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Black Hills Attractions
Rising from the emerald forests of the Black Hills just minutes from Hill City, the four faces of freedom at Mt. Rushmore National Monument symbolizes in stone the birth, growth, preservation and development of a nation founded on the principles of freedom and democracy. Mt. Rushmore is just the the beginning of exploring the beauty and splendor of the area. There are so many quality attractions in the area, make sure you take the time to see all you can see. a title="Economic Development website" |
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Bear Country USA
13820 Hwy 16 South, Rapid City, SD 57702 • 605-343-2290 Founded in 1972 this unique drive-through wildlife park features north american animals with many roaming free in natural habitat. Allow at least two hours and don't miss the walking tour of Babyland where bear cubs, wolf pups, and more are on display. www.bearcountryusa.com  |
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| Rushmore Cave 13622 Hwy 40 East, Keystone, SD 57751 • 605-255-4467 The closest cave to Mt. Rushmore is the home of the legendary Big Room. Magnificently adorned with countless formations, it is the Black Hill's most beautiful cave. www.beautifulrushmorecave.com |
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| Big Thunder Gold Mine 604 Blair Street, Keystone, SD 57751 • 800-314-3917 The Black Hills most complete underground mining experience. Tours, mining museum and gold panning with guaranteed gold beside Battle Creek in view of Mt. Rushmore. Handicap accessible, group rates and vacation packages. www.bigthundermine.com/ |
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1880 Train - Black Hills Central Railroad
P0 Box 1880, 222 Railroad Avenue, Hill City SD 57745-1880 605/574-2222 • 866/FOR-1880 • office@l880train.com Old-time steam locomotives and vintage cars make several trips daily between Hill City and Keystone. Open early May to early October. Reservations recommended. www.1880train.com |
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| Museum @ Black Hills Institute P0 Box 614, 117 Main Street, Hill City; SD 57745-0614 • 605-574-3919 - gift shop • 605-574-4505 - offices dinomail@bhigr.com 'REAL DINOSAURS! See Stan," one of the two best and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeletons ever found, as well as other dinosaurs from the Cretaceous. Enjoy the most spectacular exhibits of fossil invertebrates an here and our fabulous mineral and meteorite collection. www.bhmnh.org |
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| Black Hills Playhouse Together we are creating today's memories while preserving yesterday's! Join us in beautiful Custer State Park near Center Lake for Summer Season performances. For information about passes, tickets or the Playhouse, please call 605-255-4141. www.blackhillsplayhouse.com • bhp@blackhillsplayhouse.com |
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Crazy Horse National Memorial
Hwy 16 South of Hill City, Custer, SD 57730 • 605-673-4681 World's largest mountain carving in progress. The story of how & why the colossal Memorial is being created. Huge visitor's center. Open year-round with Lots for the whole family to see & do. Nightly laser show, Memorial Day weekend to Native American Day. www.crazyhorsememorial.org |
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Custer State Park
HC 83, Box 70, Custer, SD 57730, 605-255-4515 Spectacular geological formations, three scenic drives and one of the nation's largest buffalo herds, 4 resorts, 7 campgrounds, fishing, nature programs, historic sites. www.state.sd.us/sdparks |
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Evan's Plunge
PO Box 610, Hot Springs, SD 605-745-5165 The world's largest natural warm spring-fed indoor pool. Year-round family fun. North end of Hot Springs, SD on Hwy 385. www.evansplunge.com |
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Heritage Village @CrazyHorse|
24829 Village Avenue, Custer, SD 57730 • 605-673-4761 A unique western experience featuring music shows, unique shops, breakfast, lunch & dinner buffets. Family fun entertainment with dinner & show packages available. Trail rides, RV park, & campground. www.heritage-village.com |
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Mammoth Site Hot Springs
Hwy 18 Truck, Hot Springs, SD 57747 • 605-745-6017 Experience one of the world's greatest fossil treasures! A National Natural Landmark with fossils of Ice Age fauna left in place as discovered. www.mammothsite.com |
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial/Xanterra
PO Box 268, Keystone, SD 57751 • 605-574-2523.PO Box 178, Hill City, SD 57745 • 605-574-2515 www.nps.gov/moru/ Mount Rushmore Concessions Carvers Cafe - Keystone, SD, 57751 • 605-574-2515 Email Us www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com |
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| Rockin R Rides, Inc. - Horseback Riding in Black Hills 24853 Village Ave Custer SD 57730, 605-673-2999 (summer): 520-349-6078 (cell) Rockin R Rides, Inc. is a professional outfitting business offering trail rides and over-night trips. Capture the spirit of the Old West with a horseback adventure. Rockin R Rides, Inc. specializes in small groups with friendly, knowledgeable guides with a variety of rides ranging from 1 hour, 1½ hour, 2 hour and half day. Located just one mile south of Crazy Horse Memorial at Heritage Village. www.rockingrtrailrides.com |
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| Rushmore Borglum Story 342 Winter Street, Keystone, SD 57751 • 605/666-4448 Mt. Rushmore is brought to life in this beautiful museum & gallery which showcases scores of Borglum's paintings, sculptures and artifacts. Exclusive film of blasting. 800/888-4369 • www.rushmoreborglum.com • borglum@gwtc.net |
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| South Dakota Air & Space Museum, Ellsworth Heritage Foundation, Inc. South Dakota's premier aviation museum has FREE admission & parking. Summer Visitors can take a base bus tour for a nominal fee (includes touring a Minuteman missile Training Launch Facility and a number of sites on the base.) The Museum currently features: 25 aircraft ranging from World War Two bomber and transport aircraft to the contemporary B-1B Lancer, 4 different missiles, including a Minuteman II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, The South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame, A Missile Procedures Trainer Exhibit, An F-106 interactive aircraft cockpit, A B-1B Cockpit and Offensive/Defensive System Operators Simulator. Open 7 days a week, all year round. Winter hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 2890 Davis Drive, at main gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base, PO Box 871, Box Elder, SD 57719-0871 605-385-5189 or DSN 675-5189. www.ellsworth.af.mil/museum.asp |
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| South Dakota State Railroad Museum The Museum features and archieves railroad memorabilia, maps, photos, and related items from South Dakota and other American railroads. Railroads have long had an impact in not only Hill City, but on South Dakota and our entire nation. Now, South Dakota's unique railroad history and its influences on the region and its people will have a showcase in Hill City. The museum is located on the grounds of the 1880 TRAIN. 605-431-0708 www.sdsrm.org |
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| The National Presidential Wax Museum Visit the Parade of Presidents Historic Wax Museum. Take a vicarious trip into the past. Experience the feeling of being with President Roosevelt at Yalta, Dolly Madison at the White House Reception, or President Nixon aboard the USS Hornet as he welcomes the returning astronauts from their moon flight. Contemplate at your leisure such significant events as the Declaration of Independence, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and the reunion of our nation at Appomattox Courthouse. www.blackhillsbadlands.com/presidential 605-666-4455 |
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Wade's Gold Mill Mining Museum
12401 Deerfield Road, Hill City, SD 57745 605-574-2680 See video, old-time stamp mill, restored mining equipment and modern placer mill in operation. Panning lessons. Gift shop and jewelry. Picnic tables available. www.home.earthlink.net/~rlwade |
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Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
PO Box 253, 23935 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD 57745-0253 • 800-888-1798 • 605-574-2368 Email us
PO Box 253, 23935 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD 57745-0253 • 800-888-1798 • 605-574-2368 Email us