RESTAURANTS + ATTRACTIONS + SHOPPING + MUSEUMS
EXPLORING THE BLACK HILLS FOR THE LAST 31 YEARS SUMMER 2015
FACE IT YOU’LL LOVE THE BLACK HILLS FROM MONUMENTAL FACES TO COOL DOWNTOWN PLACES – WE’LL TAKE YOU THERE! © Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
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Adams Museum
Explore Deadwood’s past and larger-than-life legends at the Black Hills’ oldest history museum.
54 Sherman Street • 605.578.1714
Days of ‘76 Museum
The Black Hills’ newest museum commemorates the history of the renowned Days of ‘76 Celebration and Rodeo, and features rare American Indian artifacts.
18 Seventy-Six Drive • 605.578.1657
Historic Adams House
This meticulously restored 1892 Victorian mansion includes original furnishings and features the stories of two of Deadwood’s founding families.
22 Van Buren Street • 605.578.3724
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Visit one of America’s most famous western cemeteries and the final resting place of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
1 Mount Moriah Drive • 605.578.1876 CityOfDeadwood.com
150 Sherman Street, Deadwood, South Dakota 605.722.4800
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Where Fun Bubbles Over
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what’s inside 12 Experience the Love 16 Black Hills Events 20 Memorable Mementos 26 Explore the Great Outdoors, Climb, hike, cycle, camp and golf 28 The Museum Experience 32 Local Flavors & Flights Tasting Rooms and Brew Pubs 36 7 Must-Try Meals
DT 1-48 Rapid City Downtown Magazine 98 Keystone At the Base of Mt. Rushmore 100 Underground Adventures 104 Mount Rushmore National Memorial 108 Custer Surrounded by Adventure 109 Custer State Park 112 Crazy Horse Memorial 116 Hill City Trains, Galleries, Art, and More 120 Hot Springs 122 The Mammoth Site 124 Deadwood America’s Favorite Wild West Town 130 Lead 132 Spearfish Explore the ‘Queen City’ 134 Driving From Here to There 139 Sturgis 144 Black Hills Rodeo Fun 148 Free Rapid City Attractions Travel Tools 140 Black Hills Coupons Eat, Play & Shop For Less 152 Black Hills Dining Guide 156 Advertiser Index Maps 10 Black Hills, South Dakota 158 Rapid City 6
carving a dream The plaster cast of Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski’s 1/34th scale model of Crazy Horse, shown on the cover, depicts measurements used to guide the future of the Mountain Carving. The Mountain Crew pays close attention to these details in all engineering aspects of the project. View scale models and other tools utilized over the years throughout the Memorial’s Visitor Complex. The feature story, Crazy Horse Memorial, The Dream Becoming Reality, on page 112, gives insight into the project, the history and the Ziolkowski family. Face It, you’ll love your time at the Memorial. Photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Frederic Larson was commisioned by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2005 to feature the on going work at The Crazy Horse Memorial.
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RESTAURANTS + ATTRACTIONS + SHOPPING + MUSEUMS
EXPLORING THE BLACK HILLS FOR THE LAST 31 YEARS
What’s Your “Don’t Miss This” Thing To Do? The Laser Light Show at Crazy Horse Memorial.
Anything cowboy and western.
PUBLISHER Rick DenHerder MANAGING EDITOR Lisa DenHerder ACCOUNT MANAGERS Sandy Brockhouse Teresa Mullally CREATIVE DIRECTOR John Edwards
Rushmore Raspberry in a waffle cone at Mount Rushmore.
Watiki with the kids.
Ride the 1880 Train.
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Chris Valencia
Hiking Harney Peak.
HEAD OF WEB DEVELOPMENT John Eining
Camp, swim and fish at Sheridan Lake.
Hiking Harney Peak.
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Cathy Chmielewski
Eat at the Alpine Inn in Hill City. Saying no to dessert is not an option.
SOCIAL COORDINATOR Kayla Schmalz
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Jenna Carda Shop the downtowns. Great stores; wonderful people.
MARKETING INTERN Taylor Guthmiller DISTRIBUTION David Schmalz
The wine and beer tasting rooms throughout the Black Hills.
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Hike the 11th Hour Trail in Spearfish Canyon.
Drive with the windows down and your nose in the air.
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EXIT 61, RAPID CITY W W W.WAT I K I WAT E R PA R K . C O M • 1 - 8 6 6 - WAT I K I - F U N
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•H arney Peak in Custer State Park, rises 7,242 feet above sea level, and is the highest point in the United States east of the Rockies.
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•T he Black Hills’ name comes from a Lakota word Paha Sapa, which means “hills that are black.”
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•D akota is the Sioux Indian word for “friend.”
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Mount Rushmore Crazy Horse Memorial
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Piedmont
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Color coding on ads and listing for each region
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HOT SPRINGS
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STURGIS
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Experience the Love For generations, visitors have come to love the Black Hills almost as much as the people who call it home do.
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eing in love is nothing to be ashamed of—it happens to the best of us—people from all over the world profess, “I love the Black Hills!” at the mere mention of its name. There’s just something about this place, with its endless combinations of awe-inspiring natural beauty, outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture scenes, award-winning wineries, entertaining family attractions, and majestic state and national parks that people fall in love with. It really is no wonder that those who come here fall in love with this piece of heaven on earth, and that within the time you are here, you’re gonna fall in love with it, too. The love starts with Visitor Magazine. Since 1984, Visitor Magazine has shown millions of visitors where to find the best restaurants, stores, galleries, wineries, and attractions “the Hills” have to offer. Inside these pages you’ll find a little history and trivia we’ve uncovered and some amazingly helpful travel tools—the Black Hills Dining Guide, 55 coupons, maps, resources, and more—to assist you. Discover, dine, shop, or tour—whatever you’re ready to do; Visitor helps make your time here memorable. Take your copy home with you as a vacation memento. 12
Next, become familiar with the three local terms of endearment used for the area. It’s common to hear the Black Hills referred to as two areas, “The Northern Hills” and “The Southern Hills,” and Rapid City is commonly referred to simply as “Rapid.” Go ahead—use the terms— everyone will know what you mean. In the Northern Hills you will find historic Deadwood and Lead, the “center of the nation” in Belle Fourche, beautiful Spearfish Canyon, and Sturgis, home of the world-famous Motorcycle Rally held each August. The summer of 2015 marks the 75th Rally, with every indication of a record-breaking number of bikers (550,000 attended the 65th Rally) expected to visit the Black Hills. Experience the Wild, Wild West as you walk Deadwood’s Main ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’ traveled to Deadwood in February to help Chris Soules, a farmer from Arlington, Iowa, find true love. The date with Becca included a romantic horseback ride, an intimate dinner, a first kiss and ended with a rose.
Street, ride the historical 1880 Train, tour the museums, and visit the historical sites of the Old West frontier towns. These must-sees will roundup your love for the Old West legends. The Southern Hills is where you find Keystone and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the city of Custer and several natural wonders, including Custer State Park—the largest state park in South Dakota, and Crazy Horse Memorial—the largest on-going sculpture in the world, Hill City and the Central 1880 Train, and Hot Springs and the Mammoth Site—the world’s largest mammoth research facility. A maze of underground passages can be found beneath the southern Black Hills in Rushmore Cave, Wind Cave National Park, and Jewel Cave National Monument, each providing adventure and excitement. Whether you sign on for a guided tour or go exploring on your own, you’ll find a spelunking adventure to remember. Classic scenic drives abound in both areas of the Black Hills—Iron Mountain Road, Needles
Highway, and Spearfish Canyon—all with plenty of interesting photo ops and places to stop and admire the view. Rapid City, the second largest city in South Dakota, is where you find a wide variety of shopping, local and national restaurants, museums, and numerous free attractions, including a life-size dinosaur park. Discover the historic downtown area, take the City of Presidents free walking tour, and experience Main Street Square—a public gathering place with a full schedule of events, entertainment, and interactive fountains. And the list could go on and on with reasons why so many claim their love for the Hills. It’s a beautiful place and there’s so much to love about it—welcome to the Black Hills, let the love begin—face it, you’ll love the Black Hills. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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Visit over 100 friendly farm animals! Bottle-feed the baby animals in the Nursery. Hand-feed the goats, sheep, ducks and fish. Hold the baby chicks. Pony and train rides. Cheer for your favorite pig at the race track.
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Black Hills Events APRIL
9-11 Forks, Corks & Kegs Food & Wine Festival, Deadwood 11 Spring Fling Home & Garden Show, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 17-19 32nd Annual Lakota Omniciye Wacipi, Spearfish 18-19 Free National Park Week 23-25 Black Hills Fiber Arts Fair, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 24 Entertainment in the Canyon, Spearfish 24-26 YFS Kids Fair, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City
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MAY
1-3 Naja Shrine Circus, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City 2 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival, Deadwood 3 Korczak Day, Crazy Horse Memorial 6 Anne’s Day, Crazy Horse Memorial 6-10 Black Hills Film Festival, Rapid City & Hill City 9 Spring Market & Fruhlingsfest, Main Street Square, Rapid City 10 1880 Train Mother’s Day Express, Hill City 15–17 Custer State Park Open House 16–17 1880 Train’s Appreciation Weekend Hill City 21 Ruth’s Day, Crazy Horse Memorial 22–25 Memorial Day Open House & Arts Show, Crazy Horse Memorial 22-24 Black Hills Music Festival, Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort 28 Summer Concert Series Kickoff Main Street Square, Rapid City
Photo by Deadwood Chamber/deadwood.com
Enjoy all of the events, parades and festivals held throughout the Black Hills during the spring and summer months.
OUTDOOR MELODIES May 22-24 Black Hills Music Festival, Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort
June-August, Thursdays Summer Nights, 7th and Main, Rapid City
July 17-19 Hills Alive Memorial Park, Rapid City
June-August, Thursdays Main Street Square Concert Series, Rapid City
Nightly Circle B Chuckwagon Cowboy Music Show & Brule, High Country Guest Ranch
June-August, Fridays Downtown Friday Nights, Spearfish
JUNE
Thursdays Summer Concert Series Main Street Square, Rapid City Thursdays Summer Lecture Series, (6/4-8/27) Crazy Horse Memorial Fridays Downtown Friday Nights (6/12-9/4) Spearfish Nightly Laser Light Show, (5/22-10/12) Crazy Horse Memorial 3 Black Hills Playhouse Opens 3 Crazy Horse Dedication Anniversaries 6-7 30th Annual Volksmarch,
Crazy Horse Memorial 12 Art Night Downtown, Main Street Square 13 Art & Wine Festival, Main Street Square 13–14 Wild Bill Days, Deadwood 19-21 Rodeo & Gift from Mother Earth Celebration, Crazy Horse Memorial 21 1880 Train Father’s Day, Hill City 26-27 Black Hills Bluegrass Festival, Elk View Campground 26 Night Blast Celebrating Ruth Ziolkowski’s Birthday, Crazy Horse Memorial 27-28 Sculpture in the Hills
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Enjoy the exciting night life of Main Street Square in downtown Rapid City, featuring light shows and live performances.
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JULY
Thursdays Summer Concert Series Main Street Square, Rapid City Thursdays Summer Lecture Series, (6/4-8/27) Crazy Horse Memorial Fridays Downtown Friday Nights, (6/12-9/4) Spearfish Nightly Laser Light Show, (5/22-10/12) Crazy Horse Memorial 4 Independence Day Celebrations: Spearfish, Deadwood, Main Street Square, Rapid City, Crazy Horse Memorial, & Belle Fourche
10 Art Night Downtown, Main Street Square 12 Cruiser Car Show, Main Street Square 16-18 44th Annual Black Hills Corvette Classic, Spearfish 17-19 38th Annual Festival in the Park, Spearfish 17–19 Hills Alive, Memorial Park, Rapid City 17-18 A Gathering of People Wind & Water, Main Street Square, Rapid City 21–25 Days of ‘76 Celebration, Deadwood
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AUGUST
Thursdays Summer Concert Series, Main Street Square, Rapid City Thursdays Summer Lecture Series, (6/4-8/27) Crazy Horse Memorial Fridays Downtown Friday Nights (6/12-9/4) Spearfish Nightly Laser Light Show, (5/22-10/12) Crazy Horse Memorial 3 Chalk in the Park (artists will come together to use chalk to create art work on the sidewalk) Herrmann Park, Belle Fourche 3-9 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 14 Art Night Downtown, Main Street Square 14–23 Central States Fair, Rapid City 15 Culture Shock: Young Artist Festival, Main Street Square, Rapid City 20–23 Kool Deadwood Nites, Deadwood 23 [LOVE]2 Bridal Fair, Main Street Square 25 Fee Free Day: National Park Service Birthday 29-9/4 Black Hills Bicycle Tour, Rapid City
SEPTEMBER
Thursdays Autumn Nights Main Street Square, Rapid City Nightly Laser Light Show, (5/22-10/12) Crazy Horse Memorial 4–7 Labor Day Open House, Crazy Horse Memorial 4-6 Flavor Days, Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort 5 Dueling Pianos, Main Street Square 5 Beer Train, 1880 Train, Hill City 6 Night Blast, Crazy Horse Memorial 11 Art Night Downtown, Main Street Square 12,15 Wine Express into the West, 1880 Train 18–19 Deadwood Jam, Deadwood 18–19 Taste of Autumn BBQ Championships, Spearfish 25-27 Annual Buffalo Roundup, Custer State Park 26 Harvest Fest, Spearfish 26 1880 Oktoberfest Train, Hill City 26 Fee Free Day: National Public Lands Day 27 Autumn Volksmarch, Crazy Horse Memorial
VISIT ANY OF OUR 4 LOCATIONS IN RAPID CITY
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From boutiques and gift shops located in historic buildings, modern malls and specialty stores, find special pieces to remember your trip to the Black Hills.
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hances are you heard “bring me back a souvenir!” before you left home, and you know you want to bring home a special memento for yourself and your family. Either way, buying souvenirs while on vacation comes down to finding pieces that are meaningful to you and tell a story. With that in mind, stroll into the boutiques, the gift shops, and the specialty stores of the small-town downtowns. Of course you get t-shirts and trinkets, but keep on the lookout for a one-of-a-kind piece that will remind you of your trip—of the good times you had here and of the essence of the Black Hills. The hand-made Native American Indian 20
pottery, drums, beadwork, and art are just a few unique cultural items to consider. Several art galleries and museum shops house works from both local and national artists. Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries in downtown Rapid City features the finest collection of Native American art, crafts, books, music, and cultural artifact reproductions. Perhaps that keepsake will be a piece of Black Hills Gold Jewelry. By Federal mandate, this style of jewelry must be manufactured in the Black Hills of South Dakota in order to carry the name “Black Hills Gold Jewelry.” The manufacturers of Black Hills Gold Jewelry produce a diverse selection of pieces based upon the original design of rose, green, and yellow gold in the grapes and leaves pattern. Today, gifted designers creatively add gemstones including diamonds, sapphires, and aquamarine that transform these simple elements into beautiful, artful styles that will provide a lasting memory of your visit to the Black Hills.
Photo by Artist: Sonja Holy Eagle at Dakota Drum Company
Finding Meaningful Mementos
Sioux Sioux Pottery Pottery Factory Gift Store - Tourist Attraction
Self-Guided Factory Tours Featuring Sioux Pottery and Hand-made Lakota Crafts
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Watch NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS paint and etch pottery with symbols important to the Lakota culture.
Children can decorate a pot as they sit with our Lakota artists.
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Sioux Pottery
1441 E. St. Joseph Rapid City, SD 57701 www.siouxpottery.com
One mile south of South Dakota School of Mines
605-341-3657 800-657-4366 Call for Directions
Sioux Pottery is made from the red clay of the Black Hills of South Dakota—sacred to the Lakota Native American People. Each piece of handmade pottery is crafted by Sioux Indian artists and decorated with the designs and symbols important to their Lakota culture.
