Laurel (Montana)
Laurel is a town in Montana. The population was 6,781 at the 2010 census.
Understand
Laurel is home to a Cenex Harvest States oil refinery and Montana Rail Link's Laurel Yard. Railroads are an important part of Laurel's history. The high school's team is the Laurel Locomotives.
Many of the residents commute to Billings, 15 miles to the east.
Get in
Laurel is on Interstate 90. There are 2 exits from the east and 3 exits from the west.
Laurel Municipal Airport does not have commercial flights. It is strictly for private use. Instead travellers use nearby Billings Logan International Airport.
Get around
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
Do
- 4th of July, Parade on Main St., activities around town, fireworks at high school, ☎ +1 406 628-8105, e-mail: lchamber@rbbmt.org. Biggest parade and one of the largest fireworks displays in Montana
- Palace Bar & Lanes, 305 E Main St, ☎ +1 406 628-8788. Bowling
- 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. Hours:Daylight. fishing access and picnic areas Free.
Buy
- Dynamic Designs, 206 1st Ave, ☎ +1 406 628-4718, e-mail: don@dynamicpromoproducts.com.
Eat
- Emma's Kitchen, 401 E Main St., ☎ +1 406 628-4111, e-mail: emmasbakingco@gmail.com.
- 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
- Sid's East Side Bar & Grill, 1701 E.Main, ☎ +1 406 628-8946, e-mail: sidseastside@gmail.com.
Drink
- Caboose Saloon, 704 West Main, ☎ +1 406 628-7414. Amazing bronze sculptures, live music, pool tables
- Fat Jack's Tap Room, 317 E. Main. Local brewery
Sleep
- Best Western Yellowstone Crossing, 205 SE 4th St, toll-free: +1-877-574-2464. High speeed internet
- Locomotive Inn, 310 South First Ave, ☎ +1 406 628-8281, e-mail: gm@locomotiveinn.com. Wifi, pool, hot tub
Connect
- Laurel Montana Chamber of Commerce (108 E. Main), ☎ +1 406 628-8105, e-mail: laurelchamber@rbbmt.org.
Go next
Routes through Laurel |
Bozeman ← Big Timber ← | W |
→ Billings → Buffalo |
Yellowstone N.P. ← Red Lodge ← | W |
→ Billings → Belle Fourche |