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Black Hills SOUTH DAKOTA & WYOMING FEARN’S TRAVELER INFO GUIDE VISITOR SERVICES WATER SPORTS ATTRACTIONS SIGHTSEEING LODGING DINING HELPFUL NUMBERS

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The “Shrine of Democracy” attracts nearly 3 million people annually to see the carved 60ft sculptures of presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln representing the first 130 years of the history of the United States. Admission is free. Parking is $11.00 per car and $50.00 for buses. Located on Hwy 244 near the city of Keystone.

Tour the World’s largest mammoth research facility and experience an active paleontological dig site. Believed to have been a sinkhole fed by springs, it is the only left-as-found site for mammoth bones in America. 1 mile southwest on the US Hwy 18 bypass in Hot Springs, SD. Open year round.

George S. Mickelson Trail Completed in September of 1998, its gentle slopes and easy access allows people of all ages and abilities to enjoy its 109 miles and more than 100 converted railroad bridges and 4 rock tunnels. There are 15 trailheads, with parking, self-sale trail pass stations, vault toilets, and tables.

Devil’s Tower National Monument Designated in 1906, the nation’s first national monument is actually the core of a volcano, and is sacred to tribes with connections to the Black Hills. At 865 feet high, with 7.4 miles of paths, it offers great rock climbing and hiking. It’s perhaps best remembered for – “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”. Open year-round. (307) 467-5283

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Mt. Moriah Cemetary / Deadwood Situated on a mountainous plateau overlooking Deadwood Gulch is historic Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Established in 1878 by the Lawrence County Commission, Mt. Moriah is the final resting place of western legends - including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, murderers, madams, and pillars of Deadwood’s early economic development.

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Badlands National Park 75 miles east of Rapid City, The Badlands contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse and sabertoothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today. (605) 433-5361 nps.gov/badl

(605) 578-2600 cityofdeadwood.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of motorcycling and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. With an increasing selection of unique motorcycles, the museum has been listed as one of the 10,000 Places to See Before You Die by author Patricia Schultz. Located at 999 Main St., Sturgis, SD 57785. (605) 347-2001 sturgismuseum.com

Custer State Park Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you’ll discover a world of adventure! Enjoy wildlife viewing, scenic drives, fishing, hiking, history and culture, camping and resort lodging.

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

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One of the oldest canyons in the west, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway is located in the northern portion of the Black Hills National Forest. The canyon spans 20-miles along a scenic State and National Scenic Byway. Less than a mile wide, the canyon is always ‘close and upward’ dwarfing the one-million annual visitors. spearfishcanyon.com

Wind Cave National Park Hidden beneath the rolling prairie of the Southern Black Hills is one of the world’s longest caves. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this complex labyrinth of passages contains a unique formation – boxwork. Located 11 miles north of Hot Springs off US Hwy 385. (605) 745-4600

DISTANCE IN MILES BETWEEN THE BLACK HILLS AND... Billings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Bismarck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404 Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Cheyenne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389 Des Moines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 629

North Platte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Sheridan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Sioux City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Sioux Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Watertown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

HELPFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ALL EMERGENCIES

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(800) 222-4357

South Dakota Campground Reservations

(800) 710-2267

South Dakota Tourism

(800) 732-5682

Black Hills & Badlands Association

(605) 355-3600

Black Hills Central Reservations

(866) 601-5103

Black Hills National Forest

(605) 673-9200

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce

(800) 992-9818

Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau

(800) 487-3223

Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce

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Main Street Square

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Located in the heart of Downtown Rapid City, Main Street Square is a public space that features special events, arts, culture, live concerts, seasonal ice skating and interactive fountains. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques, eateries and galleries, Main Street Square is a destination the whole family can enjoy. (605) 716-7979

Jewel Cave National Monument Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 168 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. Located 13 miles west of Custer on US Hwy 16. (605) 673-8300 nps.gov/jeca

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Located in Rapid City, the museum takes you on a trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western Frontier. When your journey is complete, you will fully understand the land and its people.

The world’s largest mountain carving in progress honors the North American Plains Indians. Located on Hwy 16/385 in the Southern Black Hills, the complex includes museums, a cultural education center, gift shops and restaurant. Bus rides, guided tours available. Open year-round. Adults $10.00 (6 and under free) or $27.00 per carload. Discounts for tours and motorcyclists. (605) 673-4681

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(605) 745-6017 mammothsite.org

(605) 574-2523 nps.gov/moru

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Bear Country USA 13820 South Highway 16, Rapid City (605) 343-2290 bearcountryusa.com

Beaver Lake Campground 12005 West Highway 16, Custer (605) 673-2464 beaverlakecampground.net

Big Thunder Gold Mine 604 Blair Street, Keystone (605) 666-4847 bigthundermine.com

Black Hills Adventure Tours The Black Hills & Western South Dakota (605) 209-7817 blackhillsadventuretours.com

Budget Host Hills Inn 640 South 6th Street, Hot Springs (605) 745-3130 hotspringshillsinn.com

Center of the Nation VC 415 5th Street, Belle Fourche (605) 723-2010 or (605) 723-1200 bellefourche.org

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Park 10 Dinosaur 940 Skyline Drive, Rapid City (605) 343-8687 blackhillsbadlands.com/dinosaurpark

Ridge RV Resort & Golf Club 11 Elkhorn 20189 US Highway 85, Spearfish (877) 722-1800, (605) 722-1800 or (605) 722-4653 (Golf Course) elkhornridgervresort.com

Plunge 12 Evans 1145 North River Street, Hot Springs (605) 745-5165 evansplunge.com

Gold Hotel & Gaming 13 First 270 Historic Main Street, Deadwood (605) 578-9777 firstgold.com

& Wheels Indoor Racing 14 Flags 405 12th Street, Rapid City (605) 341-2186 flagsandwheels.com

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Cave 25 Rushmore 13622 Highway 40, Keystone (605) 255-4384 rushmorecave.com

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Rushmore Memories 20 Mount 263 Main Street, Hill City

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203 Cemetery Road, Keystone (605) 666-4478 rushmoretramwayadventures.com

(605) 574-3600 StoneFacesWinery.com

Cave 28 Wonderland Alpine Road, Sturgis

(605) 669-2691 or (605) 344-2259 murdosd.com

Museum of Woodcarving 22 National 12111 US Highway 16, Custer

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Faces Winery 27 Stone 12670 Robins Roost Road, Hill City

(605) 341-8883 mountrushmoresociety.com

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Wounded Knee Museum 600 Main Street, Wall (605) 279-2573 or (605) 222-4782 woundedkneemuseum.org

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