For a vintage or antique memento, the Black Hills has many large and small antique shops. Create your own “Antiques Roadshow” while you’re in a local downtown or on a scenic highway. These shops contain items directly related to life in the Black Hills and house some interesting vintage finds. Maybe it’s the clothes, accessories, and practical pieces that will ignite the memories of the Black Hills. If brand names are what you’re looking for, you can find them at Rushmore Mall
(I-90 exit 58) and Rushmore Crossing (exit 60); each offers a variety of clothing, home, and pet supply stores. Find additional brands when you shop the locally owned stores. There you will find Trollbeads, Vera Bradley bags, and South Dakota made products. Before your adventure comes to a close, and whatever you choose as your memento, just don’t leave without it. It may be a scarf you picked up. Maybe it’s a vintage music box you found at a little shop on Main Street, or those new hiking shoes or moccasins you bought that are your memento, and that’s perfect. It’s custom to your time here—it’s your piece to spark the memory of the adventure all over again. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
Locally and Regionally Made Art and Jewelry!
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Your Outdoor Gear At Cabela’s our outdoor experts put our gear to the test every chance they get. From hunting and fishing to camping and hiking, Cabela’s Outfitters do it all. And they are happy to share the knowledge they gain in the great outdoors with everyone who walks through the doors of a Cabela’s store. For a full listing of seminars, events and store information visit us at
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Explore the Great Outdoors The Black Hills National Forest spans 1.2 million acres, offering great hiking, rock climbing, golf, cycling and camping adventure.
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he great outdoors of the Black Hills are characterized by spectacular views of towering rock formations, rolling prairies, and beautiful lakes, cliffs, and gorges that offer a unique wilderness experience second to none. No matter if you are a beginner or an elite climber, hiker, or cyclist there are trails and routes suitable for everyone. Rock climbers of all skill levels will find some of the state’s best boulders, canyons, cliffs, and crags in the Black Hills region, along with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. In particular, these specific areas are popular with climbers: Custer State Park rock formations have been nicknamed the “Needles of South Dakota” due to their spiky, spire-like appearance, challenging world-class climbers and novices alike. In the Mt. Rushmore area,the presidents’ faces are off limits, but the backside of that rock boasts a large granite wall and trident-shaped spire, which has attracted alpinists from all over.
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Other prominent areas include North Park, complete with 18 different climbs; and South Seas, with its the moderate, thin-faced routes across sharp granite. And just behind South Seas is a rarely visited cluster of crystalline granite boulders called Mount Baldy. Mountain biking trails pass through mountainous areas, logging roads and former railroads, covering hundreds of miles throughout the Black Hills. The most famous trail, Centennial Trail, also known as Trail No. 89, is a 111-mile route for the more advanced that stretches from near Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis to the Wind Cave National Park near Hot Springs. The trail offers views of cliffs, canyons, and Mount Rushmore along the way. The George S. Mickelson Trail stretches 109 miles and contains 15 trailheads. Cyclists share the road with hikers and horseback riders, and the trail passes through tunnels and wooded areas, and over bridges. The trail is suitable for all fitness levels. A fee is required to use the trail, and self-service machines sell passes at all of the trailheads. Rapid City offers a 13.5-mile trail used for cycling and jogging. The trail travels through the city and along Rapid Creek. Continued on page 142
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Whether you’re interested in American history or want to walk in a miner’s footsteps, there’s an interesting museum for you.
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hen you choose to visit the many Black Hills museums, you will find exhibits focusing on the area’s rich history, unique fossil displays of mammoths and dinosaurs, collections of minerals and meteorites, aviation exhibits, U.S. Presidents, and much more. Review the ad for each museum and visit those that pique your interest. Kids will find something wonderful at each museum, and they just might learn something—but they will be too busy having fun to notice. Give yourself plenty of time when exploring one of our museums, though—each one has so much to offer, it’s easy to get lost in the stories, artifacts, interactive exhibits, and artwork. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com 28
NORTHERN HILLS • Adams Museum Deadwood • Days of ’76 Museum Deadwood • High Plains Western Heritage Center Spearfish • Historic Adams House Deadwood • Tri-State Museum Belle Fourche RAPID CITY • Dinosaur Museum Rapid City • Museum of Geology at SDSM&T Rapid City • South Dakota Air and Space Museum Ellsworth AFB
SOUTHERN HILLS • Big Thunder Gold Mine Keystone • Indian Museum of North America Crazy Horse Memorial • Mammoth Site Hot Springs • National Museum of Woodcarving Custer • National Presidential Wax Museum Keystone
SD Air and Space Museum, Ellsworth AFB. Rapid City
Main photo Days of 76 Museum by SDTourism.com
The Museum Experience
• Center of the Nation Monument • 1876 Johnny Spaulding Cabin • Community and Cultural Events • Enjoy the Action of Outdoor Rodeo Focusing on the
Early Pioneers - The Old West & Rodeo History
of Western South Dakota, Northeastern Wyoming and Southeastern Montana
415 5th Avenue - 605-723-1200 - www.thetristatemuseum.com
East of Rapid City at I-90, exit 67 next to Ellsworth AFB (605) 385-5189 • www.sdairandspacemuseum.com
★ Unique gift shop ★ One of a kind displays of aviation milestones
★ 52 Indoor and outdoor exhibits
★ Base Bus Tours Mid-May through Mid-September (nominal fee)
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JUNE - LABOR DAY 8:30am-6:00pm • REST OF YEAR 8:30am-4:30pm
Featuring work of Original Animator of Disneyland Carving Area • Wooden Nickel Theatre Museum Gallery of over 70 Carvers • Gift & Snack Shop All under one roof • Ample bus parking Open May to late-October
HWY 16W • Custer, SD
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Local Flavors & Flights For new favorites sample some of the best flavors South Dakota winemakers and brewmasters have to offer.
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he wineries located throughout the Hills provide the perfect excuse for vacationers to explore something other than the typical, which is exactly what an increasing number of people are doing each summer. Whether you are a first time visitor, novice, or an experienced wine connoisseur—you will love tasting it directly from the source at one of our local winery tasting rooms. The Black Hills wine trail along Highway 385 connects the charming tasting rooms in Hill City and Custer with the tasting rooms
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in Deadwood. A big reason to visit wineries is to learn, so don’t feel like you need to know everything about wine before you visit a winery; just enjoy yourself and the experience. For wine tasting basics, you’re in a great area, as the Black Hills tasting rooms tend to be laid back, at least compared to tasting in Napa. So, if you’re fresh off the Mickelson, and want to stop by a tasting room wearing shorts and your Merrills, go for it. When you walk in, expect to be greeted by the host asking, “Would you like to taste some wine?” to which you can respond, “Yes, please!” Personable well-informed guides will then introduce you to the wines the winery produces and the local stories behind them. When selecting the varieties you would like to sample, take this opportunity to sample some of the regional specialties—many of which are award-winning flavors. In most experiences, they’ll typically start with whites, then pour reds, then finish with dessert wines. Several tasting rooms offer complimentary wine tastings, and if there is a fee, the host will let you know. The gift shops at the tasting rooms feature locally made crafts and trinkets to commemorate your visit. Be sure to take a little piece of South Dakota home with you along
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Most local breweries offer flights of beers to sample.
with the wine or brew of your choice. Each year, new breweries continue to pop up in the Hills, offering a variety of craft beer and guided tours of their facilities. Each local brewery offers exclusive choices for tasting their beer. Some give you the choice of free samples, while others offer beer flights for purchase. These flights allow you to try the many tastes the region has to offer. Many of the local wineries and breweries host a number of events throughout the
seasons. Visitors can experience weekly concerts and live music, stand up comedy shows (complete with complimentary tastings), and themed food and wine pairing dinners. See our website calendar of events and plan to visit during one of their great summer events! To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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he life mantra ‘eat, drink, and be merry’ is especially useful when on vacation. After all, everyone knows calories don’t count when you’re away from home. And, if you’re a die-hard foodie, some things should just be tasted right from the source. There’s nothing quite like the taste of locally grown buffalo, barbeque on a tin plate, or a piece of kuchen for dessert. Make meals a part of your adventure by trying dishes unique to the area and experiences you normally wouldn’t try. Rich with local hot spots and fabulous cuisine from all around the world—from Italian, Asian, and Tex-Mex, to subs, steaks, noodles, pizza, ice cream, and more—just about any flavor can be found in this little corner of the world. 36
Thanks to a growing population and increasing numbers of visitors, the area is beginning to see more dining options. Rapid City has an abundance of national chain restaurants; and every community in the Hills has local eateries that specialize in continental, contemporary, and traditional American cooking. Deadwood’s casinos involve an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the town also claims some of the best-ranked restaurants in South Dakota, too. These top 7 local culinary must-try meals are handpicked local favorites. From the appetizer and entrée to the dessert, you are going to love these meals that are best experienced here in the Black Hills.
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Whether it’s a cowboy chuck wagon supper or an elegant steak dinner to remember, the area’s culinary scene will leave you craving more.
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South Dakota buffalo is the first thing on the menu to try. Buffalo meat has a slightly sweet, yet very rich flavor and is very low in saturated fat, naturally loaded with nutrients. Appetizers such as buffalo skewers to main course meals as burgers and steaks are common options. When you see the meat on restaurant menus, do you wonder what the difference is between bison and buffalo? The meat you see is, properly, bison meat. It is called buffalo by many, even those who produce it, so the terms have become accepted as meaning the same thing in North America. You can experience this homegrown favorite at many of the locally owned and operated restaurants in the Black Hills. For the best flavor, order your bison medium-rare to rare; the meat will dry out fast the more it’s cooked, since the fat content is so low.
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Wild game dishes with pheasant and elk are second on the list of must-try meals in the Black Hills. Elk with its clean, sweet taste can be found in common menu items such as elk stew, elk ravioli, or made into a burger or steak. Pheasant, which happens to be the state bird, is another game cuisine to taste. The high-protein meat is usually roasted—similar to chicken. Both of these game meats are often found served with pasta.
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The Black Hills streams and lakes may be home to Rainbow Trout, but when your plans don’t include fly fishing, you must try the delicious trout and walleye on the menu of several top restaurants in the area. The pink, mellow-tasting meat of the Rainbow Trout is a local favorite. Try walleye, and enjoy the sweet mild taste, baked or fried.
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Bread as the official state bread in February 2005, so you know it must be good. The Indian Taco is amazing! The fry bread is surprisingly light and crispy, has a perfect taste combination of lightly salty and lightly sweet, and is not greasy as some expect. It is topped with seasoned beef or buffalo meat, and other toppings you would expect to find on a regular taco. Choosing an Indian Taco for your meal won’t disappoint.
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The Indian Taco is the fourth must-try meal while in the Black Hills. The authentic Indian Fry bread is what makes this taco the best thing since, well, tacos! Indian Fry Bread is a Native American quick bread, and the way it is served varies from region to region—with different tribes holding different recipes. South Dakota even designated Fry
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For authentic Western family-fun under the stars, the Black Hills offers cowboy experiences like no other. Get your tickets for an area chuck wagon dinner and supper show and watch as Dakota grown beefsteaks are grilled over the campfire, taste Dutch-oven side dishes, and get taken back in time to an old western scene. Grab your tin plate and get in line for beef, beans, baked potatoes, and biscuits, then kick back and enjoy a real cowboy music show.
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Turn your meal into an entertaining evening at a Japanese hibachi grill. As you sit around the grill, smile and laugh as your chef throws flames and tries to catch flying broccoli. Another way that is a tad more relaxed is enjoying the outdoor patios of many restaurants around the Hills. When the sun goes down and the evening sets in, sit outside and enjoy the coolness of the evening. Many places have live entertainment, fire pits, and beautiful views for a special dining experience.
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Dessert and baked goods are number seven on the list. There are a lot of people unsure about bread pudding, but you can’t say you don’t like it until you’ve tried it at the Alpine Inn; it’s worth it! And when you want the best caramel rolls, Rapid City locals say Colonial House, hands down. Dessert can be for breakfast; we won’t tell. Remember what we said—you’re on vacation; calories don’t count. There are so
many yummy specialty desserts to choose from, go ahead and ask for the dessert menu. And Bonus #8 A sweet-tooth’s haven is here! Watch in wonder as the delicious salt-water taffy is made through the storefront window in Keystone. Enjoy homemade fudge or caramel apples. Try a scoop of homemade ice cream at a local parlor in every town you visit—many of them have secret recipes making them one-ofa-kind. No matter where you go in the Hills, you can find sweet memories to take home. After a long day of sightseeing, you may prefer to get an order to go before you head back to your hotel, or many restaurants have delivery services available. Eat in or carry out, the attractive cafés, winery bistros, and restaurants throughout the Black Hills all have must-try meals that you really must try. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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As South Dakota’s second largest community, Rapid City offers a wide variety of gift shops, boutiques, family attractions, parks, galleries, restaurants, and so much more.
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apid City was founded in 1876 by a group of prospectors that had come to the Black Hills in search of gold, and established its name from the springfed creek that passes through it. Originally called Hay Camp, Rapid City became a major trade center for not only mining camps, but also for the surrounding towns, Indian reservations, and ranches after the completion of the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad on July 4, 1886. Since its beginning, Rapid City has enjoyed a diverse economy including agriculture, forestry, government, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and a strong service sector. Downtown’s bustling streets of Rapid City are lined with a cozy collection of historic buildings filled with unique shops and galleries, where visitors can find one-of-a-kind pieces of Native American artwork and local craft goods. While
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strolling through town, make your way through Art Alley for a colorful display of area artists. The City of Presidents free walking tour holds a series of life-size bronze statues of all 43 of our nation’s past presidents, and can be enjoyed along Rapid City’s downtown sidewalks. Each figure depicts a president in a different pose, emphasizing some unique aspect of their personality—such as President Reagan wearing a cowboy hat. The presidents are life-sized, providing perfect photo ops. This walking tour is full of fun facts mixed with traditional history, making this self-guided tour entertaining and educational. A silhouette of a dinosaur is a prominent feature of the skyline on the mountain that separates east and west Rapid City. The Brontosaurus is one of the seven lifesize concrete sculptures built in 1936 in Dinosaur Park—a free attraction.
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The City View Trolley is a fun way to see all the sights of downtown Rapid City. The Hotel Alex Johnson was founded in 1927 and Truman holding the 1948 Chicago Tribune’s inaccurate headline, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” One of many full-scale statues you will find in downtown Rapid City.
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Streets; Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery; the Chapel in the Hills/Stavkirke Chapel; Storybook Island; Dinosaur Park; the Dahl Arts Center; and the City of Presidents Visitors’ Center on Main Street. For more information on the schedule and other pick-up points, visit RapidRide.org.
Feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you climb aboard the City View Trolley and listen to a narrated tour of the city’s most historical locations. The trolley fare for unlimited on/off access per day is $2 per adult, $1 per child (12 and under), and $1 for honored citizens (60 and over, disabled, and Medicare card holders). The trolley system offers convenient pick-up and drop-off stops at: The Journey Museum; downtown at 6th and Main
Main Street Square is a fun-filled public space in the downtown district where you can enjoy free activities including: special events, arts and culture, concerts, granite sculpting, and interactive fountains. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques, and eateries—the possibilities are endless in the heart of downtown. Check out a waterfall and fountain in the summer; visit again in the winter to glide across the ice skating rink. Other unique features include: a large green area surrounded by trees, benches, granite sculptures, and a stage for outdoor concerts and events. The interactive fountain runs each day during the summer—weather and event permitting. Make sure to visit when the sun goes down to see the light show. 45
RAPID CITY Experience art in the making while Sculptor Masayuki Nagase transforms 21 pieces of granite into The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water. The project is in its third year and is expected to be complete in five years; be sure to check out his progress. Visitors may watch Nagase work on-site at the Square from July to September, chat with him most Thursdays at noon, and see and touch completed stones. More than 200 events are set for 2015, with many in the summer including: Summer Concert Series, Movies Under the Stars, Kids’ Carnival, Art Night Downtown, Art & Wine Festival, Independence Day Celebration, Cruiser Car Show, [Love]2 Bridal Fair, and the list goes on. Just a short drive away, you will find yourself surrounded by two million acres of ponderosa pine that provide a unique and up-close view of the region’s natural wonders. Rapid City’s close proximity allows easy access to great outdoor activities that provide the chance to see the beauty of the Hills like hiking, biking, skiing, and horseback riding. In 1942, Rapid City Air Base (today’s Ellsworth Air Force Base) was established six miles northeast of the city, adding thousands of new residents to the area. Just outside the front gate of the base, visitors can walk through the free South Dakota Air & Space Museum for an up
close look at the aircrafts that have been used throughout the years. Take a break from sightseeing and explore some of the best shopping the area has to offer. Rapid City is home to a variety of retail options from The Rushmore Mall—with national chain stores, local boutiques, and specialty gift shops—to the outdoor retail shopping experience at Rushmore Crossing. Unique in its size, Rapid City provides shoppers with the same luxuries as shopping in major cities while receiving excellent customer service—all in a small town atmosphere. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
Chapel in the Hills
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CONTENTS Friendly People & Endless Opportunities Await Find restaurants, shops and an awesome nightlife. 6 Welcome and Contact
Downtown Fitness & Health Explore Rapid City’s landscape on two wheels or find inner peace at a yoga class. 23 Bust Your Booty 24 Let’s Go Ride A Bike
Downtown Arts & Culture Celebrate Downtown’s thriving art district with vast public art and unique galleries. 8 Stunning Statues 11 Art Evolution 12 Art In The Making
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Downtown Clothing Shop hip western wear and contemporary Native American art at Sage & Silver. 14 One Of A Kind Designs Downtown Activities Discover exciting, culture-rich fun for the entire family in Downtown Rapid City. 18 Walk Among Leaders 19 Gather Round In The Square 20 Play In The Park 22 Arts Action 22 Go Rockers
Downtown Specialty Shopping Opposites attract to find the perfect mix, from distinguished flavors to home decor. 28 It’s A Vintage Life 32 Oil & Vinegar Do Mix Downtown Dining Travel back in time and taste modern diversity with unique dining experiences. 36 The Grill Is Back 40 Secret Speakeasy Downtown Rapid City Where fantastic restaurants, excellent shops, and a vibrant nightlife flourish. 42 Business Directory
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Home to fantastic restaurants, great shops and an awesome nightlife... and the friendliest people around. Escape for the weekend to Downtown Rapid City and experience numerous art galleries, fashionable boutiques, a variety of fine cuisine, the City of Presidents statues and great entertainment from music to theatre to various events. Explore the fountain at Main Street Square, a place to make fun-filled memories for the whole family. With plenty of hotel rooms, over 70 shops and 33 restaurants, head Downtown, year round.
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DOWNTOWN ARTS & CULTURE
STUNNING STATUES
A bronze sculpture in the window of the Alex Johnson Mercantile depicts a Native American rising out of the reeds and grabbing a swooping eagle.
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o-owner Jennifer Johnson enjoys telling the story behind “The Wings of the Gods” by Truman Bolinger. “They bury themselves in a little ditch and put sticks across the top of them, so they are hiding below, and they tie a dead rabbit on there,” Johnson said. “The eagle will come down, and that’s a depiction of him grabbing that talon so he can pluck his one feather for his war bonnet or for his coup stick or whatever. It turns from just a beautiful bronze sculpture to the story of 8 DT RAPID CITY
these kind, gentle Native people who would never hurt an eagle or any animal.” But that piece of art isn’t her favorite. In fact, Johnson knows and loves each piece of art, jewelry and all of the gifts offered in the shop at 608 St. Joseph St., adjacent to the Hotel Alex Johnson. “When these pieces arrive on our walls, you can tell what kind of love and effort and energy goes in to them,” Johnson said. “So I can’t claim one as my Found at 608 St. Joseph St., favorite, because Alex Johnson honestly, it’s the Mercantile is a marketplace offering artists behind them a wide variety of local that charm me as and regional jewelry, much as the art gifts and art. itself.”
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Five lines of jewelry made in-house are on sale in the store, as well as jewelry from more than 20 local artists, including turquoise and Native American jewelry. “I love just talking and learning about these artists and the art. People are enraptured with our Native American culture,” she said. “I don’t ever want any of my associates to just sell a picture or a piece of art because the story behind it is what attracts people to these Downtown stores.” Another popular product on the shelves is Sioux Pottery, made just down the road, and local horse-hair pottery. The mercantile also carries candles, souvenirs, postcards, greeting cards, books, soaps and Minnetonka Moccasins.
And, if you find yourself in need of a toothbrush, batteries or even deodorant, sundries are available. Johnson hopes that when people see items, it sparks their creativity. Or just means something . She boasted that ZZ Top once stopped by and bought quite a few guitar string bracelets, made by her son and daughter-in-law.
“We have the largest selection of trendy, fun styles of Minnetonka moccasins,” owner Jennifer Johnson said. “They are so trendy, so cool, and so hip.”
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DOWNTOWN ARTS & CULTURE “All the fabulous unique businesses Downtown work hard to bring Rapid City the finest shopping experiences around,” Johnson said. “My husband Jim and I couldn’t be happier or prouder to be a part of this revitalized, historic and charming Downtown.” The bronze sculpture in the front window may be sold some day, but Johnson is proud to have it, and a second bronze by Bolinger displayed in such a prominent place. “This is his life’s work, and the fact that we get to show it off in our store is amazing,” she said.
Art can be found in many different forms in Downtown Rapid City, and in many places you can meet the artist, or create your own. Alex Johnson Mercantile 608 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-2383 Bag Ladies Antique Mall 524 Sixth St. | 605-341-5299 Canvas 2 Paint 632 St. Joseph St. | 605-716-3325 Dahl Arts Center 713 Seventh St. | 605-394-4101 James Van Nuys Gallery & BH Faces Magazine 516 Sixth St. | 605-343-2449 The Perfect Hanging Gallery 512 Main St., Ste. 940 | 605-348-7761 Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Gallery 606 Main St. | 605-342-3086 Rapid River Gallery 910 Main St., Ste. 120 | 605-431-1945 Reflections of South Dakota Art Gallery 605 Main St. | 605-341-3234 Shaviq Studio & Gallery 626 St. Joseph St. | 605-394-0020 Suzie Cappa Art Center 722 St. Joseph St. | 605-791-3578
Jennifer Johnson, owner of Alex Johnson Mercantile, always has a friendly “hello” for all her friends of the store.
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Art evolution Check out Art Alley between Main and St. Joseph streets and Sixth and Seventh streets. The work by multiple graffiti artists changes every day.
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ART IN THE MAKING
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he Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water is a massive public art project underway in the heart of Downtown Rapid City that will be part of the community for generations. The 21 large chunks of ancient granite that make up the project were integrated into the original design for Main Street Square, which opened in October 2011. The granite pieces along Main St. are designated as the “Badlands Tapestry Garden” and the granite along Sixth St. is the “Black Hills Tapestry Garden.” A selection committee of arts and community leaders chose stone sculptor Masayuki Nagase to be the project’s artist from an international pool of 88 artists. Nagase trained in Japan, is based in Berkeley, CA, and has a long career as a stone sculptor and public artist. The sculptor’s abstract design for the project uses two major visual themes, wind for the Badlands Garden and water for the Black Hills Garden, and explores a vast expanse of the region’s history of continuous transformation. The design suggests the aspiration of all beings in nature to live in balance and communicates the community’s hopes for the future. “The design elements are tools, a means, for me to show people the themes of change 12 DT RAPID CITY
and the energy of nature which takes us all,” Nagase says. Using traditional stone carving tools, Nagase began work at Main Street Square in 2013. He carves by hand onsite during the summer months. The Badlands Tapestry Garden is nearly finished, and the artist begins work on the Black Hills Tapestry Garden this summer. If you look closely at The Sculpture Project, you’ll notice that the two stone gardens are made of different types of granite. Compared with the Badlands’ reddish-brown, fine-grained Carnelian granite, the Black Hills’ Rockville Beige granite appears grey and is composed of a mixture of large crystal sizes and colors. The granite’s composition makes carving a design more difficult.
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Nagase will experiment with different approaches to the Rockville Beige on a batch of 1-foot by 1-foot carving samples. “From time to time, I’m just looking at this piece and trying to imagine what I could do with it,” he said. “But there’s always something coming. That’s the fun part, the problem solving. That’s the way I try to enjoy myself, anyway.” For inspiration, the artist reads and studies pictures of the natural history of the Black Hills. “The Black Hills have many species of plants and animals,” he said. “I want to use them very minimally in my design, but the Black Hills have a lot of variation, possibilities, a lot of life compared with the Badlands.” For more of the artist’s thoughts, events, and to follow the progress of the project, visit www.RCSculptureProject.com.
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DOWNTOWN CLOTHING Co-owner Lauren Goodday Giago’s ledger art is featured on clothing from Double D Ranchwear, available at Sage & Silver.
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age & Silver Americana at 629 Main Street is the result of two passions brought together by sisters Lauren Goodday Giago and Vanessa Frank, and their mother, Deborah Painte: clothing and art. The sisters are artists who wanted to feature their art in a shop in Downtown Rapid City, and also wanted to share their style of clothing. “We come from a family of ranchers so we’ve always dressed like this,” Lauren said. “This has always been one of my passions as well. I’m really into clothing and fashion.” She explained that lady’s western wear incorporates native iconography because most of the clothing is made by western brand manufacturers, so the two interests merge nicely. “When you look at it, there’s a lot of the Indian prints, different iconography that’s Indian based,” Lauren said.
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The artist graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Sante Fe, with an Indigenous Studies bachelor’s degree. Originally from the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota, she is Arikara and Hidatsa. After college, she moved with her husband back to South Dakota – he is originally from the Pine Ridge Reservation. Her art has been featured in the National Museum of American Indian, the Smithsonian, Buffalo Bill Cody Museum, the Red Cloud Heritage Center, and she shows at the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Herd Indian Market in Phoenix.
Currently, Sage & Silver carries women’s clothing, with a small baby section that includes onesies, hair bows, star quilts and baby boots. “I really look forward to further developing and bringing in new products into the boutique area that aren’t already represented here,” Lauren said. “That’s part of the reason we opened up the ladies’ fine western wear boutique was because we really didn’t have anything like that here in Rapid City. So a lot of the brands that we carry, you can’t find them anywhere else in Rapid City.”
As a small botique the owner of Sage & Silver offer a personal shopping experience. “A lot of time, we’ll have someone come in looking for one item but they’ll leave with a whole outfit,” Lauren said. “Because we can really help them match things up. Maybe this scarf will go good, or this pair of boots really matches this shirt, so that’s always fun.”
DOWNTOWN CLOTHING In the gallery section, local artists can show and sell their work. The focus is on contemporary Native American art. “So when you look at the paintings, it’s brighter, there’s different iconography, there’s pops of colors,” Lauren said. “We have some pop artists in here, so it’s a lot more contemporary than the traditional things that you would have seen more in the past, historic things.” The gallery carries traditional items, paintings, bead work and quill work. It also has silver and turquoise jewelry from New Mexico, and silver jewelry by local artists incorporating Plains iconography, such as buffalo and horses. “But mainly, it’s focused more towards the contemporary because we wanted to
give younger artists here in the area and nationally a place to show their artwork,” Lauren said. Lauren does bead work and quill work, and also has designed clothing – sewing and hand painting jackets. There is a line of Double D Ranchwear – carried at Sage & Silver – that features Lauren’s ledger drawings on a shirt. She describes herself as a cultural, rather than traditional, artist. “I’m a young Native American person living in contemporary times,” she said. “I’m a business owner, but yet my culture and my spirituality still really roots me within my life. I’m alcohol and drug free and have been my entire life as well. That really comes out within my artwork.”
Buy brands at Sage & Silver, at 629 Main St., not available anywhere else in Rapid City.
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DOWNTOWN CLOTHING Clothing for the whole family can be found in Downtown Rapid City, from the finest mens wear and formal wear, to the latest women’s fashions, and from maternity and children’s wear to nursing uniforms. Audra’s Bridal Gallery 601 St. Joseph St. | 605-348-8816
Seeley Clothing 512 Main St., Ste. 200 | 605-341-1200
Bella Boutique 609 St. Joseph St. | 605-791-2099
Serendipity Street Boutique 505 Seventh St. | 605-791-1981
Children’s Trading Post 325 Omaha St., Ste. 1 | 605-209-5199
Shangri La Boutique 607 Main St. | 605-348-8100
Edge Sports 619 Main St. | 605-716-9912
Shirt Shack 517 Main St. | 605-737-3103
Karma Boutique 529 Main St. | 605-718-1456
SoleMate Shoes & The Uniform Center 723 Main St. | 605-343-0203
Michael’s Mens Wear 617 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-0127
Untamed Clothing & Accessories 617 Main St. | 605-343-5020
Mona Lisa’s on Main 615 Main St. | 605-716-7801
Vanbachs Boutique 512 Main St., Ste. 210 | 605-342-3650
Ponderosa Screen Printing & Embroidery 619 St. Joseph St. |605-341-7198
Zipper Denim Company 512 Main St., Ste. 230 | 605-791-3444
Sage & Silver Americana 629 Main St. | 605-791-4640
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Main Street Square 2015 events
Lights on the Ice Teen Night Heroes Skate Day Rodeo Skate Day Last Day to Skate Beach Party Eggstravaganza Spring Market and Pet Day Spring Market and Frühlingsfest (Springfest) Summer Concert Series (Thursdays) Kids’ Carnival Art Night Downtown Art & Wine Festival Shiner Music Fest Independence Day Celebration Cruiser Car Show The Gathering of People Wind and Water Culture Shock [Love]² Bridal Fair Autumn Nights Concert Series (Thursdays) Dueling Pianos Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival Bierbörse Made in South Dakota Scare in the Square Ice Rink Opens Holiday Celebration and Winter Market Ugly Sweater Skate Party Santa in the Square Lights on the Ice Teen Night Downtown Countdown
1/2, 2/13 1/17 1/31 2/28 4/4 5/2 5/9 5/28-8/27 5/30 6/12, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11 6/13 6/27 7/4 7/12 7/18 8/15 8/23 9/3-9/24 9/5 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/31 11/21 11/28 12/4 12/5, 12/12 12/18 12/31
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apid City has been named the most patriotic city in America, and its Downtown is lined with historic faces. A series of life-sized bronze statues of our nation’s past presidents greet guests to Downtown Rapid City. These statues are a tribute to America’s heritage and give those who are shopping, dining or walking a historic reminder of the legacy our nation’s presidents have created. You can enjoy and view the City of Presidents for free. As you’re strolling the streets of Downtown, be sure to stop and visit your favorite president.
Pick up a “City of Presidents” book at the Downtown Visitor Information Center at 512 Main St., Ste. 980, year round; or the City of Presidents Information Center, at 631 Main St., from June 1 to Aug. 31.
