BILLINGS, MONTANA -- When you bring a convention or group tour to the city of Billings, Mont., you'll want two things: a lot of time and energy. Billings is home to several unique and historical attractions that groups will want to see. To assist with adventure planning, Billings has many group planning and transportation partners that will plan "hub and spoke" itineraries for any size of convention or group.

Billings is conveniently located between three national historic attractions that make great one-day hub and spoke tours. Yellowstone National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, and Pompey's Pillar National Landmark are examples of the many potential hub and spoke destinations Billings can offer.

"Billings is ready to accommodate any group's itinerary needs. We will work with planners to arrange customized tours or special packages. Billings has so much to offer, we want groups to receive the best experience of our area without the hassle," said John Brewer, Director of the Billings Chamber Convention & Visitors Council.

An example of one of Billings' unique group planning partners is Fun Adventures. Fun Adventures is your Montana connection for fun. They can assist with arranging tours to Yellowstone National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield, historical tours of Billings and Trail Tours of Lewis & Clark's expedition through Yellowstone Valley. Renee Christiansen, owner of Fun Adventures, provides all arrangements for your groups of any size including a licensed guide and transportation. The transportation can include motorcoach, buses or a 1930s replica Trolley to tour the area. The unique Billings Trolley is motorized, highway accessible, and owned by the Billings Trolley Company.

As with all group tour planners, early bookings are preferred. The Billings Convention and Visitors Council will provide any information needed from recommending group planners to providing destination information. For further group planning information on Billings, Montana call the Billings Chamber Convention and Visitors Council at 1-800-711-2630 or visit our web site at http://billingscvb.visitmt.com.

Following are area companies that offer group tour planning and transportation for the Billings area. Transportation, Receptive Operators, Step-On Guides:

• Fun Adventures: 406-254-7180
• Billings Trolley Company: 406-252-1778
• Discover Billings: 406-259-6356
• Montana Mini Tours 406-252-0900
• The Big Event Promotion/Event Planning: 406-255-0919
• Phidippides Shuttle Service: 307-527-6789
• Ryder Student Transportation: 406-248-3667
• Rimrock Stages: 406-245-5392
• Gray Line of Yellowstone: 406-446-2304
• Silver Eagle Shuttle: 406-256-9793
• Foosco, Inc.: 406-254-2900
• Red Lodge Shuttle: 406-446-2257