2022 Southern Hills Vacation Guide

Southern Hills Vacation Guide 2022

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Visit Our Communities Small in size, but not in heart. Our Southern Hills communities are bursting with fun and excitement for your entire family. We’re your destination for history, adventure, outdoor memories, wellness and so much more!

18 Custer

Land, water and air all converge in the pristine wilderness surrounding Custer, and the town itself is home to a foodie haven.

24 Hill City

Hiking, biking, ATV and UTV riding — ­ Hill City is perfect for your next outdoor adventure! Count on the heart of the hills as the perfect place to make memories.

30 Hot Springs

Enjoy the serenity of the living waters all around Hot Springs. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, relax, and reconnect with the important things in life.

36 Keystone

Gold mining, Old West history and modern day thrills: Keystone does everything big and leaves you with monumental memories of your visit.

60 Welcome to Foodie Paradise

Chislic, fry bread, wojapi — all local favorites, all guaranteed to give you something new to chew on.

64 Our Favorite Places to Eat

Here are our favorite eateries throughout the Southern Hills we know you’ll enjoy.

66 Enjoy a Refreshing Beverage

Our breweries and wineries cater to every taste. Let us help you make sure your next beverage is also an experience.

68 Wine & Brew Tour Map

We’ve made a map to show you exactly where to find your next favorite drink!

104 Our Favorite Stays

Where would the locals stay if we didn’t already live in paradise?

108 The Best Place to Recharge

From cozy B&Bs to glamping, we have exactly what you need after a full day of adventure.

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You Have to See This We’re home to bucket list sites like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial®, but allow us to add onto that list: we have one of the top 10 longest bike trails west of the Mississippi, the second largest bison herd in the nation, and an active dig site with fossils as old as the ice age.

48 The George S. Mickelson Trail

From railroad to bike path, the Mickelson Trail has become a beloved stretch of 109 miles through the Black Hills. Experience stunning scenery and unspoiled wilderness around every turn.

50 Mount Rushmore National Memorial

America’s Shrine of Democracy is a truly must-see while you’re here. There’s more than just the Presidents to see — don’t miss the Sculptor’s Studio for history on the mountain, and the Carver’s Cafe for the first-ever American ice cream recipe.

52 Crazy Horse Memorial®

Visit history in the making at the largest in-progress carving in the world. Started to honor Crazy Horse, a revered Lakota warrior, the site is now a home for the history and culture of over 300 Native Nations.

54 Custer State Park

The largest state park in South Dakota covers over 70,000 acres and is home to our nation’s second largest buffalo herd. Experience incredible wildlife and magnificent landscapes in one of the premier natural playgrounds in the country.

56 The Mammoth Site

Don’t miss the world’s largest mammoth research facility and active dig site. Over 60 mammoths have been discovered, with more exciting discoveries happening every day!

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We are the Southern Hills The Southern Hills communities are all distinctly unique, and each offers our own perspective on what makes the Black Hills great. Together, we feel like parts of one small town with a long, winding main street connecting us.

Have questions?

If you would like more information on the Southern Hills, please give one of our Chamber of Commerces a call.

Custer: 605.673.2244 Hill City: 605.574.2368 Hot Springs: 605.745.4140 Keystone: 605.666.4896

We’re home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial®, Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park, but also dozens of shops, restaurants, breweries — the list goes on!

We are surrounded by some of our nation’s most breathtaking scenery, and miles of trails that will help you explore it. No matter what pursuit brings you here, we know that you’ll find everything you’re looking for and more.

Custer

We are your headquarters for adventure from all perspectives: overland, on the water and through the air.

When you’ve worked up an appetite from exploring the beautiful Black Hills, come see us for food and drinks that will tease your tastebuds and keep you coming back for more.

Color is key Not sure where you are in the Hills?

Look out for our colored circles ­— red is Custer, Hill City is a bright teal, Hot Springs is represented by green, and dark blue is Keystone!

Hill City

As the heart of the hills, we’ll keep your blood pumping.

We’re the perfect place to launch into the beautiful Black Hills — whether you’re hiking, biking, or in a UTV — hit the trail in style! In town, enjoy

legendary hospitality while you wine, dine, and shop your way to a perfect vacation full of outdoor memories that will last a lifetime.

Hot Springs

The Black Hills is exciting, with adventure around every turn; Hot Springs is where you can slow down and reconnect.

Come find healing in our hot springs, explore our historical architecture, and let our boutique restaurants fuel your body. We are your wellness and relaxation destination, so come decompress and enjoy a more peaceful pace — you may never want to leave.

Keystone

Miners, carvers, modern innovators of all kinds: Keystone is home to historical legends, but also your home base for making memories.

Walk in the footsteps of the past around town, then forge your own path and make memories at our attractions.

We’ll welcome you and your family with standard South Dakota hospitality, but we certainly put our own Old West spin on everything we do.

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The Southern Hills are just as amazing in the winter, and frozen lakes offer rare opportunities to see Black Hills landmarks in a brand new light.

January Saturday 1 Self-Guided First Day Hike, Custer State Park Saturday 8 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City Friday 14 Bark Beetle Artist Reception, Art Expressions, Custer Saturday 15 Breakin’ the Winter Blues Chili Cookoff, Main Street Hill City Saturday 15 9th Annual Burning Beetle Celebration, Pageant Hill, Custer Saturday 15 Fall River History Conference, Hot Springs Tuesday 17 Full Moon Hike, Custer State Park Saturday 22 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City

February Saturday 5 Chilly Chilli Cook-off Concert, Hot Springs Saturday 12 Lover’s Leap Snowshoe Hike, Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center, Custer State Park Saturday 12 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City Saturday 12 Tour de Chocolate, Main Street Hill City Saturday 12 Polar Bear Chili Cook-off, Main Street Hill City Friday 18-28 Thirteenth Annual Black Hills Film Festival, Virtual Wednesday 23-26 5th Annual Restaurant Week, Custer

Saturday 26 17th Annual Custer Area Chamber Trade Show, Custer Armory Saturday 26 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City March Saturday 12 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City Saturday-Sunday 12-13 Hill City Antiques and Railroad Show & Sale, Hill City Friday 18 Full Moon Hike, Custer State Park Sunday 20 Bluebird Box Workshop & Hike, Custer State Park Saturday 26 Live On Stage, High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City

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When spring is in the air, you won’t want to miss it! Enjoy the beautiful Black Hills from the back of your own trusty steed for an unforgettable adventure.

Sunday 27 Run for the Rangers, Hill City

May Saturday-Sunday 7-8 Best of Hill City, Main Street, Hill City

Saturday, May 28-Sep. 6 Legends in Light® Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial®

April Saturday 9 Hill City Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, Hill City

Saturday 7 National Train Day & Opening Day, 1880 Train & SD State Railroad Museum, Hill City

Saturday May 28-Sep. 30 Daily Native American Performances, Crazy Horse Memorial®

Saturday 9 Spring Craft Fair, Hill City

Sunday 8 Mother’s Day Special, 1880 Train, Hill City

Monday 30 Stars, Stripes, and Steps, Hot Springs

Sunday 10 Stockade Lake Snowshoe Hike, Custer State Park

Friday-Sunday 20-22 8th Annual Black Hills International Sounds of Silence Tesla Road Trip, Custer

Tuesdy 31 Black Hills Film Festival, LIVE Festival, Spearfish

Saturday 16 Easter Egg Hunt, Hot Springs Saturday 30 Spring Fling Home Show, Hot Springs Saturday 30 Keep Hot Springs Beautiful Rummage Sale, Hot Springs

Friday-Sunday 20-22 Custer State Park Open House, Free Park Entrance & Fishing Friday 27 Wine, Walk & Putt, Hot Springs Friday, May 27-September 20 Evening Lighting Ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

June All month: Legends in Light® Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial® All month: Evening Lighting Ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial All month: Saturday Farmers Market, Way Park, Custer

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Get up close and personal with Crazy Horse Memorial® during the biannual Volksmarch held in June and October.

Friday-Sunday 3-5 Black Hills Film Festival, Hot Springs and Hill City Saturday 4 National Trails Day, Custer State Park Saturday-Sunday 4-5 Spring Volksmarch, Crazy Horse Memorial® Monday 6 Black Hills Film Festival, LIVE Festival, Rapid City Friday-Sunday 10-12 4th Annual Off-Road Rally, Custer Saturday 11 The Big Mick, Mickelson Trail Saturday 11 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City Tuesday-Thursday 14-16 Mickelson Trail Summer Trek 2022, Mickelson Trail

Friday-Sunday 17-19 Gift from Mother Earth Art Show, Crazy Horse Memorial®

July All month: Legends in Light® Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial®

Saturday-Sunday 17-19 Fine Arts in the Hills Show & Sale, Hill City

All month: Evening Lighting Ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Saturday 18 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Hill City Public Library, Hill City

All month: Saturday Farmers Market, Way Park, Custer

Friday-Sunday 24-26 Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival, Hot Springs

Saturday 2 Hill City Star Spangled Saturday Celebration, Hill City

Saturday 25 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City

Saturday-Monday 2-4 Old Time Country Fair, 1881 Courthouse Museum, Custer

Sunday 26 Evening Event to honor Ruth Ziolkowski & Battle of Little Bighorn, Crazy Horse Memorial®

Sunday 3 Street Dance, Hot Springs Sunday-Monday 3-4 Fourth of July Festivities, Custer Monday 4 Firecracker Races, Parade, Community Picnic, Duck Race, and Fireworks, Hot Springs

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The Southern Hills are breathtaking, but even more so from the air. Hop in a helicopter, airplane, or even a hot air balloon to get a whole new perspective.

Monday 4 Patriots’ Parade and Fireworks Show, Custer

Thursday 4 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City

Saturday 27 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City

Saturday 9 The Black Hills Raptor Center, The Farmer’s Daughter, Hill City

Friday-Sunday 5-14 Custer Cruisin’, Custer

Friday-Sunday 15-17 99th Gold Discovery Days, Custer

Saturday 20 City-Wide Rummage Sale, Custer

September All month: Saturday Farmers Market, Way Park, Custer

Saturday 20 Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Hill City

September 1-5 Legends in Light® Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial®

Saturday 20 65th Anniversary — Locomotive Double Header, 1880 Train, Hill City

September 1-20 Evening Lighting Ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

August All month: Legends in Light® Laser Show, Crazy Horse Memorial® All month: Evening Lighting Ceremony, Mount Rushmore National Memorial All month: Saturday Farmers Market, Way Park, Custer August 11-14 Custer County Fair, Hermosa

Saturday-Sunday 20-21 Lean Horse 100 UltraMarathon, Southern Black Hills Friday-Saturday 26-27 Wine, Brew & BBQ, Hill City Friday-Sunday 26-28 Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival, Hot Springs

Saturday 3 Southern Hills Triathlon, Hot Springs Sunday 4 Studebaker Car Show, Custer Tuesday 6 Evening Event to honor Korczak Ziolkowski & Death of Crazy Horse, Crazy Horse Memorial®

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Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they drive the herd of approximately 1,400 buffalo at the 57th annual Buffalo Roundup in September.

Friday-Saturday 9-10 Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch, Hill City Friday-Sunday 9-11 Hill City Quilt Show & Sale, Hill City Saturday 10 3rd Annual Hill City SD Show & Shine, South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Hill City Saturday 10 Wine Express, 1880 Train, Hill City September continued Saturday-Sunday 10-11 Friends of the Library Book Sale, Hill City Public Library, Hill City Sunday 11 9-11 Stair Climb Challenge, Hot Springs Friday-Sunday 16-18 23rd Annual Mickelson Trail Trek, Mickelson Trail Wednesday 28-Oct 1 Plein Air Paint Out, Hill City

Thursday 29-Oct 1 29th Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, Custer State Park Friday 30 57th Annual Buffalo Roundup, Custer State Park October All month: Saturday Farmers Market, Way Park, Custer Saturday 1 Oktoberfest Express, 1880 Train, Hill City Saturday 1 29th Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, Custer State Park Saturday 1 2nd Annual Fall Festival, Custer Sunday 2 Autumn Volksmarch, Crazy Horse Memorial®

Sunday 9 Run Crazy Horse Full & Half-Marathon, Crazy Horse Memorial® Tuesday 11 Native Americans’ Day, Crazy Horse Memorial® Thursday 20 Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day, Crazy Horse Memorial® Friday & Saturday 21 & 22 Halloween Night Hike, Custer State Park Friday 28 Hill City Main Street Merchant Trick-orTreat and Boys & Girls Club Annual Halloween Carnival, Hill City Saturday 29 Hill City Children’s Boo Bash & Pumpkin Festival, Hill City Monday 31 Merchants’ Trickor-Treat, Custer Monday 31 Merchants’ Trickor-Treat, Hot Springs

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The holiday season is magical in the Southern Hills. Don’t miss your chance to ride a steam engine from Hill City to the North Pole!

November Friday-Sunday 4-6 Hill City Girlfriends’ Weekend, Hill City Saturday 5 57th Annual Bison Auction, Custer State Park Friday 25 Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade, Main Street, Hill City Friday-Saturday 25-26 Kris Kringle Craft Show & Bazaar, Hill City Friday 25-December 24 Olde Tyme Christmas and Lane of Lights, Hill City Friday 25-Jan 2 7th Annual Festival of Trees, Custer State Park

Saturday-Sunday 26-27 Holiday Express Train, 1880 Train, Hill City Saturday-Sunday 26-27 Trees & Trains Exhibit, SD State Railroad Museum, Hill City December December 1-24 Olde Tyme Christmas and Lane of Lights, Hill City Friday 2 Christmas Cookie Cruise, Hot Springs Friday-Sunday 2-4 Christmas in the Hills: Parade of Lights, Tree Lighting, Marketplace, Hot Springs Saturday 3 Custer Christmas Parade, Custer

4-24 (select dates) Holiday Express, 1880 Train, Hill City 4-24 (select dates) Trees & Trains Exhibit, SD State Railroad Museum, Hill City Thursday-Saturday 22-31 Festival of Lights Show, Crazy Horse Memorial® (no show on Dec 25)

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Adventure From all Perspectives Custer No matter what you’re looking for, Custer is the center for your Black Hills adventure. From land, water and air — come see and experience nature like nowhere else!

Spring/Summer ATV/UTVing Horseback Riding Fall/Winter Snowshoeing Fat Tire Biking Population 1,932 (2017) Elevation 5,315 feet

43.7667° N 103.5988° W

Custer’s 100-foot wide streets were designed so that ox teams pulling covered freight-wagons could make U-turns.

Overland

It was the land that first brought settlers to Custer when gold was discovered, and visitors can still learn to pan for gold in Custer State Park.

Perhaps you want to experience the area around Custer like the first settlers did? There is no shortage of trails for hiking and horseback riding near town. In fact, there are dozens of miles of trail in our area, with a few originating within city limits. We also have multiple access points to the 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail.

Need a little more adrenaline in your adventure? Rentals in town will get you the highspeed rush you’re seeking.

We have slingshots available to whip around corners, or rugged ATVs and UTVs to traverse miles of trail with agility and power.

Not only can you rent vehicles of every sort, stick around and experience one of our many car shows and

The first known sermon in Custer was given in a saloon! History doesn’t tell us which one, but there are plenty of lively places that fit the bill.

rallies where we host Teslas, Studebakers, and Offroad vehicles for their own dedicated weekend of fun.

Did we mention the worldclass climbing nearby? Ascents in the nearby Needles are breathtaking, but require a decent amount of climbing experience. There are more established routes near Mount Rushmore and plenty of bouldering around the area.

Not only do we have worldclass scenery above ground, we also have spectacular views underground. Both Wind Cave — our nation’s first cave designated as a national park — and Jewel Cave are a short drive from town. They offer an array of geological features rarely found elsewhere.

On the Water

Nearby Sylvan and Stockade Lakes are the perfect place for all kinds of water sports.

Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, or just good

Custer State Park is home to one of the world’s largest bison herds. There are about 1,300 bison in the park.

Locals host annual celebrations for the gold rush with Gold Discovery Days in July, and the defeat of the pine beetle with the Burning Beetle in January. No matter the season or the reason, Custer should be the festive center of all your Black Hills adventures.