Your activities options are numerous. Check out live theatre, a concert, or take a tour. Black Hills Community Theatre 601 Columbus St. | 605-394-1787
The Journey Museum 222 New York St. | 605-394-6923
Black Hills Open Top Tours 417 E. Waterloo St. | 605-644-6736
Main Street Square 526 Main St. | 605-716-7979
Black Hills Playhouse 605-255-4910 | blackhillsplayhouse.com
Museum of Geology 501 E. St. Joseph St. | 605-394-2467
City of Presidents 631 Main St. | downtownrapidcity.com
Performing Arts Center of Rapid City 601 Columbus St. | 605-716-0416
Downtown Rapid City Walking Tours 605-430-6445 | presidentialtriviatour.com
Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N. | 605-718-8484
The Elks Theatre 512 Sixth St. | 605-343-7888
Potter Family Theatre and Supper Club 632 1/2 St. Joseph St. | 605-415-5593
Fort Hays Chuckwagon 2255 Fort Hayes Dr. | 605-343-3113
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N. | 605-394-4111
Historic Rapid City 1015 12th St. | 605-341-5398
Summer Nights PO Box 2290 | rapidcitysummernights.com
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atch an artist carve granite on site, run through a fountain, or picnic on the lawn at Main Street Square. This summer, find something for the entire family–enjoy live music every Thursday night, sample wine in June, experience a classic car show in July, and so much more. Main Street Square is a fun-filled public space where visitors can enjoy free activities, including special events, arts and culture, concerts, granite sculpting and interactive fountains. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques, eateries and galleries, the possibilities are endless in the heart of Downtown. Check out a waterfall and fountain in the summer–visit again in the winter to glide across the ice skating rink. Other unique features include a large green area surrounded by trees, benches, granite sculptures and a stage for outdoor concerts and events. The interactive fountain runs each day
during the summer, weather and event permitting. Make sure to visit when the sun goes down to see the light show. Experience art in the making while Sculptor Masayuki Nagase transforms 21 pieces of granite into The Sculpture Project: Passage of Wind and Water. The project is in its third year and is expected to be completed in five years–be sure to visit next year to check out his progress. Visitors may watch Nagase work on-site at the Square from July to September, chat with him most Thursdays at noon, and see and touch completed stones. More than 200 events are set for 2015, with many in the summer including: Summer Concert Series, Movies Under the Stars, Kids’ Carnival, Art Night Downtown, Art & Wine Festival, Independence Day Celebration, Cruiser Car Show, [Love]² Bridal Fair and more. It’s [FUN]². A complete list of events and details may be found at www.MainStreetSquareRC.com or by calling 605-716-7979.
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Legacy Commons Playground is a community gathering area adjacent to Memorial Park Promenade.
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hile the Promenade encourages people to walk between Downtown Rapid City and the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Legacy Commons Playground offers a destination for more community members and visitors to stay and enjoy Memorial Park. Both the playground and Memorial Park Promenade has placards to remember the 1972 flood. The Black Hills Veterans Memorial was moved to a more prominent place, and an eagle sculpture was added on top.
Legacy Commons Playground has features for children of all ages and abilities.
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DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES Legacy Commons Playground includes five separate play areas with adjacent themed gardens. The play areas and gardens surround a three-fourths acre Great Lawn for spontaneous and planned gatherings. Discovery features within Legacy Commons Playground include 70 images of plants, animals and fossils hidden throughout the park. And, for the parents, ample benches to relax, or three separate fitness features to work out are offered. Play areas at Legacy Commons Playground: • Climber area with art garden • Accessible inclusive play area with an elevated accessible garden • Nature climbing area with adjacent Black Hills, prairie and medicinal gardens • Age 2-5 play area with a children’s garden • Active play area with an adjacent sustainable landscape
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Arts Action Check out Rapid City’s hub for all things art and culture. ArtsRapidCity.org is a one-stop calendar for events, classes, workshops and more. “Rapid City’s art scene is flourishing. With ArtsRapidCity.org, our community and tourists can easily find the entire arts and culture scoop in one spot,” said Sara Olivier, Arts Rapid City. “Find events ranging from performing and visual arts to music, literature, film, history, and culture as well as classes and workshops. And let’s not forget the amazing programs and activities that are free for everyone.” Search options allow users to find
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exactly what they are looking for, including activities for children and families. Museums, galleries, theatres, and performance spaces will be listed in the Venue Directory with Google Maps to help you get there. Organizations, businesses, and public art will also have directories. Artists can learn more about the local organizations and leaders that support and sell their work. The website’s ArtSpeak Blog will feature stories about local artists. ArtsRapidCity.org was started with the guidance of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation and funding from a Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grant.
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For the sports enthusiasts, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Hardrockers have events during every season. Men’s teams include football, basketball, track and field, cross country, soccer and golf. Women’s teams include basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, golf and cheerleading. For a sports schedule, visit gorockers.com.
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BUST YOUR BOOTY Everyone is a size awesome, according to Tuula Dadah.
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adah, a Pilates and group fitness class instructor, opened Core Connections, a Pilates, yoga and barre studio, about three years ago at 815 St. Joseph St. The barre studio was added about a year ago, where Dadah and other instructors lead Pilates. “It’s low impact, but it’s a great booty burner, you just really burn it out,” she said. “It’s a ballet bar, and we keep everything centered around the Pilates breath because that’s one of the biggest things with pilates.” About 150 classes are offered each month, ranging from very beginner to very advanced. Holy Yoga is also offered, that centers around scripture, prayer and inspirational Contemporary Christian music. “Some people come looking for 40 minutes or 60 minutes just to calm the mind, and stretch it out,” Dadah said.
“Some people are looking for yoga, some people are looking for maybe a harder workout, we offer all of that here.” Fit camps are also offered throughout the year, with a focus on inches and body fat loss. “I wouldn’t even have that stinkin’ scale if I didn’t have to use it for a body fat calliper,” Dadah said. “Everybody’s lost body fat, everybody’s lost inches and feeling good. And that’s really what it’s about feeling healthy, vibrant and good. It’s not about being a size two. I always say we’re all a size awesome.”
Core Connections offers drop-in rates and monthly memberships. A schedule of classes can be found on mycoreconnections.com.
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Let’s Go Ride A Bike
Rapid City Bcycle, the city’s first bike share, has bicycles available for rent. Stations are located at Main Street Square and the School of Mines & Technology. Become a member and track miles ridden, calories burned and emissions prevented. For more info on rates and membership, visit www.RapidCityBcycle.com
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Your fitness & health options are broad in Downtown Rapid City. Whether it’s for a drop-in, membership or an emergency away from home, we have you covered. Awareness Counseling 809 South St., Ste. 105 | 605-348-2717
Fitness Plus 321 Kansas City St., Ste. 1 | 605-721-5959
Barefoot Dance Studio 412 Fifth St. | 605-415-1111
Meyer & Dana Orthodontics 2620 Jackson Blvd. | 605-343-1500
Black Hills Surgical Hospital 216 Anamaria Dr. | 605-721-4700
Precision Eyecare 605 St. Joseph St. | 605-341-5644
Carol White’s Personal Fitness Studio 710 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-2256
Regional Health 353 Fairmont Blvd. | 605-719-1000
Core Connections 815 St. Joseph St. | 605-484-9677
Vision West Eye Care 825 Columbus St., Ste. E | 605-343-4703
Downtown Dental 623 Quincy St. | 605-342-4882
YMCA of Rapid City 815 Kansas City St. | 605-718-9622
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DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPPING
IT’S A VINTAGE LIFE The first two pieces were Scotty Terrier black and white silhouettes from the 1930s. From there, Eli Thurston just kept collecting more and more.
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he owner of Marketplace on 7th features local relics, one-of-a-kind pieces and architectural salvage on the lower level of the 1920s Rapid City Fruit Building. “We like to do a really raw juxtaposition of primitives with more of that Hollywood glam,” Thurston said. “Then there’s a lot of décor items that are based on Check out The Marketplace on 7th taste and palates, on Facebook for the really unique latest finds and items available in the store. vintage items that I personally love. My 28 DT RAPID CITY
The items in The Marketplace on 7th change daily, and owner Eli Thurston rearranges the displays often.
personal taste always lies between the 20s through probably the 60s, maybe early 70s, just because it was so rad.” Much of that personal taste can be seen throughout the store. Especially with umbrellas that accent the space – whether upside down or in racks. “I’m in love with umbrellas,” Thurston said. “I started collecting umbrellas when I went to school at Indiana University. It was super rainy in Bloomington and I lived right on campus, so you always had to have a really good rain jacket and a really good umbrella.” Near the cash register is a unique umbrella stand from France that she resists the urge to take home. There are
DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPPING also a couple of other items from France currently in the shop – a Jacobi end table and a grandfather clock. “There’s stuff I really love, like really old primitive cast iron, really heavy, that you want to preserve,” Thurston said. She sells and consigns items, and lately Thurston has been doing a lot of preservation projects in churches, old barns, homesteads and reclaiming. “We’ve seen a lot of growth with reclaimed items or found items,” Thurston said. “Or really cool found objects, a lot of people like to pick up.”Such as riveting jigs originally from Homestake Mine in Lead, which a customer recently considered using as floating shelves. Those who find themselves in the middle of a home renovation could hit the jackpot at the store—Thurston has boxes of hardware. She most recently obtained door hardware from Deadwood that hadn’t been touched for 60 years. The shop has something for every budget, all mixed into the décor. “I may take something really high end and put it with something dirt cheap that I found, but it’s important to me and that’s what makes your sense of style so cool,” Thurston said. “You want somebody to come in the store that’s going to say, I can’t afford that, but oh look at this, I can afford this.”
Eli Thurston’s first purchase for Marketplace on 7th was two black and white silhouettes from the 1930s.
The oldest piece in the Marketplace is a 17th century heirloom storage piece from a farmhouse in Argentina, with handforaged hinges. “We just try to get in things that are unique to the area,” she said. “Our younger generations have changed to really appreciating the quality of antiques, older style furniture, whether it be preserving an
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DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPPING older piece, to actually customizing a piece, or completely repurposing and taking apart pieces to create a whole new piece.” Thurston has created a vintage section in her store with unique television trays, tins, radios, fans, dishware, lamps and other items. “It’s a lot of mid-century modern that’s become really popular,” she said of the section. “Little kitchen pieces that a lot of people are after. Kitchy.” And, if you are just driving by, you can check out the items outside. At the time of this writing, there was a railroad luggage cart for sale amongst tables and more. Find local relics, such as these riviting jigs from Homestake Mine.
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OIL & VINEGAR DO MIX
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pproximately 50 stainless steel fustis line the walls at Vita Sana Olive Oil Company, at 627 St. Joseph St., containing olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The fustis preserve what’s inside, protecting it from the sun and oxygen in the airtight containers. “When you walk in, you get this shot in the arm of brightness, really the freshness associated with those stainless steel fustis,” said Charles Walsh, who owns the shop with his wife Merry. “What people will have the opportunity to do is taste and experience the finest extra virgin olive oils.” The olive oils are ultra premium, which is a higher grade than extra virgin olive oil, and come from all over the world. The oils originate from a different hemisphere every six months. “You will get the absolute freshest oils that you can get anywhere in the United States,” Charles said. The oils come from a supplier in California, an Italian family that is in its third generation of business. “We went out to visit them and just, they 32 DT RAPID CITY
blew our minds Tip: To taste, swirl the oil in the tasting cup in terms of their to release its aroma. commitment to Next, slurp the oil to savor every little the quality, the nuance of flavor. freshness and the chemistry” Charles said. “So they are the ones who really got us excited about it.” Both fused and infused extra virgin olive oils are available at Vita Sana. In infused oils, the ingredients are added after the extra virgin olive oil is created. And fused oils are when they crush the associated item with the olive. “For example, we have an oil that is called Bakludi. Bakludi is a South African pepper that is picked early, it’s green, and they mash that pepper, they crush it with the olive,” Charles said. “So a fused oil has been crushed and fused into the oil during the crushing process.” To complement the oils, balsamic vinegars are also for sale, from Modina, Italy. Vita Sana has traditional that is up to 18 years of age, and flavored darks and whites that are up to 12 years in age. The recipes for the balsamic vinegars are
DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPPING designed by the family in California, for things like fig or espresso that go into the creation of the vinegar that’s being manufactured and produced in Modina, Italy. The staff at Vita Sana are well-educated and are willing to answer questions. “We listen to them in terms of what they would like to experience, maybe what culinary focus they might have, then we guide them and direct them in ways that they might pair the oils and the vinegars so they can get the experience they want at home,” Charles said. The Walshes also have their own line of spices called Healthy Life, and they offer hand-crafted artisan cheeses and
meats, salts, pastas, pestos and jams. Also available are soaps and oils made with the extra virgin olive oil. “So, just a full experience for the health and the health-conscious, as well as the person looking for fresh-quality products,” Charles said. The owners live the healthy lifestyle, only using the extra virgin olive oil for everything they do. “Whether we are sautéing, whether we are making popcorn, whether we are making a salad, we’ll use the extra virgin olive oil and our balsamic to either make a vinaigrette or to pair on the salad itself,” Charles said. For recipe ideas, sign up for Vita Sana Olive Oil’s monthly enewsletter at vitasanaoliveoil.com.
This is the second location of Vita Sana Olive Oil Company—the other is in Casper, WY.
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DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPPING Downtown is Black Hills’ hub for local and regional art and great shopping. Enjoy galleries and Native American art mixed amongst unique shops and locally-owned boutiques. BOOKS Again Books & Bazaar 612 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-3618 Christian Science Reading Room 530 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-4866 Mitzi’s Books 510 Main St. | 605-721-2665 FURNITURE & HOME B.E.S. Lighting & Home 333 Omaha St., Ste. 3 | 605-348-3393
Dakota Angler & Outfitter 513 Seventh St. | 605-341-2450 Dakota Coin & Precious Metals 615 St. Joseph St. | 605-484-9788 Dakota Drum 603 Main St. | 605-348-2421 First Stop Gun Shop/ Sweeney Building Investment 701 Main St. | 605-341-5211 Jaded Gypsy 516 Seventh St. | 605-716-1421
Furniture Mart 430 Main St. | 605-342-3822
Mt. Rushmore Birds & Paws Pet Bakery & Gifts 910 Main St., Ste. 100 | 605-388-3925
Johnson Creek Antiques 627 Main St. | 605-791-5464
Poppy & Pine 512 Main St., Ste. 240 | 605-791-4770
Knecht Home Center 320 West Blvd. | 605-342-4840
Presidential Pawn 610 Seventh St. | 605-342-7296
The Marketplace on 7th 320 Seventh St. | 605-342-8160
The Quilt Connection, Etc. 522 St. Joseph St. | 605-355-0178
St. Joe Antiques Mall 615 St. Joseph St. | 605-341-1073
Revival 408 Fifth St. | 605-716-9500
JEWELRY
Roam’n Around 512 Main St., Ste 140 | 605-716-1660
Independent Goldsmiths 621 Main St. | 605-718-7859
Roger Frye’s Paint and Supply 626 Sixth St. | 605-342-1309
Landstrom’s Jewelry 620 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-6663
Sam’s Club 925 Eglin St. | 605-877-3051
Neugebauer’s Fine Jewelry 601 Main St. | 605-348-4557
Storyteller Entertainment 520 Sixth St. | 605-348-7242
SPECIALTY SHOPS
Victoria’s Garden 320 Seventh St. | 605-348-2035
At Home Design 410 Fifth St. | 605-388-8322
Vita Sana Olive Oil Company 627 St. Joseph St. | 605-721-6555
Black Hills Bicycles 1401 Omaha St. | 605-716-4497
Western Stationers 714 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-3310
Celtic Connection 517 Sixth St. | 605-716-9014
Who’s Game House 512 Main St., Ste. 910 | 605-342-4263
The Clock Shop 629 St. Joseph St. | 605-355-0505
Who’s Hobby House 715 Main St. | 605-342-0875
Common Cents 1129 W. Omaha St. | 605-343-8482
Who’s Toy House 512 Main St., Ste. 160 | 605-716-4386
Connection Army-Navy Store 817 Main St. | 605-341-3032
Wig Specialists at the Mane Boutique 525 Omaha St., Ste. 10 | 605-343-9447
Cranky Jeff’s Bicycle Shop 628 St. Joseph St. | 605-716-0826
Zoom Soda & Candy 515 Main St. | 605-718-2693
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elmonico Grill, at 609 Main St., has a different look this summer. Owners Ben and Barb Klinkel are staying true to the menu that customers have enjoyed for years, with the addition of wood and a new grill. “What we are really doing is emphasizing the grill in Delmonico grill, and utilizing it,” Ben said. The owners are getting rid of the white tablecloths, to create a “more socially conducive atmosphere” and adding items to the menu, including lunch specials offered in the price range $6.25 to $8. DELMONICO GRILL is open Monday to “Before, it was Saturday, 11 a.m. to more of a special 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. occasion kind of a Catch live piano restaurant, what music on Thursday, we want now is Friday and Saturday evenings during the people to think summer. about us for lunch 36 DT RAPID CITY
as an affordable option,” Ben said. “For us, that’s something easy to do and really makes us more accessible to every day dining.” He said the restaurant will maintain the standards that the menu has always had, with the addition of smaller dishes, more vegetables, and more creativity. “But I don’t think we want to take away from the special occasion diners,” Barb said. “There’s going to be plenty of that atmosphere, so people will still feel like it’s the place to go to for their anniversary celebration or whatever.” The entrance to Delmonico also has a different look. The west wall serves as a waiting area with comfortable seats, and the east side contains a baby grand piano. Live piano music is planned for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings during the summer. “I think that will provide a level of quality to the ambiance of the restaurant as well,” Ben said.
