One of the oldest surviving towns in Mono County, Benton was
once a thriving silver mining town with up to 5,000
inhabitants. Today, it is a peaceful and tranquil oasis
where time stands still. Shop through our collection of
antiques and distinctive gifts, jewelry and clothing. If you
yearn to experience yesteryear, then come and enjoy our
interesting buildings, old mining and farming equipment, and
our natural hot springs, while you step back in time to a
more gentle atmosphere.
We are centrally located for all your
Eastern Sierra adventures including paved and plowed access
to Mammoth Mountain ski area less than an hour away. Nearby
Bishop and the Owens Valley offer a wide variety of seasonal
and year-round recreational opportunities. During the summer
and fall, the State Highway 120 offers quick access to Mono
Lake and Yosemite National Park. The surrounding area is a
wild mustang range and you can drive a short distance and
view mustangs in a rugged and scenic setting. And then there
are the gems of the Benton area, Montgomery Peak and
Boundary Peak. These mountains rise almost 8,000' above the
valley and at sunset, they simply come alive. Climb one of
these spectacular peaks and then return to soak and
celebrate in our relaxing natural hot springs.
Antiques, Arts, and Crafts
The Old House is one of the remaining structures dating
back to Benton's 1870 mining-boom era. Antiques,
collectibles, arts and crafts are available. Arts and crafts
are made by local artists.
Hot Springs
Perhaps
the purest hot springs in the world. Enjoy our natural hot
springs water in an outdoor setting. Clean and sanitary
baths are available in antique redwood tubs for only $6 per
person, or $15 per tub per hour. Baths are drained and
cleaned after each use. Reservations suggested.
Bed and Breakfast
Just down the road is the Inn at Benton Hot Springs, where
rustic elegance in a tranquil surrounding awaits you. All
rooms are furnished with an eclectic array of antiques and
decorated in period themes.
Each room has satellite TV, ceiling fans, refrigerators and
in room robes. Rooms share bath, though private baths are
available. A full and hearty breakfast, along with
semi-private hot springs tubs in a garden setting are
included with each room. By summer, 2003, a workout and
exercise room will be open for all guests.
