Sightseeing
Crazy Horse Memorial
Major tourist destination
Deadwood
Historical wild west town.
Hill City
Old west town
See all the wild things... bison, antelope, turkeys, coyotes, burros, elk, deer, prairie dogs, and more.
Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
38 Mount Rushmore RoadSee all the wild things... bison, antelope, turkeys, coyotes, burros, elk, deer, prairie dogs, and more.
Beautiful scenic drive. Eat at either the Latchstring Inn (mid-way up the Canyon) or Cheyenne Crossing (top end of road)
72 locals recommend
Spearfish
Beautiful scenic drive. Eat at either the Latchstring Inn (mid-way up the Canyon) or Cheyenne Crossing (top end of road)
Oh WOW! Be sure to do the 1.3 mile walking trail around the base of the tower. Look up to see climbers on this world class climbing destination.
66 locals recommend
Devils Tower National Monument
Wyoming 110Oh WOW! Be sure to do the 1.3 mile walking trail around the base of the tower. Look up to see climbers on this world class climbing destination.
Badlands National Park
One of a kind landscape. Unique and other-worldish.
Vanocker Canyon Road
Vanocker Canyon RoadScenic drive, especially in autumn!
Wind Cave National Park
Schedule your cave tour ahead of time on their website
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16Schedule your cave tour on their website
Sturgis
Essentials
Best little grocery store in the area! The best of fresh produce and meats. Extremely clean and bright, convenient location!
12 locals recommend
Krull's Market
531 E Main StBest little grocery store in the area! The best of fresh produce and meats. Extremely clean and bright, convenient location!
Safeway Pharmacy
730 Mountain View RdSafeway
2120 Mt Rushmore RdWhere we buy groceries
Lynn's Dakotamart
1111 Lazelle StGroceries in Sturgis
Shopping
Downtown area: loads of great shops, kid- friendly town square fountain to play in, movies, excellent restaurants.
58 locals recommend
Main Street Square
512 Main StDowntown area: loads of great shops, kid- friendly town square fountain to play in, movies, excellent restaurants.
Food Scene
Delmonico Grill
609 Main StAmazing food! Higher prices, but worth it.
Kathmandu Bistro
727 Main StScrumptious food in a nice setting.
Golden Phoenix
2421 West Main StreetFavorite Chinese. Eat in or take out!
Hana
3550 Sturgis RdYum!
What can we say... best hamburgers anywhere. Mary's fav: Sugar burger. Mark's fav: Bubba burger.
29 locals recommend
Sugar Shack
22493 US-385What can we say... best hamburgers anywhere. Mary's fav: Sugar burger. Mark's fav: Bubba burger.
Great food, great service. This is where people go. Owned and operated by a family from Italy.
22 locals recommend
Sabatino's Italian Ristorante
617 Main StreetGreat food, great service. This is where people go. Owned and operated by a family from Italy.
Deadwood Tobacco Co
657 Main StOur favorite restaurant in Deadwood!
FLYT Steakhouse
372 Main StOwned and operated by the famous Alpine Inn (Hill City) family.
Brandin Iron Restaurant, Ponderosa Bar
12730 Guest Rnch LpGreat food, authentic atmosphere!
Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetMust stop here for lunch - always a busy, but relaxing place!
Everything Else
Steamboat Rock
Picnic and fish along Boxelder Creek.
Centennial Trail
This trail can be accessed from many locations. Map is in cabin.
Historical site on top of the highest peak between the Rockies and the Pyrenees. Take Trail #9 from Sylvan Lake. Known to the Lakota as the 'Center of all that is'.
36 locals recommend
Black Elk Peak
Historical site on top of the highest peak between the Rockies and the Pyrenees. Take Trail #9 from Sylvan Lake. Known to the Lakota as the 'Center of all that is'.
Roughlock Falls Trail
Perfect place for a picnic and a short hike.
Many trailheads... see map in cabin. Walking or biking. Our favorite section is the 14 miles south of Rochford. Tunnels and spectacular scenery. Rent bikes in Deadwood or Hill City.
George Mickelson Trail
George Mickelson TrailMany trailheads... see map in cabin. Walking or biking. Our favorite section is the 14 miles south of Rochford. Tunnels and spectacular scenery. Rent bikes in Deadwood or Hill City.
Rent a boat. OR, find Jenny Gulch near the northwest part of the lake via Silver City for a very popular local swimming hole.
42 locals recommend
Pactola Lake
Rent a boat. OR, find Jenny Gulch near the northwest part of the lake via Silver City for a very popular local swimming hole.
Silver City
Tiny picturesque town. Near Jenny Gulch, popular swim spot.
Sheridan Lake
Nice sand swim beach.
Must do hike to the top for views of the prairie and Black Hills. Take water and snacks. Some of the trail is quite steep.
40 locals recommend
Bear Butte State Park
20250 SD-79Must do hike to the top for views of the prairie and Black Hills. Take water and snacks. Some of the trail is quite steep.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food too. Really nice outdoor seating. In the middle of bustling downtown Rapid.
78 locals recommend
Firehouse Brewing Company
610 Main StGreat food too. Really nice outdoor seating. In the middle of bustling downtown Rapid.
The Midnight Star
677 Main StSaloon No. 10
657 Main StHistoric bar where Wild Bill Hickock was shot.
Arts & Culture
You have to see this place and hear their story! Wonderful art by wonderful artists.
Suzie Cappa Art Center
722 St Joseph StYou have to see this place and hear their story! Wonderful art by wonderful artists.
'Summer Nights' celebration every Thursday all summer... enjoy outdoor music, food, etc. in the beautiful atmosphere of downtown Rapid City. Gears up around 3:00 p.m. Downtown streets are closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians and entertainment.
16 locals recommend
Downtown Rapid City
512 Main St'Summer Nights' celebration every Thursday all summer... enjoy outdoor music, food, etc. in the beautiful atmosphere of downtown Rapid City. Gears up around 3:00 p.m. Downtown streets are closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians and entertainment.
Fine area museum for learning about the Black Hills Area: geology, cultural, paleontology etc.
47 locals recommend
The Journey Museum and Learning Center
222 New York StFine area museum for learning about the Black Hills Area: geology, cultural, paleontology etc.
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
999 Main St