Experience the largest indoor waterpark resort in the Dakotas! With 30,000 sq. ft. of waterpark, arcade and concessions, your family won't find more fun in one location. Open year round, you and your family will enjoy 3 waterslides, a lazy river, baby pool, hot spa, and KoKo the Monkey's Kingdom has... [more]

The Historic Adams House was built in 1892 by Deadwood pioneers Harris and Anna Franklin. Local contemporary press described the home as "the grandest house west of the Mississippi". The elegant Queen Anne-style house heralded a wealthy and socially prominent new age for Deadwood, a former rough and tumble gold... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. The National Museum of Woodcarving, located west of Custer on Hwy 16, offers a look at the world of woodcarving. The collections include carvings by an original animator of Disneyland, and blend the science of mechanical animation with the art of traditional woodcarving. Gift shop and snack shop... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Evans Plunge, located in Hot Springs, is an indoor natural spring-fed 87 degrees, mineral water pool that has been the Black Hills most exciting attraction since 1890. A lifeguard is always on duty to oversee a 164' indoor water slide, aqua jet speed slide, kiddy slide and traveling rings.... [more]

Jewel Cave National Monument, located near Custer, South Dakota, is the second-longest cave in the world with over 160 miles of charted and mapped passages. Jewel Cave is also one of the most structurally complex caves in the Black Hills. For hotels located near Jewel Cave, Custer, South Dakota is... [more]

Crazy Horse Memorial is the world's largest sculpture-in-progress, and frequent drilling and mountain blasts make each visit unique. When completed, Crazy Horse Memorial will stand 563 feet tall by 641 feet long. The project was started in 1948 at the request of Chief Henry Standing Bear who invited sculptor Korczak... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION! Native American Interpretive Center & Story of the Bison. Journey through an authentic Lakota Encampment with Native American Interpreters on-site giving presentations throughout the day. Also, see 14 larger-than-life bronze sculptures of bison being pursued by Native American riders. Open 7 days per week 9am-5pm, from mid-May through September. ... [more]

South Dakota's wine industry has grown to 15 wineries that annually produce over 300,000 bottles of wine. One of our oldest wineries, Prairie Berry, is centrally located near Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse and in addition to offering great wine, they offer great events. Prairie Berry Winery near Hill City,... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Reptile Gardens, located 6 miles south of Rapid City on Hwy 16, offers 50,000 flowers, exotic birds, great shows, minerals and fossils. The world's largest reptile collection is on display along with Tropical Orchids in an indoor jungle, giant tortoises and birds of prey. Winner of State Hospitality &... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS. Big Thunder Gold Mine is an original mine from 1892 and features underground tours by professional guides. Visitors receive a free gold ore sample on the tour, and can pan for gold in nearby Battle Creek. Gold is guaranteed. Big Thunder Gold Mine has two gift shops, a mining... [more]

Wind Cave National Park, located near Hot Springs, South Dakota, was officially designed a U.S. Park in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt. It was the seventh U.S. National Park and the first cave to be designated a national park anywhere in the world Stretching more than 100 miles, Wind Cave... [more]

The Black Hills Mining Museum is located in the mile high city of Lead. Our non-profit educational corporation is dedicated to the preservation of the rich mining heritage of the Black Hills of South Dakota. We have numerous exhibits and displays showing the life of a miner, the ethnic history... [more]

Devil's Tower National Monument, located near Sundance, Wyoming, is a most improbable geological rock formation, sticking up a thousand feet in the air above the surrounding valley like some giant, prehistoric tree-stump. Steven Speilberg used Devil's Tower National Monument as backdrop to his blockbuster movie Close Encounters of the Third... [more]

DISCOUNT ADMISSION. Bedrock comes alive in this modern Stone-Age setting of fun-filled buildings and play areas. Tour Fred's Bedrock City. Ride the Flintmobile and Iron Horse Train. See Mt. Rockmore and enjoy the new Flintstone Trio Show. Then romp on the playground's Slideasaurus. Munch on Brontoburgers and fries, Dino Dogs, Chickasaurus,... [more]

A visit to the Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon is like stepping back in time. Guests can enjoy our relaxed western setting, browse in the Wild Horse Gift Shop, sip a cold sarsaparilla in the Circle B Stage Stop, or watch the world-class woodcarver, Doug Ladd, shape one of his creations.... [more]

