VISIT OUR COMMUNITIES
Small in size, but not in heart. Our Southern Hills communities are bursting with fun and excitement for your entire family. We’re your destination for history, adventure, outdoor memories, wellness and so much more!
28 KEYSTONE
Gold mining, Old West history and modern day thrills: Keystone does everything big and leaves you with monumental memories of your visit.
40 CUSTER
Land, water and air all converge in the pristine wilderness surrounding Custer, and the town itself is home to a foodie haven.
64 HILL CITY
Hiking, biking, ATV and UTV riding — Hill City is perfect for your next outdoor adventure! The Heart of the Hills is the perfect place to make memories.
80 HOT SPRINGS
Enjoy the serenity of the living waters all around Hot Springs. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, relax and reconnect with the important things in life
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS
We’re home to bucket list sites like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial®, but allow us to add onto that list: we have one of the top 10 longest bike trails west of the Mississippi, the second largest bison herd in the nation and an active dig site with fossils as old as the Ice Age.
14 MOUNT RUSHMORE
NATIONAL MEMORIAL
America’s Shrine of Democracy is a must-see while you’re here. Don’t miss the Sculptor’s Studio to discover the history of the mountain.
18 CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL ®
Visit history in the making at the largest in-progress carving in the world. The Memorial is now a home for the history and culture of over 300 Native Nations.
22 CUSTER STATE PARK
The largest state park in South Dakota covers over 70,000 acres. Discover the adventure of this natural wonder and encounter wildlife in a truly authentic way.
24 THE MAMMOTH SITE
Over 60 mammoths have been discovered, with more exciting discoveries happening every day!
26 GEORGE S.
MICKELSON
TRAIL
From railroad to bike path, the Mickelson Trail has become a beloved stretch of 109 miles through the Black Hills.
WE ARE THE SOUTHERN HILLS
The Southern Hills communities are all distinctly unique, and each offers our own perspective on what makes the Black Hills great. Together, we feel like parts of one small town with a long, winding main street connecting us. and reconnect. Come find healing in our hot springs, explore our historical architecture and let our boutique restaurants fuel your body. We are your wellness and relaxation destination, so come decompress and enjoy a more peaceful pace — you may never want to leave.
We’re home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial®, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, and Wind Cave National Park, but also dozens of shops, restaurants, breweries — the list goes on. We are surrounded by some of our nation’s most breathtaking scenery and miles of trails that will help you explore it. No matter what pursuit brings you here, we know that you’ll find everything you’re looking for and more.
KEYSTONE
Miners, carvers, modern innovators of all kinds: Keystone is home to historical legends, but also your home base for making memories. Walk in the footsteps of the past around town, then forge your own path. We’ll welcome you and your family with standard South Dakota hospitality, but we certainly put our own Old West spin on everything.
CUSTER
We are your headquarters for adventure from all perspectives: over land, on the water and through the air. When you’ve worked up an appetite from exploring the beautiful Black Hills, come see us for food and drinks that will tease your tastebuds and keep you coming back for more.
HILL CITY
As the Heart of the Hills, we’ll keep your blood pumping. We’re the perfect place to launch into the beautiful Black Hills — whether you’re hiking, biking or in a UTV — hit the trail in style. In town, enjoy legendary hospitality while you wine, dine and shop your way to a perfect vacation full of outdoor memories.
HOT SPRINGS
The Black Hills is exciting, with adventure around every turn; Hot Springs is where you can slow down
HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you would like more information on the Southern Hills, please give one of our Chambers of Commerce a call.
Hot Springs: 605.745.4140
Keystone: 605.666.4896
Custer: 605.673.2244
Hill City: 605.574.2368
CUSTER
ATTRACTION ROUTE
On this well-traveled route, you will be able to find your way to main attractions like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial® and Custer State Park. This route also includes two of the most popular scenic drives in the Hills — Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road.
SOUTHERN LOOP
If you’re heading from Custer to Hot Springs, this route is a great path to take. This route includes stops like Crazy Horse Memorial®, the city of Custer and a section of Custer State Park. Make sure to check out Wind Cave National Park, too.
There’s no better backdrop to these annual events than the Black Hills.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Let us be your guide to what’s happening in the Southern Hills. Monument Health is the proud sponsor of the 2025 Southern Hills events guide.
