Upcoming Special Events
Wide Open Motorsports Arenacross Race
September 6th, 2025
SEPTEMBER 6TH 2025 -This isn’t just another Race. WO Motorsports arenacross where motocross comes alive- Under the lights, on the heart of the Black Hills, with a crowd that brings the noise. We’re all about FUELING THE FUTURE of the Sport- one race, one rider, and one unforgettable moment at a time. From Strider Bike Races for the littlest fans to a kids’s first-ever moto in front of Grandma and grandpa, We’re building memories that last forever, Every Gate Drop. Every jump. Every checkered flag. This is the kind of night that hooks you for life. September 6th MOTO SHOW in Deadwood presents all in arenacross Race!!! $8000 Pro Purse on the line + Whole shot pries for all CLASSES!! All Race classes are WELCOME!!! Come Watch as Racers battle it out in DEADWOOD!!! From 50CC Motocross Racers to PRO Classes go to Battle for a $8000 PRO PURSE!! Making it one of the BEST Arenacross Races in the MIdwest!!!!!
Extended Dates: The Mammoth Site Summer Programs
Book Now Thru Sept 30, 2025
Family Dig Program – designed for the whole family. In this class, families will work together to excavate fossils in a simulated dig site. Led by a qualified guide, participants will learn how paleontologists discover and excavate a site, using the same tools we use in the Bonebed.
Family Ice Age Hunt – designed for ages 8 and older. Participants signed up for our Family Ice Age Hunt will learn all about atlatls, from what they are to why they were used. Participants will learn what makes a projectile and how we learn about early human tools. Participants will then get to try their hand at using an atlatl.
Fall is around the corner – book your Road Trip now!
Explore Fall Activities
Attractions
Vacation memories are some of the most precious for families.
Let Our Guides Drive
Tour the Black Hills
Visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and more!
6 Days, 5 Nights of Fun
American Road Trip
This 6 night, 5 day itinerary represents a whirlwind tour of the Black Hills and focuses on peak season activities.
Feel the Wind in your hair
Rabbit Bicycles
Experience the Mickelson Trail on one of our top of the line bikes.
Fall, Winter, Spring, Or Summer… we have the lodging for you….
Kitchen in Room!
GrandStay Residential Suites
All rooms have kitchens. Save money, eat healthier and have a home away from home!
Large Family Rooms
Rushmore Express
Various types & sizes of family rooms available. 2 Queen with Sofa. Bunkbed Rooms available.
Cabin Rentals
Black Hills Rentals
Find a vacation home or cabin rental in the central Black Hills to fit your needs.
A peaceful oasis
Newton Fork Ranch
Your home away from home. Watch wildlife, spend the night by the fire and relax.
Stay near Hill City
Mickelson Trail Lodging
The perfect place for a large gathering of friends or a place to create a memory-filled family reunion.
Route Re-Imagined – US Hwy 385 Construction
Pennington-Lawrence County Line to Sheridan Lake
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of U.S. Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing.
Deadwood Events
Come and check out summer events here in the Black Hills in the beautiful and historic town of Deadwood South Dakota.
South Dakota’s Great 8
The Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park are bucket list destinations. Together they make for a great American road trip. Explore South Dakota’s Great 8 and Yellowstone with this seven-day trip itinerary.
Native American Culture Tour
Native American culture is rich in the Black Hills. Learn about the heritage of the Great Sioux Nation, as you explore Crazy Horse Memorial®, the Oglala Lakota College, Bear Butte State Park and the Journey Museum.
Spearfish Canyon of Colors
Take in one of the Black Hills’ most colorful locales with this trek through Spearfish Canyon. No matter the time of year, you’ll find beautiful waterfalls, picturesque views, and charming local restaurants and breweries.
Your Black Hills Expert
As the official central reservation company for the Black Hills and Badlands, our friendly travel agents live here and know the best local sights and stops for a vacation you’ll never forget. Packages from Black Hills Vacations are perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, special event travel and more. From airline tickets to lodging, car rentals and shuttles, one click or one call does it all.
Request a Vacation Guide
Black Hills Vacations offers free vacation guides from a variety of communities. Get an insider view of attractions around South Dakota, things to do in Deadwood or a guide to Black Hills campgrounds and cabins. Choose the guide you want, and we’ll send you a printed guide in two to three weeks.
South Dakota
See South Dakota’s great faces and great places with trip ideas in every region.
Explore the Region
A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Start planning your trip by getting the lay of the land – literally. Browse Black Hills maps to pick your perfect vacation spot that’s central to everything you want to experience.