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old-fashioned sunbathing at the swimming beaches. The craggy granite peaks around the banks provide beautiful backdrops no matter what sport you choose to undertake.

While you’re at it, have you considered catching your own dinner? With a South Dakota fishing license, you can do just that! There are six lakes and five creeks in and around Custer. From novice fisher to master angler, you’ll find our waterways full of fish, including trout, perch, and bass. You can buy fishing licenses online or in town, just ask!

in a helicopter and get ready to see the outdoors from a breathtaking new perspective.

Cruise past Mount Rushmore and wave at the presidents, or get up close and personal with Crazy Horse; this aerial adventure won’t disappoint!

Prefer to experience nature at a more leisurely pace? The Black Hills has a long history with hot air balloons, and there is no experience quite like floating in a wicker basket. Drift along and catch the currents at daybreak to see the beauty surrounding Custer on all sides.

Regardless of your preferred mode of exploration, we’re excited to host you while you explore. Custer is the best base for your adventures from all perspectives; whether they be on land, in the water, or through the air.

Through the Air

The majesty of the Black Hills — and especially the granite formations that surround Custer — is only amplified when seen from the air. Hop

In January Custer hosts the Bark Beetle Blues.

It’s a homage to the blue tint in wood eaten by the bug, but also to the devastation it’s wrought on nearby forests.

Nearby Crazy Horse Memorial® is the largest Mountain Carving in Progress in the world.

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Every town in the hills has its own flavor — but Custer took the idea literally!

Custer is now host to our own restaurant week.

Come by in February to spend your days in our beautiful scenery, then dive into delicacies crafted by some of the best chefs in the Black Hills.

Locally sourced game meat is popular, but visitors will find plenty of seafood and vegetarian options.

Some restaurants like to pair dinner with local wines or beers as well.

Big Rock Park in Custer covers 73 acres — including Pageant Hill and the Custer Skywalk trail. It rewards hikers with breathtaking panoramic views.

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Cool culture. Year-round arts and events.

World-class hiking and biking trails. Great outdoors.

Acclaimed wineries, breweries and restaurants.

Giant dinosaur fossils. The world’s largest wood-carved Smokey Bear.

Unique boutiques, specialty stores, museums and art galleries.

And the 1880 Train, too.

We’ve got a little bit of something for everyone.

Hill City has friendliness and hospitality down pat. Great fun, too.

And we’re close to our South Dakota legendary favorites: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park.

This is the place to see, do, shop, stay.

This is the place for you.

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Outdoor Adventure is Calling You! Hill City

From world-class hiking and biking, to colorful art and a delightful downtown, Hill City is the perfect place to explore and experience the good life.

Population 1,008 (2017) Elevation 5,159 feet A Basecamp to Adventure 2 minutes to Mickelson Trail 6 minutes to Needles Highway 15 minutes to Crazy Horse Memorial® 20 minutes to Mt. Rushmore 32 minutes to Rapid City 45 minutes to Wildlife Loop

43.9325° N 103.5752° W

Every September Hill City showcases talented quilters and fabric artists at the Hill City Quilt Show & Sale.

Whether your vacation is for a one-of-a-kind unwind, a heart racing adventure, or somewhere in between, Hill City’s got you covered. Our ideal location, comfortable lodging options, authentic local flavors and welcoming hospitality are just waiting for you and your family to discover.

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Take it from Hill City locals: for sheer exhilaration, beauty and capturing the essence of the Black Hills, our nearby landscapes are magnificent in all seasons. Hill City is perfectly situated near abundant hiking, biking, and ATV and UTV trails, in addition to world-class climbing areas.

You can hike or bike from downtown Hill City, and roam

Want to explore the Mickelson Trail and make friends along the way? Come for the Big Mick in September.

the Black Hills by connecting into our vast trail system. For a great mix of everything our hills have to offer, try the 109-milelong Mickelson Trail. Head north to cruise through tunnels, or south to see Crazy Horse Memorial.

If you like exploring on your own two feet we have gorgeous hiking trails that will suit you.

Take a leisurely stroll around rock-lined Sylvan Lake, enjoy serene nature around Deerfield Lake, or paddle your way across Sheridan Lake. All have spectacular views with trails the whole family can enjoy.

If you prefer motorized fun, an afternoon exploring Black Hills National Forest on some of South Dakota’s best ATV and UTV trails is hard to beat.

We’re also centrally located to all levels of climbing routes.

Stroll Main Street on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day and enjoy tasty delicacies at Tour de Chocolate.

Smokey Bear at Dahl Bros.

Chainsaw Art is a tribute to local youth who helped crews fight a wildfire in 1939.

They earned the title “Rangers” and use of Smokey Bear as their school mascot, the only school in the US with that honor.

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Scale summits like Black Elk Peak and enjoy amazing scenic views, or head for forested vistas in Custer State Park — both are just minutes away.

Hill City is the perfect place to relax, slow down and spend your day, weekend or entire vacation. Our walkable downtown is filled with terrific food, local art and superb shopping.

On Main Street you’ll find talent and history showcased at our unbeatable galleries and museums. Hill City’s friendly, locally owned specialty shops offer unique finds, including treasures to take home as well as any day-to-day necessities you may need.

Craving a buffalo burger or a chuckwagon supper?

Perhaps some home-style cooking? Whatever your style,

our array of award-winning wineries, microbreweries and family friendly restaurants are ready and waiting for you to explore.

Nestled between two of the largest sculptures in the world, Hill City is the perfect summer host for Sculpture in the Hills.

Love the art of smoked meat? Join us for Wine, Brew & BBQ in August for BBQ, beverages, and fun.

Celebrations!

Hill City delights visitors and locals alike with friendly faces, colorful flowers, visual street charm and a progressive, artsy vibe. We have an event or festival for almost any taste; film, sculpture, art, quilting, and music are all highlighted throughout the year. We host BBQ and chili cookoffs, and amazing holiday celebrations, like our new Star-Spangled Saturday in July and Hill City’s Olde Tyme Christmas in November-December.

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Travel Back in Time

Have you ever seen a real dinosaur bone?

Or walked under a T-rex? In Hill City, you can!

Visit the Black Hills Institute’s world-renowned collection of minerals, fossils and bones.

Their exhibits will excite your entire family!

Afterwards, visit the gift shop, Everything Prehistoric. They will make sure you find the perfect souvenir of your journey through time!

Kick off the holiday season with our Olde Tyme Christmas parade the day after Thanksgiving!

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Living Waters Hot Springs

From mineral springs to recreational lakes, we are the center of your wellness vacation. Whether it’s to relax at the lake around the campfire, decompress on a spectacular hike or discover boutique dining, Hot Springs is your destination.

Sites to See The Mammoth Site Evans Plunge Mineral Springs Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa Wind Cave National Park Southern Hills Golf Course Angostura Recreation Area Population 3,460 (2017) Elevation 3,448 feet

Water is the bringer of life in many ways; it nourishes our food, sustains our bodies and revitalizes our souls. This rejuvenation is the focus of Hot Springs — we embrace a more leisurely, peaceful pace compared to much of the rest of the Black Hills. No matter if you’re looking to soak in the water, play on it, or simply camp next to it, let us help you reconnect with the important things in life.

Hot Springs was first settled in 1879, but was officially incorporated in 1890 when local entrepreneurs started building the entire town into a health spa destination. Fred T. Evans built his namesake Evans Plunge over a group of small springs, and by the next year visitors started disembarking by the hundreds in search of promises of renewal and vitality.

Giving Back

The healing nature of Hot Springs quickly became about more than just tourists, when the South Dakota State Veterans Home opened in 1891.

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43.4316° N 103.4744° W

Evans Plunge boasts 87 degree water, 4 slides, 2 kid pools, 2 hot tubs, a sauna and steam room and plenty of water sports.

Cascade Falls stays around 67 degrees all year—perfect growing conditions for stream orchids, one of only four native to South Dakota.

followed shortly after and was the first dedicated veterans’ hospital in the country. It laid the groundwork for what is now the Department of Veterans Affairs. Today, our veterans still find care and wellbeing, not to mention our thanks, in the calm of Hot Springs.

Get Out and About

Not only are we a center for health and wellness, we are also a base for outdoor adventure. Several prime South Dakota lakes are within easy driving distance of town, including Angostura Reservoir, Hidden Lake Campground and Resort, Cold Brook Lake, and Cottonwood Springs Lake.

Between them, you’ll find world-class fishing and birdwatching, not to mention some of the best sandy beaches in South Dakota.

Looking to heal by being one with nature? There are ample hiking trails in our area — Wind Cave National Park alone boasts over 30 miles of trail. Check out Rankin Ridge trail, which will take you to the highest point in the park and give you views all the way to the Badlands on a

Cold Brook Lake produces Northern Pike longer than 40 inches.

Not quite the Loch Ness, but still monsters!

We love our history in Hot Springs — all the way back 26,000 years ago! Uncovered in 1974, the Mammoth Site is home to unearthed fossils of over 60 mammoths, and counting! New digs happen every year, so there’s always something new to see.

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clear day. For something more challenging, try conquering Battle Mountain. The trail can be steep in spots, but the panoramic view from the top is worthwhile — just keep an eye out for rattlesnakes!

Find Nourishment

Explore History

Hike, camp, and revel in the outdoors to your heart’s content, and then come back and see us for an architectural walking tour of our sandstone buildings. In the late 1800s, there were 27 sandstone quarries in the Black Hills — one of which was owned by Hot Springs’ own Fred T. Evans. These quarries sourced Hot Springs with the materials for our abundance of Richardsonian and Romanesque style buildings; over 30 of them in all.

Downtown’s Kidney Springs is thought to have healing properties; specifically for kidneyrelated illnesses.

Exploring the history of Hot Springs is fascinating work — but it will build up an appetite.

Refuel and take a break at one of our unique dining options, from pizza and local beer to fine dining worthy of celebrating special occasions.

For creatively crafted cuisine, Buffalo Dreamer at Moccasin Springs is a favorite, and showcases locally sourced delicacies sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The Black Hills hum with the hustle and bustle of locals and visitors alike as we get out and experience nature. Hot Springs, however, is where you come to relax, rejuvenate and soak in your surroundings. We are your gateway to relaxation and wellness, and we look forward to being part of your journey.

Hidden Lake Campground and Resort is the only resort in the Southern Black Hills that can boast its own private lake.

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A tale of two springs: Evans Plunge Mineral Springs’ 87 degree waters were the original draw that brought crowds to the area when it opened in 1890, and it still offers family fun to this day; visitors have multiple pools, slides, and activities to choose from year-round.

Nearby Moccasin Springs’ pools are even warmer, ranging from 88 to 102 degrees. They have four pools, two large enough for swimming and two for soaking.

The resurrected bathhouse opened in 2019 and is the epitome of wellness and relaxation.

Angostura Reservoir is a water-lover’s haven and fishing paradise with over 36 miles of shoreline and water depths up to 75 feet.

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Make Monumental Memories, Visit Keystone Mining was just the beginning of Keystone innovation; we’ve built on our history to become your Black Hills destination for thrills and amusement.

Population 339 (2017) Elevation 4,331 feet The Beginning of Tourism in the Hills When Keystone became the home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, it launched an entire industry of tourism.

Now, this quaint town is a hub of activity for all ages.

Keystone is home to trailblazers of all sorts, both in years past and in modern innovation. Here, you can walk in the footsteps of miners, carvers, even presidents.

You can also zip through the trees and shriek on roller coasters. Whatever thrills you, Keystone has everything you need to make your vacation monumental.

There’s Gold in the Hills

The first real interest in Keystone was in 1876, when placer gold was discovered nearby in Battle Creek. While placer gold was plentiful, it was also difficult to extract, so local prospectors moved towards underground lode mining. This shift increased the amount of gold coming out of Keystone exponentially — but it also came with an increase in miner injuries and deaths. It was a price they were willing to pay, however, and the population of Keystone soon grew to over 2,000 residents.

Walking into Keystone’s mines today is a walk through

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When Thomas C. Blair found gold, he named his claim “Keystone” after his home state of Pennsylvania.

Carrie and Mary Ingalls of “Little House on the Prairie” fame lived and died in Keystone.

the past. Every step you take underground is in the footprints of our original entrepreneurs — gold prospectors and miners.

You can learn about technology they used in the mines and museums in Keystone and even try your own hand at gold-panning.

Building on History

Today, Keystone is a mix of Old West ruggedness and new-day technology.

Downtown, enjoy our wooden boardwalk that will transport you back to the days of cowboys and outlaws — you might even see a shootout between local gunslingers in the middle of town! Prefer to live like the Old West yourself? Visit one of our local old time photo shops. You can dress up in western regalia and take photos home for the perfect souvenir.

Just up the road from us is the world-renowned Mount Rushmore. Visit the memorial, but also learn the story behind it here in town. You’ll learn about the mountain and the process that made it happen.

Mining came to a halt when WWI broke out and closed any mines not producing war metals and materials.

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Famous Faces Did you know you can find all 45 US presidents here?

We’re also home to Gutzon Borglum, the man behind the faces, and Carrie Ingalls Swanzey, the younger sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder.

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If that’s not enough history, check out the other museums and exhibits in town. You’ll learn about Keystone and pioneers like the Ingalls family.

We also have local legends like Harry Hardin and Sugar Babe you just have to meet!

family can be part of the fun.

Push your vacation into high gear on any of the rides and attractions offered in town; you’ll make memories that last a lifetime.

We also have indoor fun that will entertain you no matter what the weather is doing — it does have a tendency to surprise us. Our array of arcade games, mazes, and even virtual reality adventures will give you the chance to be engaged and have fun.

No matter what draws you in during your stay in Keystone, our local innovators are always coming up with new ideas.

Make sure you plan to come back and see what our new thrills are! We’ll make sure your vacation is memorable, but we also know that it will be new and exciting every time.

Memories Await

Keystone has become a true base of adventure. Beyond mines and museums we are home to attractions that will fill every vacation wish-list.

Let the wind rush through your hair as you tube or slide your way down the hills we call home. You’ll also find roller coasters, aerial walkways and ziplines — if it gets your blood pumping, we’ve got it! We even have obstacle courses created specially for our youngest visitors, so the entire

The faces on Mount Rushmore are 60 feet tall — including 20-foottall noses and 18-footwide mouths!

Big Thunder Gold Mine wasn’t the most prolific in town, but it was the safest.

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Gold!

There are two forms of gold found around Keystone: placer and lode.

Placer gold is residual flakes or nuggets found by panning in river beds. This form was first discovered 2 miles east of town and is abundant in the area, but the depth of deposits make placer gold impractical to extract.

Lode gold forms in veins within the earth’s surface and is more profitable because of larger deposit sizes.

However, the use of explosives and risk of tunnels caving in makes it dangerous to obtain.

Nearby Needles Highway took an estimated 150,000 pounds of dynamite to construct.

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Traverse History Along the Mickelson Trail Railways supported the gold mining industry that built the Black Hills, but they fell into disuse when mines closed. We’ve converted them into the Mickelson Trail so you can explore our communities while reveling in the nature we love.

Spring/Summer Biking Hiking/Running Horseback Riding Bird Watching Fall/Winter Snowshoeing Cross-Country Skiing Fat Tire Biking Elevation 3,428—6,262 feet

The constant boom and bust of industry is nothing new to the Black Hills, but one in particular has been a backbone to our region: railroads. When gold was discovered here in the 1870s, the railroad followed shortly after to transport mined materials. Passenger and freight transport were close behind, and for a while there was almost always a train passing through the Black Hills.

By 1930, however, most of the narrow gauge lines throughout the Black Hills were abandoned due to mine closures. The remaining lines in our area were almost completely abandoned by the 1980s. Tracks stood empty as their fate was determined.

A Second Chance at Life

Luckily, a local outdoor enthusiast group saw potential in our defunct railways and started a campaign to turn them into a trail system. With the backing of then-governor

It took less than 1 year to build the railroad in the early 1890s, but it took 15 years to develop the Mickelson Trail.

