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Candyland/Sweet Greens


23835 Mill Iron Dr.
Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702
605.574.2824

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Candyland/Sweet Greens

Candyland/Sweet Greens is located right off Highway 16 by Prairie Berry and Miner Brewing Company.

It offers more than 2,000 different types of candy, ranging from bulk to retro. There are truffles, soda pop, ice cream and even coffee.

The largest candy store in South Dakota houses hundreds and hundreds of different types of candy. Most everything from old school jawbreakers to  modern pucker powder.  There is also a variety of flavored pop.

Sweet Greens 18 hole mini golf course.  the pricing is 12 and up is $9, 5-11 is $7, and 4 and under is free.  Hours for the Sweet Greens mini golf is 10 am to 10 pm, depending on the weather.



Fort Hays Old West Town


2255 Fort Hayes Rd
Rapid City, SD, 57702
(605)-343-3113

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Fort Hays Old West Town
Open All Day 7 days a week, mid-May through October, we offer our original Chuckwagon Supper followed by a great music variety show. We welcome you, your family, and groups of any kind, including bus tours, international travelers or family reunions – anyone seeking a western experience with good food and family fun for everyone!

5:00 pm Get your tickets and have time to browse the Dances With Wolves film set and the Fort Hays Workshops.

6:30 pm – Supper bell rings loud calling all cowboys and cowgirls to bring their appetites. We serve up the best Chuckwagon menu in the west that’s sure to make your mouth water. It’s all served on handmade tin plates with drinks poured into tin cups. Be careful, the coffee is hot!

It’s Showtime
7:15 pm to 8:15 pm – The Fort Hays Wranglers take the stage to entertain you with the Black Hills’ most popular music variety show! You will have a foot stompin’, belly shaken’, good time! Family fun for everyone! Bring your camera and take some pictures.

We wind everything up in time for you to travel to Mount Rushmore for the lighting ceremony!

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Dakota Stone Rock Shop


28363 Palmer Gulch Rd.
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2760

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Dakota Stone Rock Shop

Make memories with your family at Dakota Stone during your stay in Hill City and the Black Hills! Gem Panning, Gold Panning, Mine Treasure Hunt.  Even crack open a Geode! The largest supply of rock in the Black Hills. Fairburn Agates, Boulders, Pond & Garden Rocks, Souvenirs, Handmade Stone & Silver Jewelry, Unique Gifts. During the Fall season visit our Pumpkin Patch.



Big Thunder Gold Mine


604 Blair Street
Keystone, SD, 57751 USA
605.666.4847

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Big Thunder Gold Mine

Black Hills' most complete original mining exprience!  Original Gold Mine Black Hills' most complete original mining experience! Historic original 1892 goldmine.  Tours of mine with 2 forms of gold panning, onsite in running water sluices and original creek panning.  Learning historic methods with 8 hour or 4 hour experiences.  Onsite large gift shop, restaurant with  wild game on the menu and seating for 110 people.  There is also a drive up coffee cabin with espresso.  Located in historic  Keystone.



The Mammoth Site


1800 US 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, SD, 57747 USA
605.745.6017

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The Mammoth Site

The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD is an accredited museum and an indoor active dig site which boasts the largest concentration of mammoths in the world. The Mammoth Site offers Summer Educational Programs for children June 1st – August 15th. 

For more information call 605.745.6017 or visit our website.

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Black Hills Playhouse


24834 S Playhouse Rd
Custer, SD, 57730 USA
605.255.4910

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Black Hills Playhouse

Black Hills Playhouse

Experience incredible theatre in a stunning setting! Join us for musicals, romance, comedy and drama in the rustic beauty of Custer State Park. Casual atmosphere and air-conditioned theater, featuring concessions and lovely picnic grounds. Custer State Park pass required. Reservations recommended.


High Country Guest Ranch


12138 Ray Smith Drive
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.9003

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High Country Guest Ranch

Spacious log vacation home and camping cabins await your arrival at the High Country Guest Ranch, your Black Hills vacation destination. Located four miles west of Hill City, this serene mountain setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Ranch activities include guided horseback rides, ATV rentals, heated outdoor pool, or hiking and biking on the Mickelson Trail. Summertime brings family-friendly entertainment and our popular wood-fire pizzas at the outoor Grille & Pub. For more information, go to HighCountryRanch.com or call 605-574-9003.



National Park Service/Mount Rushmore National Memorial


Hwy 244
Keystone, SD, 57751 USA
605.574.3131
605.574.2307

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National Park Service/Mount Rushmore National Memorial

American History, Alive in Stone...

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is visited by nearly three million people each year that come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and learn about the birth, growth, development and preservation of the country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.



1880 Train


222 Railroad AvenuePO Box 1880
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2222
fax 605.574.4915

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1880 Train

The 1880 Train is a two-hour, narrated 20-mile roundtrip between Hill City and Keystone. Passengers view vistas of Black Elk Peak, mining encampments and participate in good old-fashioned fun. The Black Hills Central Railroad is the oldest continuously operating tour railroad in the nation and operates three steam and two diesel engines throughout the season. One of our steam engines is close to 100 years old!

For reservations call 605-574-2222 or visit www.1880train.com



Museum @ Black Hills Institute; Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.


