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MICHELLE THOMSON CTP, CTIS, CSTP PRESIDENT & CEO

michelle@blackhillsbadlands.com

BLACK HILLS & BADLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION 1851 Discovery Circle • Rapid City, SD 57701 • 605-355-3700 SeeTheBlackHills.com • #DiscoverBlackHills

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Accommodations In the Black Hills and Badlands, where you stay is where the adventure begins, and memories last long beyond checkout.

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Use the digital versions of guides and maps, including the Black Hills & Badlands Vacation Guide, to help your clients plan their time here.

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605.433.5490 Badlands National Park WhisperingPinesOutfitters.com Located 6 miles south of Badlands National Park. 36 RV sites with full hookups. 8 cabins. The 2,700 square foot log home is ideal for groups and bed & breakfast guests seeking a luxurious stay.

605.578.3670 • Deadwood SilveradoFranklin.com Make history at Deadwood's topof-the-town Main Street hotel and casino! The largest blackjack pit, live poker, state of the art slots, steakhouse, and Deadwood's only Vegas-style buffet with Crab Festival every Friday and Saturday.

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With over 5 million acres of forest, prairie and mountain lands, you’ll find abundant natural beauty, Wild West towns, free-ranging wildlife, rich Native American culture, year-round festivities, modernday attractions and meaningful adventure throughout the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota.

605.574.2525 • Hill City PalmerGulch.com Beautiful resort only 5 miles west of Mount Rushmore. 61 deluxe rooms and secluded mountain cabins with fireplaces.

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605.666.4483 • Keystone RushmoreExpress.com Centrally located and just 2 miles from Mount Rushmore. Stay in a spacious room or family suite. Free breakfast and wi-fi. Easy access to everywhere. Friendly service!

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Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Canyon

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Spirit of the west Embrace the traditions of the American West with authentic experiences and adventures across the region.

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Horseback Rides

Live Reenactments

Chuckwagons

Museums

Badlands Area Map

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1909 ORIGINAL SOD HOME

605.279.2665 • Wall Wall-Badlands.com

605.279.2175 • Wall WallDrug.com

Experience the Window to the West during your vacation in Wall, SD. Enjoy breathtaking views, unique shopping, family-friendly restaurants, local events and more!

The #1 “Roadside Attraction” in America with a frontier town. AAA approved. 26 retail departments and a restaurant.

605.455.2685 Badlands National Park OglalaLivingHistoryVillage.com The Pine Ridge Area Chamber of Commerce introduces the creation of the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, an entry to the indigenous knowledge of Lakota country.

605.433.5400 • Phillip PrairieHomestead.com Journey into the visual memories of homestead days at this original pioneer dirt home. Fun for all ages.

Video room. Farm animals. White prairie dogs. Gift shop.

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Plan your trip around fun events held all year long. Scan the code for an up-to-date calendar of events.

Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival

Lakota CULTURE Attractions, museums and art galleries throughout Western South Dakota honor the Lakota Nation’s rich heritage and time-honored traditions.

Native American Art

Powwows

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Custer State Park

Jewel Cave National Monument

Badlands National Park

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

Devils Tower National Monument

Wind Cave National Park