DISCOUNT ADMISSION. Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame offers a variety of antique, classic and unique motorcycles as well as motorcycling memorabilia with special emphasis on the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Open Year around with constantly changing displays. Visit our gift shop. Located on historic Main Street in Sturgis.... [more]

We invite you to visit the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary. Come see large herds of wild horses running free across 11,000 acres. Learn about Native American and pioneer history. Our gift shop, filled with unique gifts, is open year-round. Guided and special tours available by reservation. The Sanctuary is... [more]

Don't let your vacation be boring. Go rock climbing with Sylvan Rocks Climbing School. Since 1989 we have been providing friends and families with great climbing memories and cool vacation photos. -No experience needed -All Climbing Gear is provided Meet us at Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park for a... [more]

See the Black Hills of South Dakota by rail! Experience a historic, scenic, relaxing vintage steam train ride your family will never forget. Enjoy a two hour and fifteen minute round trip through the scenic Black Hills. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of the whistle as it... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS. Beneath the watchful gaze of Mount Rushmore in the beautiful Black Hills sits the National Presidential Wax Museum. Visitors gain insight into our nation's democracy through life-size, realistic wax figures depicting our country's most shaping experiences in dramatic historical settings. Recapture the spirit of patriotism as you witness the... [more]

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, located near Keystone, South Dakota, symbolizes both national pride and an awesome feat of engineering. Carved from a mountain of granite and standing proud since 1941, Mount Rushmore, protrudes from the granite as a true "Shrine of Democracy" with the faces of George Washington, commander of... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS. Cruise down a mountain on a bobsled-like ride--pure excitement! Your adventure begins with a ride to the summit on the smooth, scenic chairlift. There, guests can wander through the beautiful mountain park, enjoying the waterfalls, thousands of flowers, and a view of Mount Rushmore. The rustic outdoor cafe serves... [more]

The Homestake Gold Mine Visitor Center and Tour, located on Main Street in Lead, offers a glimpse into the surface workings of a modern underground and open pit gold mine. Board the Homestake Trolley for a one-hour tour of the surface workings of what once was the largest operating underground... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town For a genuine slice of Americana, stop in Murdo and visit the Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town to take a nostalgic journey into the past. Established in 1954, and known as "The Big Variety Show", this an unrivaled celebration of America's romance with... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS. Challenging, yet fun! The 18-hole mini golf course rises up a 50 foot steep hillside, and then descends back down the slope. The first and eighteenth holes are unified by a gold mining display and rushing water that flows from a watertank, thru sluices, over a waterwheel and into... [more]

The Badlands National Park, or "mako sica" as it is known to the Lakota people, is a place of mystery, spirituality and natural beauty. Located near Wall, South Dakota, the Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest, protected mixed... [more]

E-I-E-I-O!?.AND ON HIS FARM HE HAD SOME?.Cows, ponies, sheep, goats, donkeys, pigs, llamas, bunnies, chickens, ducks, turkeys and so much more! Enjoy the many hands-on activities as you visit over 100 friendly farm animals at this beautiful family fun park! Bottle-feed the baby animals in the Nursery! Hand-feed the goats,... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Venture into the world of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore, from the blasting of the stone to the grandeur of the "Seated Lincoln." The Borglum Story will enable children and adults to step back in time and become part of the carving years. On the tour you... [more]

Blacktail Horseback and Walking Tours offers a two hour western history tour on horseback and a mile long walking tour "Treasure Hunt for Gold" in a scenic canyon outside of Deadwood, South Dakota. Visit a historic stamp mill site and learn about original mining stories and the people who lived in... [more]

Back in the 1800's there is no physical evidence to indicate that Indians used the cavern, but they undoubtedly knew about its existence from artifacts found. In 1874 General Custer on his first expedition through the Black Hills passed below the cavern unaware of its location in the Limestone cliffs... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION Walk down Main Street of this 1880 town and explore more than 30 buildings authentically furnished with thousands of relics. Enjoy the rolling terrain of a sprawling homestead and envision life on the prairie. While at the 1880 town, you can also view memorabilia from the late Casey Tibbs,... [more]

The Sanctuary was established to provide a safe haven and release site for injured and orphaned native wildlife. It is also a permanent home for many unwanted and neglected animals of all kinds. The Sanctuary offers the visitor a chance to step into the lives of these animals that would... [more]