The first 6 miles of trail were dedicated in 1991, but the trail wasn’t officially declared complete until 1998.

George S. Mickelson, the project picked up steam in the late 80s. When efforts stalled, the Rails to Trails Conservancy group stepped in. Their help and legal support was the push we needed. Soon after, the Black Hills became home to one of the premier rail-trails in the country.

Using the Trail

Today, there are 15 trailheads throughout the Black Hills.

While mostly primitive, trailheads provide parking, picnic tables and vault toilets.

Biking is the most common activity, but runners, horseback riders and even bird watchers enjoy use of the area.

If you don’t want to do an out-and-back ride, there are businesses throughout the Southern Hills who are happy to help shuttle you and your bike to a trailhead. They can also assist in rentals and have a range of gear on hand for purchase.

George S. Mickelson was South Dakota’s 28th Governor who perished in a plane crash in 1993. The trail is named in his honor.

From start to finish, the Mickelson has almost 100 railroad bridges, 4 tunnels, 2,800 feet of elevation change and 109 miles of trail — make sure you plan out your trip so you don’t overexert yourself.

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Experience the Grandeur at Mount Rushmore

It’s a bucket list item for Americans and foreigners alike — there are few sculptures in the world that are as impressive as the Shrine of Democracy.

Avenue of Flags Represents the 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands Measurements 250 feet across 60-foot heads 20 to 21-foot noses Parking Fees $10 per vehicle (cars, motorcycle, RV); $5 for seniors (age 62+); valid for one year; Free for Active Duty Military Hours of Operation Open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th; buildings are closed, but the grounds are open.

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Jefferson is credited with bringing ice cream to the US — you can sample his recipe at the Carvers’ Cafe.

While most of South Dakota’s economy is powered by agriculture, the Black Hills aren’t as conducive to farming. Mount Rushmore was originally designed to bring tourists to the area and boost the local economy.

Now, almost 80 years after its completion, it is one of the most popular national memorials in the country.

Shaping the Granite

Mount Rushmore is the perfect balance of art and engineering. Every inch of the faces was pulled out of the mountain using dynamite, drilled into shape and finally finished by hand. The process took 14 years and over 400 men and women to complete.

Even then, the mountain was declared complete before it fully realized Gutzon Borglum’s vision. A combination of unsuitable rock, lack of funding, and the escalation of WWII caused the drilling to stop. In the fall of 1941, they officially declared the memorial finished.

There is a nightly lighting ceremony during summer months, including a patriotic video and flag folding.

Dig Into History

If you’re wondering what the original design was, you’re in luck: a visit to the Sculptor’s Studio on site has a 1/12th scale model of the mountain as envisioned by Borglum. You can also see authentic tools used for carving the mountain.

The Sculptor’s Studio isn’t the only place you should visit while on site. Don’t miss the Lincoln Borglum Visitor’s Center, where you can see a 14 minute film about the creation of the mountain. The Presidential Trail is a great way to get up close to the presidents if you’re ready for a short walk — just know there are 422 stairs involved. If your kids take part in the Junior Ranger program, make sure you pick up a booklet at one of the information desks so they can earn a new badge.

After you’ve explored the memorial, come back to the main plaza for snacks and souvenirs. You’ll find a variety of fare for lunch or dinner, and a variety of shirts, postcards, books and toys to take home.

Carver Gutzon Borglum died before his masterpiece was completed, but his son Lincoln made sure it was finished.

Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln were chosen to represent our nation’s birth, growth, development, and preservation, respectively.

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Carving A Dream Crazy Horse Memorial® Chief Henry Standing Bear and Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski’s dream continues in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Where North of Custer, along Hwy 16/385 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD Entire Carving 641’ long x 563’ high Horse’s Head 219’ high (22 stories) Fees & Hours Open year-round visit the website crazyhorsememorial.org for more information

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Take a piece of the Mountain home with you when you visit the Original Lobby.

The Purpose

Crazy Horse Memorial® exists to honor all Indigenous people of North America.

American Indian history and cultures are shared through museums, cultural programs, and the Mountain Carving in progress.

The Present Experience

Growth continues in all areas of the Memorial; the Indian University of North America®, the Museums, and the Mountain Carving.

Recent Mountain progress includes revealing the shape of much of Crazy Horse’s Left Hand and Arm, and rock removal from the Horse’s Mane.

The History The Crazy Horse Memorial® The Mountain Carving is dream began in 1939 when the centerpiece yet there is Lakota Chief Henry Standing more to experience at the Bear asked sculptor Korczak Memorial. The Indian Museum Ziolkowski to create a of North America® is home memorial to pay tribute to to a large collection of art American Indians. Standing and artifacts. The Ziolkowski Bear and others choose Family life museum features Lakota warrior Crazy Horse to a view into the original log be the subject. home and studio of Korczak In the early years, Korczak, and Ruth, and their family. The his wife Ruth, and their ten fascinating Mountain Carving children were responsible gallery is where you get deeper for Mountain progress and understanding of the Mountain visitor center operations. In Carving work. Visitors are also 1982 Korczak passed away, able to partake in the cultural leaving Ruth and the children programming; performances, to continue the work. In 2014, speakers, hands-on activities, Ruth passed away but had and more. laid groundwork to ensure This is part of what you will the Memorial was in good be exposed to at Crazy Horse hands with Ziolkowski family Memorial®. Dining options are members, a dedicated Board available on-site operated by the of Directors, and talented Memorial’s official concessionaire, staff and management.

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Two theatres show the must-see, 26-minute video “What is Crazy Horse.”

On June 3, 1948, the first blast on the Mountain took place.

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Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski had been asked by Chief Henry Standing Bear through written correspondence to come to the sacred Paha Sapa (Black Hills) to carve a memorial in the likeness of Lakota warrior, Crazy Horse to honor Native Americans.

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Where the Buffalo Roam Custer State Park “Home on the Range” might as well have been inspired by Custer State Park.

Come see hundreds of buffalo, but also deer, pronghorns, and wide open skies.

Buffalo Herd 1,300 buffalo Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour available Visit & Learn Custer State Park Visitor Center located at the junction of US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Rd. Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center Located one mile west of the Visitor Center and one mile east of the Park Office Weekly Park License $20 per vehicle Annual Park License $36 for first vehicle, $18 for the second.

Custer State Park is the oldest and largest state park in South Dakota. We were once home to a zoo, but we’ve ditched the cages and we invite you to frolic in our spectacular open wilderness.

Captivating Critters

We are home to the secondlargest buffalo herd in the country. While we can’t guarantee you’ll see them — we have over 71,000 acres of land — your chances are better here than anywhere else.

The park is also home to elk, coyotes, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorns, prairie dogs and two species of deer. We have a small pack of burros, too. They’re descended from a herd that used to take visitors up Black Elk Peak, but now they mostly pose for photos and beg for snacks.

Take a Drive

We have three stunning drives around the park, and we hope you’ll have time for all of them.

Wildlife Loop is where you’ll get to see the animals that call

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Expect at least 60 minutes for the wildlife loop. Plan for extra if you can; you just might get caught in a buffalo traffic jam!

Baby buffalo are born in the spring. Their light, orangish-brown hair color has earned them the nickname “cinnamons.”

Custer State Park home. Even on a day where the animals are scarce, enjoy a drive on the prairie’s edge through the rolling hills and creek valleys.

Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway are more about the scenery.

Iron Mountain Road was intentionally crafted to showcase all the best parts of the Black Hills to visitors.

They’ll take you an hour each, but they’re can’t-miss masterpieces of engineering that prove roads can be art.

Stay a While

There are many options for lodging in the park, including 9 campgrounds, 5 lodges and 6 well-appointed cabins and ranch houses. Wherever you stay, you’ll have stunning views.

The Game Lodge is worth a stop even if you don’t stay, but if you do you’ll be in good company: President Eisenhower stayed for a weekend, and President Coolidge stayed so long in 1927 it was known as the “Summer White House.”

The park offers hiking, biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding

The number one rule while enjoying Custer State Park: do not approach or harass wildlife.

Buffalo, especially, are dangerous. They may seem docile, but they are quick to charge and can reach speeds of 40mph.

Rangers recommend you stay 100 yards from any animal.

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Active Paleontological Excavation The Mammoth Site See creatures from thousands of years ago as you visit this active paleontological excavation in Hot Springs.

Hours Open year round Admission Children ages 3 & under: Free Children ages 4-12: $9 Active and Retired Military: $9 Adult: $12 Ages 60 & Over: $10 All prices include tax (group rates available) Dig Site 9.5 acres 58 Columbian mammoths 3 woolly mammoths

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The most recent analysis estimates the Site is more than 140,000 years old.

With a giant mammoth greeting you at the road, The Mammoth Site is an ancient treasure in the Black Hills you won’t want to miss while you are visiting the area. This active dig site is a gem of the Black Hills and is something unique to the area you won’t find elsewhere across the nation.

The Ice Age and Beyond

Researchers from all over the world visit this state-of-theart research facility to learn more about Ice Age (11,000+ years old) fossils. To date, at least 61 mammoths have been discovered and excavated here, along with the remains of two Giant short-faced bears, camel, llama, and a vast amount of invertebrates.

When you visit, you’ll start in our Learning Center. Opening its doors during the spring of 2015, the Center includes two 53-seat theaters where you will be able to view a short, 10-minute HD introductory video. The film walks you through the history of each of the findings at the Site.

Enjoy a bite to eat at the Bonebed Bistro, which offers a variety of food including pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and daily specials.

After seeing the film, walk around the in situ exhibits (fossils still in place from where they had been originally found) and watch the scientists and crew as they work on uncovering Ice Age fauna. Tour the facility via accessible walkways that provide a close-up view of the fossils and the work being conducted at the Site.

Guests can tour at their own pace with a self-guided tour, courtesy of pamphlets provided by The Mammoth Site or by scanning the selfguided QR codes at each stop. Explore at your own pace as you make your way to the Ice Age Exhibit Hall featuring a working lab, full size replicas of mammoths, short videos, and site history.

Visit the prep Laboratory where you can view work being done.

Looking for more fun?

Learn more about nature and geology in the Black Hills when you travel back in time while walking the Botany and Geology Walkways.

Be sure to check out their educational programs like the Kids’ Digs and Atlatl Program!

The Mammoth Site is an accredited museum and active Paleontological Dig Site with state-of-the-art comparative collections to study present and Ice Age fossils.

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Welcome to Foodie Paradise There’s a quiet battle raging for who has the best burger in the Black Hills, but we challenge you to discover your own favorite dish. Whether it’s burgers, Native American tacos, or our unofficial state food chislic, you won’t go hungry.

Life is short — order dessert!

Everyone knows that calories don’t count when you’re on vacation. And trust us when we tell you the Black Hills are filled with sweet treats you are going to love.

Save room at dinner, because you won’t want to miss dessert!

Chislic

You might be wondering what, exactly, chislic is. If you’ve never heard of it that’s alright; it is a dish rarely found outside of South Dakota. It’s thought to have immigrated here with the Germans from Russia. While recipes vary, it is generally cubed red meat marinated and grilled or fried.

Sometimes it’s served on a skewer or toothpicks, usually just in a basket with fries. It’s a regional delicacy that you shouldn’t miss.

ground bison or other game meat rather than beef.

Another traditional fare you should keep an eye out for is Wojapi, or a simple berry sauce used for dipping.

Chokecherries are the most common but any berry can be used, and the sauce is generally served alongside fry bread. Both Wojapi and Native American tacos are found locally, especially at Crazy Horse Memorial®, and at powwows or other cultural events.

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Better than a tortilla and versatile enough to be both savory and sweet; fry bread is a Native American staple you’ll find throughout the Southern Hills. Most are made simply from water, flour and salt and then fried. Some variations use lard or milk as well. The most popular fry bread on menus are Native American tacos served with

Many places have gluten-free and vegetarian options if you ask. Also look for locally sourced produce for fresh eats!

While they’re technically bison, some menus will list this land mammal as buffalo. Either way, it’s a unique flavor you shouldn’t miss.

Speaking of bison, if you’ve never tried this large game, you are in for a treat. The ubiquitous land mammal symbolizes our area more than any other and has infiltrated our cuisine in a big way.

The most popular use of bison is in place of any recipe that uses beef: tacos, burgers, even the occasional pizza. Bison steaks are also

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common and a great way to let the true flavor of the meat take center stage. When ordering bison, it’s best to request medium-rare if it suits your palate. Game meat tends to dry out more than beef due to its lean nature.

While land mammals tend to steal the show, the Southern Hills are also home to several lakes, and fishing is a popular pastime here.

Even if you don’t have time to catch one, keep an eye out for walleye on menus. As our state fish, you’ll find many locals have almost a reverence for it; which means it’s served in a way that lets the flavor shine. For lunch you’ll usually find it fried with a side of tartar sauce and fries. For dinner, grilled or baked with lemon and a side is a simple

way to enjoy walleye without overpowering it.

Visit the southern hills in February to catch Custer’s annual Restaurant Week, where local chefs showcase exciting new dishes.

Kuchen

As the official state dessert of South Dakota, the only thing as varied as the flavors of kuchen is its pronunciation. Even locals who have eaten it all their life will disagree on how to say it. Some will say “koo-ghen,” others insist “kuh-tchen,” but we all agree to call it delicious.

It is historically a European dessert that immigrated to our state in the late 1800s.

History and semantics aside, there’s no denying the staying power of this tasty dessert.

Kuchen is a sort of fruit pie, made from sweet dough and a custard filling. Berries are a popular addition to the filling, but apple and rhubarb are also local favorites.

August is Hill City’s time to shine, when they host a weekend festival dedicated to top-notch BBQ, local beer and wine, and live music.

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Food truck havens The recent popularity of food trucks around the country certainly hasn’t missed the Black Hills.

Truck offerings vary, but some of our most-loved in the Southern Hills sell Mexican food and BBQ. There’s always something new to explore, with rotating menus and new trucks coming into town all the time!

While most of our trucks maintain a nomadic lifestyle, they regularly post their whereabouts on social media.

Many will rotate around local breweries and parks, so keep your eyes peeled!

Want an Old West dinner experience? Look for chuck-wagon dinners, where you’ll enjoy wagon rides, music shows and steaks grilled over a campfire.

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Places to Eat From burgers and tacos to upscale fare like steak, you’ll find something guaranteed to intrigue your taste buds. For a real treat, try a local specialty using game meat or fresh fish! Wash it down with a craft beer or glass of wine.

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Custer Pizza Mill 904 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer

605.673.3306 PizzaMillCuster.com A Family Owned & Operated restaurant dishing out specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads & more!

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Begging Burro Mexican Bistro 529 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer

Pounding Fathers Restaurant

605.673.3300 BeggingBurro.com Authentic Mexican bistro for lunch & dinner, plus a tequila bar! Outdoor seating available.

140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4200 MtRushmoreBrewing.com 24 SD craft beers, wine & spirits. Wild game, steak, fish, salads & pasta. Family friendly.

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Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co. 140 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer

Alpine Inn

605.673.4200 MtRushmoreBrewing.com Full service taproom, house craft beers, elevated pub fare, patio, kid & fido friendly.

133 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2749 AlpineInnHillCity.com Enjoy traditional German flavors of mouthwatering dishes and delicious desserts.

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Three Forks Bar, Grille & Casino 23820 US-Hwy 385, Hill City

23837 HWY 385, Hill City 877.226.9453 PrairieBerry.com Fresh, local food service in a beautiful atmosphere.

605.574.2998 Full service bar and grille serving American favorites all day long; breakfast, lunch and dinner!

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Buffalo Dreamer 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs

Scobi Kombuchary 445 N River St., Hot Springs

ScobiKombucha.com (wholesale orders) Hand-crafted, small-batch kombucha. This non-alcoholic beverage is made from locally sourced ingredients & with live probiotics.

BuffaloDreamer.com Offering inspired food creations that bring together traditions from all over the world.

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Kick Back, Relax, and Enjoy a Refreshing Beverage It’s no secret we love our presidents here in the Southern Hills, and there’s one thing we certainly agree with them on: beer is as American as apple pie and baseball.