DOWNTOWN DINING Round booths with red granite tops have been added in the center of the restaurant, each with high curved walls to offer privacy for four or five diners. “It offers a little bit more comfort, where the bar is geared more towards sociability and quick bites,” Ben said. Diners can now sit at a granite-topped bar, or at tables with bench seating along the west wall of the restaurant, next to a large round booth that can accommodate eight to 12 people comfortably. New booths have been added along the east wall of the restaurant, for parties of two to four. And the décor is a tribute to the western South Dakota and the Black Hills, emphasizing the steak house theme, with cowhide, barn wood, and even a cow looking through a window on the west wall. “It pays homage to the Black Hills and really where the food comes from as well as being chic and modern,” Ben said. “It’s elegant and rustic,” Barb said. “It is a really fun combination of a lot of stuff.” One of the bigger changes is the renovation of the balcony above the main dining room. Single diners or smaller parties may sit a table for a great view. And, there’s an addition of a closed off room for private parties. “We really took in consideration the view from up high,” Ben said. “You can appreciate looking down onto the dining room and still take in some of the
Delmonico Grill dishes up seared sea bass, parsnip potato risotto, beet tartare, parsnip crisp and chive oil.
elevations of the ceiling as well. There’s just a lot of aesthetic appeal to the whole design.” The kitchen has been renovated as well to accommodate the private parties upstairs as well as the everyday diners out front. Its double line allows staff to serve food out the back for the balcony, and service the restaurant. “From top to bottom, it’s a whole new Delmonico,” Ben said. “The design is really a mixture of modern contemporary.”
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445 Martini Lounge 445 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-348-8300
Ifrit’s Hookah Lounge 725 St. Joseph St. | 605-716-6986
Alternative Fuel Coffee House 512 Main St., Ste. 110 | 605-791-3791
Independent Ale House 625 St. Joseph St. | 605-718-9492
Angels Catering 1029 Oakland St. | 605-721-9229
(kōl) 504 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-791-1600
Armadillo’s Ice Cream Shoppe 202 Main St. | 605-355-0507
Main Street Market 333 Omaha St., Ste. 2 | 605-341-9099
Blind Lion Speakeasy 510 Ninth St. | 605-939-0095
Main Street Pizza & Subs 502 Main St., Ste. 200 | 605-791-4243
Botticelli Ristorante Italiano 523 Main St. | 605-348-0089
Murphy’s Pub & Grill 510 Ninth St. | 605-791-2244
Brass Rail Lounge 624 St. Joseph St. | 605-341-1768
Paddy O’Neill’s 523 Sixth St. | 605-342-1210
Bully Blends 908 Main St. | 605-342-3559
Pita Pit 725 Main St. | 605-718-PITA
Ciao Fresh Italian Eatery 512 Main St., Ste. 130 | 605-716-4323
¿Que Pasa? 502 Main St. | 605-716-9800
Curry Masala 510 St. Joseph St. | 605-716-7788
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 507 Sixth St. | 605-716-4700
Delmonico Grill 609 Main St. | 605-791-1664
Sanford’s Grub & Pub 306 Seventh St. | 605-721-1463
Dunn Bros Coffee 719 Omaha St. | 605-721-0600
Starbucks 523 Sixth St. | 605-342-1210
Enigma Restaurant at Adoba Hotel 445 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-716-0600
The Silver Lining Creamery 512 Main St., Ste. 100| 605-791-1141
Family Thrift Center 855 Omaha St. | 605-343-6106
Sonic Drive-In 2316 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-716-3663
Firehouse Brewing Company 610 Main St. | 605-348-1915
Tally’s Silver Spoon 530 Sixth St. | 605-342-7621
Firehouse Wine Cellars 620 Main St. | 605-716-9463
Tinderbox 520 Seventh St. | 605-786-8472
Great Harvest Bread 721 Omaha St. | 605-791-5623
VFW Post 1273 420 Main St. | 605-342-9804
The Grille at Holiday Inn 505 N. Fifth St. | 605-348-4000
Wine Cellar Restaurant 513 Sixth St. | 605-718-2675
Haycamp Brewing Company 201 Main St., Ste. 109 | 970-412-5286
Wobbly Bobby British Pub 510 Main St. | 605-721-PINT DT RAPID CITY 39
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Secret Speakeasy Underneath one of Downtown’s throbbing night spots is an establishment with a secret.
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place where reservations must be made 24 hours in advance for a passcode, and cell phones must be stashed away (unless you visit the telephone booth). Owners of the Blind Lion Speakeasy at 510 Ninth St. merge authentic classic cocktails, live acoustic music and innovative food choices in a Prohibitionera scene. The atmosphere is topped off with curly-mustached barkeeps in 1930s attire constantly shaking cocktails and carving ice. “This is an experience that takes you back to a simpler period of time,” said owner Tony DeMaro. “An atmosphere combined with cutting-edge food techniques, because it is this hybrid of old and new.” 40 DT RAPID CITY
TEXT YOUR reservation to 605-939-0095 at least 24 hours in advance. You will receive a passcode to enter through the door, and a password to tell the hostess. Guests are to enter the building through the alley behind Murphy’s Pub & Grill. Hours are Thursday and Friday, from 5 p.m. to midnight, and Saturday, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Chef Blake Iverson creates a unique menu each week, with every one containing small courses to encourage a more social dining experience. “It gives you that opportunity to relax, hang out and go through a meal not in 15 minutes but more so in an evening,” Iverson said. “Fine dining should be a two hour vacation from your life… that’s what we’re trying to offer down here.” Iverson emphasizes pairing the plates with the cocktails. The staff regularly overnights fresh ingredients, such as grouper from the Caribbean, oysters from the East Coast, even mussels from Prince Edward Island. “We want to expand their palates, and
DOWNTOWN DINING encourage them to try different flavors,” Iverson said, of Speakeasy guests. Even the cooking style is a homage to the 1930s. Most of the food is prepared in the kitchen upstairs in Murphy’s Pub & Grill, and finished off in a small corner area by a cook wearing a bow tie. “We created a satellite kitchen to pay honor to that period of time,” DeMaro said. “You couldn’t have that much space in a speakeasy for a full commercial kitchen, you’d get busted in a heart beat.” The Blind Lion originated with the offering of a unique style of cocktails, one where the barkeeps’ abs are sore at the end of the shift from shaking the concoctions. “This type of cocktailing requires tremendous skill and effort and passion,” DeMaro said. “To make the gin fizz, with the egg white, that’s a five-minute shake to get the emulsion.” Not only are there shaken drinks, for those wanting a taste of Europe, there’s an authentic absinthe fountain. “It’s the extra effort they put in down here,” Iverson said. “It’s the fresh-squeezed juices every night before they start. It’s the fresh herbs. It’s the care they take into building their flavored liquors, soaking it into fruit, doing all these extra little things that makes them phenomenal.” DeMaro notes that the barkeeps get to know their guests’ palates, urging them to try new favorites.
While you’re playing the game of Chinese Checkers or Scrabble on a table created by a piece of glass on a claw-footed tub, or sitting at a table very similar to one your grandparents had, think of the history behind the secrecy of the speakeasy. “Females came together, rose up and created prohibition, which led to the right to vote, all because they weren’t allowed into the saloons back in the day,” DeMaro said. “I’m sure another event could have caused it, but this was the one that led to it all and women becoming equal.” So, women, while you are enjoying lavender gin martinis, feel free to sift through the trunk for a feather boa and take a twirl around the dance floor to celebrate.
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DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY AUTOMOTIVE Bob’s 66 721 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-348-6747 Dodge Town 1120 E. Omaha St. | 605-343-2896 Frontier Auto Glass 301 Main St. | 605-348-5366 Granite Automotive 404 Cambell St. | 605-342-3400 McKie Ford Lincoln Mercury 7 E. Omaha St. | 605-348-1400 Mel’s Auto Body 1755 S. Valley Dr. | 605-342-5911 Super-Lube Oil Change 215 Omaha St. | 605-343-5823
RELIGION Faith Temple Church of God in Christ 715 Kansas City St. | 605-342-4448 Services: Sunday, 10 a.m. Worship, 6 p.m. Evening Worship First Presbyterian Church 710 Kansas City St. | 605-343-6171 Services: Sunday, 9 a.m. Worship First United Methodist Church 629 Kansas City St. | 605-342-4498 Sunday: 8 a.m. Gospel Service, 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Service with Children’s Church, 11 a.m. Traditional Service Rimrock Exchange 514 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-5373 Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship
FINANCIAL BankWest 311 Omaha St. | 605-399-2265 Black Hills Community Bank 840 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-343-2422 Black Hills Federal Credit Union 225 Main St. | 605-718-1818 Dacotah Bank 125 Main St. | 605-394-9000 First Interstate Bank 333 West Blvd. | 605-348-3322 First National Bank 632 Main St. | 605-399-0990 First Western Federal Savings Bank 402 Main St. | 605-341-1203 Great Western Bank 14 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-9230 Highmark Federal Credit Union 725 Fifth St. | 605-716-4444 Kahler Financial Group 1010 Ninth St. | 605-343-1400 Nelson Investments 7608 Bluebird Ln. | 605-787-5717 Pioneer Bank & Trust 2001 W. Omaha | 605-341-2265 Schilling Wealth Management 726 St. Joseph St. | 605-399-4081
First Presbyterian Church
Security First Bank 805 Fifth St. | 605-718-8300
Wells Fargo 825 St. Joseph St. | 605-394-3800
UBS Financial Services 726 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-4155
Wells Fargo Advisors 625 Main St. | 605-343-7555
US Bank 701 St. Joseph St. | 605-394-2000
Whitesell Financial Group 817 Ninth St. | 605-348-1152
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President William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, sits at the corner of Mt. Rushmore Rd. and St. Joseph St.
PERSONAL SERVICES Amy Christine Photography 508 Seventh St. | 208-716-5385 Behrens – Wilson Funeral Home 632 St. Francis St. | 605-343-0145 Bethany Christian Services 2525 W. Main St., Ste. 309 | 605-343-7196 Black Hills Interiors & Kitchen Tune Up 333 Omaha St., Ste. 1 | 605-341-2614 Bursch Travel Agency 803 St. Patrick St. | 605-342-2700
Lifeways, Inc. 1010 Ninth St., Ste.2 | 605-716-6555 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 520 Kansas City St. | 605-394-2511 United Way 621 Sixth St., Ste. 100 | 605-343-5872 SALONS & SPAS
Claussen’s Photography 523 Seventh St. | 605-388-3970
AJ’s Wicked Salon & Spa 610 St. Joseph St. | 605-791-5898
D.J.S. Rental Properties 617 1/2 St. Joseph St., Ste. 7 | 605-721-3378
Best Little Hair House 526 Sixth St. | 605-342-7600
The Educational Travel Institute of America bhei.org | 605-791-3500
Black Hills Beauty College 623 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-0697
Hills Properties 3213 West Main St., Ste. 586 | 605-877-5853
The Man Salon 2335 W. Main, Ste. 220 | 605-791-2323
The Hope Center 615 Kansas City St. | 605-716-4673
Mystique Edge 318 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. E | 605-737-0095
Lasting Memories Studio 724 St. Joseph St. | 605-355-9559
Sola Salon Studios 501 Main St. | 605-550-4883
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DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY BUSINESS SERVICES AAA of South Dakota 815 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-8482
Dean Kurtz Construction 1651 Rand Rd. | 605-343-6665
Aflac 1501 E. Centre St., Ste. 201 | 757-416-4340
DeMersseman Jensen Christianson Stanton & Huffman LLP 516 Fifth St. | 605-342-2814
Assurant 440 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-719-0999 Bangs, McCullen, Butler, Foye & Simmons, LLP 333 West Blvd., Ste. 400 | 605-343-1040 Black Hills Appraisal 629 Quincy St. | 605-342-1698 Black Hills Corporation 625 Ninth St. | 605-721-1700 Black Hills Insurance Agency, Inc. 820 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-5555 Black Hills Patrol 807 Columbus St., Ste. 2 | 605-342-1147 Black Hills Power 409 Deadwood Ave. | 605-716-3951 Casey Peterson & Associates 909 St. Joseph St., Ste. 101 | 605-348-1930 Century Business Products 1501 E Centre St., Ste. 112 | 605-343-1260 Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter LLP 704 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-2410 Dakota Mill & Grain 426 Omaha St. | 605-342-3834
Dream Design International 528 Kansas City St. | 605-348-0538 Eagle Sales of the Black Hills 1717 Marlin Dr. | 605-343-2490 Exit Realty 302 Main St. | 605-716-3948 First American Title 801 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. 100 | 605-348-4200 Fish Window Cleaning P.O. Box 3841 | 605-717-3474 Fisher Beverage 3636 Seger Dr. | 605-342-0155 Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson, Ashmore LLP 506 Sixth St. | 605-342-1078 Herrmann Insurance Agencies 821 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. B | 605-718-2200 Historic Fairmont Creamery Building 201 Main St., Ste. 300 | 605-718-7912 KT Connections 829 Quincy St. | 605-341-3873 Ketel Thorstenson, LLP 810 Quincy St. | 605-342-5630
HOTELS Adoba Hotel & Suites 445 Mt. Rushmore Rd. | 605-348-8300 Cambria Suites 333 Outfitter Rd. | 605-721-7360 Comfort Suites Hotel & Convention Center 1333 N. Elk Vale Rd. | 605-791-2345 Holiday Inn - Rushmore Plaza 505 N. Fifth St. | 605-348-4000 Hotel Alex Johnson 523 Sixth St. | 605-342-1210 Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 950 North St. | 605-737-4656 MainStay Suites 3321 Outfitter Rd. | 605-719-5151 Town House Motel 210 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-8143 Hotel Alex Johnson
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DOWNTOWN RAPID CITY BUSINESS SERVICES CONTINUED Kieffer Sanitation 2426 E. St. Patrick St. | 605-342-5575 Lynn, Jackson, Shultz & Lebrun 909 St. Joseph St., Fl. 8 | 605-342-2592 MAC Construction 4440 Universal Dr. | 605-787-4685 Minnilusa Historical Assoc. 222 New York St. | 605-394-6099 Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. 718 Steele Ave. | 605-355-4016 Nexus USA 525 University Loop #110 | 605-939-0510 North Western Warehouse Company 413 Sixth St. | 605-341-4877
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Western Dakota Insurors 816 Fifth St. | 605-342-3130 Whiting, Hagg, Hagg, Dorsey & Hagg, LLP 601 West Blvd. | 605-348-1125 Wyss Associates 728 Sixth St. | 605-348-2268 VIP Properties 909 St. Joseph St. | 866-402-4847 MEDIA AND MARKETING
Northwestern Engineering Company 314 Founders Park Dr. | 605-394-3310
Blush Marketing blush-marketing.com | 605-209-1643
Paystubz 2800 Jackson Blvd., Ste. 408 | 605-721-2480
Clark & Grelind Printing 789 Deadwood Ave. | 605-348-2021
Pennington Title 725 Kansas City St. | 605-343-5670
Conrad Electric & Signs 1750 E. North St. | 605-348-8744
Pete Lien & Sons 3401 Universal Dr. | 605-342-7225
KEVN Black Hills Fox TV 2000 Skyline Dr. | 605-394-7777
Raben Real Estate 401 Third St. | 605-342-7272
KOTA Radio 518 St. Joseph St. | 605-342-2000
Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. N. | 605-343-1744
Midcontinent Communications 1624 Concourse Ct. | 605-791-7140
RCS Construction 2400 Commerce Rd. | 605-342-3787
Rapid Broadcasting Company 2424 S. Plaza Dr. | 605-355-0024
RE/MAX of Rapid City 1240 Jackson Blvd. | 605-341-4300
Rapid City Journal 507 Main St. | 605-394-8300
Rensch Law 731 St. Joseph St. | 605-341-1210
Rushmore Media Company 660 Flormann Dr. | 605-343-6161
RESPEC 3824 Jet Dr. | 877-737-7321
Signs Now 1161 Deadwood Ave., Ste. 7 | 605-721-6465
Schmid Insurance Agency 815 St. Joseph St. | 605-343-0411
Simpson’s Printing 2410 S. Plaza Dr. | 605-342-0979
Scull Construction 803 Industrial Ave. | 605-342-2379
Spizziri Press 15 E. Chicago St. | 605-348-2749
SECO Construction P.O. Box 2921 | 605-348-7085
Spore Creative 705 Columbus St. | 605-939-0199
Stanley J. Johnsen Concrete Construction 1671 Rand Rd. | 605-342-7453
TDG Communications 93 Sherman St., Deadwood | 605-722-7111
Thurston Properties 822 Main St. | 605-348-2648
Theta Marketing P.O. Box 3974 | 605-791-1610
Wesolick Law Firm 909 St. Joseph St., Ste. 202 | 605-299-1293
Viamedia 809 Deadwood Ave. | 605-721-2771
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A MONUMENTAL EXPERIENCE With its varied attractions, Keystone is a popular and fun destination in the Black Hills.
