BLACK HILLS EXPERIENCE National Treasure It’s no secret, millions from all over the world come to the Black Hills to visit iconic monuments and memorials including Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, the Center of the Nation and Devils Tower in Wyoming.
Just Plain Good Fun Animal Craze Get up close with alligators at Reptile Gardens, then take a drive through Bear Country USA ending your tour in Babyland to see the cute bear cubs. Feed the fish at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, and
go to Old MacDonald’s Farm for pig races, pony rides and plenty more. Don’t miss the begging burros at Custer State Park! End your animal-loving excursions with a rodeo (event list is on page 134).
Whether you have the kids with you or not, have some fun on the trampolines at Jump Craze, finding your way through the Black Hills Maze and the race track and more at Flags & Wheels.
The Lost World Step up to life-size figures at Dinosaur Park and participate in the dig at The Mammoth Site. View the formations at Badlands National Park or explore one of the caves the area has to offer. Then, discover the lost world at the Museum of Geology.
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Back to the Future Museums housing the history of aviation and aerospace, presidents and historical figures, pioneer and western heritage artifacts and other exhibits will take you back in time. (A list is on page 132). Did we mention Deadwood has shootouts? Take a tour of towns by trolley and experience the history in both Rapid City and Deadwood or hop on the historic 1880 Train in the southern Hills and ride the rails to adventure.