Enjoy a tasty beverage, but do so responsibly!

While nothing beats a cold beer on a hot summer day, the fastest way to ruin your vacation is driving under the influence. Make sure you plan ahead! There are taxi services throughout the Southern Hills that are happy to assist as well.

While you’re out finding adventure in the Southern Hills, you might find yourself a bit parched. Our breweries and wineries will fix you right up; whether you want something light and refreshing or deep and flavorful. Most of them also have food, patios and lawn games that ensure stopping for a beverage will entertain the entire family.

Wineries

From standard pilsners artfully executed to curious concoctions that will tease your palate, our breweries always have something new to share. Not sure where to start?

Each brewery has their own flagship brews that got them started. Most are more than happy to share what makes it great or give you a personal recommendation.

Craft beer has become increasingly popular in the past decade, and the Southern Hills has been home to great brews from the start. What makes

While South Dakota’s economy is driven by agriculture, there are few grape varieties that do well here. Luckily, that doesn’t stop our wineries from producing unique, awardwinning wines year after year.

Many of our original settlers were experienced in winemaking, and in true pioneer fashion they brought what they knew and adapted it to prairie living. This is why you’ll find wines around the Southern Hills made from what we call prairie berries. These berries are essentially any fruit found on plants native to the prairie, and they produce wine with a distinct character you won’t find anywhere else.

Live music is a staple of our breweries and wineries. You can find an artist or group performing almost every night in the summer.

Commercial wineries weren’t legal in South Dakota until 1996. Now, we have over 30 around the state — including 4 in the Southern Hills.

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You’ve heard of a dine and dash, but did you know leaving a saloon without paying is called a shoot the crow?

ours different is brewers’ focus on locally sourced ingredients. From hops grown on a nearby farm to carefully tended beehives, our brewers know that the beautiful Black Hills are a bountiful source of exceptional flavors.

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Kid and Fido Friendly

As drinking tastes change, our breweries and wineries adapt. If you love a crisp, bubbly seltzer, you’re in luck! Several businesses offer them alongside their other taps and bottles. You can find ciders, meads and non-alcoholic offerings on menus as well.

You’ll see some breweries are situated right next door to wineries and vice versa.

Some businesses have expanded their expertise from one craft into another over the years. This means you’ll be able to find both beer and wine in some places, or you can try both by walking a short distance between establishments.

Firehouse is the oldest operating brewery in South Dakota, and they offer craft beer, awardwinning wine and now camping and lodging!

Since many breweries and wineries also offer food, kids and family under legal drinking age are allowed. Some even cater to younger guests by offering sodas and other hand-crafted non-alcoholic beverages. On top of that, you’ll find inviting lawns and yard games everyone can enjoy.

A growing number of establishments in the Southern Hills also welcome your favorite furry friend.

Most will require your dog to remain leashed while on the premises and expect the common courtesy of cleaning up after them. Make sure you call ahead or check individual businesses’ websites, as policies may change.

Many breweries use locally sourced ingredients — watch for honey, lavender or juniper beers, as they are commonly foraged ingredients.

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Red Beer Why would you add tomato juice to a beer? Around here, the question might really be why wouldn’t you?

It’s a seemingly strange habit to outsiders but second-nature to locals. Red beer is especially popular for those who like an easy brunch cocktail.

You might not find it on a menu, but most bars and restaurants will know what you mean if you ask.

Many use simple tomato juice, but clamato and Bloody Mary mix are also common.

It’s a family affair: several of our wine and beer makers have been crafting tasty beverages for generations, and their expertise shows!

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ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE! pizzamillcuster.com 904 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer, SD

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2022 Pleasant Valley Farm & Cabins (page 106) 11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.2986 pleasantvalleyfarmand cabins.com Rockin R Rides Inc. 24853 Village Ave., Heritage Village, Custer 605.673.2999 rockingrtrailrides.com

Things to See Attractions

1881 Courthouse Museum 411 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2443 1881courthousemuseum.com Adventure Rentals 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4540 adventurerentalssd.com Black Hills Aerial Adventures (page 17, 36) 24564 US Hwy 16/385, Custer 605.673.2163 coptertours.com Black Hills Balloons 747 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer (Passenger Meeting Area) 605.673.2520 blackhillsballoons.com Blue Bell Hayride Chuck Wagon Cookout 25453 Hwy 87, Custer 605.255.4531 custerresorts.com Blue Bell Stables Trail Rides 25453 Hwy 87, Custer 605.255.4531 custerresorts.com

Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides 13389 Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4541 custerresorts.com Crazy Horse Memorial® (page BC) 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org Custer State Park (page IFC) 13329 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4515 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ custer-state-park Four Mile Old West Town & Campground 11921 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.3905 four-mile-old-west-townmuseum.business.site Grizzly Gulch Adventure Golf 231 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.1708 Jewel Cave National Monument 11149 US Hwy 16 B12, Custer 605.673.8300 nps.gov/jeca

Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com Sylvan Rocks Climbing School & Guide Service (page 43) 605.484.7585 sylvanrocks.com Top Pin Archery 25086 Shamrock Rd., Custer 605.673.5880

Nearby Attractions

South Dakota Air & Space Museum 2890 Rushmore Dr., Ellsworth AFB 605.385.5189 sdairandspace museum.com

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Rentals 444 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4540 adventurerentalssd.com Black Hills Power Bike Rentals & Boutique 1029 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste A, Custer 605.673.2405 blackhillspowerbikes.com Black Hills National Forest 1019 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.9200 fs.usda.gov/blackhills

2022 Blue Bell Hayride Chuck Wagon Cookout 25453 Hwy 87, Custer 605.255.4531 custerresorts.com High Mountain Outfitters 516 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4050 highmountainoutfitters sd.com Legion Lake (Water Sports) 12967 Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4521 custerresorts.com Mickelson Trail Affiliates 605.673.5154 mickelsontrailaffiliates.com Mickelson Trail Black Hills Trails Office 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead 605.584.3896 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ george-s--mickelson-trail Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com South Dakota Outdoor Shop (page 43) 632 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2240 southdakotaoutdoor shop.com Sylvan Lake (Water Sports) 24572 Hwy 87, Custer 605.574.2561 custerresorts.com Sylvan Rocks Climbing School & Guide Service (page 43) 605.484.7585 sylvanrocks.com

COMMUNITIES Arts / Entertainment

Art Expressions Gallery & Gifts 36 S. 6th St., Custer 605.673.3467 facebook/artexpressions galleryincuster Black Hills Playhouse (page 59) 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer 605.255.4141 blackhillsplayhouse.com Buffalo Boys 25602 Hwy 385, Custer 724.263.6279 buffaloboys.art Cruisin’ Canvas 2246 Sunset Ln., Custer 970.481.8183 thecruisincanvas.com Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer 605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com Deep Creek Art Gallery 26 S 6th St., Custer 312.505.4592 Denial South Dakota & The Peanut Gallery 430 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2264 bluerevelation.com Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial® 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org Paul Horsted, Dakota Photographics, LLC 605.673.3685 paulhorsted.com

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A Step Back In Time 522 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2217 A Walk in the Woods 506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.6400 walkwoods.com Black Hills Parks & Forest Association 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs 605.745.7020 blackhillsparks.org Black Hills Power Bike Rentals & Boutique 1029 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste A, Custer 605.673.2405 blackhillspowerbikes.com Carson Drug 521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com Claw, Antler & Hide Inc. 735 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4345 clawantlerhide.com Common Cents Convenience Store 24 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4491 Custer Ace Hardware 833 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2227 acehardware.com Custer County Candy Co. 449 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3911 custercountycandyco.com Custer Do It Best Hardware & Lumber 603 Crook St., Custer 605.673.3777 doitbest.com

74 Custer Farmer’s Market Way Park-Mt. Rushmore Rd. & 4th St., Custer 605.673.5230 Custer Senior Center & Gift Shop 538 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2708 custersencntr.org Dakota Greens Custer Greenhouses & Nursery 25086 Shamrock Rd., Custer 605.673.2510 or 605.440.0391 dakotagreensofcuster.com Good Karma Jewelry 507 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3047 goodkarmacusterstore.com High Mountain Outfitters 516 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4050 highmountainoutfitterssd.com Jenny’s Floral 528 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3549 jennysfloral.com Korczak’s Heritage Gift Shop (page BC) 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 shop.khonline.biz Lynn’s Dakotamart 800 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4463 lynnsdakotamart.com Shanklin’s Floor Coverings & Country Cottage Gift Shop 12702 Miller Ct., Custer 605.673.2099

COMMUNITIES South Dakota Outdoor Shop (page 43) 632 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2240 southdakotaoutdoor shop.com Southern Hills Tactical LLC 25341 US Hwy 385/89, Custer 605.673.3222 southernhillstactical.com

Tours / Transportation

“Dave’s World” Tours & Shuttle Services Custer 605.673.1130 davesworldtours.com

Where to Stay Hotels / Motels

Bavarian Inn 855 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0201 bavarianinnsd.com Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn 310 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2275 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com Chalet Motel 933 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2393 chaletmotelcuster.com Chief Motel 120 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605-673-2318 chiefmotel.com Comfort Inn & Suites 339 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3221 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com

2022 Dakota Cowboy Inn 208 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4659 Days Inn of Custer 519 Crook St., Custer 605.673.4500 or 800.329.7466 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/ custer-south-dakota/ days-inn-custer EconoLodge 342 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4400 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 433 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2500 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com Rocket Motel, LLC 211 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4401 rocketmotel.com Shady Rest Motel & Cabins 238 Gordon St., Custer 605.673.4478 or 605.440.2509 shady-rest-motel.com Super 8 Motel Custer/Crazy Horse Area 535 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.269.0640 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com

Lodges / Resorts

Blue Bell Lodge Resort 25453 SD Hwy 87, Custer 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com Creekside Lodge (page 106) 13389 Hwy 16A, Custer 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com

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Eagle’s Landing Lodge 12046 US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.3031 eagleslandinglodge.net

Calamity Peak Lodge 12557 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.673.2357 calamitypeaklodge.com

Legion Lake Lodge 12967 Hwy 16A, Custer 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com

Custer Crazy Horse Campground 1116 N. 5th St., Custer 605.517.9016 custercrazyhorsecamp ground.com

Outlaw Ranch 12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd., Custer 605.673.4040 losd.org/outlaw Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins 15 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4323 or 877.412.2246 rockcrestlodge.com State Game Lodge 13389 US Hwy 16A, Custer 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com Sylvan Lake Lodge 24572 SD Hwy 87, Custer 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com

Cabins / Campgrounds

Beaver Lake Campground 12005 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.2464 beaverlakecampground.net Big Pine Campground 12084 Big Pine Rd., Custer 605-673-4054 bigpinecampground.com Black Hills Bungalows 24941 America Center Rd., Custer 605.673.5253 blackhillsbungalows.com Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort 245 Centennial Dr., Custer 605.673.4664 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com

75 Fort Welikit Family Campground 24992 Sylvan Lake Rd., Custer 605.673.3600 blackhillsrv.com French Creek RV Park 144 S. 4th St., Custer 605.673.3727 frenchcreekrvpark.com

Custer Mountain Cabins & Campground 12503 US Hwy 16A, Custer 800.239.5505 custermountain.com

Gold Camp Cabins 11965 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.2720 goldcampcabins.com

Custer/Mt. Rushmore KOA 12021 US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.4304 koa.com/campgrounds/custer

Heritage Village Campground 24827 Village Ave., Crazy Horse 605.673.5005

Custer State Park Resorts (page IFC) 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com Custer’s Gulch RV Park & Campground 25112 Golden Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.4647 or 800.531.5923 custersgulch.com Elk Haven Vacation Cabins 25050 Little Italy Rd., Custer 720.252.7300 or 605.673.4343 elkhavenvacationcabins.com Elk Ridge Park (long-term RV lot rental) 12070 Big Pine Rd, Custer 507.530.1612 facebook.com/Elk-RidgePark-101480861385503 EO Bungalows 28 N. 7th St., Custer 605.939.3388 eobungalows.com

Operation Black Hills Cabin (For Wounded Veterans) 605.517.1830 operationblackhillscabin.org PAM’s Getaways Deluxe Cabins & Campground 12251 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.3353 pamsgetaways.com Pleasant Valley Farm & Cabins (page 106) 11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.2986 pleasantvalleyfarmand cabins.com Stockade Lake Cabin 25073 Morris Pl., Custer 308.430.5490 stockadelakecabin.com Sunset RV Park 12246 Sunset Ln, Custer 605.517.9017 sunsetrvcuster.com

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Air Bee-N-Bee 12376 Beaver Den Dr., Custer 605.440.1988 airbnb.com

Diane’s Custer Vacation Rental 25094 Forest Park Rd, Custer 605.673.4318 Double D Bed & Breakfast Cabins 26575 Jackpine Rd., Custer 605.673.4214 doubledbandb.com Heaven’s Gate 25076 Ruby Rd., Custer 507.828.4548 or 605.209.8785 evolvevacationrental.com/ vacation-rentals/434079 K & S Stagecoach Stop 25043 Little Italy Rd, Custer 970.405.7868 Little Wicked Inn (with Wicked Espresso) 5 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3999 littlewickedinn.com

COMMUNITIES Horse Facilities

Broken Arrow Horse Camp & RV Park 25446 Sidney Park Rd., Custer 605.517.1964 brokenarrowhorsecamp.com French Creek Horse Camp 800.710.2267 campsd.com

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Dining / Restaurants

Baker’s Bakery & Café 541 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2253 bakersbakerycafe.com Begging Burro Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar (page 5, 22) 529 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3300 beggingburro.com Black Hills Burger & Bun Co. 441 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3411 blackhillsburgerandbun.com

Rushmore Vacation Rentals 888.934.1116 rushmorevacationrentals.com

Blue Bell Lodge Dining Room 25453 SD Hwy 87, Custer 605.255.4531 or 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com

Tanglewood Estate 24977 Tanglewood Dr., Custer 507.530.0155 facebook.com/ blackhillscabinrental

Buglin’ Bull Restaurant & Sports Bar 511 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4477 buglinbull.com

Travel Custer 605.872.9099 travelcuster.com

Calamity Jane’s Coffee Shop & Grill 512 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2269 calamityjanecoffeeshop.com

Whitetail Springs Cabins 605.440.2255 whitetailsprings.com

2022 Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer 605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com Custer Carry Out 605.299.1105 custercarryout.com Custer Wolf Food & Drink, The 506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.9653 custerwolf.com Denial South Dakota 430 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2264 denialsd.com Feel Good Cafe 907 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0202 bavarianinnsd.com Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial® (page BC) 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org Legion Lake Lodge Dining Room 12967 US Hwy 16A, Custer 888.875.0001 or 605.255.4521 custerresorts.com Maria’s Mexican 607 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.6800 Miner’s Cup (page 65) 1021 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3882 minerscup.com

2022 Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co. (page 22, IBC) 140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4200 mtrushmorebrewing company.com Our Place 738 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.5255 Pizza Hut 549 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3330 pizzahut.com Pizza Mill (page 70) 904 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3306 pizzamillcuster.com Pounding Fathers (page 22, IBC) 140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4200 mtrushmorebrewing company.com Prairie Dog, The 32 N 4th St., Custer 817.715.8676 facebook.com/ theprairiedogsd Purple Pie Place 19 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4070 purplepieplace.com Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com Sage Creek Grille 611 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2424 sagecreekgrille.com

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Skogen Kitchen 29 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.2241 skogenkitchen.com

Wicked Espresso 5 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3999 wickedespresso.com

State Game Lodge Dining Room 13389 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4541 or 800.658.3530 custerresorts.com

Baker’s Bakery & Café 541 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2253 bakersbakerycafe.com

Subway 926 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2722 subway.com

Custer County Candy Co. 449 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3911 custercountycandyco.com

Sylvan Lake Lodge Dining Room 24572 SD Hwy 87, Custer 605.574.2561 or 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com

Horatio’s Homemade Ice Cream 548 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4009 horatiosicecream.com

