America’s Shrine of Democracy -- Mount Rushmore National Memorial – is South Dakota’s premiere visitor attraction. More than 3 million travelers gaze at the granite faces of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt each year. New visitor amenities, including an interpretive center, Presidential Trail, amphitheater and concession facilities, greet guests. Photo by South Dakota Department of Tourism
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| AKTA LAKOTA MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER I-90 • Exit 263, Chamberlain, SD 57326 1-800-798-3452 • www.aktalakota.org View the beautiful displays of Native American artifacts, study artwork of talented artists, browse the gift shop for that unique gift. Located on the campus of St. Joeseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain. Free ddmission/open year-round. |
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| ANGOSTURA RECREATION AREA HC 52 Box 131A, Hot Springs, SD 57747 10 mi. SE of Hot Springs • (605) 745-6996 Playgrounds, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking/ biking trail, accessible facilities. Resort, marina and concessions. |
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| THE AUSTIN-WHITTEMORE HOUSE MUSEUM 15 Austin Street, Vermillion SD • (605) 624-8266 The home was built by Horace. J. Austin in 1882 and remained in the family until 1969. At that time the house was donated to the Clay County Historical Society, Vermillion, South Dakota. Enjoy your visit. Open Monday through Friday. Closed on Holidays. Admission is free but donations are accepted. |
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| BLACK HILLS CAVERNS Rapid City, SD 57702 • 4 Miles West of Rapid City on Scenic Highway 44 W • (605) 343-0542 |
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| CIRCLE B CHUCKWAGON 22735 Hwy 385, Rapid City, SD 57702-6031 1 mi N of Jct. with Hwy 44 West (605) 348-7358 • 1-800-403-7358 www.circle-b-ranch.com AAA Listed • Cowboy music, meal & more! Western town setting, shoot-out, woodcarver, gold panning, playgrounds, gift shops, wax bullet pistol shooting. Only “Chuckwagons of the West” member in SD! |
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| GRAND RIVER MUSEUM 114 10th Street West, Lemmon SD 57638 (605) 374-3911 • www.grandrivermuseum.org grmuseum@sdplains.com Large display of dinosaur fossils from local area, many you can touch. Committed to Creation Science view. Many exhibits on early ranching, homesteading and Native American history. Activities for all ages. You’ll enjoy this interpretation center! Groups welcome. |
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| HIGH PLAINS WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER I-90 • Exit 14, Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-WEST (9378) www.westernheritagecenter.com In association with the Smithsonian |
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| THE JOURNEY MUSEUM 222 New York Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 Check online or call for hours & admission info. www.journeymuseum.org • (605) 394-6923 Natural & cultural histiry museum housing five collections & gardens. Explores subjects such as the geology of the Black Hills & Badlands and the area’s earliest Indian/Native American inhabitants, and the pioneer history of gold seekers & cattle ranchers. |
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| THE KLEIN MUSEUM Located on the west edge of Mobridge, SD Adjacent to Hwy 12 • (605) 845 7243 Native American (including Sitting Bull photos) and Pioneer collections. Restored 1920 buildings plus log cabin filled with farm toys. Tourist information center. Open April to November. Adults $3, Students (6-17) $2. |
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| LEWIS & CLARK RECREATION AREA Located 6 miles from Yankton on Hwy 52 Park Office/Information: (605) 668-2985 www.lewisandclarkpark.com 1-800-710-2267 Lewis and Clark Lake offers 4 boat ramps, 3 swimming beaches, bicycle & hiking trails, and weekly park programs. |
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| THE MAMMOTH SITE HWY 18 ByPass • PO Box 692 Hot Springs, SD 57747 (605)745-6017 • www.mammothsite.com Experience one of the World’s greatest fossil treasures! This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned working paleontological site/museum, featuring one of the top exemplary fossil interpretive programs in North America. Teachers, families, and groups all find the Mammoth Site a valuable educational experience and a “must see” while in the Black Hills. |
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| SOUTH DAKOTA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Ellsworth Air Force Base • I-90 Exit 67 PO Box 871, Box Elder, SD 57719 (605) 385-5188/5189 Free museum. See up-close more than 25 historic bombers, fighters, utility aircraft plus many indoor exhibits of aviation memorabilia. Official Base tours for nominal fee. |
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| SOUTH DAKOTA’S ORIGINAL 1880 TOWN 22 miles east of Murdo on I-90 • EXIT 170 PO Box 126 Murdo, SD 57559 (605) 344-2259 605-669-2387 www.1880town.com STRETCH YOUR LEGS BACK TO THE 1880s! Tour the authentic 1880 to 1920 era town from buildings to their contents. Gas – convenience store – Train Diner. Town open daily May thru October. Information/Group Rates. |
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| WADE’S GOLD MILL 12401 Deerfield Road, Hill City, SD 57745 3/4 Mile West of Hill City on Deerfield Rd. (605) 574-2680 • rlwade@earthlink.net Featuring a working museum of old mining equipment, modern placer gold mill, gold panning lessons. Gift Shop with Black Hills gold and home made crafts. |
