Elkhorn Hot Springs

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Founded in 1862 and named after the local Bannock Indians, it was the site of a major gold discovery in 1862, and served as the capital of Montana Territory briefly in 1864, until the capital was moved to Virginia City. Bannack continued as a mining town, though with a dwindling population. The last residents left in the 1970s. At its peak, Bannack had a population of about ten thousand. Extremely remote, it was connected to the rest of the world only by the Montana Trail. There were three hotels, three bakeries, three blacksmith shops, two stables, two meat markets, a grocery store, a restaurant, a brewery, a billiard hall, and four saloons. Though all of the businesses were built of logs, some had decorative false fronts.

Bannack State Park

You can take time to visit Bannack State Park during your travels to Bannack.

Bannack State Park
Dillon which includes performance art and street performance as well as a large group of people

Museum and Depot Park

After visiting Museum and Depot Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dillon. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Museum and Depot Park

Maverick Mountain Ski Area

4/5(2 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Polaris with a visit to Maverick Mountain Ski Area.

Maverick Mountain Ski Area

Hangman's Gulch Trailhead

You can take time to visit Hangman's Gulch Trailhead during your travels to Bannack.

Hangman's Gulch Trailhead

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead

You can take time to visit Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead during your travels to Bannack.

Bannack Townsite Pedestrian West Trailhead

Birdseye View Trailhead

You can take time to visit Birdseye View Trailhead during your travels to Bannack.

Birdseye View Trailhead

Best Lodging Options Near Elkhorn Hot Springs

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN THE GRASSHOPPER VALLEY

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN THE GRASSHOPPER VALLEY

Polaris
BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN THE GRASSHOPPER VALLEY
Cozy 2 bedroom cabin with loft in Polaris sleeps 6

Cozy 2 bedroom cabin with loft in Polaris sleeps 6

Polaris
Cozy 2 bedroom cabin with loft in Polaris sleeps 6
Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon

Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon

2.5 out of 5
580 Sinclair St, Dillon, MT
Fairbridge Inn Express Dillon
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