Coffee / Espresso

Calamity Jane’s Coffee Shop & Grill 512 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2269 calamityjanecoffeeshop.com Custer County Candy Co. 449 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3911 custercountycandyco.com Feel Good Cafe 907 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0202 bavarianinnsd.com Good Karma Jewelry 507 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3047 goodkarmacusterstore.com Miner’s Cup 1021 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3882 minerscup.com

Desserts / Sweets

Purple Pie Place 19 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4070 purplepieplace.com

Wine / Beer / Spirits

AJ’s Ore Car Saloon 537 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3051 Begging Burro Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar (page 5, 22) 529 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3300 beggingburro.com Buglin’ Bull Restaurant & Sports Bar 511 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4477 buglinbull.com Common Cents Convenience Store 24 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4491

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Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer 605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com

Custer County Airport 12220 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.3874

Custer Wolf Food & Drink, The 506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.9653 custerwolf.com Denial South Dakota 430 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.2264 bluerevelation.com Gold Pan Saloon, The 508 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.8850 custergoldpansaloon.com Lynn’s Dakotamart 800 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4463 lynnsdakotamart.com Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co. (page 22, IBC) 140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4200 mtrushmorebrewing company.com Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W US Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com VFW Post 3442 & Auxiliary 721 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4262 vfw.org

Local Services

Auto / Travel Services

A-Monument Cab 605.872.8020

Black Hills Towing 25434 Sidney Park Rd., Custer 605.440.2018 or 605.440.0537 blackhillstowing.com

First Choice Lock and Key 605.440.0331 firstchoice-lock-key.com LaMonte’s Auto Center 25146 Wazi Ln., Custer 605.673.2554 S & B Motor Parts 700 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2139 Steele Collision & Glass 1025 Crook St., Custer 605.673.3443 steelecollisionsd.com Tommy’s Detailing 605.440.0360

ATMs / Financial Services

Black Hills Federal Credit Union 1135 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.718.1818 or 800.482.2428 bhfcu.com Dacotah Bank 35 S. 6th St., Custer 605.673.5800 dacotahbank.com

First Interstate Bank 648 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2215 firstinterstatebank.com Highmark Credit Union 602 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4444 or 605.716.4444 highmarkfcu.com Sentinel FCU 18 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.923.1405 or 888.923.1400 sentinelfcu.org

2022 Health / Wellness

Acupuncture 4 Health 219 Founders Park Dr., Ste. 3, Rapid City & 31 N. 1st St., Custer 605.721.4580 acupuncture4health.com A Dude’s Place 436 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 260.433.3732 Custer Chiropractic, PC 246 N 5th St., Custer 605.673.5971 Custer Dental Studio 141 N 5th St., Custer 605.673.2212 or 833.673.2212 custerdentalstudio.com McDonald Chiropractic Clinic 1369 Montgomery St., Custer 605.673.2634 mcdonaldchiropracticpc.com Monument Health Custer Hospital & Clinic 1220 Montgomery St., Custer 605.673.9400 Monument.health Premier Family Eyecare 322 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2716 visionsource-custer.com Wildflower Beauty Co 122 N 6th St., Custer 209.418.5210 kaitlynmichellehair.com YMCA of Custer 644 Crook St., Custer 605.673.5134 rcymca.org

Places of Worship

Abundant Life Fellowship 538 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.517.0665 or 605.517.2881 facebook.com/ abundantlifecuster Crossroads Church 12480 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.673.2120 crossroadsofcuster.com

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COMMUNITIES

Custer Community Church 547 Harney St., Custer 605.673.4350 custercommunitychurch.org

L.F.C. Veterinary Service 12679 Hazelrodt Cutoff, Custer 605.673.5959 or 605.870.1358

Custer Lutheran Fellowship 12622 Hwy 16A, Custer 605.673.4691 custerlutheran.com

Southern Hills Animal Clinic 12478 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.673.4996 southernhillsanimalclinic.com

Custer Seventh Day Adventist Church 641 Montgomery St., Custer 605.673.5669

Southern Hills Family Medicine, PLLC 1369 Montgomery St., Custer 605.673.3900 southernhillsfamily medicine.com

Living Outreach Church 25189 Hwy 385, Custer 605.673.3926 livingoutreachchurch.org Mountain View Baptist Church 12230 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.2498 mountainviewbaptist custer.com Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 25024 US Hwy 16/385, Custer 605.673.6311 shepherdofthehillscuster.net St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 449 Harney St., Custer 605.673.4426 custercatholic.org Vineyard Black Hills 25574 Veterans Trl., Custer 605.673.4090 or 605.440.0640

Pet Boarding / Services

Custer Car & Pet Wash 932 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4007 Doggy Do’s Dog Grooming 523 Mt. Rushmore Rd. #2, Custer 605.673.3610

Stillwater Hospice 3117 W. Rapid St., Custer 605.745.4967 stillwaterhospice.com

Real Estate

Aspen + Pine Realty 1100 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.517.1130 aspenandpinerealty.com Custer Real Estate 605.673.5400 or 605.673.1260 custersdrealestate.com Keller Williams/ Lewis Realty (page 17) 36 N. 6th St., Custer 605.863.0725 or 605.517.0379 destinationblackhills.com Lampert Properties 239 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.4567 lampertrealestate.com Real Estate Center of Custer/Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions 14 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2629 custerrealestatecenter.com

79 Southern Hills Title Inc. 322 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4838 or 605.673.3331 southernhillstitle.com Stone Hill of Custer 35 S. 4th St., Custer 605.673.2350 stonehillcuster.com Tennyson Investments LLC 35 S. 4th St., Custer 605.673.2350 Western Skies Real Estate 523 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2433 westernskiesre.com Woodland Meadows Manufactured Housing Park 35 S. 4th St., Custer 605.673.5581 woodland-meadows.com

Community Resources

Lost Sock Laundromat & Tara’s Tan’n 242 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2932 Addiction Recovery Centers of the Black Hills 14 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Suite C, Custer 605.673.2844 or 605.716.7841 Custer Visitor Center 615 Washington St., Custer 605.673.2244 or 800.992.9818 custersd.com info@custersd.com

Other

Custer Carry Out Custer 605.299.1105 custercarryout.com

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Explore Hill City Things to See Attractions

Black Hills Central Railroad / 1880 Train 222 Railroad Ave., Hill City 605.574.2222 1880train.com Black Hills Institute of Geological Research 117 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4289 bhigr.com Candyland/Sweet Greens 23835 Mill Iron Dr., Rapid City (3.5 miles east of Hill City) 605.574.2824 candylandsd.com

CCC Museum of SD 23935 US-385, Hill City 605.389.3410 southdakotaccc.org Dahl’s Chainsaw Art 106 Main St., Hill City 605.639.0733 dahlschainsawart.com SD State Railroad Museum, Ltd. 222 Railroad Ave., Bldg. A Hill City 605.574.9000 sdsrm.org

Nearby Attractions

Adams Museum 54 Sherman St., Deadwood 605.578.1714 deadwoodhistory.com

Bear Country USA 13820 S. US Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.343.2290 bearcountryusa.com Big Thunder Gold Mine (page 42) 604 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com Chapel in the Hills 3788 Chapel Ln., Rapid City 605.342.8281 chapel-in-the-hills.org Crazy Horse Memorial® 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org

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Mammoth Site, The (page 1) 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.745.6017 mammothsite.org

Andy’s Trail Rides 11264 Highway 14A S., Lead 605.645.2211 andystrailrides.com

Mount Rushmore National Memorial 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone 605.574.2523 nps.gov/moru National Presidential Wax Museum (page 3) 609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4455 presidentialwaxmuseum.com Reptile Gardens (page 58) 8955 S. Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.342.5873 or 800.335.0275 reptilegardens.com Rush Mountain Adventure Park (page 16) 13622 Hwy 40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmtn.com

Custer State Park (page 43) 13329 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4515 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ custer-state-park Fort Hays Old West Town 2255 Fort Hays Dr., Rapid City 605.343.3113 mountrushmoretours.com Four Mile Old West Town & Campground 11921 W US Hwy. 16, Custer 605.673.3905 four-mile-old-west-townmuseum.business.site

Rushmore Tramway Adventures (page 40) 203 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4478 rushmoretramwayadventures.com World Fossil Finder Museum 719 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs 605.745.5007 worldfossilfindermuseum.com

Outdoor Adventure

ACME Bicycles 525 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.593.5662 acmebicycles.com Adventure Rentals 12670 Robins Roost Rd., Hill City, 605.574.2684 adventurerentalssd.com

Black Hills Aerial Adventures (page 17, 36) 24564 US Hwy 16/385, Custer 605.673.2163 coptertours.com Black Hills Helicopters 24035 Hwy. 16A, Keystone 605.255.4354 blackhillshelicopters.com Black Hills Paddlesports 525 Newton Ave, Hill City 605.593.5662 bhpaddlesports.com Black Hills Wilderness Edge Adventures (page 42) 1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.391.6551 blackhillswildernessedge. com George S. Mickelson Trail 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead 605.584.3896 mickelsontrail.com Heart of the Hills Kayaks Museum Dr., Hill City 605.430.6266 Facebook: Heart of the Hills Kayaks High Country Guest Ranch 12138 Ray Smith Dr., Hill City 605.574.9003 highcountryranch.com Hill City Mining Co. PO Box 760, Hill City 610.927.7015 facebook.com/ HillCityMiningCompany

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Mt. Meadow Resort at Deerfield Lake 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd., Hill City 605.574.2636 mtmeadow.com

Brent Morris Hill City & Black Hills 605.381.5997 or 605.574.2150

Buffalo Old Time Photo 309 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3314 buffalophoto.net

Dahl’s Chainsaw Art 106 Main St., Hill City 605.639.0733 dahlschainsawart.com

Dakota Stone Company 23863 Palmer Gulch Rd., Hill City 605.574.2760 dakotastone.net

Mickelson Trail Affiliates 605.673.5154 mickelsontrailaffiliates.com Rabbit Bicycles/Giddy Up Shuttle Service 175 Walnut Ave., Hill City 605.574.4302 rabbitbike.com Rockin’ R Rides 24853 Village Ave., Custer 605.673.2999 or 520.349.6078 rockingrtrailrides.com Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W. Hwy. 16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com Run Crazy Horse Marathon & Half Marathon Crazy Horse Memorial 605.390.6137 runcrazyhorse.com

Arts / Entertainment

ArtForms Gallery 280 Main St. Ste. 3, Hill City 605.574.4894 artformsgallery.org Black Hills Film Festival PO Box 396, Hill City 605.574.9454 blackhillsfilmfestival.org Black Hills Glass Blowers 909 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4542 blackhillsglassblowers.com Black Hills Playhouse (page 59) 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer 605.255.4141 blackhillsplayhouse.com

First Gold Gaming Resort 270 Main St., Deadwood 605.578.9777 firstgold.com Gypsy Rose Studio & Gallery 177 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.721.1234 gypsyrosestudio.com Hill City Area Arts Council 280 Main St., Ste. 12, PO Box 321, Hill City 605.574.2810 hillcityarts.org Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing 256 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4440 joncranegallery.net Jon Crane Watercolors, Inc. 333 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4441 or 888.948.1948 Warrior’s Work & Ben West Gallery 277 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4954 warriorswork.com

Shopping / Retail

Beef Jerky Experience 219 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2210 beefjerkyoutlet.com/hill-city Boyd’s World Famous Antiques & Uniques 24671 US Hwy 16/385, Custer 605.660.3339 boydsantiquemall.com

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Discount Bargain Barn/ Christmas Corral 264 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9014 Everything Prehistoric 117 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3919 bhigr.com Farmer’s Daughter (The) 164 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9095 thefarmersdaughtersd.com Gold Diggers 241 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3332 bhgolddiggers.com Granite Sports 201 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2121 granite-sports.com Gypsy Rose Studio & Gallery 177 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.721.1234 gypsyrosestudio.com Gypsy Soul Boutique 280 Main St., Ste. 5, Hill City 605.574.4158 Handbag Store (The) (page 28) 253 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9585 shopthehandbagstore.com

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Heart of the Hills Antiques, Firearms & Collectibles 280 Main St., Ste. 1 & 2, Hill City 605.574.2821 High Five 385 605.660.9803 highfive385.com HippieRockstar Boutique Wine & Beer Bar 124 Main St., Hill City 970.405.3508 hippierockstar.com Jewel of the West 208 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2464 @jewelofthewest Mountain Souvenirs 232 Main St., Hill City 754.213.7128 facebook.com/ mountainsouvenirs Old World Plaza 280 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4635 Quilt Time 177 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.390.3153 SoDak Clothing @sodakclothing sodak.com South Dakota Outdoor Shop 632 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2240 southdakotaoutdoorshop.com Stage Stop Leather & Gifts 224 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2646 Things That Rock 257 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9096 thingsthatrocksd.com

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Tours / Transportation

Black Hills Above and Beyond Tours 605.641.8687 blackhillsaboveandbeyond tours.com

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Bavarian Inn/Feel Good Cafe 855 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0201 bavarianinnsd.com

Best Western Golden Spike 601 E. Main St., Hill City Black Hills Aerial Adventures 605.574.2577 (page 17, 36) bestwesterngoldenspike.com 24564 US Hwy 16/385, Custer Comfort Inn and Suites 605.673.2163 12454 Old Hill City Rd., coptertours.com Hill City 605.574.3535 Black Hills Helicopters comfortinnhillcity.com 24035 Hwy. 16A, Keystone 605.255.4354 Comfort Inn & Suites blackhillshelicopters.com 321 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4925 “Dave’s World” Tours holiday@rapidnet.com & Shuttle Services Custer Harney Peak Inn 605.673.1130 125 Main St., Hill City davesworldtours.com 605.574.2544 harneypeakinn.com Fort Hays Old West Town 2255 Fort Hays Dr., Rapid City Hill City Super 8 Motel (page 44) 605.343.3113 109 Main St., Hill City mountrushmoretours.com 605.574.4141 bit.ly/2PfxSK8 Rabbit Bicycles/Giddy Up Shuttle Service Holiday Inn Express 175 Walnut Ave., Hill City 605.574.4302 12444 Old Hill City Rd., rabbitbike.com Hill City 605.574.4040 hiehillcity.com Travel Information Hill City Visitor Information Center Lantern Inn 23935 Hwy. 385, 580 E. Main St., Hill City PO Box 253, Hill City 605.574.2582 or 605.574.2368 1.800.456.0520 visithillcitysd.com lanterninn.com

Where to Stay Hotels / Motels

Alpine Inn Lodging (page 70) 133 Main Street, Hill City 605.519.9163 alpineinnlodging.com

Quality Inn 616 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2100 qualityinnhillcity.com Trails End Cabins & Motel 320 Park St., Hill City 605.574.4900 hillcitycabin.com

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Lodges / Resorts

Battle Creek Lodge and Vacation Rentals 404 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.4800 battlecreekvacations.com Creekside Country Resort (page 106) 12647 S. Hwy 16, Hill City 605.574.2380 or 1.800.349.4145 stayccr.com

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Black Hills Trailside Park Resort (page 46) 24024 Hwy 16-385, Hill City 605.574.9079 trailsideparkresort.com Custer’s Gulch RV Park & Campground 25112 Golden Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.4647 or 800.531.5923 custersgulch.com

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Larsson’s Crooked Creek Resort 24184 US-16/385, Hill City 605.219.9517 crookedcreekresort.com Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City 605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503 palmergulch.com

Mickelson Trail Lodging 12165 Ray Smith Dr., Hill City 605.574.4000 mickelsontraillodging.com

Derby Elk Resort 12446 Log Cabin Rd., Hill City 605.877.5544 derbyelkresort.net

Newton Fork Ranch (page 28) 12407 Deerfield Rd, Hill City 605.574.2220 newtonforkranch.com

Mt. Meadow Resort at Deerfield Lake 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd., Hill City 605.574.2636 mtmeadow.com

Double Diamond Ranch 23818 US Hwy 385, Rapid City 605.574.4560 or 605.381.7470 doublediamondcabins.com

Pine Rest Cabins (page 107) 24063 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2416 or 605.877.1908 pinerestcabins.com

Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City 605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503 palmergulch.com Mountain View Lodge & Cabins 12654 S. US Hwy 16, Hill City 605.574.2236 mountainviewlodge.net

Cabins / Campgrounds

American Pines Cabins (page 42) 1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.5475 americanpines.com Black Elk Resort/ Palmer Creek Taproom 12720 S Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.574.9533 blackelkresort.com

Freedom Ridge Cabins 23935 Pink Cabin Rd., Hill City 605.574.2963 freedomridgecabins.com Happy Trails Cabins 9309 Main St., Silver City 605.574.2177 or 605.415.5081 happytrailscabins.com High Country Guest Ranch 12138 Ray Smith Dr., Hill City 605.574.9003 highcountryranch.com Hillside Country Cabins 13315 S. Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.342.4121 hillsidecountrycabins.com Holly House Christmas Cabin 23852 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.4246 or 505.321.5372 thehollyhouse.com Janssen’s Lode Stone Motel & Cabins 23884 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2347 lodestonemotel.com

Rafter J Bar Ranch & Campground 12325 Rafter J Rd., Hill City 605.574.2527 rafterj.com Restmore Inn 24191 US-385, Custer (2 mi. South of Hill City) 605.574.2593 restmoreinn.com Robins Roost Cabins 12630 Robins Roost Rd., Hill City 605.574.2252 robinsroostcabins.com Rustic Ridge Guest Cabins (page 106) 12980 US-16, Keystone 605.666.4848 rusticridgeguestcabins.com Spring Creek Inn 23900 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2591 springcreekinn.com

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Svenmar Rentals 1403 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.574.0256 bit.ly/SvenmarRentals

Summer Creek Inn 23204 Summer Creek Dr., Rapid City 605.574.4408 summercreekinn.com

Three Forks Campground 23821 US-385, Hill City 605.574.4546 3forkscamp@gmail.com

Svenmar Rentals 1403 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.574.0256 bit.ly/SvenmarRentals

Trails End Cabins & Motel 320 Park St., Hill City 605.574.4900 hillcitycabin.com Yak Ridge Cabins & Farmstead 24041 Cosmos Rd., Rapid City 605.390.7627 yak-ridge.com

B&Bs / Vacation Homes

Gold Pan Inn 605.574.0076 VRBO.com/707759

Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes 349 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2250 hillcityvacation.com Hill City Vacation Rental (VRBO 512992) 605.881.0602 or 605.868.5584 Holly House Bed & Breakfast 23852 US-385, Hill City 605.574.4246 or 505.321.5372 thehollyhouse.com Mountain Peaks Inn 200 E. Main St., Hill City 605.540.4228 mountainpeaksinn.com Rushmore Vacation Rentals 888.934.1116 rushmorevacationrentals.com

Timber Ridge Lodge Hill City 605.271.5332 VRBO.com/354088

Horse Facilities

Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City 605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503 palmergulch.com Newton Fork Ranch (page 28) 12407 Deerfield Rd., Hill City 605.574.2220 newtonforkranch.com

Grab a Bite

Dining / Restaurants

Alpine Inn (page 70) 133 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2749 alpineinnhillcity.com Black Hills Bistro 148 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3297 blackhillsbistro.com Boxcar Eats & Treats, The 281 Main St., Hill City 605.349.7153 Bumpin’ Buffalo 245 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2471 bumpinbuffalo.com

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Chute Rooster 850 Chute Rooster Dr., Hill City 605.574.2122 chuterooster.com Country Inn at Three Forks (page 44) 23820 US-385, Hill City 605.574.4377 Desperados 301 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2959 facebook.com/ desperadoshillcity Feel Good Cafe at Bavarian Inn 855 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0201 bavarianinnsd.com Firehouse Smokejumper Station 23858 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2916 firehousesmokejumper.com Gold Run Cafe at Mt. Meadow Resort 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd., Hill City 605.574.2636 mtmeadow.com Hill City Cafe 209 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4582 hillcitycafe.com Krull’s Market (page 28) 531 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com Mangiamo Pizzeria 158 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.574.2564 pizzeriamangiamo.com Mangy Moose Saloon 240 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9093

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Naughti Wines/Sick-nTwisted Brewery 23851 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2454 naughtiwines.com

Turtletown 205 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4124 turtletown.com

Prairie Berry Winery/ Miner Brewing Company (page 71) 23837 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.3898 prairieberry.com Ruby House Restaurant 124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4404 rubyhousekeystone.com

Coffee / Espresso

Caboose Coffee Company 200 E. Main St., Hill City 605.540.4228 mountainpeaksinn.com/ coffee-shop Grapes & Grinds (page 43) 609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com Perky Pine Café (page 107) 24063 Hwy. 385, Hill City 605.877.1908 Turtletown 205 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4124 turtletown.com

Desserts / Sweets

Alpine Inn (page 70) 133 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2749 alpineinnhillcity.com Candyland/Sweet Greens 23835 Mill Iron Dr., Rapid City (3.5 miles east of Hill City) 605.574.2824 candylandsd.com

Wine / Beer / Spirits

Country Inn at Three Forks 23820 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.4377 Firehouse Smokejumper Station 23858 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2916 firehousesmokejumper.com Grapes & Grinds (page 42) 609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com Hill City Cafe 209 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4582 hillcitycafe.com HippieRockstar Boutique Wine & Beer Bar 124 Main St., Hill City 970.405.3508 hippierockstar.com Krull’s Market (page 28) 531 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com Mangiamo Pizzeria 158 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.574.2564 pizzeriamangiamo.com Mangy Moose Saloon 240 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9093 Miner Brewing Company (page 71) 23845 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2886 minerbrewing.com

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Naughti Wines/Sick-nTwisted Brewery 23851 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2454 naughtiwines.com Palmer Creek Taproom at Black Elk Resort 12720 S. Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.574.9533 blackelkresort.com Prairie Berry Winery (page 71) 23837 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.3898 prairieberry.com Twisted Pine Wine & Beer Tasting Room 216 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2023 twistedpinetastingroom.com

Local Services

Auto / Travel Services

Country Store at Three Forks (page 44) 23820 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.4377 Heart of the West Conoco (page 44) 632 Main St., Hill City 605.574.9001 Heart of the Hills Exxon (page 44) 101 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2077 Hill City Cycles 23854 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2273 hill-city-cycles.business.site Nelson’s Oil & Gas, Inc. 23909 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.4303 nelsonsoilandgas.com Rapid Auto Repair 287 Pond Pl., Hill City 605.574.3333

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ATMs / Financial Services

Aspen Legacy Planning 909 St. Joseph St., Ste. 202, Rapid City 605.721.7665 aspenlegacyplanning.com BankWest 311 Omaha St., Rapid City 605.399.4111 bankwest-sd.bank Edward Jones Financial Advisor Christy Hawthorne 280 Main St., Ste. 8, Hill City 605.574.8013 edwardjones.com EMH Consulting Inc. 272 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4684 First Interstate Bank 351 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2531 firstinterstatebank.com Payfurther 1430 Haines Ave #370, Rapid City 605.205.6011 payfurther.com Sentinel Federal Credit Union 553 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.9596 sentinelfcu.org

Health / Wellness

An English Touch Day Spa 25389 McCurran Ranch Rd., Custer 406.480.7381 englishtouchdayspa.com Carson Drug 521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com

COMMUNITIES

Hill City Dental 557 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2161 hillcitydental.com Monument Health Hill City Clinic 238 Elm St., Hill City 605.574.4470 monument.health

Places of Worship

Chapel in the Hills 3788 Chapel Ln., Rapid City 605.342.8281 chapel-in-the-hills.org Community Lutheran Church 705 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.574.4342 communitylutheran-hillcitysd.org The Little White Church 525 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2426 thelittlewhitechurch.net

Pet Boarding / Services

Black Hills Animal Hospital & Boarding 2909 Cambell St., Rapid City 605.343.6066 or 605.343.6067 blackhillsanimalhospital.net

Real Estate

Block Realty & Property Management PO Box 50, Hill City 605.868.5584 sellingblackhills.com Central Hills Real Estate 349 Main St., Hill City 605.574.6000 centralhillsrealestate.us Coldwell Banker Jeff Larsen MRP Broker Associate 605.939.1218 larsenteamrealestate.com

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Integrity Realty of the Black Hills 427 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4444 landlotshomes.com Real Estate Center LeadDeadwood/Dan’s Hill City Home Office 125 Main St., Hill City 712.204.1990 deadwoodrealestatecenter. com

Community Resources

Al Cornella Refrigeration 208 Saint Onge St., Rapid City 605.348.4684 or 800.743.6508 alcornella.com Alexander Drilling 24172 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2331 alexanderdrillinginc.com Alexander Enterprises PO Box 184 Hill City 605.574.4297 Aspen Legacy Planning 909 St. Joseph St. Ste. 202, Rapid City 605.721.7665 aspenlegacyplanning.com Attorney Ethan W. Schmidt 1719 W. Main Street, Rapid City 605.431.8971 or 605.341.0112 schmidtlaw@rushmore.com Best Chem Weed and Pest Services 11733 Deerfield Rd., Hill City 605.460.0027

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Black Hills Electric Cooperative 25191 Cooperative Way, Custer 605.673.4461 bhec.coop

Custer State Farm Insurance Agent Steve Engelbrecht 302 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4141 protectcuster.com

Black Hills Energy Rapid City 605.399.5793 blackhillsenergy.com Blue Wing Recreation Corporation PO Box 9322, Rapid City 605.391.1162 bluewingrecreation.com Boys & Girls Club of the Black Hills 297 Walnut Ave., Hill City 605.574.2010 bgcblackhills.org Branch Construction Services, LLC. 23855 Hwy. 385, Ste. B, Hill City 605.574.2506 branchconstructionservices. vistaprintdigital.com Certified Folder Display Services, Inc. 7601 Black Hawk Rd., #4 Black Hawk 605.786.0215 certifiedfolder.com Chute Rooster (Restaurant/Event Center) 850 Chute Rooster Dr., Hill City 605.574.2122 chuterooster.com Coca-Cola/AquaPure 2150 Coca-Cola Ln., Rapid City 605.342.8222 or 800.658.3638 coca-colahighcountry.com

Dallas Alexander Construction 673 Main St., Hill City 605.381.7230 Dean Kurtz Construction Company 1651 Rand Rd., Rapid City 605.343.6665 deankurtzconstruction.com Evergreen Media 329 Main St. Ste. 1, Rapid City 605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com First Impressions Salon 280 Main St. Ste. 6, Hill City 605.574.4158 Friends of Library/Hill City Library c/o Hill City Public Library 341 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4529 Forest Recreation Management 107 Elm St., Hill City 605.574.4402 Golden West Telecommunications PO Box 411, Wall 855.888.7777 goldenwest.com Green Owl Media & Photography PO Box 6038, Custer 605.673.5154 greenowlmedia.com

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Harlow’s School Bus Service 24050 Hwy 385, Custer 605.574.2249 harlowsschoolbus.com Hill City Ambulance District 359 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2631 Hill City Economic Development Corp.

PO Box 1143, Hill City 605.517.1745 hillcityedc.com Hill City Evergreen Garden Club 605.391.5423, Hill City Hill City Fire District 403 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2631 Hill City Lions Club 605.351.0187, Hill City Hill City Prevailer News 333 Main St. #7, Hill City 605.574.2538 hillcityprevailernews.com Hill City School District 51-2 488 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3030 hillcity.k12.sd.us Hill City Senior Center 227 Walnut Ave., Hill City 605.574.3211 seniorcenter@hillcitysd. com HomeSlice Media Group 333 West Blvd., Ste. 200, Rapid City 605.343.6161 thehomeslicegroup.com

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HUB International Mountain States, Ltd. 40 N. 5th St., Ste. #2, Custer 605.574.2547 or 605.673.2214 hubinternational.com

Lori Comer Creations Hill City 605.430.7009 ljcomer79@gmail.com

Jake’s Barber Shop, LLC 229 Elm St., Hill City 605.863.0757 jakesbarbershop.com J & J Asphalt 2234 Dyess Ave., Rapid City 605.341.6262 jandjasphaltcompany.com Klinzmann Fabrication, LLC. 23561 Heald Trl., Rapid City 970.310.3157 klinzmannfabricationllc.com Krull’s Market (page 28) 531 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com KSLT, KLMP & 97.9 The Breeze 1853 Fountain Plaza Dr., Rapid City 605.342.6822 bcbradio.org Lasting Impressions Unlimited 13830 SD Hwy. 40, Hermosa 605.201.1021 liudesigns.com Longbranch Civil Engineering 821 Columbus St., Rapid City 605.721.4040 longbrancheng.com

McCormick Insurance Agency 716 N. Lacrosse St., Ste. 100 Rapid City 605.348.0464 mccormickagency.net

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Sander Sanitation 4761 Sturgis Rd., Rapid City 605.342.1088 sandersanitation.com Scull Construction Services 803 Industrial Ave., Rapid City 605.342.2379 scullconstruction.com

Pennington County SD 130 Kansas City St., Ste. 100, Rapid City 605.394.2171 pennco.org

Servall Uniform & Linen Supply 312 Main St., Rapid City 605.343.0680 servall.net

Pennington Title Company 725 Kansas City St., Rapid City 605.343.5670 penntitle.com

Simpson Inc. 23716 Burnt Fork Rd., Hill City 605.877.4462

Rangel Construction Company 2626 W. Main St., Ste. 3, Rapid City 605.716.0547 rangelconstructioncompany.com Rosenbaum’s Signs 1650 Samco Rd., Rapid City 605.342.0481 rosenbaumsigns.com Rossknecht Appraisal Services 280 Main St., Hill City 605.391.1162 Rushmore Forest Products, Inc. neimanenterprises.com Russ Johnson Construction 23946 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2881 russjohnsonconstruction.net

Tin City Masonic Lodge #112 288 Pond Ct., Hill City 605.381.1293 112-sd.ourlodgepage.com United Way of the Black Hills 621 6th St., Ste. 100, Rapid City 605.343.5872 unitedwayblackhills.org Vector Design, Print & Tech 1164 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. 1, Custer 605.673.2740 vectordpt.com Vitalant 2209 W. Omaha St., Rapid City 605.646.2622 vitalant.org Hill City Chamber & Visitor Center 23935 Hwy 385, Hill City 605.574.2368 visithillcitysd.com info@hillcitysd.com

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Explore Hot Springs Things to See Attractions

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs (page 2) 1145 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.5165 evansplunge.com Mammoth Site, The (page 1) 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.745.6017 mammothsite.org

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa (page 34) 1829 Minnekahta Ave, Hot Springs 605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com Pioneer Museum 300 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5147 fallriverpioneermuseum. wordpress.com Southern Hills Golf Course 1130 Clubhouse Dr. Hot Springs, SD 57747 605.745.6400 hotspringssdgolf.com

Trout Haven Ranch 13477 7-11 Rd., Buffalo Gap 605.833.2571 Wind Cave National Park 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs 605.745.4600 nps.gov/wica World Fossil Finder Museum 719 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5007 worldfossilfindermuseum. com

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Challenge Dakota Hot Springs 605.890.1515 challengedakota.com Fall River Gun Club & Shooting Complex 27386 SD-79, Hot Springs 605.890.0151 fallrivergunclub.org

Arts / Entertainment

Black Hills Playhouse (page 59) 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer 605.255.4141 or 605.255.4910 blackhillsplayhouse.com Blue Horn Gallery 407 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.3717 narcelle.net

Nearby Attractions

Crazy Horse Memorial® (page BC) 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorse.org Custer State Park (page 1) 13329 US-16A, Custer 605.255.4515 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ custer-state-park Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center 1811 Meng Dr, Crawford, NE 308.665.3900 fs.usda.gov/detail/ nebraska/specialplaces

Reptile Gardens (page 58) 8955 US-16, Rapid City 605.342.5873 reptilegardens.com Rush Mountain Adventure Park (page 16) 13622 Hwy 40, Keystone 605.225.4384 rushmtn.com