MAY
Custer
1st Custer State Park Summer Trail Challenge begins, pick up an official Trail Challenge form at the Custer Visitor Center or Park Office
16th-18th Custer State Park Open House - Free Park Entrance and Fishing, and Military Appreciation Weekend
24th-31st Native American performances daily at Crazy Horse Memorial®
Hill City
10th National Train Day/Hobo Stew Feed, Hill City Center, Hill City
11th 1880 Train opens
11th-12th Best of Hill City, Main Street
Hot Springs
23rd Wine, Walk, & Play, Downtown Hot Springs, 4:30-7pm
23rd-26th Salute to Valor Festival, Hot Springs
26th Stars, Stripes & Steps Stair Climbing Race, Centennial Park, Hot Springs, 7am
Keystone
1st-23rd Mount Rushmore Evening Sculpture Illumination - Sunset to 11pm
11th Mother’s Day Fun Run - celebrate with special offers just for Moms, Rush Mountain Adventure ParkHome of Rushmore Cave
24th-31st Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 9pm, Keystone
JUNE
Custer
1st-30th Native American performances daily at Crazy Horse Memorial®
7th-30th Custer Farmer’s Market at Way Park, Custer - Saturdays only
7th National Trails Day in Custer State Park, Park License is required
7th Crazy Horse Memorial® Spring Volksmarch, 10K Hike (6.2 miles) to the Face
8th-22nd “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express,” Black Hills Playhouse 79th Season of Theater, Custer State Park
13th-15th 7th Annual Off-Road Rally, Custer
14th Mickelson Trail Big Mick - cyclists ride 109 miles from Deadwood to Edgemont or 49 miles from Custer to Edgemont
14th-16th Gift from Mother Earth Art Show - Native American & New West, Crazy Horse Memorial®
20th-22th 5th Annual Mickelson Trail Summer Trek
26th Ruth Ziolkowski’s Birthdayhonoring Ruth’s day, her inspiration and her contributions to Crazy Horse Memorial®
29th-July 13th “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” Black Hills Playhouse 79th Season of Theater, Custer State Park
Hill City 14th Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, 6pm
21th Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, 6pm
Hot Springs
7th Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, 6pm
21st Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, 6pm
27th-29th Annual Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival, Centennial Park, Hot Springs
Keystone
1st-30th Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 9pm, Keystone
1st-8th We Love Locals Summer Kickoffspecial discounts just for locals, Rush MountainAdventure ParkHome of Rushmore Cave, Keystone
15th Father’s Day Adventures - celebrate with special discounts just for Dads, Rush Mountain Adventure ParkHome of Rushmore Cave, Keystone
JULY
Custer
1st-31th Native American performances daily at Crazy Horse Memorial®
1st-31st Custer Farmer’s Market at Way Park, Custer - Saturdays only
1st-August 3rd ”Waitress: The Musical,” Black Hills Playhouse 79th Season of Theater, Custer State Park
4th-5th July 4th Festivities, Downtown Custer
4th-5th Old Time Country Fair, 1881 Courthouse Museum 4th Patriots’ Parade, Downtown,10am
4th Custer Fireworks, Pageant Hill at dusk
18th-20th 102nd Annual Gold Discovery Days
19th 102nd Annual Gold Discovery Days Parade, Downtown,10am
Hill City
4th-7th Star-Spangled Saturday Independence Holiday Celebration, Main Street
4th Hill City Star-Spangled Parade, Main Street, 10am
Hot Springs
4th July 4th Parade, Downtown Hot Springs, 10am
4th Fireworks, Butler Park, 9pm
5th Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, 6pm
19th Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, 6pm
Keystone
1st-31st Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 9pm
13th-17th The Dakota 600 Premier Off-Road Fundraising Motorcycle Black Hills Trail Ride, Rushmore Express
AUGUST
Custer
1st-31st Native American performances daily at Crazy Horse Memorial®
1st-31st Custer Farmer’s Market at Way Park - Saturdays only
1st-10th Custer Cruisin’, Downtown
10th-16th “The Book of Will,” Black Hills Playhouse 79th Season of Theater, Custer State Park
15th-16th Custer Crazy Days, Downtown Custer
30th-31st Fall Farmers Market and Craft Fair at Way Park
31st Studebaker Car Show - Downtown, 10am-3pm
Hill City
3rd Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, Hill City, 6pm
9th Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, Hill City, 6pm
16th Mt. Rushmore Rodeo at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, Hill City, 6pm
22nd-23rd Wine, Brew & BBQ, Hill City
Hot Springs
2nd Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, Hot Springs, 6pm
16th Summer Concert Series, Centennial Park, Hot Springs, 6pm
22nd-24th 10th Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival, Hot Springs
30th Southern Hills Triathlon, Hot Springs
Keystone 1st-10th Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 9pm
11the-31st Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 8pm
SEPTEMBER
Custer
1st-30th Native American performances daily at Crazy Horse Memorial®
1st-30th Custer Farmer’s Market at Way Park, Custer - Saturdays only
6th Korczak Ziolkowski’s Birthday, honoring Sculptor Korczak’s life history and work on Crazy Horse Memorial®
19th-21st 27th Annual Mickelson Trail Trek - cyclists ride a 3-day trail of history almost covering the entire Mickelson Trail
25th-27th 32nd Governor’s Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, Custer State Park
26th 60th Governor’s Annual Buffalo Roundup, Custer State Park
28th Crazy Horse Memorial® Autumn Volksmarch, 10K Hike (6.2 miles) to the Face
Hill City