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| CASEY’S AUTO RENTAL SERVICE 1318 5th St. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 343-CARS (2277) Toll Free: 1-866-748-2277 “Serving the Black Hills since 1989!” |
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CAMPING SUPPLIES |
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| THE ICE HOUSE 1703 E. St. Patrick St. Rapid City, SD 57703 (605) 342-7808 • 1-888-342-7808 Fax: (605) 342-8328 Cubed & Block Ice; Dry Ice; Ice Carvings. Cubed ice in 6 & 20 lb bags; Block ice in10 lb. block. |
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| FIRST GOLD HOTEL 270 Main St., Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 578-9777 • 1-800-274-1876 www.firstgold.com “It’s Where Deadwood Begins” |
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RESTAURANTS/LOUNGES |
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| CULVER’S RESTAURANT 1015 Cabela Drive., Mitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995-5868 • www.culvers.com Quality food/fresh ingredients are the hallmarks of any Culver’s experience. We understand a great meal is much more than just good food. We’ll also greet you with a smile and treat you like a friend! |
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| DALE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 745 Battle Mountain, Hot Springs, SD 57747 (Across from Evans Plunge) • (605) 745-3028 Open Year Round. “Home Cookin’ with Daily Specials: Breakfast Specials 6am to 11am $1.99; Lunch Specials $4.95 to $5.95; Buffet. |
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RV RENTALS/SALES/SERVICE |
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| GREEN STAR CAMPER CENTER 120 N. Cambell (Hwy 79) Rapid City, SD 57703 Easy Access I-90, Exit 60 (605) 343-6877 www.greenstarcampers.com Sales, service & supplies. Large accessories & parts department. Service for all towables • Full line Lance • R Vision • Hornet •Colorado • Wildwood |
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| JACK’S CAMPERS Mitchell, SD 57301 • I-90 Exit 330 800-356-1812 • Piedmont, SD 57769 Black Hills I-90 Exits 40 & 44 877-356-1812 www.jackscampers.com Sales, service, rentals & propane. We have everything from tent campers to motorhomes: Jayco & Excel, Apache, Itaska, Montana, Cougar & Mountaineer. |
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SHOPPING |
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| RUSHMORE MALL I-90 Between Haines & LaCrosse Exits (58 & 59) • Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 348-3378 • www.RushmoreMall.com Over 110 stores for shopping, fashion & fun! Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm • Sat. 10am-8pm Sun. 11am-6pm |
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| BELLE FOURCHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR BUREAU 415 5th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 892-2676 • 1-888-345-5859 chamber@bellefourche.org www.bellefourchechamber.com Center of the Nation All-Car Rally, Black Hills Roundup Rodeo, summer concerts. Orman Dam, Belle Country Club, antique shops, motels, museums, campgrounds, parks, restaurants. Western Hospitality, breathtaking scenery. Where you and the West Are One! |
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| CARTHAGE, CITY OF 110 Main St W, Carthage, SD • 605-772-5625 www.carthagesd.com Located in Central Eastern South Dakota. Beautiful Lake Carthage - Fishing, Boating and the Nations only Straw Bale Built Museum housing Rural America. See South Dakota at its best. |
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| CUSTER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 615 Washington St., Custer, SD 57730 1-800-992-9818 • info@custersd.com www.custersd.com Minutes from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Over 1,000 lodging units and 20 area restaurants. 1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum, Flintstones Bedrock City, National Museum of Woodcarving & Four Mile Old West Town. |
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| HOT SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 801 S. 6th St, Hot Springs, SD 57747 (605) 745-4140 1-800-325-6991 hschamber@gwtc.net www.hotsprings-sd.com Home of Battle Mountain; town of warm waters and friendly smiles, sparkling natural springs, quaint shops, and sandstone structures. Visit the Mammoth Site, play golf, explore Wind Cave, observe wild mustangs. Restore Your Spirit! |
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| MADISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 315 S Egan • PO Box 467 Madison, SD 57042 (605) 256-2454 www.chamberofmadisonsd.com director@chamberofmadisonsd.com Less than an hour from Sioux Falls between Lake Madison and Lake Herman, Madison offers camping, fishing, golfing, hunting, shopping, and museums. A variety of dining options offer something for everyone. |
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| WOONSOCKET, CITY OF Located along Highway 34, Woonsocket, SD Information: 605-796-4112 • www.woonsocketsd.com citywoonsocket@santel.net Across the street from Lake Prior which features fishing, new concrete swimming pool within the lake, new bathhouse, new playground equipment, walking trail, picnic shelters and a 100’ water fountain. Swimming pool includes a triple flume water slide, kiddie swan slide and a playtower. |
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