Located in the heart of southwest Montana, just 15 minutes west of Butte, lies the largest hot springs pools in Montana. Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is often considered one of the best spots in all of Montana. With 153 rooms, the resort attracts guests from all over the western United States. The main attraction that brings everyone to Fairmont: The hot springs.
With two olympic size swimming pools, (indoor and outdoor), and a 350ft waterslide, Fairmont is the perfect spot for all wintertime activities. Located 45 minutes east of Discovery ski area, Fairmont is a big attraction for skiers looking for a ski getaway, or even an evening soak after a long day on the slopes.
So what are all the things Fairmont has to offer on a skication? With special packages and rates that include two nights lodging at Fairmont, four full day lift tickets at Discovery, four waterslide passes, and 24 hour pool access, Fairmont provides you with a full fun weekend on the slopes and in the pool. After a busy day shredding the runs, have a seat at one of Fairmont’s two newly renovated restaurants.
The Springwater Cafe provides a family friendy environment that is suitable for all casual diners. With a large selection of menu items, guests are bound to have an exquisite experience at the Springwater Café. Even if you are not a guest at the resort, no problem, you are welcome to come and dine as well.
Waters Edge is a more upscale dining room overlooking the outdoor swimming pool. Featuring a more high end menu. Waters Edge is more suited for adults, though all children are welcome as well. Waters Edge also has a drink menu, good for unwinding after a long day at Discovery. Also, for those looking to have a more event filled evening, Fairmont also features a full-scale bar at Whiskey Joe’s Lounge.
Whiskey Joe’s features a wide variety of domestic, micro, and local tap beers for your pleasure. Enjoy a night of fun with live entertainment, or try your luck on one of several gaming machines. If you are sitting by the pool, enjoy a nice drink from the indoor pool bar while you relax and soak. There are also plans to renovate the lounge in the future as well.
So if you are an avid skier, like myself, and looking to have an awesome ski weekend, Fairmont and Discovery are a perfect combination for a fun-filled skication. When people say that there is nothing to do in southwest Montana in the Winter, they are flat out wrong. Every weekend is a fun one at one of southwest Montana’s hidden and most popular gems.
-Zach Luebeck