6th-7th Hill City Quilt & Fiber Arts Show, High School Gym, Hill City
12th-13th Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch, Palmer Gulch Resort, Hill City
14th South Dakota State Railroad Museum HOBO Stew Meal
26th-28th Black Hills Film Festival –27th Rapid City; 28th-29th Hill City High School Theater, Hill City
Keystone
1st-30th Mount Rushmore Evening Lighting Ceremony & Sculpture Illumination - 8pm
13th Mount Rushmore Half Marathon, begins Ghost Canyon Getaway in Hermosa at 6:30am, finishes in Keystone
OCTOBER
Custer
1st-31st Custer Farmer’s Market at Way Park, Custer - Saturdays only
5th 15th Anniversary Run Crazy Horse Marathon, Crazy Horse Memorial® to Hill City
13th Native Americans’ Day - guest speakers, various programs and performances, activities, free tatanka stew lunch, Crazy Horse Memorial®
17th-18th Halloween Night Hikes, Custer State Park Visitor Center
20th Korczak Ziolkowski Remembrance Day - walk to the family tomb, Crazy Horse Memorial®
25th Monster Mash Pub Crawl and Poker Run, 4pm-Midnight
31st Custer Merchant’s Trick or Treat, Downtown Custer, 4-6pm
Hill City 5th 15th Anniversary Run Crazy Horse Marathon, Crazy Horse Memorial® to Hill City
25th Hill City Children’s Boo Bash & Pumpkin Festival
Hot Springs
5th Oktoberfest, Centennial Park, 12-2pm
Keystone
1st-31st Mount Rushmore Evening Sculpture Illumination - Sunset to 9pm, Keystone
The Haunting of Keystone - every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October
NOVEMBER
Custer
1st 60th Annual Fall Classic Bison Auction, Custer State Park Visitor Center
28th Custer State Park Winter Trail Challenge begins, pick up an official Trail Challenge list at the Custer Visitor Center or Park Office
28th 10th Annual Festival of Trees & Caching Through the Snow begins - runs through 1/4/25, Custer State Park Main Visitor Center, 9am-4pm
Hill City 1st-9th Girlfriends’ Weekend
28th Trees & Trains Exhibit, SD State Railroad Museum, Hill City
28th Snacks with Santa at the Hill City Center, 2-4pm
28th Roasted Chestnuts & Cider, Alpine Inn, Hill City, 5pm
28th Hill City Olde Tyme Christmas Parade, Main Street Hill City, 6pm
28th 1880 Train Holiday Express Classic, First Class and 21 & older Spiked!, 1880 Train
28th Kris Kringle Vendor Fair, High School
28th Olde Tyme Christmas at participating businesses
Keystone
1st-30th Mount Rushmore Evening Sculpture Illumination - Sunset to 9pm, Keystone
22nd Victorian Christmas/Turkey Bingo
DECEMBER
Custer
6th YMCA Santa’s Village Gift & Craft Sale, Custer High School Gym, 9am-3pm
6th Custer Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony, Downtown Custer, 5:30pm
Hill City
1st-30th Trees & Trains Exhibit, SD State Railroad Museum
Hot Springs
5th Christmas Cookie Cruise, Downtown Hot Springs, 4-6pm
5th-6th Christmas in the Hills Celebration
20th Santa Hat Shopping Spree, 11am-3pm
Keystone
1st-31st Mount Rushmore Evening Sculpture Illumination - Sunset to 9pm, Keystone
CARE CLOSE TO HOME
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AN AMERICAN TREASURE
It’s a bucket list item for Americans and foreigners alike — there are few sculptures in the world that are as impressive as the Shrine of Democracy. was moved to Rushmore Mountain featuring four presidents representing the first 150 years of American History. Now, over 80 years after its completion, it is one of the most popular national memorials in the country.
While most of South Dakota’s economy is powered by agriculture, the Black Hills aren’t as conducive to farming. Mount Rushmore was originally designed to bring tourists to the area and boost the local economy. Beginning with a vision of carving Old West heroes into the granite spires of the Needles, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson drew the attention of talented sculptor Gutzon Borglum.
After much consideration and conversation, the project
Shaping the Granite
Mount Rushmore is the perfect balance of art and engineering. Every inch of the faces was pulled out of the mountain using dynamite, drilled into shape and finally finished by hand.
Jefferson is credited with bringing ice cream to the U.S. — you can sample his recipe at the Carvers’ Cafe.
There is a nightly lighting ceremony during summer months, including a patriotic video and flag folding
Carver Gutzon Borglum died before his masterpiece was completed. His son, Lincoln, made sure it was finished
The process took 14 years and the hard work of over 400 men and women to complete.
Gutzon Borglum’s original design had the four presidents carved down to their torsos. A combination of unsuitable rock, lack of funding and the escalation of WWII caused the drilling to stop and for Borglum’s original design to be abbreviated (be sure to visit the Sculptor’s Studio at the memorial to see a model of the original design for yourself). In the fall of 1941,
the memorial was officially declared finished.
Planning Your Visit
After you park, make your way up the grand set of stairs to the Avenue of Flags. The flags of each state, territory or commonwealth are positioned in alphabetical order. Make sure to take a photo with your state or territory’s flag, and then head toward the amphitheater viewing deck (it’s quite the sight at sunset). Don’t miss the Evening Lighting Ceremony held
FUN FACTS:
Carvers had to climb 700 stairs to the top of the mountain to start their day.
President Jefferson was originally on Washington’s other side, but that rock wasn’t suitable for carving. Jefferson was blasted off the mountain and relocated.
Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln were chosen to represent our nation’s birth, growth, development and preservation, respectively.
Rock Solid
In order to preserve the monument, special instruments were installed in 1998 to monitor even the slightest movement in the rock.
Measurements 250 feet across 60-foot heads 20 to 21-foot noses
Hours of Operation Open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th; buildings are closed, but the grounds are open.
nightly beginning the Friday before Memorial Day through September 30. Military members and veterans are invited on stage to participate in the flag-folding ceremony.
The Presidential Trail is a great way to get up close to the presidents if you’re ready for a short walk — just know there are 422 stairs involved.
Park rangers will be spread throughout the park; take advantage of their knowledge and join a walking tour! Kids can become Junior Rangers during their visit to Mount
Rushmore. Just grab a booklet at an information booth to get started. If your kids complete all of the challenges in the booklet, make sure they pick up a certificate from the Visitor Center to commemorate their achievement.
After you walk through all there is to see outside, visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, where you can see a 14 minute film about the creation of the mountain. You’ll be amazed as you venture through interactive exhibits and the short film in one of the theaters. You can even rent a multimedia
hand-held photo/video tour or an audio tour wand as you go through.
Before you leave, stop at the gift shop to pick up a memento. Then, grab a bite to eat at Carver’s Cafe. Enjoy a meal with a presidential view or simply a sweet treat of Thomas Jefferson ice cream — based on the first written recipe for the summertime dessert in the United States.
Over two million visitors each year make the trek to this iconic monument. Make sure to carve out some time during your trip to the Southern Hills. This is a stop you won’t soon forget.
A DREAM COME TO LIFE
Experience the living heritage of Native Americans by learning and growing at Crazy Horse Memorial®.
The Purpose
The Dream of Crazy Horse Memorial® began in 1939 when Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear asked sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski to create a Memorial to pay tribute to American Indians. Standing Bear and others chose Lakota warrior Crazy Horse to be the subject.
In May of 1947, Korczak started the project with only $174. On June 3, 1948, a group of people gathered near Crazy Horse Mountain, previously known as Thunderhead Mountain, to witness the first blast.
In the early years, Korczak, his wife Ruth, and their ten children were responsible for Mountain progress and visitor center operations. In 1982, Korczak passed away, leaving Ruth and the children to continue the work. Just over 3 decades later in 2014, Ruth passed away but had laid groundwork to ensure the Memorial was in good hands with Ziolkowski family members, a dedicated Board of Directors, and talented staff and management.
Two theatres show the mustsee, 26-minute video “What is Crazy Horse.”
On June 3, 1948, the first blast on the Mountain took place.
Take a piece of the Mountain home with you when you visit the Covered Porch
STATS
Entire Carving
641’ long x 563’ high
Horse’s Head
219’ high (22 stories)
Horse’s Mane
62 feet high
Horse’s Ears
54 feet long
in-house at Crazy Horse Memorial®. The progress of the Mountain is apparent and exciting.
The Mountain Crew is currently focusing much of their efforts in incorporating the highly anticipated tower crane and robotic arm.
Progress
The Largest Mountain Carving In Progress requires unique tools. Much of the equipment used in carving is either built or modified
This massive tower crane will allow the crew to move anything weighing 25,000 pounds virtually anywhere on the carving. The industrial robotic arm will speed the process of finish carving.
Proceeds to purchase
this game-changing equipment was made possible by a 2:1 match from a generous donor and 2,600 other individuals (visit crazyhorsememorial.org if interested in contributing).
More to Discover
Visitors are able to spend hours discovering the history and culture of the Native American while visiting the Memorial.
The Indian Museum of North America® is home to a large collection of art and artifacts that is sure to inspire and educate
The most well-known portion of the work of the Memorial is certainly the colossal Mountain Carving of Lakota hero Crazy Horse. But the Dream of preservation and celebration has overflowed into endeavors like The Indian Museum of North America® and The Indian University of North America® . People are drawn in by the largest Mountain Carving in Progress, but once they’re here, they’re able to discover the whole story of the Native American People.
any visitor. The Museum, designed to complement the story being told in stone on the Mountain, presents the lives of American Indians and preserves Native Cultures for future generations.
The Ziolkowski Family life museum features a view into the original log home and studio of Korczak and Ruth, and their family. The fascinating Mountain Carving gallery gives you a deeper understanding of the Mountain Carving. Visitors are also able to partake in the cultural programming; performances, speakers, and hands-on activities.
Today, thousands of visitors enjoy artisan displays, film showings, and entertainment throughout the year. Make sure to stop by Korczak’s Heritage, Inc. Gift Shop and purchase a memento to take home.
Once you’ve completed your tour through the displays of artwork, head outside to the viewing deck. Here, you can use the binoculars to get a closer look at the Mountain. You can also study the full model here to envision the completed Memorial.
The Restaurant
If you’re in need of a hearty
meal after your visit, don’t leave Crazy Horse Memorial® without first stopping into Laughing Water Restaurant® . Enjoy local favorites like Native American Tacos or slow-cooked buffalo stew — both served with homemade fry bread.
