Food Scene
Beautiful view of Sylvan Lake from the lodge veranda. Sylvan Lake was featured in the movie, "National Treasure". Near Black Elk Peak trailheads and Custer State Park entrance.
10 locals recommend
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD-87Beautiful view of Sylvan Lake from the lodge veranda. Sylvan Lake was featured in the movie, "National Treasure". Near Black Elk Peak trailheads and Custer State Park entrance.
Skogen Kitchen
29 N 5th StEclectic menu, knowledgeable staff, spectacular desserts.
German food and beer. Bring cash, no credit cards last time We ate there.
135 locals recommend
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetGerman food and beer. Bring cash, no credit cards last time We ate there.
Taco wagon style Mexican food. Try the green chili pork burritos. The trailer just West of the VFW.
6 locals recommend
Maria's
721 Mount Rushmore RoadTaco wagon style Mexican food. Try the green chili pork burritos. The trailer just West of the VFW.
Sugar Shack
22493 US-385Some of the best burgers in the Black Hills.
Award winning burgers. Call before driving to make sure they are open. 605.673.3411
76 locals recommend
Black Hills Burger and Bun Co
441 Mt Rushmore RdAward winning burgers. Call before driving to make sure they are open. 605.673.3411
Drinks & Nightlife
Silver Dollar Saloon
24090 U.S. 385Local watering hole plus food.
Sightseeing
Iron Mountain Road
Iron Mountain RoadStunning views and tunnels. Make the loop with the Needles Highway.
Stunning views and unusual rock formations. Make the loop with the Iron Mountain Highway.
Needles Drive
Needles DriveStunning views and unusual rock formations. Make the loop with the Iron Mountain Highway.
Parks & Nature
Wildlife abounds. 71000 acres and 1300 bison. Stop at the Peter Norbeck Visitors Center, Game Lodge, and the Coolidge Inn. Drive the wildlife loop. The buffalo roundup is a big hit.
184 locals recommend
Custer State Park
13438 US Highway 16AWildlife abounds. 71000 acres and 1300 bison. Stop at the Peter Norbeck Visitors Center, Game Lodge, and the Coolidge Inn. Drive the wildlife loop. The buffalo roundup is a big hit.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 South Dakota 244Shrine of democracy.
Wildlife abounds, geologically interesting cave. Drive the wildlife loop.
65 locals recommend
Wind Cave National Park
Wildlife abounds, geologically interesting cave. Drive the wildlife loop.
Arts & Culture
Local theater, beautiful drive. Pack a picnic and arrive early.
13 locals recommend
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse RdLocal theater, beautiful drive. Pack a picnic and arrive early.
Learn about Native American culture. Mountain sculpture in progress. 10K Volksmarch spring and fall.
145 locals recommend
Crazy Horse Memorial
Learn about Native American culture. Mountain sculpture in progress. 10K Volksmarch spring and fall.
Shopping
Custer
Nearest village for groceries, laundry, etc.
Essentials
Hill City