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n 1881, the first recorded placer mining claim on Battle Creek served as the beginning of a long association between the minerals, the miners, and the community that would become Keystone. Gold mining gave the town its name in 1891 as the Keystone Gold Mine was founded. The Keystone Mine and its sister mine—the Holy Terror—were two of the top producing gold mines in the United States in the late 19th century. At the peak of the gold boom, Keystone was home to two thousand people, making it the largest city in Pennington County. For many years, the fortunes of Keystone depended on the mineral markets—gold, feldspar, cassiterite (tin), arsenic, and pegmatite that were mined in or around Keystone. In January, 1900, the railroad (now the 98
1880 TRAIN) arrived in town, creating a flurry of new activity. Tourism replaced mining in Keystone after sculptor Gutzon Borglum chose nearby Mt. Rushmore for a carving of four great American presidents in 1925. Borglum hired a number of Keystone miners for jobs on the mountain because of their mining and explosives experience. By 1941, America’s Shrine of Democracy was a reality—due in large part to the determination and labor from the Keystone folks. Today, Keystone is a community that hosts the millions of guests that visit Mt. Rushmore every year. While in the area, visitors can visit a mine and pan for gold, explore a cave, ride the 1880 TRAIN, take a tramway to view the presidential monument, take a free, self-guided walking tour, shop the gift shops on the strip, and so much more. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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UNDERGROUND ADVENTURES
Local caves and mines of the hills offer beautiful and educational adventures for the entire family.
Limestone is a soluble rock that encircles the Black Hills. For over hundreds of thousands of years, water has worked like a chisel to create these underground masterpieces and passageways. The limestone caves of this area are among the deepest and longest in the world and contain some the most unusual and beautiful formations.
stalagmites, columns, spiraling helictites, frostwork, boxwork, and cave popcorn. Experienced spelunkers are still finding and mapping unexplored areas of the bigger caves. Within a short span of time you are taken into a different world where dripping water, sparkling crystals and illuminated passages reveal the wonders of the Black Hills—underground.
Of the earth’s 72 known calcite crystal caves, 68 can be found in the Black Hills. These caves have translucent calcite crystal deposits, creating a gemstone appearance. Each cave features distinctly different formations including stalactites,
Visitors can also tour the underground shafts of non-working gold mines in the Black Hills. Several gold mines offer guided tours to the public where you can see the actual stamp mill, crushers, and other mining equipment. These educational tours explain the mining processes used during the gold rush days of the late 1800s. Some of the mines teach gold panning techniques and visitors get to keep the gold they pan.
CAVE AND MINE TOURING TIPS: •W ear comfortable walking shoes with non-slip soles, as guided tours usually require a half-mile walk on uneven surfaces. •T ours have lit walkways, but some involve climbing up and down stairs or crawling through tight passageways. •N o food, drinks, or pets are allowed.
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• Eatery & 2 Gift Shops • Original Underground 1892 Mine Tour • Mining Museum • 2 Forms of Panning include: Gold Panning beside Battle Creek with Guarantee Gold on site, or Gold Panning in a creek on a claim with Guarantee Gold, Whole Day or 1/2 Day • Geode Cutting • Gem Panning
The Black Hills Most Complete Original Mining Experience! Award winning, hands-on historic learning experience for the whole family • Mining Museum is a replica of 1895 mill built on the Big Thunder property. • See a stamp mill, crushers, winches, blacksmith equipment and a display of an original assay office. Past Recipient of the State George S. Mickelson Great Service Award.
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GREAT FACES
Be inspired as you come face to face with our country’s rich, monumental history. During the early 1920s, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson first envisioned Old West heroes carved on the granite spires of the Needles. From 1924 to 1925, state officials sought the talent of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who had been working on a Confederate memorial on Stone Mountain in Georgia. Convinced of the project’s potential in South Dakota, he came to the Black Hills. Borglum decided that four presidents representing the first 150 years of American history would be the most appropriate subjects for carving. He also pronounced the granite of the Needles too fragile for a carving such as he envisioned. Borglum, along with local guides, explored the central Hills to locate a body of granite that would be substantial enough for carving, as well as positioned as to receive proper natural illumination from the south. In the end, Rushmore Mountain near Keystone was chosen for the project. President Calvin Coolidge formally dedicated the project on August 10, 1927, and efforts continued on the carving of Mount Rushmore for the next fourteen years. Borglum faced a multitude of challenges with the sculpture: finances, weather conditions, dealing with cracks and pockets of poor quality rock on the mountain, developing specialized methods for blasting the granite, and devising methods of hoisting the workers and tools safely to the top of the carving.
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MOUNT RUSHMORE Mount Rushmore’s history is documented in the Lincoln Borglum Museum.
In spite of the difficulties, the likenesses of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln gradually emerged from the mountain. When Borglum died in March of 1941, officials turned the project over to his son, Lincoln, for completion. Due to the escalation of World War II and the lack of funds, the figures were not completed down to their waists as Borglum had originally envisioned. There is no admission fee charged to see the Memorial, as per the wishes of Borglum himself. However, a fee-based system provides convenient parking options: $11 per vehicle and $50 per bus, assessed to offset expenses for the construction,
Mount Rushmore was sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum, his son Lincoln Borglum, and over 400 workers from 1927 through 1941.Â
operation and maintenance of the parking facility (no federal funding was used for the new parking and related facilities built in the mid-1990s). A parking permit entitles unlimited entry for non-commercial vehicles throughout the calendar year. Federal passports such as Interagency Annual Pass, Annual Pass-Military, Senior Pass and Access Pass are not applicable at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com 105
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GOLDEN VIEWS Surrounded by adventure, you are just minutes from state and national parks, caves, and memorials.
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uster was the first town in the Black Hills, established in 1875, named after the infamous Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer—and is the site of one of the major encampments of the Black Hills Expedition, which made the first public discovery of gold in 1874 in nearby French Creek leading the way to the Black Hills Gold Rush. A street wide enough to turn a team of oxen was requested by the gold prospectors when the city of Custer was formally founded in 1875. This established a wide thoroughfare, and created a 150-foot wide Main Street. Today, this “mile-high” community rates as one of the most beautiful areas in the Black Hills. Early pioneers, ranchers and loggers have left behind miles of trails and backcountry roads to explore. Just minutes east is Custer State Park, encompassing 71,000 acres of pristine lakes, granite spires and scenic drives.
Within the park, you’ll discover a natural world of adventure, not to mention, the herd of bison freely roaming the park, often stopping traffic along the Wildlife Loop. Crazy Horse Memorial is located just four miles north of Custer and is the world’s largest ongoing mountain carving. Korczak Ziolkowski started the carving of the legendary Lakota warrior in 1948, and today his family carries on that work. The 563-foot tall monument itself becomes a backdrop for the nightly “Legends of Light” laser show during the summer. Custer is well suited to accommodate the normal influx of summer visitors, and Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park are all within easy driving distance. In late July, Custer celebrates its founding with Gold Discovery Days, an annual reenactment of the discovery of gold in the area. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
Experience Yesterday in the Old West 50 open door buildings with furnishings and information on how people lived when they came west.
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he friendly park staff invites you to come relax, explore, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Undoubtedly, you will see more than just the scenery of the 71 thousand-plus acres of prairie fields, serene lakes, and rugged granite formations. Over the past 90 years, the park has become a model of conservancy and land use with the reintroduction of elk, pronghorn antelope, big horn sheep, and Rocky Mountain goats into the preserve. Along with the other wildlife, 1,300 head of buffalo (American Bison) roam freely throughout Custer State Park. All these creatures are wild; do not approach them, view the wildlife from a safe distance. Visit a replica of the historic Gordon Stockade, the first gold camp in the Black Hills. Or check out the State Game Lodge, a National Historic Landmark that served as the summer White House for President Calvin Coolidge and visited by Dwight Eisenhower; or tour the cabin that was home to Charles “Badger” Clark, South Dakota’s first poet laureate. Throughout the park, there are rustic buildings built of native pine and stone including the stately Peter Norbeck Visitor Center, named after
THE BUFFALO ROUNDUP On the last Friday of September, cowhands on horseback and park officials in pickup trucks drive the thundering bison herd down a long, fenced meadow, past the crowds of onlookers that have numbered over ten thousand in past years. The bison culled from the herd are sold at a public auction held annually on the third Saturday of November. The proceeds from the Buffalo auction help fund the operation of the park, and the ongoing task of maintaining the integrity and health of the existing herd.
the founder of the Park. Four stately lodges offer modern comforts, and eight well-maintained campgrounds feature over 330 campsites and 50 camper cabins. All vehicles, except for non-stop, through traffic on Highway US16A, are required to purchase a park entrance license. Temporary licenses are valid for up to 7 days and are $15.00 per vehicle or $10.00 per motorcycle. Annual park entrance licenses are $30.00 for the first vehicle and $15.00 for the second vehicle. You can find more information on fees at www.custerstatepark.com. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com 109
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The world’s largest sculpture depicting a Native American icon is in progress today.
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eventy-five years ago, Lakota (Sioux) Chief Henry Standing Bear asked Korczak Ziolkowski to create a monument of Crazy Horse in the sacred Black Hills. Today, you can see Standing Bear’s dream slowly becoming a reality. Crazy Horse Memorial, mankind’s largest art project in progress (641-feet-long and 563-feet-high, with a 219-foot-high horse’s head) is on U.S. Highway 16/385. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is just 17 miles NE of Crazy Horse. Korczak, a noted New England sculptor, first came to the Black Hills in 1939 to help Gutzon Borglum on Mount Rushmore. Standing Bear read news reports of Korczak’s artistic achievements and wrote asking him to carve the mountain.
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Twice a year, visitors can walk to the arm and stand face-to-face with Crazy Horse during the Spring Volksmarch—June 6 & 7, 2015 and during the Autumn Volksmarch—Sept. 27, 2015.
After serving in the European theater during World War II, Korczak returned to the Black Hills to tackle Standing Bear’s challenge. He started with chisels and hammers, doing back-breaking work by hand. The first blast on the mountain was on June 3, 1948, dedicating a memorial that South Dakota Gov. George T. Mickelson said “will serve to remind us of the debt we owe to these first Americans.” Korczak’s wife, Ruth, from Connecticut, was by Korczak’s side every step of the way. She was 18 years younger than Korczak, but embraced his dream. She took care of 10 children, five girls and five boys, the visitors, a dairy, a sawmill and Korczak.
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three children live within five miles of the Memorial. All 10 of the children grew up working on the mountain and helping with the visitor complex.
Following his death at age 74 in 1982, Ruth took on Korczak’s monumental task of making the dream come true. She was supported by an enthusiastic staff, businesssavvy board of directors of the non-profit foundation, and a growing international group of friends that help support the Memorial who are called Storytellers. Seven of their children have continued to help expand on Korczak’s work. The other
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Ruth worked tirelessly to continue the work on the mountain and complex overseeing the progress every step of the way until her passing on May 21, 2014 at age 87. She lived in the log home Korczak and she raised their 10 children in and worked seven days a week keeping all aspects of the Memorial going until her death. Ruth was heard many times saying, “If you love your job, it doesn’t seem like work, you are happy and grateful to begin each new day.” Ruth left the ground work for her
CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL CUSTER When visiting Crazy Horse Memorial you will see: • The 40,000-square-foot Welcome Center. This is where the storytelling begins, in two theaters showing the must-see “Dynamite & Dreams” DVD. •T HE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA®, the visitor complex and the scale models for work on the mountain. • The new Mountain Museum that focuses on the mountain carving. • The Native American Educational & Cultural Center, where American Indian artists and artisans create their work and visit with the guests. • American Indian dancers perform at scheduled times throughout the summer. • “Legends in Light,” a spectacular multimedia laser-light show on the mountain begins at dark nightly from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. For more information on Crazy Horse Memorial: www.crazyhorsememorial.org (605) 673-4681
children, Jadwiga and Monique, Co-CEOs to continue overseeing the dream and the progress on the Mountain Carving and complex, along with other family members Adam, Dawn, Casimir and Mark to continue the vision along with Crazy Horse staff and board of directors. Crazy Horse’s face was finished in 1998, giving lasting human form in granite to what was once just a lofty wish. He looks out across the landscape with his hand pointing to the sacred Black Hills saying, “My lands are where my dead lie buried.” In 2015, the crew is focusing on finish work on the hand and the 219-foot high horse’s head. As the mountain evolves, so does the complex that hosts more than a million visitors a year. Our guests see not only the awe-inspiring mountain, but much more. Korczak’s vision extended beyond the Mountain Carving, he planned a museum, a university and a medical training center for the Indian people of North America. The INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® is one of the finest Indian Museums in the mid-west, and is still growing. In 1978, Korczak began a scholarship program with just $250 to start the educational portion of the dream. As of this year the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation scholarship fund has grown
Oglala artist, Orville Francis Salway, Paha Ska painted the tipi in the INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® with images that depict the vision of the Lakota Holy Man, Black Elk.
tremendously, and in 2014 has awarded over $2 million dollars in scholarships to Native American students in South Dakota. In 2010, the INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA® held its first summer program, and the fifth class of 32 students completed the program in August of 2014. They earn 12 college credits, work an internship at the Memorial and get a jumpstart on college and begin making their dreams come true. Philanthropist, T. Denny Sanford pledged $10 million to the Memorial provided that Crazy Horse friends match his gift, which will then become $20 million to further work on the hand and horse’s head. People from throughout the world are helping to achieve the goal, some with a dollar and some with very large gifts. All are very much appreciated and will accelerate the work on the mountain. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com 115
HILL CITY
THE HEART OF THE HILLS Located just twelve miles from Mt. Rushmore, in the heart of the Black Hills, you will find the quaint little town of Hill City. Founded in 1877, during the early years of the gold rush, it was nearly forgotten as miners headed towards the richer gold strikes in the northern hills until 1883 when tin was discovered nearby and the population rebounded. During one of its earliest incarnations as Hillyo, the mining camp was referred to as “A town with a church on each end, and a mile of Hell in between” due to the numerous bars and other morally bankrupt establishments located there. Hill City once depended on mining and timbering, and now, recreation and tourism as its reliable economic mainstays. 116
Hill City’s famous 1880 Train provides the opportunity to experience train travel as it was a century ago. The Black Hills Central Railroad Depot is a departure point for one of the oldest operational steam, locomotivepowered, passenger trains in the country. Riders can feel the rumble of a locomotive and hear the lonesome whine of the train’s whistle on a ride through the scenic Hills. A vibrant art scene is rapidly becoming associated with Hill City. Several prominent artists make their home here, and galleries along Main Street feature the work of a variety of artists and artisans. Types of art that can be found are: sculptures in bronze and stone, watercolors, painting, and framing, as well as Native American artwork and jewelry. Intermingled with the galleries on Main Street is an interesting assortment of gift shops and eateries.