The Dream of preserving and honoring the living heritage of the North American Indian began in 1948 and is being carried on today. You are a part of history in the making when you visit the Memorial. Make the Memorial part of your next Southern Hills adventure and treasure the memories.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
“Home on the Range” might as well have been inspired by Custer State Park. Come see some of the most iconic wildlife in America.
Expect at least 60 minutes for the wildlife loop. Plan for extra if you can; you just might get caught in a buffalo traffic jam!
Custer State Park is the oldest and largest state park in South Dakota. Once home to a zoo, the cages have been ditched and visitors are invited to frolic in the spectacular open wilderness.
Captivating Critters
Bison give birth every spring. The light, orangish-brown hair of the babies has earned them the nickname “cinnamons.”
Visitors should only offer healthy snacks like carrots or apples to the begging burros. No junk food, please.
Home to the second-largest bison herd in the country, you won’t be guaranteed a sighting — there’s over 71,000 acres of land — but your chances are better here than anywhere else.
The park is also home to elk, coyotes, bighorn
sheep, mountain goats, pronghorns, prairie dogs and two species of deer. A small pack of burros also call this place home. They’re descended from a herd that used to take visitors up Black Elk Peak, but now they mostly pose for photos and beg for snacks like carrots or apples.
Take a Drive
There’s three stunning drives in and around the park.
Wildlife Loop is where you’ll get to see the animals that call Custer
STAY A WHILE
There are many options for lodging in the park, including 9 campgrounds, 5 lodges and 6 wellappointed cabins and ranch houses. Wherever you stay, you’ll have stunning views.
The Game Lodge is worth a stop even if you don’t stay, but if you do you’ll be in good company: President Eisenhower stayed for a weekend, and President Coolidge stayed so long in 1927 it was known as the “Summer White House.”
State Park home. Wildlife is unpredictable, so you’ll likely encounter new species with every visit. Make sure to keep your distance with any animals you might spot on your drive.
Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway are all about the scenery. Iron Mountain Road was intentionally crafted to showcase all the best parts of the Black Hills to visitors. They’ll take you an hour each, but they’re can’t-miss masterpieces of engineering that prove that roads can be enjoyed as works of art.
Buffalo Herd
Nearly 1,400 buffalo
Buffalo Safari
Jeep Tour available
Visit & Learn
Custer State Park Visitor Center located at the junction of US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Rd.
Weekly Park License
$25 per vehicle
Annual Park License
SD Resident $40
Nonresident $60
EXPERIENCE THE ICE AGE
See creatures from thousands of years ago as you visit this active palaeontological excavation in Hot Springs.
With a giant mammoth greeting you at the road, The Mammoth Site is an ancient treasure that you won’t want to miss while you’re visiting the Southern Hills. This active dig site is a unique stop that you won’t find anywhere else across the nation.
short-faced bears, camel, llama, and a vast amount of invertebrates.
Enjoy a bite to eat at the Bonebed Bistro, which offers a variety of food including pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and daily specials
Check out our educational programs like the Family Dig, Kids’ Digs and Atlatl Program!
The Ice Age and Beyond Researchers from all over the world visit this stateof-the-art research facility to learn more about the Ice Age. To date, 61 mammoths have been discovered and excavated here, along with the remains of two giant
When you visit, you’ll start at the Learning Center. Opening its doors in 2015, the Center includes two 53-seat theaters where you will be able to view a 10-minute introductory video. The film walks you through the history of each of the findings at the Site.
After seeing the film, walk around the in site exhibits (fossils still in place where they were found) and watch the scientists and crew as they work to uncover new discoveries about the Ice
The most recent analysis estimates the Site is more than 140,000 years old.
Age. Tour the facility via accessible walkways that provide a close-up view of the fossils and the work being conducted at the Site. The Mammoth Site is an accredited museum and a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.
As an accredited museum, the Mammoth Site abides by the strict research and museum standards set out by the American Alliance of Museums, the gold standard in research facilities. The Mammoth Site is one of only two museums in the Black Hills that are accredited.
DATES OF OPERATION
Open year round
ADMISSION
Children ages 3 & under: Free
Children ages 4-12: $12
Active & Retired Military: $13
Adult (13+): $15
Ages 60 & Over: $13
All prices include tax (group rates available)
BY THE NUMBERS
9.5 acre campus
58 Columbian mammoths
3 woolly mammoths
The Mammoth Site was founded after the fossilized remains of a mammoth were discovered accidentally by a heavy equipment operator leveling the site of a housing development. The operator stopped and the paleontological site was ultimately preserved as the Mammoth Site. So far, 61 mammoths have been discovered, along with other Ice Age creatures.
The Mammoth Site has contributed immensely to our understanding of the Ice Age, and it will continue to do so for years to come.
ENDLESS EXPLORATION
The George S. Mickelson Trail meanders, twists and weaves through the Southern Hills. Discover this nationally acclaimed trail for yourself.
Looking for a little exercise on your Southern Hills vacation? You’ve come to the right place. The Southern Hills provides unlimited hiking, biking, camping, climbing and horseback riding opportunities — ranging from the gentle to the extreme.
