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I thought you might like to see what I’m doing with my kids over President’s Day weekend! As a kid, we spent a lot of time at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Back then it wasn’t nearly as posh as it is now (and therefore probably not nearly as expensive), but I thought that a day trip with the babes might be a great way to have a happy memory of our long weekend away from school. The kids and I mainly go to swim and enjoy the mineral-hot springs, but there are many other things to do in the area (see below). I will post pictures so you can see what it looks like in “real life” after we get back, but in the meantime, here are some pictures and some information from their website, which is fairmontmontana.com.

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Day Trips or Activities Near Fairmont Hot Springs

* Peterson’s Fairmont Corral
* Our Lady of the Rockies
* Mineral Museum
* Copper King Mansion
* Washoe Theater
* Pintler Scenic Route
* Big Hole River
* Discovery Basin Ski Area
* Grant Kohrs Ranch
* Montana Auto Museum
* Lost Creek State Park
* Old Works Golf Course
* World Museum of Mining
* Berkeley Pit
* High Altitude Sports Center
* Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
* Georgetown Lake
* Lewis and Clark Caverns
* Mt. Haggin Wildlife Refuge
* Old Montana Prison
* Ghost Towns
* Yellowstone National Park

Peterson’s Fairmont Corral
Located a mile from the resort, Peterson’s Fairmont Corral offers horseback riding and a breakfast trail ride in the scenic mountains surrounding Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

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.

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.

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.

United States High Altitude Sports Center
This training facility for Olympic Class athletes features international competitions and also provides public access hours for skating.

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 Basin 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
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
Southern Cross, 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.

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