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HILL CITY Each year in late June, the Sculpture in the Hills Art Show and Sale is held. The work of many preeminent sculptors is displayed in a giant tent just off Main Street. Admission is free to the public. Several wineries can be found within a few miles of Hill City which feature handcrafted wines, many made from native fruits. Daily wine tastings, along with snacks and meals are offered throughout the summer. Like many cities in the Black Hills, outdoor recreational possibilities surround Hill City. Within fifteen miles of town you
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can find seven different lakes, numerous campgrounds, resorts, marinas and hiking and biking trails. Because of the endless outdoor activities, shopping, dining, culture and history, you’ll be sure to find something the whole family will enjoy! To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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ROAMING WHERE THEY ROAMED The scenic Freedom Trail winds along the banks of Fall River and is perfect for a walking or biking tour of the downtown district.
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“healing water.” Hot Springs’ Historic District was largely built during this boom, and includes a variety of beautiful buildings that were constructed between 1890 and 1915. Today, visitors can still relax in the historic spas and bathhouses that utilize the natural warm waters from the springs below. In 1890 Fred Evans built Evans Plunge, which is still the largest natural warm-water (87 degrees) indoor swimming pool in the world. Another favorite attraction is the world’s largest mammoth research facility, the Mammoth Site—a paleontological dig site that is protected by a climate-controlled
HOT SPRINGS After a fun day of sightseeing, make your way downtown for a variety of unique shops, galleries, coffee houses, and bookstores.
building. The sinkhole and the in situ (bones left as found) exhibit of mammoth bones attract visitors year round. After your trip to see the mammoths, head to The Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary that covers 11,000 acres of land and has over 500 rescued mustangs running free. You can enjoy guided 2-hour, 3-hour, and all day tours
of the sanctuary. Donations and tour dollars have supported the needs of unadoptable horses for over twenty years. Continue your Hot Springs adventure with Wind Cave. The sixth longest cave in the world is ten miles north of Hot Springs, and is the first cave site in America to be designated a national park. Ten miles southeast, the Angostura State Recreation Area is home to the largest lake in the Black Hills, where visitors can boat, swim, camp, and fish. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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THE MAMMOTH SITE An in situ skull of a Columbian Mammoth (Mammuthus columbi) at the dig site in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
WHERE PREHISTORIC IS NEW The New Learning Center at the Mammoth Site opened in April of 2015 and includes: two 53-seat theatres; a new 10-minute HD introductory video, and new universally accessible walkways which allow visitors a close-up view of the fossils. Guided tours now have a wireless TourGuide system enabling visitors more access and a clear digital sound. More than 26,000 years ago, Ice Age fauna were trapped and died in a spring-fed pond near the southwest edge of Hot Springs. Over the course of the next 350 to 700 years, the hole filled with sediments and mammoth remains. For centuries the bones lay buried, until discovered by chance in 1974 while excavating for a housing development, earth-moving equipment exposed one of South Dakota’s greatest treasures. The site was found to contain the largest concentration of Columbian and woolly mammoth bones discovered in the world. 122
Fortunately, through the work of local citizens, the Mammoth Site was preserved and in 1980 was added to the list of National Natural Landmarks. Today it is a working museum, laboratory, and research facility where paleontologists and volunteers excavate and preserve these relics. Based on tusk count, 61 mammoths have been identified, along with the remains of a Giant short-faced bear, camel, llama, prairie dog, wolf, fish, and numerous invertebrates. Now enclosed and protected by a climate-controlled building, the sinkhole and exhibit of mammoth bones attracts visitors year round. The bones are on show as they were discovered, in the now dry pond sediments for an in situ museum exhibit. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
DEADWOOD
BOOMTOWN EXPERIENCE Capture that old west feel—attend concerts, parades and events, and experience a golden rush!
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he legendary image of Deadwood as a Wild West boomtown has been well established in books, television shows, and movies. Classic characters such as Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, and Seth Bullock are all part of Deadwood’s rich and varied history. The legendary reputation of Deadwood developed as a rough-and-tumble boomtown of the late 1870’s, getting its start in 1875 as a rowdy mining camp after the discovery of gold in the area. Unfortunately, Deadwood’s legend out-shined its gold. By the end of the 19th century the entire surface gold collection had played out and most of the prospectors and cowboys had left. A hundred years after its peak population of an estimated 20,000, the city had dwindled to a low of 2,035. In 1959, a devastating fire nearly destroyed the local economy. Even though the entire city was designated a National
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Historic Landmark in 1961, the community was on the brink of extinction. By the 1980’s Deadwood could not generate enough tax revenue to maintain basic city services. In 1989, South Dakota passed a constitutional amendment to allow limited-stakes gambling in Deadwood in keeping with its old-west history. Gaming revenue has enabled Deadwood’s historic preservation efforts, and many renovated buildings now house hotels and casinos. But, gaming isn’t the only entertainment you will find here. Museums and historic landmarks are original to Deadwood, where families can see artifacts and displays of the rich heritage the town possesses. Begin a selfguided walking tour at the visitor center that has been renovated in the old train depot that will take you to the Adams Museum, Days of ’76 Museum, The Historic Adams House and beyond. See the Mount
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Moriah Cemetery that serves as the resting place for western outlaws, and learn how Deadwood went from a lawless gold camp to a modern-day restoration project, and everything else in between. Experience the reenactments of the shooting of Wild Bill Hickok held inside the Saloon No.10, and the gunslinger shootouts on Main Street every day in the summer (except Mondays). Want more, live entertainment? Check out the calendar of events in the front of the magazine, and attend one of the many concerts and events the town offers. The easiest way to see all of Deadwood is to take a tour. Watch as history comes to
life right in front of your eyes on a narrated trolley or bus tour of this Wild West Town. Each of the town’s guides has a passion for retelling Deadwood’s rich history. Your outdoor adventure starts in Deadwood, as it serves as the northern trailhead for the George S. Mickelson Trail—a railroad right of way that has been converted for running, hiking, biking, and horseback riding use. There are more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard-rock tunnels along the trail, providing the user a unique rails-to-trails experience. Come back in the winter and experience the majestic scene on one of the area’s two
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ski resorts or snowmobile on hundreds of miles of groomed trails. Preserving this wild west town began in 1989 as the voters of South Dakota passed a constitutional amendment allowing limited stakes gambling in Deadwood as a means to revitalize the community. When the amendment was passed there were only two other places in America where gambling was legal: Nevada and Atlantic City. The law authorizing gambling in Deadwood mandated that a significant portion of the revenues would be earmarked for historic preservation. Revenue generated from gambling in Deadwood has rejuvenated the community. The city’s casinos now bring in over $100 million in gross receipts every year. Over $7 million is annually funneled into renovation of historic buildings and restoration of the city infrastructure. The state estimates that gaming in the city has created over 2,000 jobs. In addition, Deadwood gambling revenue is used to fund grants for historic preservation projects throughout the state. Today, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission has established standardized architectural design guidelines for the downtown district. The guidelines ensure that building and renovation projects do nothing to jeopardize the city’s status as a historic landmark. The city has also created
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a comprehensive plan for all future construction and restoration projects. Deadwood bears little resemblance to the dilapidated town it was 26 years ago. Well over two million people annually visit the city, which has been restored to reflect its historic old-west character. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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The mine produced over 40 million ounces of gold worth more than $60 billion before it closed its operation in 2002.
became the oldest, largest, and deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere. After 125 years, the Homestake Mining Company donated the abandoned mine for use as an underground scientific laboratory—4, 850 feet below ground. Above ground, is the new Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center that will be completed in 2016. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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HOT SPRINGS SPEARFISH park—is also a great place for some fun. Spearfish was incorporated in 1888 and evolved as an agricultural community that supplied the miners of Deadwood, a long fifteen miles away.
A SCENIC PARADISE Settlers noted the ring of pine covered hills with rocky bluffs surrounding the community and the “Queen City” became its nickname.
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t the mouth of Spearfish Canyon— one of the most beautiful “welcome signs” to the Black Hills area—lies the outdoor appealing community of Spearfish. This town, home to one of the state’s oldest educational institutes, Black Hills State University, is a fantastic place to enjoy, explore, and embrace the great outdoors. The state of the art Rec and Aquatics Center—home to a two-acre water
In the summer, it’s not uncommon to see people rock climbing, biking along the city’s designated bike paths, fly-fishing in Spearfish Creek, camping at one of the many campgrounds, or simply enjoying a relaxing picnic in the park. The surrounding Black Hills Natural Forest features countless trails and opportunities to scale the nearby trailheads of Lookout Mountain or Crow Peak. The picturesque views that surround the area will stay in your memories for a lifetime. The Spearfish art community hosts a variety of events throughout the year. In July, the Festival in the Park is held, which is an arts exposition with 100+ booths devoted to handmade arts and crafts. Spearfish will also host the 44th Black Hills Corvette Classic, where hundreds of Chevrolet Corvettes from around the country swarm the city. Not only is Spearfish filled with countless activities, but it also offers breathtaking scenery and welcoming citizens. Find a scenic paradise while you are here. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
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DRIVING FROM HERE TO THERE A myriad of scenic routes await you along Interstate 90 as you travel east and west of the Black Hills.
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Yellow Mounds Overlook offers an excellent photo op in Badlands National Park.
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The route from the Black Hills to Yellowstone is approximately 481 miles and offers the best of America’s western national parks, old west cowboy towns and incredible views.
The Cowboy State, between Gillette and Sheridan, offers views of the plains and rolling foothills. Once known as the “Valley of the Chiefs” by the Plains Indians, Sheridan and its surrounding area are home to historic sites and museums, as well as contemporary Western and Native American art galleries. Wyoming Mileposts along I-90: • MP 205 Beulah: Vore Buffalo Jump •M P 199 Wyoming Highway 111 to Aladdin: Devils Tower Monument •M P 185-187 Sundance Highway 14: Devils Tower National Monument •M P 56A-56B Buffalo US Highway 16 to Cody: Yellowstone National Park •M P 20-25 Sheridan: Lodging, shopping, and historic sites •M P 9 Ranchester US Highway 14 to Cody: Yellowstone National Park 136
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he city of Sturgis was founded in 1876 and was named for Major Samuel D. Sturgis, commander of Fort Meade—a nearby cavalry post. Fort Meade was established to protect the prospectors and pioneers who were flocking to the Black Hills after the discovery of gold. Several civilian settlements developed to the west of the fort with the purpose of parting the soldiers from their pay. The camp called Sturgis was the survivor. The fort became the home for the 7th Cavalry after the massacre at Little Bighorn. Fort Meade was an active military post until the end of World War II and is now a Veterans Care and Rehabilitation Complex. The Fort Meade Museum provides one of the most complete historical accounts of the early military and frontier era, with seven buildings constructed in the 1880’s still standing on the grounds. Three miles northeast of Sturgis is Bear Butte, an unusual bear-like geological formation that helped guide early settlers to the Black Hills. Bear Butte, which is now a state park, continues to be an important
religious site for Plains Indians. The famous native warriors Red Cloud, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull all made pilgrimages to the site. Sturgis hosts a number of special events each summer, including Cavalry Days in June, the Black Hills Steam and Gas Threshing Bee in August, and you know it— the world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. 75th Rally Anniversary August 3-9, 2015 For 51 weeks out of the year, Sturgis is a typical small town of about 6,500 people. But, for one outrageous week in August, hundreds of thousands of bikers and vendors from all over the world descend on Sturgis— making it one of the most famous motorcycle rallies in America. What started in 1938 as a dirt track motorcycle race for local riders has evolved into South Dakota’s largest tourism event. The official 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs August 3-9, but motorcyclists start appearing on South Dakota highways late in July. Although Sturgis remains the focal point of the Rally, other communities in the Black Hills have established special events to entertain the growing number of rally attendees. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com 139
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605-388-8100
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Phone 343-3440 10 miles south of Rapid City on Hwy. 16
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Located 4 Miles West of Hill City on Deerfield Road I www.HighCountryRanch.com Limit 8 people per coupon. Not valid with any other offer or discount. No copies or facsimiles.
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Southern entrance to Crazy Horse Memorial
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Take a hike for the most spectacular views of the Black Hills. Harney Peak, at 7,242 feet, is the highest point between the Rocky Mountains and the Alps of France and Switzerland. At the top, hikers can explore the stone fire tower, and witness a magnificent view over the Black Elk Wilderness Area. The approximate seven-mile round-trip hike includes easy to more strenuous terrain, and warrants a half-day to finish. Geocaching is high-tech treasure hunting. The Black Hills National Forest and surrounding communities offer a variety of caches around the area. Boxes of “treasure” are hidden and it’s up to you to find them. The treasure is fun for all ages, and best of all, it’s completely free if you have your own GPS – just visit geocaching. com for cache coordinates and information. Camping can be rewarding both as a family trip or solo adventure. The Black Hills National Forest has 30 campgrounds with over 682 individual sites, including three horse camps. For more information contact the Forest Service offices at 877-444-6777. Daily camping fees range from $6-$23 and stays are limited to 14 days in any one spot. Check with the Forest Service for updated fire restrictions. For those wanting more “comfy” camping (think flushing toilets), the Visitor website has information on privately owned campgrounds. 142
The numerous creeks, rivers, and lakes of the Black Hills are great places to cast your line, break out your swimsuit, or load your boat. Surrounded by lush vegetation and spectacular hills, these pristine sites will satisfy all of your water sport desires. Contact the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department for individual regulations and information. Golf in the pine trees, alongside spectacular views of the hills at one of our award-winning courses. The area is home to Golfweek Magazine’s top four courses in South Dakota for 2014. There are 13 picturesque courses in the Black Hills, offering both nine and eighteen holes, with a wide range of difficulty. The Black Hills Coupon Book has 12 offers for Buy One Get One Free Rounds in the area. See blackhillscoupons.com for purchase options. The adventures don’t stop when the summer ends. Mark your calendar for a return trip when the Black Hills transforms into a winter wonderland for fun in the snow. To find out more visit www.blackhillsvisitor.com
Photos by www.travelsd.com
Explore the Great Outdoors cont.