The longest, yet most accessible trail, is the George S. Mickelson Trail, providing unmatched views of Black Hills scenery over its route between Edgemont and Deadwood. Gentle grades and surfacing make it ideal for hiking, biking and
horseback riding. Signage along the nearly 110-mile trail illustrates the trail’s environmental, railroad and historical significance.
From Rail to Trail
Gold was discovered in the Hills in the 1870s, and the railroad followed shortly after as a means for transporting mined materials. By 1930 almost all of the narrow gauge lines throughout the Black Hills were abandoned, due in large part to the closure of the majority of our mines. The remaining
There are 15 established trailheads along the trail, each with vaulted toilets, parking and seating.
The trail was renamed for the late Governor George Mickelson after his death in a plane crash in April of 1993.
While it took less than 1 year to build the railroad line in the early 1890s, it took more than 15 years to develop the George S. Mickelson Trail.
lines throughout the area were almost completely abandoned by the 1980s. Luckily, a conservancy group saw potential in our defunct railways, and with the backing of then-governor George S. Mickelson — who included the idea in his 1986 campaign — the project got off the ground.
The trail features hardrock tunnels, trestles, deep cuts and canyons, and seems to blend perfectly with the surrounding scenery. A rare combination of local, state and national groups, businesses, governmental
agencies and individuals joined forces to complete the entire trail in 1998.
Hitting the Trail
The Mickelson Trail is generally 10 feet wide with a crushed limestone and gravel surface. Services and conveniences are available at certain stops and communities along the route. Interpretative signage is located at numerous points. For much of its length, the trail winds through the pines, native grasses, limestone formations and wildlife
habitats of the Black Hills National Forest. While cyclists are not required by law to wear helmets, the use of such protective headgear is recommended. Be mindful of traffic laws and of your responsibility as a cyclist.
Trail Passes can be purchased online or at self-service kiosks at each trailhead. People ages 12 and over require a pass. Daily: $4 Annual: $15
STAY AND PLAY IN KEYSTONE
Mining was just the beginning for Keystone; we’ve built on our history to become your Black Hills destination for thrills and amusement.
When Thomas C. Blair found gold, he named his claim “Keystone” after his home state of Pennsylvania
Keystone is best known as the gateway to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, but this community nestled in the center of the Black Hills offers plenty to keep visitors entertained right in the heart of town. With an eclectic mix of shops, museums and outdoor attractions, there’s fun for everybody in the family.
The Presidential Treatment
acquired more than 1,100 mining locations including the Keystone Mine, which spurred a new settlement in 1891. The discovery of a rich gold strike at the base of Mount Aetna in 1894 led to a mining boom that caused Keystone’s population to swell, aided by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1900.
Mining came to a halt when WWI broke out and closed any mines not producing war metals and materials
Following the discovery of gold in nearby Battle Creek, a group of American and British stockholders
Tourism surpassed mining in 1927 when sculptor Gutzon Borglum chose nearby Mount Rushmore as the location for his monument to four American presidents, and Keystone
Carrie and Mary Ingalls of “Little House on the Prairie” fame lived and died in Keystone
Where Tourism Started in the Black Hills
When Keystone became the home to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, it launched an entire industry of tourism. Now, this quaint town is a hub of activity for all ages.
has been a must-see destination ever since.
Mount Rushmore is just two miles away, but be sure to take a leisurely drive along Iron Mountain Road, with its famous “pigtail bridges,” for unique views of the Monument . Visit the memorial, but also learn the story behind it here in
town. You’ll learn about the mountain and the process that made it happen.
The Borglum Historical Center honors the famed sculptor with multiple interactive films and exhibits. If four presidents barely whet your appetite, the National Presidential Wax Museum depicts lifelike
recreations and includes a self-guided audio tour.
Play & Stay in Keystone
There are plenty of familyfriendly attractions located in town. Sky-high adventure awaits as you zipline through the pines, race a mountain coaster through exhilarating twists and turns and tackle
a challenging aerial maze. Prefer a more grounded experience? Take a seat for a ride on the 1880 Train to Hill City, or go deeper with a guided cave tour.
Be sure to check out oneof-a-kind shops offering everything from healing rocks to homemade sweets. Don’t forget to grab a memento to remember your trip from one of the souvenir shops along the boardwalk or specialty and antique stores downtown.
No matter what draws you in during your stay in Keystone, we’ll make sure your vacation is memorable and full of Black Hills fun.
CARVING WITH THE DAHLS
The journey to award winning sculptures began in 2004 for Jarrett and Jordan Dahl. They discovered their passion in chainsaw carving at the ages of 18 and 16 on a fishing trip to Alaska. Dahl’s Chainsaw Art in Keystone was founded in the summer of 2007. Since then, the company has expanded to include 5 different locations throughout South Dakota.
Check out these iconic carvings while visiting Keystone. You could even consider taking one home!
GOLD!
Two forms of gold can be found around Keystone.
Placer gold is residual flakes or nuggets found by panning in river beds. This form was first discovered two miles east of town and is abundant in the area, but the depth of deposits make placer gold impractical to extract.