Outdoor Adventure

Angostura Recreation Area 13157 N. Angostura Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.6996 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ angostura-recreation-area

Chautauqua Artisans Market 629 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4684 chautauquablackhills.org Cheyenne River Designs 142 N. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.209.0063 Christmas in the Hills PO Box 382, Hot Springs 605.745.5054 Hot Springs Area Concert Association 605.745.6203

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Hot Springs Theatre 241 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4169 facebook.com/ hotspringstheatre

Blue Horn Gallery 407 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.3717 narcelle.net

Main Street Arts and Crafts Festival Centennial Park, Hot Springs 605.440.2738 mainstreetartsandcrafts. com Sandstone Singers Hot Springs 605.745.7333 Southern Hills Community Theatre Hot Springs 605.745.4837 shct.org Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games 733 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5414

Shopping / Retail

Ace Hardware 207 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5173 acehardware.com

All Seasons Screen Printing 707 Baltimore Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3500 Black Hills Parks & Forest Association 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs 605.745.7020 blackhillsparks.org

Builders’ First Source 1045 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.3300 bfsbuilt.com/hot-springssd Bomgaars, Inc. 2701 US Hwy 18, Hot Springs 605.745.3276 bomgaars.com Cabin Fever (page 46) 108 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.6555 cabinfeverhs.com Changing Seasons Floral 323 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4836 changingseasonsfloral.com Chautauqua Artisans Market 629 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4684 chautauquablackhills.org Earth Goods Natural Foods 738 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.7715 earthgoodsnaturalfoods.com

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Fall River Auto Supply 301 S. Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.4204 Fall River Community Action Team 108 N Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.3400 Fall River Fibers 631 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.890.2750 fallriverfibers.com Floral Depot and More 311 2nd Ave., Edgemont 605.662.5770 Good Karma Couture 509 N. River Street, Hot Springs 605.745.3335 KSK Antiques 138 S. Chicago Street, Hot Springs 605.745.4360 williejaxpawn.com Lucy and the Green Wolf 740 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3415 lucyandthegreenwolf. square.site Lynn’s Dakotamart 505 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.3203 lynnsdakotamart.com River Run Greenhouse 306 Joplin Ave, Hot Springs 605.745.5995

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Sonny’s Super Foods 801 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5979 sonnyssuperfoods.com

Evergreen Media 329 Main St., Ste 1, Rapid City 605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com

Stone Décor & Supply 1108 Hwy 71 South, Hot Springs 605.204.5334 stonedecorandsupply.com

Fall River County Herald 334 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.3930 fallrivercountyherald.com

Stunningham Farms 12562 Argyle Rd, Hot Springs 605.890.0630

KZMX Radio 27259 N. Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.3637 96themix.com

Wanda’s Finds 27237 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.4040 wandasfinds.com

Tours / Transportation

Prairie Hills Transit 2015 Tumbleweed Trl., Spearfish 605.642.6668 prairiehillstransit.com

Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons Hwy. 18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.413.7106 flywesternhorizons.com

Travel Information

Chamber of Commerce Depot Visitor Center 630 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.6974 hotsprings-sd.com

Southern Hills Economic Development 636 Jennings, #11, Hot Springs 605.745.3551 Southern Hills Publishing Custer 605.673.2217 custercountychronicle.com

Where to Stay Hotels / Motels

Baymont by Wyndham 737 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.7378 wyndhamhotels.com/ baymont/hot-springssouth-dakota/baymountinn-and-suites-hotsprings/overview Hills Inn 640 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.3130 hotspringshillsinn.com

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Stay USA 1401 US-18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.745.4411 stayusahotel.com

Cabins / Campgrounds

Allen Ranch 13065 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.1890 allenranchcampground. com

Hidden Lake Campground & Resort (page 36) 27291 Evans St., Hot Springs 605.745.4042 campathiddenlake.com Historic Log Cabin Motel 500 Pacific Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5166 historiclogcabinsinc.com/ home Hot Springs KOA 27585 US-79, Hot Springs 605.745.6449 koa.com/campgrounds/ hot-springs Powder House Lodge 24125 US-16A, Keystone 800.321.0692 powderhouselodge.com Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground 24631 Iron Mountain Rd., Keystone 605.666.4609 spokanecreek.com/ ironmountainroad.com

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Sunrise Ridge Campground & Storage (page 106) 27288 Wind Cave Rd, Hot Springs 605.745.4397

B&Bs / Vacation Homes

Burdette House, The 1729 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs 605.440.3512 Double D Bed & Breakfast Cabins 26575 Jackpine Rd., Custer 605.673.4214 doubledbandb.com FlatIron Inn 745 N. River Street, Hot Springs 605.890.0641 flatiron.us JPF Vacations 605.209.3771 blackhillsrentals.com River Falls Lodging 13223 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.4969 riverfallslodging.com

Uptown Vacation Suite 140 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.891.9735

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Big Time Pizza 310 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5399 facebook.com/BTPizzaSD Buffalo Dreamer American Food Alchemy (page 34) 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.6100 buffalodreamer.com Dairy Queen 901 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5777 Mornin’ Sunshine Coffee 509 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.5550 morninsunshinecoffee.com Pizza Hut 723 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5443 pizzahut.com Powder House Lodge 24125 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4646 powderhouselodge.com

Grab a Bite

Ruby House Restaurant 124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4404 rubyhousekeystone.com

American Legion Post 71 1045 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 800.433.3318 605.745.3213

Southern Hills Diner & Bakery 12572 Sheps Canyon Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.7203

Dining / Restaurants

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Subway 733 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.6611 Sweet & Sassy LLC 28937 SD-471, Edgemont 605.661.6256 sweetandsassysd.square.site Taco Johns 1145 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.6880 Upper Crust Café/Heaven Scent Bakery 627 N River St, Hot Springs 605.745.4144 Wandering Bison Coffee 104 N. Chicago Street, Hot Springs 605.745.4044 Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games 733 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5414 Wishbone Catering Buffalo Gap Woolly’s Grill & Cellar 1648 US-18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.745.6414 woollys.com

Coffee / Espresso

Coffee Cup Travel Plaza 27638 Hwy 385, Hot Springs 605.745.4215 coffeecupfuelstops.com

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Minnekahta Coffee Hot Springs 605.440.3462 minnekahtacoffee.com

Coffee Cup Travel Plaza 27638 Hwy 385, Hot Springs 605.745.4215 coffeecupfuelstops.com

Mornin’ Sunshine Coffee 509 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.5550 morninsunshinecoffee.com Wandering Bison Coffee 104 N. Chicago Street, Hot Springs 605.745.4044

Desserts / Sweets

Dairy Queen 901 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5777

Two Cows Creamery 237 N River St. Hot Springs 605.745.3838 facebook.com/ TwoCowsCreamery

Wine / Beer / Spirits

American Legion Post 71 1045 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 800.433.3318 605.745.3213 Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games 733 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5414 Big Bat’s Conoco 800 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.6565

Local Services Auto / Travel Services

Angostura Common Cents 28075 Recreation Rd, Hot Springs 605.745.4100 Fall River Auto Supply 301 S. Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.4204

ATMs / Financial Services

Ameriprise Financial Services 646 Jennings Ave. #20, Hot Springs 605.745.4900

Black Hills Community Loan Fund 607 ½ Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City 605.519.5124 bhclf.org Black Hills Federal Credit Union 330 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.718.1818/800.482.2428 bhfcu.com Edward Jones Lindsay Luper 309 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5065 edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/lindsayluper

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Farm Bureau Financial Services 109 N Chicago St, Suite 2, Hot Springs 605.600.6665 tomberger.fbfsagents.com First Interstate Bank 343 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.6060 firstinterstatebank.com H & R Block – Julie Hill 734 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.6063 hrblock.com JMM Services 112 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5000 Wells Fargo Bank 101 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.8250 wellsfargo.com

Health / Wellness

Addiction Recovery Center of the Black Hills 646 Jennings Ave #2, Hot Springs 605.745.6300 arcbh.org Battle Mountain Physical Therapy 244 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4761 battlemountainpt.com Behavior Management Systems Canyon View Circle #3, Hot Springs 605.745.6222 bmscares.org

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Bodies in Motion 204 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4321

Hot Springs Ambulance Service 1861 Hwy 71, Hot Springs 605.745.3651 hotspringsambulance.com

Cascade Chiropractic 1501 US-18 BYP Ste. B, Hot Springs 605.745.5119 cascadechiropractic.net Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home 401 N. Garden St., Hot Springs 605.745.5172 chamberlainmccolleys.com Evans Plunge Mineral Springs (page 2) 1145 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.5165 evansplunge.com Fall River Health Services 1201 SD-71 S, Hot Springs 605.745.8910 frhssd.org Health 4 Life Fitness 1501 Hwy 18 Truck Bypass, Ste. D, Hot Springs 605.745.5558 hshealth4life.com Home Instead Senior Care of the Black Hills 710 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City 605.215.1745 homeinstead.com/790

Massa Dental Clinic 602 Jennings Ave., #1, Hot Springs 605.745.3975 Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home 2500 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5127 vetaffairs.sd.gov/ veteranshome Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa (page 34) 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com Monument Health Hot Springs Clinic 1100 Highway 71 S. #101 605.745.8050 directory.monument. health/facility/sd/hotsprings/1100-highway-71south

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Southern Hills Chiropractic 1245 Sherman St., Hot Springs 605.745.6262 State Home Care Services 712 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.4816 statehomecareservices. com Stillwater Hospice 112 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4967 stillwaterhospice.com VA Medical Center 500 N. 5th St., Hot Springs 605.745.2000 va.gov Vision Source 200 S Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.3175 visionsourcehs.com

Places of Worship

Bethesda Lutheran Church 1537 Baltimore Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.4834 bethesdahssd.org

Pine Hills Retirement Community 2711 US-18, Hot Springs 605.745.5555 pinehillsretirement.com

Calvary Baptist Church 1938 Canton Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5663 calvaryhs.org

Rapid City Medical Center 145 N. 16th St., Hot Springs 605.745.5736 rapidcitymedicalcenter.com

Fountain of Life Assembly of God 1828 University Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3236 folhs.com

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Hot Springs Wesleyan Church 2046 Canton Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3736 hotspringswesleyan.org

United Churches 342 N. Garden St., Hot Springs 605.745.5640 unitedchurcheshotsprings. org

Joy Community Fellowship 309 Canton Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5691 Prairie View United Methodist Church 28309 Sunny Brook Rd., Smithwick 605.424.2080 prairieviewumc.org Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church 1509 University Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.6687 shefchurch.com St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 538 University Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3393 stanthonyhotsprings.org

Real Estate

Aspen & Pine Realty 1100 Mt Rushmore Rd., Suite 2, Custer 605.517.1130 aspenandpinerealty.com Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions 14 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2629 bradeenauction.com Century 21 Stevens & Associates 238 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.5141 century21.com EXIT Realty Black Hills 646 Jennings Ave Suite 14, Hot Springs 605.716.3948 exitrealtyblackhills.com

St. John’s Lutheran Church 13275 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.4760 stjohnslutheranhotpsrings.net

Heartland Real Estate 106 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.6772 blackhillsproperty.com

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 501 Hammond Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3323

Heidebrink Properties LLC Hot Springs 605.685.3904 Hot Springs Housing & Redevelopment 201 S. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4067 hotspringshousing.org

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Metroplains Management 113 Sherman St, Sturgis 605.347.3077 metroplains.com Mt. Rushmore Properties 27446 Whitetail Rd. Hot Springs, SD 57747 605.673.1941 mtrushmoreproperties.com New Heights Properties 505 N River St #3, Hot Springs 605.791.0498 605.228.6784 yourblackhillshome.com Real Estate Group, The 110 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.7653 thebestblackhillsrealestate. com Southern Hills Title 710 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5187 southernhillstitle.com

Community Resource

Accouter Rental & Sales 1100 Highway 71 S., Hot Springs 605.745.7400 accouterrental.com Aflac – Beth Goodwin 3409 W Main St, Rapid City 605.209.2226 Bills Heating and Cooling 645 S 6th St, Hot Springs 605.745.6510 billsheatingandcooling.com

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Black Hills Area Community Foundation 803 St. Joseph St., Rapid City 605.718.0112 bhacf.org

Coca Cola/AquaPure 2150 Coca Cola Ln., Rapid City 800.658.3638 coca-colahighcountry.com

Hot Springs School District 1747 Lincoln Ave, Hot Springs 605.745.4145 hssd.k12.sd.us

Culligan Water Systems 715 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.3196 southernhillsculligan.com

HUB International 505 N. River St. #1, Hot Springs 605.745.6014 hubinternational.com

DeBoer Drywall and Paint Buffalo Gap 605.515.4332 deboerdrywallandpaint.com

Keep Hot Springs Beautiful Hot Springs 605.745.4896 keephotspringsbeautiful.org

Black Hills Electric Cooperative 25191 Cooperative Way, Custer 605.673.4461 bhec.coop Black Hills Energy 7001 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City 888.890.5554 blackhillsenergy.com Black Hills Special Services 737 University Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3408 Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary 12165 Highland Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.5955 wildmustangs.com Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions 14 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2629 bradeenauction.com CBH Cooperative 742 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5215 cbhcoop.com

Fall River Community Action Team 108 N Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.3400 Golden West Telecommunications 1510 National Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3103 goldenwest.com High Country Erectors 1100 SD-71, Hot Springs 605.745.6200 highcountryerectors.net Hot Springs High School Alumni Association Hot Springs facebook.com/hshsalumni Hot Springs Public Library 2005 Library Dr, Hot Springs 605.745.3151 hotspringspubliclibrary.com

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Kieffer Sanitation 2426 E. St. Patrick St., Rapid City 605.342.5575 gokieffer.com Lasting Impressions Unlimited (L.I.U) 13830 SD Hwy 40, Hermosa 605.201.1021 liuawards.com McGas LLC 1100 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs 605.745.5959 mcgas.biz MDRN Enterprises, LLC 10913 Harney Rd., Edgemont 605.517.9348 mdrnenterprisellc.com Mosset Construction 12935 Badger Clark Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.3889 mossetconstruction.com

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Nelson’s Oil & Gas 1346 Galveston Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.4189 nelsonoilandgas.com

Southern Hills Recreation Initiative Hot Springs southernhillsrecreation.org

Pirate’s Septic and Construction 27679 US-385, Hot Springs 605.745.7115 Polished Salon & Spa 401 N River St, Hot Springs 605.745.3336 Rich Gross Solutions Inc 27426 Cedar Rd., Hot Springs 605.545.1864/855.247.1511 rgs24.com Sander Sanitation 4761 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City 605.342.1088 sandersanitation.com Schaefer Insurance 646 Jennings Ave. Ste. 18, Hot Springs 605.745.3940 Servall Uniforms & Linens 312 Main St., Rapid City 605.343.0680 servall.net Simon Contractors of SD 1700 School St., Hot Springs 605.745.5206 simonteam.com

Springs Senior Center 206 S. Chicago St, Hot Springs 605.745.6123 State Farm Insurance Bill Graves 338 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4200 billgraves.net Thairapy 713 N. River St., Ste 1, Hot Springs 605.745.7785 U.S. Forest Service 1801 Hwy 18 Bypass, Hot Springs 605.745.4107 United Way of the Black Hills 621 6th St., Ste. 100, Rapid City 605.343.5872 unitedwayblackhills.org Westside Storage 800 S. 14th St., Hot Springs 605.890.1066 westsidehotsprings.com Wilson Electric Hot Springs 605.890.6244 Workforce Diversity Network of the Black Hills 505 Kansas City St., Rapid City 605.787.2590 wdnbh.org

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WT Martin Services Fall River County 605.745.3598 YesCo Outdoor Media LLC 1740 E. North St., Rapid City 605.791.0667 yesco.com Zonta Club of the Southern Black Hills Custer 605.390.8250 zontacluboftheblackhills.org Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce 801 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.4140 hotsprings-sd.com hschamber@gwtc.net

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Explore Keystone Things to See Attractions

1880 Train 103 Winter St., Keystone 605.574.2222 1880train.com Big Thunder Gold Mine (page 42) 604 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com Black Hills Glass Blowers 909 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4542 blackhillsglassblowers.com Black Hills Helicopters PO Box 811 Keystone tours@ blackhillshelicopters.com

