Laurel (Montana)

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Laurel is a town in southern Montana. About 7,200 people lived there in 2020. Though some refer to it as a suburb of Billings, the town is a uniquely different place.

Understand

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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.

While the number of businesses started increasing with the addition of a Walmart Supercenter, many of the residents still commute to Billings.

  • Laurel Montana Chamber of Commerce (108 E Main), ☏ +1 406 628-8105, .  

Get in

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By air

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Most travellers use nearby Billings Logan International Airport (BIL IATA).

  • 45.704444-108.7594441 Laurel Municipal Airport. Strictly for private aviation use, no commercial flights land at the airport. Laurel Municipal Airport on Wikipedia Laurel Municipal Airport (Q6499928) on Wikidata 

By car

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Interstate 90 (I-90) connects Laurel to Billings heading east, and with Bozeman, Butte, Missoula and Idaho heading west.

U.S. Highway 212 (US-212) connects Laurel to Red Lodge from the south, which ultimately leads to Beartooth Pass.

Get around

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Map
Map of Laurel (Montana)

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

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  • 45.653584-108.7571421 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. OSM directions (updated Mar 2023)

Do

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Events

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  • 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.
  • Rock the Block, Town Square (north of Main St on First Ave). Fri nights, May through Sep. Live music, food and drinks. 
  • 4th of July, Parade on Main St, activities around town, fireworks at high school, ☏ +1 406 628-8105, . Biggest parade and one of the largest fireworks displays in Montana. 

Buy

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Eat

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  • 45.66561-108.762811 Carlton Depot, 331 S Washington, Suite A, ☏ +1 406 633-7050, . Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM, closed Sun. Traditional classics served in an innovated way, brewery beers, wine, and cocktails. OSM directions (updated Jan 2024)
  • 45.65166-108.756662 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. OSM directions (updated Jan 2024)
  • 45.67155-108.762763 The Pelican Cafe, 701 E Main, ☏ +1 406 628-6683. Daily 6AM-3PM. Traditional diner food with a big menu. OSM directions (updated Jan 2024)
  • 45.67537-108.747244 Sid's East Side Bar & Grill, 1701 E Main, ☏ +1 406 628-8946, . Sun-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri,Sat 11AM-10PM. Good quality bar food made from scratch, family owned since 1966 OSM directions (updated Jan 2024)

Drink

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Sleep

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Connect

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Go next

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Routes through Laurel
Bozeman ← Big Timber ←  W  E  → Billings → Buffalo
Yellowstone N.P. ← Red Lodge ←  W  E  → Billings → Belle Fourche
END ←   N  S  → merges with → Lovell → Riverton


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