen theater and coffeehouse.
Buy
[edit]- Dynamic Designs, 206 1st Ave, ☏ +1 406 628-4718, [email protected].
- The Front Porch, 109 W 1st St, ☏ +1 406 696-7678. Tu-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-2PM (could be closed for private events). Boutique featuring women owned businesses, handmade items and clothing
- The Yogurt Shop, 105 W Main St, ☏ +1 406 633-4477, [email protected]. Primarily frozen yogurt but features many local handmade items.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Carlton Depot, 331 S Washington, Suite A, ☏ +1 406 633-7050, [email protected]. M-Sa 11AM-9PM, closed Su. Traditional classics served in an innovated way, brewery beers, wine, and cocktails.
- 2 Fat Fender Freddy's, 1517 U S Highway 212 S, ☏ +1 406 628-8766. 9AM-2AM. Burgers, steaks, and an occasional car show in the summer.
- 3 The Pelican Cafe, 701 E Main, ☏ +1 406 628-6683. Daily 6AM-3PM. Traditional diner food with a big menu.
- 4 Sid's East Side Bar & Grill, 1701 E Main, ☏ +1 406 628-8946, [email protected]. Su-Th 11AM-9PM, F,Sa 11AM-10PM. Good quality bar food made from scratch, family owned since 1966
Drink
[edit]- Caboose Saloon, 704 West Main, ☏ +1 406 628-7414. Amazing bronze sculptures, live music, pool tables.
- Fowl Play Sports Bar & Casino, 220 S 1st Ave, ☏ +1 406 628-8241.
- High Plains Brewing, 601 E Main St, ☏ +1 406 633-4594, [email protected]. M-Sa 4-8PM. Brewery.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Best Western Yellowstone Crossing, 205 SE 4th St, ☏ +1 406 628-6888, toll-free: +1-877-574-2464. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Wireless internet, breakfast, hot tub, truck parking.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, 310 South Washington Ave, ☏ +1 406 743-7100. Check-in: 3PM (or earlier, if rooms are available), check-out: noon. Wifi, breakfast, pool, hot tub, fitness center.
- 2 Locomotive Inn, 310 South First Ave, ☏ +1 406-628-8281, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM (or earlier, if rooms are available), check-out: 11:30AM. Wifi, pool, hot tub.
Connect
[edit]- Laurel Montana Chamber of Commerce (108 E. Main), ☏ +1 406 628-8105, [email protected].
Go next
[edit]| Routes through Laurel |
| Bozeman ← Big Timber ← | W  E
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→ Billings → Buffalo |
| Yellowstone N.P. ← Red Lodge ← | W  E
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→ Billings → Belle Fourche |