Things to do in the Black Hills
The Black Hills of South Dakota truly are a hidden gem, and a premier vacation destination. The area offers breathtaking beauty and countless historical sites, cultural attractions, and an impressive selection of unique restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The variety of activities, within just a few miles of our domes, is perfect for a couples vacation, a honeymoon, or a friends-getaway weekend.
The only problem? There's never enough time to soak in all the area has to offer! As local residents for 30+ years, we want to share a few of our personal "must see" suggestions. If you have any questions while visiting, don't hesitate to ask!
Our Favorite Sights & Attractions
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Custer State Park
Few truly wild places remain in this country. Custer State Park is one of them. Nearly 1,300 bison wander the park’s 71,000 acres, which they share with pronghorn antelope, whitetail & mule deer, elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, eagles, wild turkeys, fox, bobcat, and a band of burros. Trail rides, scenic drives, bike rides and safari tours are perfect ways to explore this impressive South Dakota attraction.
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Mount Rushmore
America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents who represent the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. Open year-round and located near hotels, the park includes a half-mile walking trail, museum, gift shop and dining room.
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The Badlands
This striking South Dakota landscape boasts a maze of buttes, canyons, pinnacles and spires. Skeletons of three-toed horses and saber-toothed cats are among the many fossilized species found here. Wildlife abounds in the park’s 244,000 acres and can often be seen while hiking, camping and traveling the Badlands Loop Scenic Byway.
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Crazy Horse
Korczak Ziolkowski began work on Crazy Horse Memorial in 1948. Once complete, this tribute to the Lakota leader will be the largest mountain carving in South Dakota and the world. The on-site Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Educational & Cultural Center also provide educational and cultural programming.
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Our Favorite Restaurants & Bars
The Lazy R
Hermosa
Hermosa Coffee House
Hermosa
Lintz Bros Pizza
Hermosa
Black Hills Burger & Bun
Custer
Powder House Lodge
Keystone
The Gaslight
Rockerville
Skogen Kitchen
Custer
The Begging Burro
Custer
Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co
Custer
Turtle Town
Hill City
Miner Brewing/
Prairie Berry Winery
Hill City
Chute Rooster
Hill City