Lode gold forms in veins within the earth’s surface and is more profitable because of larger deposit sizes. However, the use of explosives and risk of tunnels caving in makes it dangerous to obtain.
Big Thunder Gold Mine wasn’t the most prolific in town, but it was the safest.
Nearby Needles Highway took an estimated 150,000 pounds of dynamite to construct.
The faces on Mount Rushmore are 60 feet tall — including 20-foot-tall noses and 18-foot-wide mouths!
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Attractions/Entertainment
1880 Train
103 Winter St.,Hill City 605.574.2222 1880train.com
Black Hills Helicopters
332 Winter St., Keystone blackhillshelicopters.com
Big Thunder Gold Mine
604 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com
Black Hills Wilderness Edge Adventures
1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.391.6551 blackhillswildernessedge. com
Holy Terror Days Inc/ Haunting of Keystone 604 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4847 hauntingofkeystone.com
Holy Terror Mini Golf
609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.5170 holyterrorminigolf.com
Rushmore Helicopters
313 Speck Center Rd., Keystone 605.673.2163 rushmorehelicopters.com
Rushmore Tramway
203 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4478 rushmoretramway adventures.com
Sprockets Fun Foundry
221 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4242 sprockets.com
Retail Arts
Black Hills Glass Blowers
909 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4542 blackhillsglassblowers.com
Corky’s Carved Signs
Winter St., Keystone 559.360.5595
Dahl’s Chainsaw Art
121 Roy St., Keystone 605.290.1840 dahlschainsawart.com
Dream Catchers by
Tracy Harrison
636 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.393.7761 facebook.com/ dreamcatcherl8dy/
Olde West Blacksmith Shop
332 Winter St., Keystone 979.540.7385
Museums
National Presidential Wax Museum
609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4455 presidentialwaxmuseum. com
Rushmore Borglum Story
Gutson Borglum Historical Center
342 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4448 rushmoreborglum.com
Keystone Historical Museum House in 1899 School
Dining/Restaurants
BDK Catering LLC
434 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.484.1076
Big Thunder Family Bar and Grill
308 First St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com/bigthunder-bar-grill/
Boss’ Pizza and Chicken 236 Winter St., Keystone 605.484.3473 bosspizzaandchicken.com/ locations/keystone/
Cruizzers
110 B Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4313
Fat Sam’s Home Cooking
434 Hwy 16A, Keystone 941.225.1559 fatsamshomecookin.com
Halley’s West
804 Hwy 16A, Shop 1, Keystone 605.877.5347
Janes Pizza
160 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4713 janesboardwalkpizza.fourfood.com
K Bar S Lodge/Restaurant
434 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4996 kbarslodge.com
Ranger Danger Pizza 804 Hwy 16A, Shop 8, Keystone
Ranger Danger Grill & Pub 804 Hwy 16A, Shop 15, Keystone
Red’s Chicken House and BBQ 253 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4949
Ruby House Restaurant
124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4404 rubyhousekeystone.com
Subway 804 Hwy 16A, Shop 3, Keystone 605.666.4441 restaurants.subway.com
The Front Porch Restaurant & Bar 115 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4041 facebook.com/ TheFrontPorch RestaurantandBar/
Ice Cream & Sweets
Benky’s
111 Winter St., Keystone 605.877.2827 facebook.com/ Benkysicecreamshop/
Dairy Queen
804 Hwy 16A, Shop 5, Keystone 605.666.4441 dairyqueen.com
Scoops
510 First St., Keystone 605.545.3636
Sugar Rush-more
203 Winter St., Keystone 954.706.5565
Turtle Town
117 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4675 turtletown.com
Wild West Pecan Company
115 Swanzey St., Ste 5, Keystone wildwestspecan.com
Wild West Soda of South Dakota
111 Swanzey St., Keystone wildwestspecan.com
Coffee/Espresso
Big Thunder Coffee
604 Blair St., Keystone 605.430.9150
Holy Terror Coffee
804 Hwy 16A, Shop 4, Keystone 605.666.4441 facebook.com/ holyterrorcoffeeandfudge/
Beer/Wine/Spirits
Grapes and Grinds
609 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com
Halley’s Store
501 First St., Keystone 605.877.5347 halleysstore.com
Keystone Convenience 424 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.5203
Keystone Pub Grub
221 Swanzey St., Ste A, Keystone keystonepubgrub.com
One Stop Convenience Store
217 Winter St., Keystone 954.706.5565
Red Garter
124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4274 redgartersaloon.com
Camping/Cabins
American Pines
1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.5475 americanpines.com
Back Roads Inn and Cabins
901 Echo Valley Rd., Keystone 605.519.9920 cabinsoftheblackhills.com
Kemps Kamp
1022 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4654 kempskamp.com
Rushmore View Campground
522 Hwy 16A, Keystone
605.359.9222
rushmoreviewinn.com/rvcampground/
Motels/Hotels
Battle Creek Lodge
