Dog-Friendly Activities Near BIL Airport

Canyon Creek Brewing in Billings, MT, is pet friendly. This great microbrewery has a dog-friendly outdoor patio area and inside where you and your pooch can hang out while you taste a brew. Be sure to check their website in advance, as there are often food trucks on site for a bite to eat.

High Sierra Dog Park in Billings, MT, is a fenced, 7.5-acre park where Fido can socialize with other pups and get some exercise. The park also features a separate fenced area for smaller dogs. Benches are available for your convenience.

Thirsty Street Brewing Company is a pet-friendly brewery located in downtown Billings, MT. Chill with your pooch inside the taproom or on the patio, where you can play games like shuffleboard together. This microbrewery offers a diverse selection of fresh brewed beer and a wine on tap.

Centennial Dog Park in Billings, MT, is pet friendly. After walking on the trails in the surrounding park and watching locals play baseball and softball on the many fields, let Fido play his own ball games safe inside this fenced dog park. The park is divided into a large dog and small dog section, so that all pups can play safely and freely. Centennial Dog Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.

Norm Schoenthal Island is a dog-friendly open area in Billings, MT. This large recreation area alongside the Yellowstone River welcomes leashed dogs along the 2-mile trail system. The Island has very nice scenery and easy walks in all directions.

Lake Elmo State Park Dog Park in Billings, MT, is a fenced area inside of Lake Elmo State Park where Fido can run and play. The park is located on the west side of the lake and features a water area. Dogs must be 4 months or older. Leashed pets are allowed in all other areas of Lake Elmo State Park.

Zimmerman Park in Billings, MT features miles of pet-friendly trails along the Rims, from the bluffs above Billings. Enjoy hiking the trails and taking in incredible views with your pup.

HomeGoods is a pet-friendly store located in Billings, MT. Bring Fido while you shop their wide selection of high-quality handcrafted merchandise for every style and every room, all at significant savings. Pet products are also available for your furry family member.

Leashed dogs are welcome at Lake Elmo State Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Billings, MT. Popular activities include hiking the trails, paddle boarding, picnicking, fishing and bird watching. This state park even features a dog park on the west side of the lake with a water area, so Fido can enjoy some off-leash fun with other canines. Please remember to clean up after your pup.

Explore 765 acres of BLM-managed open space at Four Dances Recreation Area in Billings, MT. Hike pet-friendly trails with your leashed dog while taking in river and city views, spotting wildlife, and photographing scenic cliffs. This protected, nonmotorized day-use area preserves diverse habitats and natural beauty.

Trailhead Spirits is a craft distillery & cocktail bar in the heart of Billings, MT. They're pet-friendly and welcome Fido to join you inside the tasting room. Stop in and try their vodka, gin, or Montana-made whiskeys. They've curated a variety of craft cocktails, featuring options like the Trailhead Espresso Martini, Strawberry Gin Smash, or Campfire Old Fashioned. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved.

Bring Fido on the US Ghost Adventures top-rated, pet-friendly ghost tour running all year round in Billings, MT. Stroll one mile with expert local guides through the city’s most haunted spots, including Yellowstone Art Museum, Dude Rancher Lodge, Alberta Bair Theatre, and Yellowstone County Courthouse. Leashed dogs are welcome outside only; no entry into the building.

Take Fido along as you shop for seasonal crafts at Hobby Lobby, a dog-friendly chain store with a location in Billings, MT. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Hobby Lobby sells fabric, ornaments, paints, decorations, cushions, photo frames and beautiful pieces for your home. Items within the aisles might be delicate or breakable, so keep Fido close to you when browsing.

Ace Hardware is a pet-friendly chain hardware store in Billings, MT. Leashed Fido can join you while you shop for tools, paint supplies, equipment, building materials, gardening needs, and more.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs can join their owners in the tasting room at the pet-friendly Undammed Distilling Co. in downtown Billings, MT. Two- and four-legged friends can unwind together while sipping on craft spirits.

Big Lots is a pet-friendly store in the Northgate Shopping Center in Billings, MT. They offer discounted merchandise including groceries, pet needs, office supplies, home décor, furniture, and more. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to shop alongside of you!

Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails around Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Enjoy the geological features of the Monument site. The Pillar and the cliffs across the river are composed of sandstones and shales. Although no animal or plant fossils have been documented at Pompeys Pillar, significant fossils have been found in similar sandstone beds nearby.

Directly north of the Pillar is a viewing area of the Yellowstone River, to which both trails and sidewalks lead. The Yellowstone River meanders and is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states and provides rich, fertile farmland and habitat for many wildlife and bird species. The riparian areas along the river contain several cottonwood community types. Many standing cottonwood trees within the flood plain are estimated to be more than 100 years old.

Finally, for those who love a good picnic, there are tables set up throughout the monument. You are also more than welcome to place a blanket on the ground, or in one of our tipis, and have your lunch. The picnic tables are up year-round, so even if the Interpretive Center is closed, folks are still more than welcome to come in and use the area.

Centennial Park is pet-friendly. Bring your leashed pooch for a walk on the paved trials of this 30-acre Billings hangout. Make sure you keep him close by, as wayward softballs and baseballs on the many fields might be a tempting prospect for a ball-loving pup. Centennial Park is open every day of the week from dawn until dusk.