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]

Ranch Amusement Park, 3 miles south of Rapid City on Highway 16, on the way to Mt. Rushmore! 3/4 Mile & Slick GoKart Tracks are the Midwest's hottest tracks! If you haven't got the guts... See ya later Baby! The Tower Rock Climbing Wall is 25 feet straight up of challenge! Put... [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]

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]

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]

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]

Mystic Miner Resort at Deer Mountain offers a winter resort at its best! This winter it's tubing, snowboarding, skiing, sleigh rides, cozying around the fireplace, winter wonderlands, and more. Plus hot toddy's in the all-new Mine Shaft Tavern, a full-service coffee bar and menu choices that appeal to the whole... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. Our visitor's center and cave entrance are located just off Highway 16 about 10 minutes south of Rapid City on the way to Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.Visitors will be completely surrounded by the world's largest Dogtooth Spur Crystals-some as monstrous as T-Rex teeth. Experience... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Supper is a delicious menu of Potatoes, BBQ Roast Beef, Baked Beans, Applesauce, Biscuits & Honey, Spice Cake, Lemonade and Coffee. After Supper the Wranglers take to the stage for a 1 hour Cowboy Music Variety Show including styles from the Sons of the Pioneers to old time rock'n roll.... [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]

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]

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]

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 course is a... [more]

Caves are one of the Black Hills most mysterious and intriguing wonders. To do your exploring underground, visit Wind Cave National Park. Stretching more than 100 miles, Wind Cave is one of the longest caves in the world, and the first cave to be designated a national park. With a maze-like,... [more]

The High Plains Western Heritage Center Museum, located at exit 14 on I-90 near Spearfish, features western art, artifacts and Native American exhibits chronicling the heritage of 5 plains states. Outdoor displays include antique farm equipment, log cabin, one room schoolhouse, live longhorn steers and buffalo. The Museum is open... [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]

ONE PASS PER VEHICLE. Leave quantity at 1. Carved from a mountain of granite and standing proud since 1941, Mount Rushmore symbolizes both national pride and an awesome feat of engineering. This internationally recognized "Shrine of Democracy" is located only 17 miles from Rapid City. Surrounded by Black Hills National Forest, the... [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. All aboard for a twenty mile trip on a vintage steam train like the ones that helped settle the great American West. The trip takes 1 hour to Keystone, where there is a 15 minute break and then a 1 hour trip back to Hill City. Train is handicap... [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]

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]

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 & unbeatable stage show of traditional country, cowboy, and bluegrass music that even the youngest cowpokes will enjoy. Choose mouth watering... [more]

At Rushmore Cave you will find fun on every level, from our Scenic Cave Tour to riding the new Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride. Explore the stalactite-filled caverns of this amazing natural wonder,on a fun and educational cave tour or soar through the sky on the new Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride.... [more]

DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. The Journey Museum, located at 222 New York Street in Rapid City, takes you on an incredible trek through time, from the formation of the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western frontier. Interactive exhibits and dramatic displays present the geography,... [more]

February 23rd at 7:00pm Dallas Chief Eagle II Dallas Chief Eagle II will share a traditional hoop dancing performance at the Opera House. The event will last about 1 to 1.5 hours. $10 Adults, $5 HHOH members and Adams Members, Tickets available at the door one hour prior to showtime.... [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]

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]

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]

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]

The Prehistoric Indian Village is located just off Interstate 90 at Mitchell, South Dakota. The Indian Village entices visitors to imagine what it was like to live in a 1,000-year-old former plains village. The Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village includes a museum and archeodome covering six-acres and overlooks the west bank... [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]

Cosmos Mystery Area is a natural phenomena that is intriguing and mind boggling. We offer an approximately 30 minute long tour that will have you laughing and shaking your head in amazement. All ages are captivated by this tour which makes us a very family friendly tour. We are one... [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]

Jewel Cave National Monument is not only the second-longest cave in the world (currently 150 miles and counting!), it is also one of its most structurally complex. Located just over an hour southwest of Rapid City, Jewel Cave is a regional gem tucked in the Black Hills of South Dakota.... [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]

The Broken Boot Gold Mine, located on upper Main Street in Deadwood, provides underground tours of an authentic 100-year-old gold mine. Courteous and informed guides show you where miners pursued gold ore veins with black powder and candlelight. Tours begin every 30 minutes. Every visitor receives a souvenir stock certificate.... [more]

Custer State Park isn't just home to one of the largest free roaming buffalo herds; it's so beautiful that the State Game Lodge served as the "summer White House" for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927. In addition to the park, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Highway offers scenic drives, campgrounds, lodges... [more]

Join us for a fun afternoon at the Oglala Cultural Experience at Oglala Lakota College located southwest of Kyle, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Traditional Oglala activities will include hands-on activities with an art market, tipi, drumming, face painting, beading and porcupine quill work demonstrations and other... [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]

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]

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]

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]

The world's largest mammoth research facility located in Hot Springs, South Dakota is a working paleontological site/museum that contains the largest concentration of Columbian and woolly mammoths ever found in their primary context (where they died). Paid admission to the Mammoth Site is required for ages 4 and older. Paid... [more]

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]

Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota. During the summer months the World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD offers free guided tours led by friendly guides full of a-maize-ing facts (like how many nails and staples are used in the decoration process). The tour also features an outstanding video explaining the Corn... [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]

For some it's a sacred place of worship. To others, it's a geological wonder. No matter what it means to you, one visit tells you that Devils Tower National Monument is a beautiful sight to behold. Located in the Black Hills of northeastern Wyoming, President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Devils Tower... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Bear Country USA, located 8 miles from Rapid City, features the world's largest collection of privately owned black bears. Take a leisurely 3 mile drive through this spectacular wildlife park nestled on 200 acres of Black Hills beauty where you'll see black bears, grizzly bears and over 20 other species... [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]

A visit to the Circle B Ranch 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. Lots... [more]

The Black Hills Caverns located outside of the Rapid City South Dakota, were discovered in 1882 by gold seekers, but the Lakota Indians had found strength in the power of the calcite crystals centuries before. Come discover the wonder of the glittering underground world and see its many fantastic animal... [more]

The Badlands National Park area, "mako sica" to the Lakota people, is a place of mystery, spirituality and natural beauty. Jagged buttes and gently-sloped valleys hold their majesty with brilliant colors and a firm resistance to the wind, rain and lightning storms common to the area. Once home to ancient... [more]