When taking a horseback ride, you can expect experienced guides to show you the scenery, historic sites, and tell you all about the area’s flora and fauna. To maximize your riding experience, know your abilities and fitness level. The longer the ride, the more your physical fitness will play a role in your enjoyment of the adventure. Don’t forget your camera, and happy trails!
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2015 - $1 OFF PER PERSON - 2015 Buffalo Safari Jeep Ride and Jeep Ride & Cookout Park Entrance License Required Reservations Recommended Certain restrictions may apply. Must present coupon at time of visit. No cash value. One coupon per party.
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940 Skyline Drive Rapid City
Single Dip ICE CREAM $ 59
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Dinosaur Park
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605-342-8140 I 871 South Hwy 16 Rapid City, SD (Right next to Reptile Gardens)
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Hwy 16A 605-255-4541 www.CusterResorts.com
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State Game Lodge
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Blue Bell Stables
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Old-Fashioned Hayride & Chuck Wagon Cookout
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Rodeo Fun Rodeo has been the official state sport of South Dakota since 2003. From Little Britches to the PRCA, rodeo action comes in all shapes and sizes.
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Legendary Hart Ranch Rodeo May 22-24 Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo June 19-21 Pennington County 4-H Rodeo, Wall June 20 SDHS Rodeo Finals Belle Fourche June 23-27 95th Annual Black Hills Roundup Belle Fourche July 3-6 Wall Celebration July 4-6 Butte Co. 4-H Rodeo Belle Fourche July 12
Deadwood is the home to the Days of ’76 Rodeo, named the PRCA Midsize Rodeo of the Year since 2004.
Days of ’76 Rodeo Deadwood July 21-26 Tucker Day Rodeo Hill City August 9 Legendary Hart Ranch Rodeo August 14-16 Central States Fair Rapid City August 14-23
Photos courtesy of Deadwood Chamber/deadwood.com
his year, break your family out of the city routine for an All-American cowboy experience while you are on vacation. Saddle up the horses and get to the rodeo—it’s time for some real western fun. Rodeo action began in South Dakota in the late 1890’s when area ranchers competed against each other in everyday chores. Since then, rodeo has evolved into a nation-wide sport. Calf roping, bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and bronc riding are just a few of the events you can see at a rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the nation compete in local professional rodeos, several of which have been honored as the best in the nation. Each rodeo is a serious competition, but big on family fun too. So round up the family and head out for an experience the whole family will be talking about for a lifetime.
UPCOMING RODEO SCHEDULE
Located in the Rushmore Mall
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On the road to Mt. Rushmore Phone 605-348-3858 • houseofscand@rap.midco.net
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FREE Mount Rushmore Parking Pass
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605-394-9505 2111 North LaCrosse Street www.minervas.net
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677 Main Street, Deadwood 800-999-6482 www.themidnightstar.com
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501 EAST ST. JOSEPH STREET, RAPID CITY Located on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus
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DINOSAUR PARK F-5 940 Skyline Dr. West off Quincy St. Seven life-sized concrete replicas of prehistoric reptiles inhabit the park. Built in the early 1930s. The drive up offers a marvelous overview of the city and surrounding area. 6
Coordinates in text refer to City Map on Pages 158-159.
Free Attractions
Signs are conveniently located along the way to guide visitors from one point to the next for an up close, personal glimpse into what makes Rapid City such a great place to spend time. MEMORIAL PARK & BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT G-4 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Near the Civic Center. Within the park are: Berlin Wall exhibit; the Legacy Bronze, dedicated to the pioneers and founders of this area; a Memorial to America’s Veterans; an outdoor entertainment facility; a Rose Garden; a 1972 flood Memorial; Memorial Lake; and picnic and fishing areas. 1
STORYBOOK ISLAND D-6 Located at 1301 Sheridan Lake Rd. between Canyon Lake Dr. & Jackson Blvd. One of Rapid City’s most popular attractions, a childhood fantasy of design, color, animation, and music that includes castles, trains, and rainbows. Special lighting during Christmas season. 2
CLEGHORN SPRINGS FISH HATCHERY B-7 Hwy. 44 West at City Limits. Raises and releases nearly one million trout and salmon annually. Visitor Center and instructive video, and access to ponds. Open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3
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STAVKIRKE CHAPEL B-8 Chapel in the Hills is located at 3788 Chapel Lane Dr. off Hwy. 44 West. Built in 1969 as a replica of the famous 850-yearold Stavkirke in Laerdal, Norway. Intricate woodcarvings, dragon’s heads, and ingenious pegged construction. Open May 1-Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. until sunset. 4
CANYON LAKE PARK C-7 Canyon Lake Dr. & Jackson Blvd. Take a stroll over the bridge to the gazebo on the island, or go fishing. Picnic and playground areas available. 5
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(605) 737-4815
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Experience the Adventure of Pirate’s Cove for $1.50 off the Regular Price of Admission with this coupon before 6 pm, Mon-Fri, excluding holidays. 1500 LaCrosse St. Off Exit 59, I-90 • 605-343-8540
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150 OFF EACH ADMISSION WITH THIS COUPON
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Holy Terror Mini Golf Keystone, SD 609 US Hwy 16A on the way to Mt. Rushmore 605-666-5170
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Grapes and Grinds Keystone, SD 609 US Hwy 16A on the way to Mt. Rushmore 605-666-5142 grapesgrinds.com
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FORMAL GARDENS D-6 E-5 F-5 2326 Canyon Lake Drive. Three formal garden settings, a cooperative effort of the Rapid City Parks Department and the Rapid City Garden Club. 7
DAHL ARTS CENTER G-5 713 7th St. Largest arts center in Western South Dakota with five art galleries, children’s interactive gallery, and the 191-foot Cyclorama Mural of American history. Gift shop features local and regional artists. Free music every Friday 5:30 – 7pm. Always free admission. 13 I-6 9 MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY 500 E. St. Joseph. Showcases local fossil specimens from the ancient Cretaceous seas of South Dakota. There is also a systematic collection of minerals from throughout the world. Summer hours beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day: Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m. 8
I-6 10 APEX GALLERY 500 E. St. Joseph, Classroom Building of SD School of Mines & Technology campus. Gallery features a challenging educational art and science exhibit rotated every four to six weeks. Personnel are available to answer questions. Guided tours may be arranged. Open during the school year: Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun, 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
THE JOURNEY MUSEUM H-4 222 New York St. Four unique prehistoric and historic collections allow you to see, hear, and touch history. Free admission for children under 10. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 11
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FREE PLAY for New Players Card Members
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709 Main Street • Deadwood, SD 57732 800-584-7005 • 800-688-1876 www.silveradofranklin.com
1441 East St. Joseph Rapid City, SD 57701 605-341-3657
25% DISCOUNT
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Sioux Pottery
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BLUE BELL LODGE Hwy. 87 South, next to French Creek Custer State Park • 605-255-4531
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LAUGHING WATER RESTAURANT at Crazy Horse Memorial • 605-673-4681
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LEGION LAKE LODGE Hwy. 16A Custer State Park • 605-255-4521
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STATE GAME LODGE Hwy. 16A Custer State Park • 605-255-4541
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SYLVAN LAKE LODGE Junction of Hwys. 87/89 Custer State Park • 605-574-2561
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BROWN ROCK SPORTS CAFÉ Cadillac Jack’s • 360 Main Street 866-332-3966
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DIAMOND LIL’S Midnight Star • 677 Main Street 800-999-6482
9
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GEM STEAKHOUSE & SALOON Mineral Palace • 601 Main Street 800-847-2522
9
129 B/L/D
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GOLD NUGGET BUFFET First Gold Hotel • 270 Main Street 605-578-9777
9
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JAKE’S Midnight Star • 677 Main Street 800-999-6482
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PADDY O’NEILL’S PUB Tin Lizzie • 555 Main Street 605-578-1715
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SILVERADO GRAND BUFFET Silverado/Franklin • 709 Main Street 605-578-2241
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ALPINE INN 133 Main Street • 605-574-2749
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(Choice of Spicy, Homestyle or Grilled)
and two small fries
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Hill City continued PRAIRIE BERRY WINERY 23837 HWY 385 605-574-3898
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GRAPES AND GRINDS 609 HWY 16A • 605-666-5142
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Map Coo rdin ate Ad L ocat or (P G #) Brea kfas t/Lu nch/ Rese Dinn er rvat ions Acce Cred p ted it Ca rds A c c e Child pted ren’s Men u Cock tails /Bee r/Wi Take ne out Serv ice Deli very Serv ice Ente rtain men t Aver age Entr ee P rice GOLDEN CORRAL 1180 N. LaCrosse Street 605-399-2195
H2 43 B/L/D X
X
X
X
<$11
GOLDEN PHOENIX 2421 W. Main Street • 605-348-4195
E5 97
L/D
X
B/W X
<$10
HUHOT MONGOLIAN GRILL 1745 Eglin St • 605-791-5555
J4
41
L/D
X
X
B/W
X
<$12
MARCO’S PIZZA 4040 Cheyenne Blvd. • 605-791-4744
K4
42
L/D
X
X B/W
X
X
<$16
MINERVAS RESTAURANT & BAR 2111 N. LaCrosse Street • 605-394-9505
I2
35 B/L/D X
X
X
X
X
<$16
PADDY O’NEILL’S PUB Hotel Alex Johnson 523 Sixth Street • 605-342-1210
G5 48
X
X
X
<$15
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN 1323 E. North Street • 605-791-5444
J4
42
RUBY TUESDAY 821 Fairmont Boulevard • 605-343-1700
G7
160 L/D
SANFORD’S GRUB & PUB 306 7th Street • 605-721-1463
X
L/D
L/D
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
<$15
G5 97
L/D
X
X
X
X
<$16
SLIDERS BAR & GRILL 1416 N. Elk Vale Road • 605-718-1068
K3
9
L/D
X
X
X
X
<$16
TEXAS ROADHOUSE 2106 N. Maple Avenue • 605-341-2901
H3
40
L/D
X
X
X
THE BEACH CLUB Ramada 1902 N. Lacrosse Street • 605-342-3322
I3
11 L/D
X
X
X
X
X
>$10 X
X
<$14
X
<$7
WENDY’S 701 E. North Street • 520 Mt. View 1911 Haines Avenue • 751 Cathedral Drive
19 L/D
X
X
Z’MARIKS NOODLE CAFE 2335 W. Main Street 605-721-3333
38
X
X
B/W
X
X
X
L/D
X
X
Spearfish
E5
L/D
GUADALAJARA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 83 W. US Hwy 14 605-642-4765
10 133 L/D
SANFORD’S GRUB & PUB 545 Jackson Blvd. 605-642-3204
10 97
<$8
X
<$10
X
X
<$16
X
X
<$16
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WHAT TO DO WHERE TO GO
Restaurants see the Black Hills Dining Guide on pages 152-155
RAPID CITY
Attractions and Museums Black Hills Maze.......................................................15 Chapel in the Hills.................................................. 46 Dinosaur Museum..................................................30 Dinosaur Park..........................................................47 Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing........................18 Founding Fathers Black Hills................................14 Main Street Square................................................. 4 Museum of Geology at SDSM&T........................31 Old MacDonald’s Petting Farm...........................15 Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf.............................. 47 Reptile Gardens.......................................................14 Rippin’ Rapids Adventure Sports and Waterpark.........................................................11 South Dakota Air and Space Museum..............29 Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort........................... 9 Jewelry Black Hills Gold Jewelry by Coleman..................23 Dakota Gold and Gemstone Collection......... 103 Gold Diggers.............................................................24 Landstrom’s Jewelry...............................................22 Landstrom’s...................................................In. Front Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Factory & Outlet..................................In. Back Stamper Black Hills Gold Jewelry....... Back Cover Lodging Comfort Inn and Suites...................................... 160 Fairfield Inn & Suites................................................ 9
Hilton Garden Inn...................................................11 Holiday Inn Express and Suites..........................13 Hotel Alex Johnson ................................................48 LaQuinta Inn & Suites ............................................. 9 Ramada......................................................................11 Travelodge................................................................11 Services Black Hills Coupon Book.......................................41 Black Hills Bride.................................................... 146 Gray Line Tours.......................................................14 Jack’s Campers...................................................... 138 Shopping Again Books and Bazaar.......................................46 Alex Johnson Mercantile.......................................22 Cabela’s......................................................................24 Christmas Village.....................................................25 House of Scandinavia............................................18 Johnson Creek Antiques.......................................25 Prairie Edge................................................................ 5 Sage and Silver.......................................................... 2 Scheels All Sports....................................................27 Sioux Pottery............................................................21 Tinder Box.................................................................48 Van Norman Rare Books......................................48 Weathered Vane.....................................................23
BELLE FOURCHE
Attractions and Museums Tri State Museum....................................................29
HILL CITY
Attractions Black Hills Central Railroad – 1880 TRAIN.......... 7 Brulé/High Country Guest Ranch ................... 117 Circle B Chuckwagon Music Show.................. 117 Services Hill City Arts Council...............................................17 Hill City Chamber of Commerce...................... 119 Shopping Dakota Stone’s Rock Shop................................. 119 Dry Creek Design at Farmer’s Daughter........ 119 Mount Rushmore Memories............................ 118 Winery/Brewery/Tasting Rooms Naked Winery...........................................................34 Prairie Berry Winery/Miner Brewing Co...........33 Twisted Pine Winery...............................................35
HOT SPRINGS CUSTER • CRAZY HORSE
Attractions and Museums Blue Bell Horseback Ride................................... 111 Buffalo Safari Jeep Ride and Cookout............ 111 Crazy Horse Memorial........................................ 113 Custer State Park................................................ 110 Custer State Park Resort Co............................. 111 Four Mile Old West Town.................................. 108 Korczak’s Heritage.............................................. 114 National Museum of Woodcarving....................30 Services Western Skies Real Estate....................................17 Winery/Brewery/Tasting Rooms Naked Winery...........................................................34
DEADWOOD • LEAD
Attractions and Museums Adams Museum and House.................................. 3 Boot Hill Tours...................................................... 125 Days of ‘76 Museum................................................. 3 Mad Mountain Adventures .............................. 130 Original Deadwood Tour................................... 127 Tatanka Story of the Bison................................ 127 Gaming and Lodging Cadillac Jack’s & SpringHill Suites......................... 1 Celebrity Hotel...................................................... 128 First Gold Hotel..................................................... 126 Midnight Star......................................................... 127 Mineral Palace Hotel and Casino.................... 129 Silverado Franklin................................................ 131 Tin Lizzie Casino................................................... 128 Winery/Brewery/Tasting Rooms Belle Joli Winery ......................................................34
Attractions, Golf and Museums Evans Plunge......................................................... 121 Prairie Wind Casino & Hotel (Oelrichs).123, 154 Southern Hills Golf Course...................................27 The Mammoth Site ............................................. 123
KEYSTONE • MT. RUSHMORE Attractions and Museums Big Thunder Gold Mine...................................... 102 Black Hills Central Railroad – 1880 TRAIN......... 7 Gunslinger 7-D Interactive Theater................ 101 Holy Terror Mini Golf ............................................99 Mount Rushmore Audio Tour & Gift Shop... 106 National Presidential Wax Museum..................99 Rushmore Cave.................................................... 101 Rushmore Tramway Adventures..................... 102 Soaring Eagle Zipline Ride................................. 101 Shopping Dakota Gold and Gemstone Collection......... 103
SPEARFISH
Attractions, Golf and Museums D.C. Booth Historical National Fish Hatchery........................................................ 132 Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club........................................27 High Plains Western Heritage Center...............30 Spearfish Rec and Aquatics Center................ 133
WYOMING
Buffalo Bill’s Cody/ Yellowstone Country.......................................... 137 Devils Tower Trading Post................................. 138 Gillette..................................................................... 135 Sheridan Mill Inn.................................................. 136
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