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Cities and Towns of Southwest Montana
Billings
Glendive
Hardin
Miles City


Movies Filmed in Billings
"Far and Away"
"Little Big Man"
(Comedy/drama - the life of a man raised by Indians)

Movies Filmed in
Hardin

"Far and Away"
" Little Big Man"

Southeast Montana, known for its unusual landscape, is the home of the infamous Custer battle, often referred to as “Custer’s Last Stand” against the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in 1876. Pocketed by gently rolling plains and miles of oddly-shaped ridges, cliffs and cones that have become known as Montana’s badlands, the Southeast region is a jumble of bizarre topography and complex human history.

At the northeastern tip of the region, is Makoshika State Park – 11,000 acres of some of Montana’s most spectacular countryside. The largest state park in Montana, Makoshika is a geologic wonder, stretching millions of years back in history, when dinosaurs roamed the North American Continent. The badlands are believed to be the product of a vast fire that exposed two sedimentary layers to years of water, erosion and baking sun. The result is miles of coulees that are unlike anything seen in other regions of the country.

At the west end of the state, near Billings, is Pictograph Cave State Park, known for its 2,000-year-old cave drawings and excellent bird watching opportunities. Paved trails and interpretive displays guide visitors through the ancient caves.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, near Hardin, memorializes the lives lost in the historic battle between the combined Indian forces led by Sitting Bull and the U.S. Seventh Calvary Regiment, led by  Lt. Colonel George Armstrong. A museum, interpretive trails and the nearby Custer National Cemetery are open to visitors throughout the year.

National forest campgrounds and private RV and camping facilities are salted throughout the region and offer an excellent way to experience the Montana countryside. Guest ranches are also a popular way to get to know historic Montana and can be found in almost every corner of the southeast region.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Custer Country
This site was created in co-operation with the State of Montana to promote the Southeast region.  Has information on the Southeast region's history, culture, hunting, fishing, and events.

Billings  (Click here for Billings)

Glendive

Glendive Chamber of Commerce
A city of 6,000 inhabitants located on Interstate 94 midway between Fargo, ND and Yellowstone Park.

Charley Montana Bed & Breakfast.  103 North Douglas, Glendive, MT 59330.  Toll-free: 1-888-395-3207.  E-mail

Visitors share a reading hall, plump-cushioned Victorian conversation nook, parlor, sitting rooms, and formal dining room. Five comfortably decorated guest rooms have private baths; one is handicap-accessible; and all have air-conditioning. Twin, full, and queen-sized beds are available.  On the National Register of Historic Places.  Rates:  $90 for multi-room suites; $65-70 for room with queen and private bath.

The Hostetler House Bed & Breakfast.  113 North Douglas Street, Glendive, MT 59330.  Phone: 406-377-4505; Toll-free: 1-800-965-8456; Fax: 406-377-8456.  E-mail

A 1912 historic Prairie School home with two guest rooms done in casual country decor with handmade quilts on double beds, and a shared bath. Many of the furnishings are handmade or are family heirlooms and treasured collectibles. Guests may relax in the hot tub and gazebo, the sitting room full of books or the enclosed sun porch. You may watch color cable TV or movies in the cozy living room or play board games at the dining room table.

Hardin

Miles City

Miles City Chamber of Commerce

Southeast Montana Cities and Highways Map at GoNorthwest.com

The city and highway map of Southeast Montana will help you locate cities, towns and major highways.

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