The “Inn” was established in 1971 by Nancy and Sonny Paddock and was originally known as the “Bedspread”. In its early days it was painted bright red and was decorated throughout with red crushed velvet. The back bars were transported from the Stockman Bar in Dillon and refinished by James Bertino. The Budweiser player piano was a gift from Dan Carpita, the local Bud distributor in Dillon, as opening gift to the Paddocks. It has resided in the Inn ever since.
We have 10 motel rooms, all with 2 queen beds, a full service restaurant operating 12 months a year, gas and diesel, an ATM machine, an internet café, a full service bar, and 4 casino gaming machines. You can see more details about the Inn at grasshopperinnmt.com.
We feature as many local products as possible. We serve Top of the Hill sirloin and sausage, choice to prime Certified Angus Beef, Wheat Montana bakery products, Dillon Dairy, Daily’s Bacon from Missoula, Montana Redneck Ham Steaks, Trapper Peak Winery, and coffee from Montana Coffee Traders.
In our souvenir shop you can find soy candles from Montana Candleworks, glass jewelry by local artist Amy Mulyca, gold jewelry by Helen and Ernie Sorel, beer glasses by Montana Candleworks, and T-Shirts/Sweatshirts from Sportswear Design in Dillon.
We cater all types of events from office parties to social clubs and weddings.
Nearby attractions include Bannack State Park, Big Hole Memorial Battlefield, Elkhorn Hot Springs, Crystal Park, and Maverick Mountain Ski Hill.
Recreational activities in the area are only as limited as your imagination.
Please come visit us. We’re a friendly, laid back bunch of folks who love serving you and living in the Grasshopper Valley.