DISCOUNT ADMISSION. 18 Holes of Pure Bliss! Rated the #1 Public Golf Course in South Dakota by Golfweek Magazine & Golf Digest. Practice Facility, Club Rental, Golf Shop, Full Service Bar & Grill, Kids under 12 play Free with an adult. Rolling fairways, dramatic elevation changes, links-style bunkers and USGA specification greens characterize the... [more]

DISCOUNT ADMISSION. Family adventure play park features a 43,000 sq. ft., two-level maze (largest in the midwest), water wars, bankshot basketball, and an all-ages batting cage. Hours: June-August: 8:30AM-8PM. May & Sept: Weekends Only - 10AM-6PM. Booking Instructions: Please select the appropriate number of individuals for each activity option. One time admission for... [more]

Join us for the 66th Season of the Black Hills Play House located in Custer State Park with your choice of summer performances: Lend Me A Tenor June 16 - 26, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat June 30 - July 17, All Shook Up (you got it, Elvis music) July 21... [more]

Hart Ranch Golf Course is what Black Hills Golf is all about. Quiet, secluded, a great 18-hole Golf challenge located just 8 miles south of Rapid City, SD. Our 2008 Golf season will be highlighted by the addition of the PGA Family Course Program. This program uses two sets of... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Challenging 18-hole miniature golf course. 20 to 40 foot greens, landscaped with native rocks, waterfall, fountains, and sand traps. Booking Instructions: Please select the appropriate number of individuals for each activity option. One time admission for use anytime during your stay... [more]

Discounted Gift Card! Buglin Bull Restaurant and Sports Bar is a family friendly, smoke-free restaurant & sports bar. Large menu has something for everyone. Kitchen open every day from 11 AM till 9 PM. Sports Bar open later. Located in 1890 Historic Building downtown Custer, SD.... [more]

Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course is a regulation 9-Hole facility open to the golfing public with plans for an additional nine holes in the coming years. The course has a 285 ft. elevation change giving way to spectacular views of the historic Centennial Valley. In addition to a championship layout with an... [more]

DISCOUNT ADMISSION. The Museum @ Black Hills Institute features the world-renown Black Hills Institute collection and is the host to displays belonging to the Black Hills Museum of Natural History, a separate non-profit organization. The walls are lined with display cases filled with fossil vertebrates (dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish),... [more]

NEW IN 2012 - the DEADWOOD JAM WINE & BREW FEST! Dates: September 14 - 15, 2012 Take in great music, and sample some great brews and wines! More info to come, but make plans NOW! Rock, reggae and blues fill the Black Hills for two incredible days of outdoor concerts. Plus, enjoy food,... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. NASCAR go-karts, bumper boats with squirters, an 18-hole mini-golf course, the Northern Hills largest arcade, kiddie rides, a bounce house and more can be enjoyed by the whole family at the seasonal Gulches of Fun. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 12pm-8pm Friday-Sunday:... [more]

The Mount Rushmore Audio Tour is a recorded guide at Mount Rushmore National Memorial incorporating narration, music, interviews, sound effects and historic recordings of Gutzon Borglum, Lincoln Borglum, American Indians and workers. Using a lightweight handheld wand, a visitor can listen to the self-guided tour while simply sitting down in... [more]

The Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Show has been serving up fun and food in the Black Hills since 1979. Family owned & operated, we invite you to enjoy a hearty western dinner of your choice of Wild Idea Buffalo Stew, Old Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings or a Hearty Vegetable... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. On this interesting and exciting tour enjoy the narrated 1 hour drive through downtown Deadwood and it's beautiful historic buildings. Then we will visit the final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny, Preacher Smith and Seth Bullock as we go into Mt. Moriah... [more]

Black Hills Off-Road Rentals is the newest snowmobile and ATV rental provider in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Conveniently located at the lodge at Mystic Hills Cabins & Campground in Deadwood, South Dakota, Black Hills Off Road Rentals provides fun, reliable machines for off-road and snowmobile enthusiasts. Black Hills... [more]

Tomahawk Lake Country Club is an open-golf, challenging par 36 made up of two par 5s, two par threes and five par fours. Players wind their way through the Black Hills National Forest around a large hill that is literally "crowned" by the layout of the course. Tomahawk doesn't take tee... [more]