Cosmos of the Black Hills 24040 Cosmos Rd., Rapid City 605.343.9802 info@cosmosmysteryarea.com Dahl’s Chainsaw Art 121 Roy St., Keystone 612.834.1149 dahlschainsawart keystone.com Holy Terror Mini Golf 609 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.5170 holyterrorminigolf.com Keystone Area Historical Museum 410 3rd St., Keystone 605.666.4494 Mount Rushmore National Memorial 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone 605.574.2523 nps.gov/moru

National Presidential Wax Museum (page 3) 609 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4455 presidentialwax museum.com Rushmore Borglum Story Museum 342 Winter St., Keystone 800.888.4369 Rush Mountain Adventure Park (page 16) 13622 Hwy 40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmtn.com Rushmore Cave 13622 US-40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmtn.com Rushmore Helicopters Inc. 313 Speck Center Rd., Keystone 605.673.2163 coptertours.com

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COMMUNITIES Custer State Park (page IFC) 13329 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.255.4515 gfp.sd.gov Dinosaur Museum 8973 S. Hwy 16A, Rapid City 605.342.8140 blackhillsdinosaur museum.com Fort Hays Old West Town & Buffalo Hunt 2255 Fort Hays Rd., Rapid City 605.343.3113 mountrushmoretours.com Four Mile Old West Town 19921 UW-Hwy 16, Custer 605.673.3905 four-mile-old-west-townmuseum.business.site

Rushmore Tramway Adventures (page 40) 203 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4478 rushmoretramway adventures.com Sprockets Fun Foundry (page 36) 221 Swanzey St., Keystone sprockets.fun

Nearby Attractions

Bear Country USA 13820S. Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.343.2290 bearcountryusa.com Crazy Horse Memorial® (page BC) 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorse.org

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa (page 34) 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com Reptile Gardens (page 58) 8955 S. Hwy 16, Rapid City 605.342.5873 or 800.335.0275 reptilegardens.com

Outdoor Adventure

Black Hills Wilderness Edge Adventures (page 42) 1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.391.6551 blackhillswilderness edge.com Rockin R. Rides Inc. 24853 Village Ave., Heritage Village 605.673.2999 rockingrtrailrides.com

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Black Hills Glass Blowers 909 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4542 blackhillsglassblowers.com Black Hills Playhouse (page 59) 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer 605.255.4141 or 605.255.4910 blackhillsplayhouse.com

Shopping / Retail

Dahl’s Chainsaw Art 121 Roy St., Keystone 612.834.1149 dahlschainsawart keystone.com Emporium 160 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4836 Gold Diggers 127 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.5952 bhgolddiggers.com Iron Creek Leather 126 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4836 Keystone Convenience 424 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4732 Keystone Country Store 408 1st St., Keystone 605.666.4912 Maverick Black Hills Souvenir 342 Winter St., Keystone 386.679.6796 Mount Rushmore T-shirts 804 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4758 mtrushmoretshirts.com SoDak Clothing Keystone Mall, Keystone

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The Indians 141 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4864 theindianskeystone.com

Howard Johnson 950 North St., Rapid City 605.737.4656

The Rock Shed (page 42) 515 1st St., Keystone 605.666.4813 therockshed.com Xanterra Travel Collection 102 Winter St., Keystone 605.574.2515 mtrushmorenational memorial.com

Tours / Transportation

Affordable Adventure Tours 5542 Meteor St., Rapid City 605.342.7691 affordableadventures bh.com Black Hills Above & Beyond Tours 605.645.4210 Black Hills Open Top Tours 605.791.0268 blackhillsopentoptours.com GeoFunTrek Tours 605.430.1531 geofuntrek.com Mount Rushmore Tours 2255 Fort Hays Rd., Rapid City 605.343.3113 Mountrushmoretours.com

Where to Stay Hotels / Motels

Brookside Motel, The 603 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.4496 brooksidekeystonesd.com Comfort Inn & Suites 321 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4925 choicehotels.com/ keystone/comfort-Inn

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View Inn 522 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4638 Quality Inn Near Mt. Rushmore 616 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2100 choicehotels.com Rodeway Inn 908 Madill St., Keystone 605.666.4417 choicehotels.com Roosevelt Inn 206 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4599 rooseveltinnkeystone.com Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites (page 43) 320 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4483 rushmoreexpress.com Rushmore Vacation Rentals 320 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4483 rushmoreexpress.com

Lodges / Resorts

2022 Under Canvas Mount Rushmore 24342 Presidio Ranch Rd., Keystone 406.936.3483 undercanvas.com

Cabins / Campgrounds

American Pines Cabins (page 42) 1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.5475 americanpines.com Ghost Canyon Getaway 13583 Ghost Canyon Rd., Hermosa 218.232.6359 ghostcanyongetaway.com Holy Smoke Resort 24105 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4616 Kemp’s Kamp 1022 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4654 kempskamp.com Rushmore View RV Park 522 S. US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4638 Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground 24631 Iron Mountain Rd., Keystone 605.666.4609 spokanecreek.com

B&Bs / Vacation Homes

Battle Creek Vacations 404 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.4800 battlecreeklodge.us

Battle Creek Vacations 404 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.4800 battlecreeklodge.us

K Bar S Lodge 434 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4545 kbarslodge.com

Cal Loock Vacation Rentals 416 1st St., Keystone 605.381.9696 mtrushmorevacationrentals. com

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Dining / Restaurants

BaRLee’s Food and Drink 253 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.5509 barleesfoodanddrink.com Big Thunder Family Bar & Grill 308 1st St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com Boss’ Pizza & Chicken 212 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4122 bosspizzaandchicken.com Boss’ Burgers and Cheesesteaks 236 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4151 bosspizzaandchicken.com Firehouse-Smokejumper Station 23858 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2916 Fort Hays Old West Town 2255 Fort Hays Rd., Rapid City 605.343.3113 mountrushmoretours.com Red Garter Saloon 124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4274 Ruby House Restaurant 124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4404 rubyhousekeystone.com

Coffee / Espresso

Grapes & Grinds (page 43) 609 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com

Desserts / Sweets

Grapes & Grinds (page 43) 609 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com

COMMUNITIES Wild West Soda & Pecan Co. 111 Swanzey St., Keystone

Wine / Beer / Spirits

BaRLee’s Food and Drink 253 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.5509 barleesfoodanddrink.com Prairie Berry Winery (page 71) 23837 Hwy. 385, Hill City prairieberry.com

Local Services

Auto / Travel Services

Keystone Country Store 408 1st St., Keystone 605.666.4912 No Place Like Home 1305 Madill St., Keystone 605.666.4159 likehome7@yahoo.com Nelson’s Gas & Oil 408 1st St., Keystone 605.666.4912

Places of Worship

Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ 402 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4627 keystoneucc.com Our Lady of Mount Carmel 1014 Madill St., Keystone 605.574.2479 centralblackhillscatholic.com St. Rose Lima 305 Pine Ave., Hill City 605.574.2479 centralblackhillscatholic.com

Community Resources

Black Hills Area Community Foundation 825 St. Joseph St., Rapid City 605.718.0112 Black Hills Energy 409 Deadwood Ave., Rapid City 605.673.4456

103 Borns Group 503 Brown County 19 N., Aberdeen 605.226.3356 bornsgroup.com Edward Jones Christy Hawthorne 281 Rainbow Ridge Ct., Hill City 605.517.5202 Evergreen Media 329 Main St., Rapid City 605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com Holy Terror Days Association & The Haunting 605.666.4847 Keystone Project 420 Pankratz Rd., Keystone 605.666.4483 KOTA Territory/KEVN Black Hills Fox blackhillsfox.com Krull’s Market (page 28) 531 E. Main St., Hill City 605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com Monument Health 353 Fairmont Blvd., Rapid City 605.755.1000 monument.health Mount Rushmore Telephone Company 320 1st St., Keystone (1st & Franklin) 605.666.4411 VIP Properties - Trevor Bryan 2828 West Main St., Rapid City 605.515.9722 Keystone Visitor Information Center 110 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4896 visitkeystonesd.com

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Cabins / Campground

Cabins

Pleasant Valley Farm & Cabins 11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.4042 PleasantValleyFarmAndCabins.com Our cabins go beyond other rentals. Our guests experience more. One of the most unique ways to experience the Black Hills.

Newton Fork Ranch 12407 Deerfield Rd., Hill City 605.574.2220 NewtonForkRanch.com Six log cabins with full kitchens, claw foot tubs or rock-surround showers, gas fireplaces/ BBQs & decks with views. Open year-round.

Cabins

Hotel / Motel

Pine Rest Cabins 24063 US-385, Hill City 605.877.1908 PineRestCabins.com Perfect location for day trips anywhere in the Black Hills. Hot tub, sauna, hiking, playground, TV, Wi-fi. Open year-round.

Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore 109 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4141 or 800.800.800 Super8.com Centrally located. Open year-round. Indoor pool, spa & elevator. Free breakfast & Wi-Fi. Pets welcome. Near downtown activities.

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Cabins / Campground

Trailside Park Resort 24024 US-385, Hill City 605.574.9079 TrailsideParkResort.com Enjoy luxury cabins and suites with air conditioning and large decks, full-service RV sites (30 & 50 amp), and tent locations.

Hidden Lake Campground & Resort 27291 Evans St., Hot Springs 605.745.4042 CampAtHiddenLake.com Relax, refresh, restore. Camp with us to enjoy nature, disconnect and make unforgettable memories.

Spa

Cabins / Campground

Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs MoccasinSprings.com Retreat to our rich, natural mineral springs.

Soak in the rehabilitated 1890 pools and enjoy this modern rustic spa as you step back in time. 4 pools ranging in temps 88º- 102º.

Sunrise Ridge Campground 27288 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.4397 SunriseRidgeCampground.com Enjoy the sunrise over Battle Mountain while you plan your adventures in the Black Hills.

Newly renovated sites.

Hotel / Motel

Cabins

Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites 320 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 800.323.6476 or 605.666.4483 RushmoreExpress.com More than a Hotel – an experience! Indoor pool, hot tub, large suites, exercise room, fireplaces, bunk beds and conference space.

Rustic Ridge Guest Cabins 12980 S. Hwy 16, Keystone 800.889.0932 or 605.666.4848 RusticRidgeGuestCabins.com Log cabins minutes from attractions. Each cabin has unique mountain setting with log accents and kitchenettes. OPEN ALL YEAR.

OPEN ALL YEAR Custom built log cabins nestled in a picturesque Black Hills setting

Located on a beautiful 8 acre meadow just minutes from many major attractions and situated between Hill City and Keystone, we host a variety of great food at the Dairy Twist, lots of family entertainment with Mini Golf in our outdoor Family Fun Zone. Our cozy cabins with full kitchens have a magnificent view of granite cliffs and majestic Black Hills Ponderosa pine.

At the base of the mountain a lazy stream winds through our picturesque backyard.

For more information call: 605-574-2380 For reservations call 1-800-349-4145 Or visit our website at www.creeksidecountryresort.com Located at 12647 S Hwy US-16 • Hill City

Our Cabins

Full-service kitchenettes Unique mountain settings Sleep 6 comfortably A/C, Satellite TV Charcoal grill & picnic area Children’s play center Fire pit area

RusticRidgeGuestCabins.com 1.800.889.0932 & 605.666.4848

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS!

More than lodging, an experience

ENJOY THE SUNRISE OVER BATTLE MOUNTAIN WHILE YOU PLAN YOUR ADVENTURES IN THE BLACK HILLS

newly renovated sites • full hookup RV sites log cabin (full amenities) • camping cabin water & electric tent sites

pleasantvalleyfarmandcabins.com Agrotourism with a view!

GOOD SAM PARK | WEEKLY SPECIALS MONTHLY RATES | MILITARY DISCOUNT 27288 Wind Cave Rd. Hot Springs, SD 57747 605-745-4397 | sunriseridgecampground.com

PINE REST CABINS Mountain Ambiance – Modern Comforts

On Crazy Horse Memorial Highway, near Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park and the Mickelson Trail

605-877-1908

One mile south of Hill City.

OPEN ALL YEAR. PineRestCabins.com HOT TUB ~ SAUNA ~ WIFI Cable TV ~ Playground

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Find the Best Place to Recharge

Where you lay your head at night is just as important as where you’re exploring next. We have every style of accommodation you could want — because your lodging should be as exceptional as your Southern Hills adventures.­ Book Ahead With limited space and thousands of visitors coming for special events, it’s best to secure your lodging early if you are coming for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the Buffalo Roundup, or holiday weekends.

However you’ve arrived, whether by plane or road trip, the last thing you will want to do is drive further than you have to before settling in.

Stay centric to all the Black Hills offer by booking at one of the lodging options in the Southern Hills.

Comfort in Familiarity

Throughout the Southern Hills, you can find all the brand name hotels that you know and trust. You’ll find the usual amenities like continental breakfast and swimming pools, but also a decidedly Black Hills aesthetic. Many hotels have added rustic decor in their lobbies and rooms.

We also have plenty of family-owned hotels and motels we encourage you to check out. You’ll find smaller properties, which means fewer crowds, but the same level of amenities with a homey touch.

Some are owned by families who have lived here in the Southern Hills their entire lives,

Bringing your four-legged family members? You’ll find lodging that accommodates dogs, cats, even horses!

When you stay in the Southern Hills, you’re in good company. We’ve hosted movie stars and sitting presidents — all we need is you!

and they’re more than happy to give you the inside scoop on their favorite things to do.

Cabins, Rentals, B&Bs

A great option if you’re traveling with a large group or extended family is to rent a cabin or ranch house for your stay. You’ll have the entire place to yourself, which in some cases means your own patch of wilderness removed from everyone else.

We have cabins that fit a small family of four to large gatherings of over 20!

Looking for a homey feel that comes with stellar food?

Look no further than our bed and breakfasts. They’ll welcome you in and treat you like family — and feed you like one too! You’re certain to find amenable lodging with equally agreeable hosts.

One of the newest trends in lodging has also arrived in the Southern Hills: glamping.

If you want to spend time immersed in nature with

Want the outdoor experience minus the ruggedness? Check out our glamping options; you’ll be sleeping under the stars in style.

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nothing but canvas between you and the outdoors, these rentals will be right up your alley. Enjoy all the conveniences of a cabin, but with less structure. You can find several around the Southern Hills, but act fast — because of their popularity, they sell out quickly.

Are you the type of family who brings the comfort of home on the road with a fully stocked RV? We have plenty of sites that offer partial and full hookups for your rig, so you can park and dive right into the adventures that brought you here.

Or are you more of a carry in all of your own gear sort of group? You can find campgrounds with tent areas, hike-in spots, and within the Black Hills National Forest you can camp almost anywhere you like, as long as you’re 100 feet away from any roads, streams, or trails.

No matter what type of stay you are looking for, we welcome you to stay with us.

Our hosts will ensure your stay is comfortable and refreshing, so you’ll be ready to take on your next adventure!

One With Nature

The Southern Hills truly capture the wonder and beauty of the Black Hills — from ponderosa-covered peaks to softly rolling prairies and lake shores. If camping is what you seek, we have plenty of variety to suit every taste, both in location and amenities.

The first question to ask when considering camping in the Southern Hills, is what are you bringing with you?

Prefer to bring home with you? We have a plethora of campgrounds, from primitive hike-in spots to full RV hookups.

Some hotels and resorts are close to our pristine lakes and offer water sport rentals for you to enjoy during your stay.

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Leave Only Footprints If you want to camp while you’re here, we ask that you respect the beautiful wilderness by keeping it wild.

Make sure when you set up camp you disturb as little of the surrounding nature as possible.

Keep a clean camp and don’t leave trash or food lying around.

Some areas allow campfires, but please check with wherever you’re staying for current restrictions. Our forest has been ravaged by past wildfires that could have been prevented with proper precautions.

Camping in the hills away from developed fee sites is known as “dispersed camping.”

Camp for free for 14 days, but stay 1/2 mile away from other sites.

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