Downtown Billings starts along the Yellowstone River and extends west. Home to Walla Walla University and south of Montana State University Billings, Downtown Billings is a vibrant city center featuring trendy boutiques, restaurants, public art, and walkability. The wide sidewalks feature a variety of bike racks, and the outdoor cafes add a quaint charm to the neighborhood. Attractions include the castle-like Western Heritage Center, the Moss Mansion Museum, Skypoint, the Wise Wonders Children's Museum, and the Yellowstone Art Museum.

The landscape that surrounds Downtown Billings is wild and rugged. Yellowstone National Park is just two hours away and is home to Old Faithful and other geysers and hot springs as well as bison, elk, wolves, and grizzly bears. Nearby Pictograph Cave State Park features three caves with ancient paintings, and the river is lined with parks such as Josephine Park and Coulson Park.