Backroads Private Tours offers personalized tours of Deadwood and the surrounding area. See the real history of this former mining camp! We specialize in tours of the abandoned ghost-towns and mines in the area. These tours are offered in convertible Jeeps and are limited to three passengers at a time.... [more]

Using seven and fourteen passenger vans and bus driven by safe, experienced, and knowledgeable drivers. We take a great tour that includes the following: Sylvan Lake, the Needles Highway, Custer State Park, the Wildlife Loop, Iron Mountain Road, Mt Rushmore, Palmer Creek Road, & Crazy Horse Monument. This circle tour... [more]

Enjoy the adventure of a lifetime motorcycling through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota! $2,000 Credit Card Authorization required upon arrival. (NO CASH ALLOWED) Rental Includes: - 24 Hour Customer Service - 24 Hour Roadside Assistance - Luggage Storage - Black Hills Biker Map - 2 Helmets are required - 2 Set of Rain Gear... [more]

Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride - The Black Hill's hottest new attraction. This new family-friendly attraction lets you experience the sensation of flying, while accelerating you down the mountainside 650 feet on a suspended cable. You can share the fun with a friend on the comfortable side by side seats. The... [more]

Meadowbrook Golf Course, an 18 Hole Championship Facility, is located at the foot of the beautiful Black Hills of Western South Dakota at 3625 Jackson Blvd. Designed in the mid 1970's, by David Gill and Associates, Meadowbrook is traditional in its layout. At over 7,100 yards in total length, the... [more]

Journey into the visual memories of homestead days at the Prairie Homestead. Experience the original "green" home just north of the Badlands of South Dakota. Fun for all ages. Explore a typical sod homesteader's life in pioneer clothing. A real western adventure including farm animals and rare white prairie dogs. The... [more]

Servicing the Northern Hills area, offering Tours and Shuttle transportation. Hotel pickups available for Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and Sturgis properties. Discovery Tours offers The Monumental Tour which includes stops at Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Our Shuttle service includes transportation between the Rapid City Airport and the towns in the Northern... [more]

18-hole par 70 5,905 yards requires more than one go-round to get the lay of land. A short undulating course will have you using every club in your bag. Southern Hills Golf Course is a well-rounded combination of playability and aesthetic appeal that makes your golf game more enjoyable than... [more]

*RATES DO NOT INCLUDE LICENSE FEES. Half-day trips include equipment, if needed, and transportation. Half-day trips are four hours of fishing time. Full day trips include equipment (if needed), lunch, and transportation. Full day trips are eight hours on the water. Gratuities: Although tipping is not required it is appreciated by... [more]

Book a tour, start the adventure?We are your above average tour company. We offer top notch service in smaller vehicles for a personal touch. Choose from several tours throughout the Black Hills and Badlands region including the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Pick-up and drop-off at all local hotels and campgrounds.... [more]

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Hot air balloon rides over the southern Black Hills include a traditional champagne toast and souvenir flight certificates. This 3 hour excursion includes 1 hour in the air and optional participation with the hot air balloon preparations for flight and landing. This group tour boasts beautiful scenery as you skim... [more]

This 9-hole, par 36 golf course offers 3,084 yards of precision golf from the longest tees. The natural landscape of the course is refreshing and offers scenic views of the Southern Black Hills. The fairways are lined with mature Ponderosa pines and demand accuracy off the tee. The course rating... [more]

Trial of Jack McCall for the shooting of "Wild Bill" Hickok. The Capture of Jack McCall is at 7:30PM in front of the Saloon #10 on Deadwood Main Street. The Trial of Jack McCall starts at 8:00PM at the Masonic Building next door to the Silverado Casino on upper main... [more]

The Mickelson Trail Adventures offers shuttle and bicycle rental services. Bike sections of the awesome 110 Mile Mickelson Trail or the entire route. To book bike and shuttles or for customized Shuttle options call our call center at 1-800-529-0105. Located in Hill City on Main Street Hours are 8am-5pm Equipment is Giant brand... [more]

This authentic western activity consists of: A leisurely (30 min) horse drawn covered wagon ride. The wagon train departs from the Lodge at 5:00 PM and travels into the Black Hills National Forest to a picturesque chuck wagon camp where guests are greeted by the entertainers, cooks and a beautiful... [more]