117 Main StreetPO Box 643
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.4289

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Museum @ Black Hills Institute; Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc.

 

The Museum @ Black Hills Institute invites you to travel back in time and discover prehistoric beasts of all sizes. The museum is home to “STAN”, the 2nd largest and 2nd most complete T. Rex skeleton ever found. View extensive collection of other dinosaurs, marine fossils, minerals, meteorites and more.

 

Museum featuring regional dinosaurs, ammonites, and mammal fossils, other world-wide fossils, mineral and meteorites.
BHIGR supplies museum display pieces worldwide. We also specialize in custom preparation and fossil skeleton mounting services.

 

One of Hill City's treasures!  A must-see and stop during your visit!

 

For more information visit our website: bhigr.com

 



Black Hills Aerial Adventures


24564 US Hwy. 16/385
Custer, SD, 57730
605.673.2163

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Black Hills Aerial Adventures

Our business along with sister companies Rushmore Helicopters and Badlands Helicopters, fly aerial tours in our fleet of 8 aircraft over the unique Black Hills sites of Mt. Rushmore, Black Elk Peak, Crazy Horse Monument, Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park, the Cathedral Spires, the Needles Highway, the Badlands National Park and so much more. We offer a variety of tours 7 days a week!

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Rush Mountain Adventure Park – Home of Rushmore Cave


13622 Hwy 40
Keystone, SD, 57751 USA
605.255.4384

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Rush Mountain Adventure Park – Home of Rushmore Cave

You will find fun on all levels at Rush Mountain Adventure Park. Explore Rushmore Cave on a scenic cave tour, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, experience the Soaring Eagle Zip Ride, Gunslinger 7-D Interactive Ride, and find your inner daredevil at the NEW Wingwalker Challenge Course. It’s a Mountain of Family Fun!



The Handbag Store


253 Main St
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.9585

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The Handbag Store
What began as an idea and later a proof of concept in 2013, has blossomed into a store that is aptly named for its enormous selection of handbags & accessories.  The selection of bags and accessories is curated to offer a selection that will excite and delight.  From name brands to new brands, The Handbag Store offers classic, upscale and down-to-earth styles to explore.
 




South Dakota State Railroad Museum


222 Railroad Avenue Building A
Hill City, SD, 57745-1070 USA
605.574.9000

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South Dakota State Railroad Museum

South Dakota’s unique landscapes spawned one of the most unusual and complex railroad histories in our nation. A history that helped define us as a people and as a state.

The Museum provides visitors with the unique story of railroading through displays, interactive exhibits, an operating HO train layout, and other interactive and educational displays for the entire family. The Museum is conveniently located next to the depot at the 1880 Train in Hill City.



Rushmore Tramway Adventures


203 Cemetery Road
Keystone, SD, 57751 USA
605.666.4478

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Rushmore Tramway Adventures

The best attractions all at one location, just 2 miles below Mt. Rushmore in Keystone. Ride, slide, climb, tube and zip - or just sit in the shade and savor the views with burgers and brews! Coast down the double-tracked President's Alpine Slide, climb your way around the 8-course Aerial Adventure Park’s treetop obstacles, free-fall from the 60-ft. Jump Tower, fly down the 4-lane Summer Tubing Hill and thrill to rides on the single zipline or the 5-zipline guided Pinnacle Zipline Tour. And don’t forget the classic, Rushmore Tramway Chairlift. At its summit is a beautiful alpine garden, with views of sliding and zipping action and Mt. Rushmore’s famous faces. At the Grille here are charbroiled entrees, nachos, snow cones and ice cream, beer and wine. It’s the ultimate place to enjoy an epic day!



Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation


12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, SD, 57730-8900 USA
605.673.4681

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Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation

The Story of Crazy Horse Memorial

Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear officially started Crazy Horse Memorial June 3, 1948. The Memorial’s mission is to honor the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians.

Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation demonstrates its ongoing commitment to this promise by following these objectives:

  • Continuing the progress on the world’s largest mountain sculpture, carving a memorial to the spirit of legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse and his culture;
  • Providing educational and cultural programming to encourage harmony and reconciliation among all people and nations;
  • Acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through the INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and the NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER®
  • And by establishing and operating the INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA®, and when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.

A must-see stop and experience when you are in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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Bear Country, USA


13820 S. Highway 16
Rapid City, SD, 57702
605-343-2290

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Bear Country, USA

A unique drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American wildlife. Encounter bears, wolves, elk, buffalo, and other wildlife on your three mile drive. Enjoy the playful antics of bear cubs and other park offspring in the walk through Babyland. See where the animals roam free!

We are on the road to Mount Rushmore.



Rabbit Bicycle Rentals & Giddy Up Shuttle Service


175 Walnut Ave.
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.4302

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Rabbit Bicycle Rentals & Giddy Up Shuttle Service

Rabbit Bicycles is THE premier bike shop and shuttle service in the Black Hills! Our bicycle rental fleet is diverse and 2nd to none!


Both avid and leisure bicyclists the opportunity to travel from Deadwood, SD to the fourteen trailheads of the Mickelson Trail, giving them an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the natural beauty of Black Hills and the Mickelson Trail.

 We're located just across from the 1880 Train!