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Day Trips or Activities Near Fairmont Hot Springs Resort

National Folk Festival                                                                                                      From 2008 to 2010, Butte, Montana will host the 70th-72nd National Folk Festival, an annual event that has showcased the country's finest traditional artists since 1934. This will be the first appearance of the Festival in a western city in decades -- the first time the National has been held in Montana ever.

For once in a great long while, the National Folk Festival will be held close to western audiences and focused on western traditional music, culture and cuisine.

World Museum of Mining
This recreated 1800’s mining town has the barber, dentist, Chinese laundry, millinery, bank and general store, plus many more businesses shown as they were in the early days. The indoor exhibits will give you a great overview of past mining methods and history.

Old Works Golf Course
Arco and Jack Nicklaus have combined forces to create a signature 18 hole golf course on the site of the old Anaconda Smelter. The course blends rolling greens and lush fairways with remnants of Anaconda’s smelting history.

Our Lady of the Rockies
This 90 foot white steel statue stands atop the Continental Divide east of Butte. Built by volunteers, guided bus tours are offered during the summer and fall.

Mineral Museum
The Montana Tech Mineral Museum has a collection of minerals from the Butte area, Montana and the world. Open year round-free guided tours are available.

Berkeley Pit
The Pit was the largest truck operated open pit copper mine in the United States. Closed in 1983, the Pit is now filling with water. A viewing stand is open from March to November.

Copper King Mansion
Built by billionaire William Clark, this 34 room brick mansion shows how the wealthy lived in the mining heyday. Tours are available April through October.

Copper King Express Tour Train
The Copper King Express incorporates all the beauty and history of the Anaconda and Butte area into a scenic train ride featuring refurbished 1951 vintage railcars.

Washoe Theater
This theater is on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in the art deco style, the Washoe Theater is ranked 5th by the Smithsonian Institute for it’s architectural value.

Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
This wilderness includes 159,000 acres extending along 30 miles of the Continental Divide. Closed to motorized travel but open for backpacking, hiking and cross country skiing.

Pintler Scenic Route
A must-see scenic drive on Montana Highway 1 that takes you through high mountain passes, mining and ghost towns, and along the shores of Georgetown Lake.

Georgetown Lake
This lake is known for it's great fishing and beauty, with spectacular views of the Pintler Mountain Range.

Big Hole River
One of the last undammed Blue Ribbon trout streams. A favorite with Montanans and out-of-staters alike.

Lewis and Clark Caverns
These caverns feature stalactite and stalagmite formations that are both curious and awesome. The caverns are open from May 1 through September 30, and offer two-hour guided tours.

Discovery Ski Area
This ski area is fun for all ages and skill levels. 36 slopes and trails fan out from 3 double and 1 triple chair lifts, ranging from Double Black Diamond to easy beginner slopes.

Mt. Haggin Wildlife Refuge
Montana’s largest Wildlife Management area with over 54,000 acres of hiking, Nordic skiing, mountain biking and nature watching.

Grant Kohrs Ranch
This 1500 acre National Historic Site is a preserved ranch showing how life was lived on the great cattle ranches at the turn of the century. The ranch house, bunkhouse, dairy, cook house, ice-house and various barns capture a moment in time.

Old Montana Prison Museum
This is the site of the first territorial prison in the Western United States. Opened to the public in 1979, after all the prisoners were gone.

Montana Auto Museum
A collection of Fords and Lincolns from 1903 to the 1970’s.

Ghost Towns
Cable Mountain , Garnet and Granite ghost towns are just a few of the more than 20 ghost towns within an easy day's drive of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Lost Creek State Park
A spectacular little park that is a favorite of mountain goats, bighorn sheep, moose and mule deer. Just minutes away from Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

Yellowstone National Park
A little over two hours away, all the majestic scenery offered by Yellowstone National Park awaits you. The shortest drive down will take you through a beautiful valley with the Tobacco Root Mountains to the west and the Madison Range to the east.

Call Fairmont Hot Springs Resort at 800-332-3272 for more information and locations of these area attractions. Or take a look at the Travel Montana Web Site.