404 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.800 battlecreekvacations.com
Baymont Inn andSuites
106 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4212 wyndhamhotels.com
Brookside Motel
603 Reed St., Keystone 605.666.4496 brooksidemotelsd.com
Comfort Inn, Suites Mt
Rushmore
321 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.666.4925 choicehotels.com
K Bar S Lodge/Hotel
434 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4996 kbarslodge.com
Keystone Boardwalk Inn & Suites
250 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4990 keystoneboardwalk.com
Keystone Super 8
702 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.6666 wyndhamhotels.com
Magnuson Grand
Rushmore View
610 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4466
magnusonhotels.com/hotel/ magnuson-grand-rushmoreview/
Quality Inn Keystone
231 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.5070
choicehotels.com/ south=dakota/keystone/ quality-inn-hotels/sd122
Ramada Mt Rushmore
115 Swanzey St., Keystone
605.666.4917
wyndhamhotels.com/ ramada/keystone-southdakota/ramada-keystone/ overview
Roosevelt Inn
206 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4599 rooseveltinnkeystone.com
Royal Inn
908 Madill St., Keystone 605.666.4417
Rushmore Express Inn & Family Suites
320 Cemetery Rd., Keystone 605.666.4483 rushmoreexpress.com
Sleep Land LLC
522 Hwy 16A, Keystone 605.666.4638
Vacation Rentals/B&Bs
1927 Lodge 601 Hugo Rd., Keystone 605.716.0411 blackhillspremier. com/vacation-rentals/ rental/7445/
307 2nd St. LLC
307 Second St., Keystone 605.574.5517
Dee’z Inn
436 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4854 deezz-inn.stayin.us
Grandma Goodnights
809 Madill St., Keystone
Keystone Crossing
919 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 888.934.1116
Keystone Properties, LLC
410 First St., Keystone 605.526.4333
Lincoln Rock LLC
620 Casey Ct., Keystone 573.469.8707
Netty’s Hideaways
709 Bullion St., Keystone 410.279.0831
Rock Lodge
702 Mohler St.,721 Gold St., 700 Bullion St., Keystone 605.574.0256
Rushmore Hideaway
307 Columbia St., Keystone
Svenmar Nightly Rentals
1401, 1403 & 1405 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.574.0256
Tanager Brook Inn 1415 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.515.3799
View Mt Rushmore From Your Home 906 Nelson Ave., Keystone
Shopping/Retail/Souvenirs
Alpaca Store
342 Swanzey St., Keystone 865.323.4867
Balcony Barn
118 B Winter St., Keystone 605.484.3968
Black Hills Gifts & Gold
166 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4916
Black Hills Outfitters
155 Winter St., Keystone 954.706.5565
Daisy Chain Inc
206 Winter St., Keystone 605.255.4540
Dakota Leather Outlet Inc
220 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.5544
Earth Treasures
Rockshop and Antiques
409 First St., Keystone 605.666.5222
virtualmuseumofgeology. com
Emporium
160 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4836
facebook.com/people/ Emporium-KeystoneSD/100057497078015/
Gold Diggers
127 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.5952 bhgolddiggers.com
Holy Terror Antiques
1201 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.5005
holyterrorantiques.com
Iron Creek Leather
126 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4732
ironcreekleather.com
J & L Knives
804 Hwy 16A, Shop 13, Keystone 605.430.6876
facebook.com/people/ Johnny-Buffalo-TradingPost/100063884055659/
Keystone Fashion
206 Winter St., Ste B, Keystone 954.706.5565
Keystone Shirt Shack
160 Winter St., Keystone 605.545.6749
Keystone Trading Post
402 First St., Keystone 605.666.4331
Maverick Black Hills Souvenirs
334 Winter St., Keystone 386.679.6796
Mountain Eagle Outpost
211 Winter St., Keystone 954.706.5565
Mt Rushmore T-shirts
804 Hwy 16A, Shops 6 & 7, Keystone 605.666.4758 mtrushmoretshirts.com
South Dakota Gifts & Souvenirs
804 Hwy 16A, Shop 12, Keystone 605.430.6876
The Indians
141 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4864 theindianskeystone.com
The Rock Shed
515 First St., Keystone 605.666.4813 rockshed.com
The SoDak Shack
110 Winter St., Keystone 518.708.1524
Novelty Old Time Photo Shops
Buffalo Old Time Photo Co
220 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4036
Goodtyme Photo
804 Hwy 16A, Shops 10 & 11, Keystone 605.666.4619 facebook.com/ GoodtymePhoto/
Professor Samuel’s Inc
118 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.5455 facebook.com/ ProfessorSamuels/
Services Cruizzi
110 B Winter St., Keystone 605.877.6057
Dalton Music
707 Madill St., Keystone 605.381.0316
Hills Hospitality Management
610 Hwy 16A, Keystone
Mount Rushmore
Telephone Co
320 First St., Keystone 605.666.4411 mt-rushmore.net
No Place Like Home
1305 Madill St., Keystone 605.666.4149
Rapid Cab
605.872.8787
Stagecoach Shuttle
921 Halley Ave., Keystone 605.574.0135
Xanterra Parks & Resorts
13000 SD Hwy 244, Bldg 81, Keystone 605.574.2515
Misc Businesses
Battle Creek Basecamp
411 Swanzey St., Keystone 605.381.9696
ADVENTURE Minutes, not miles from...
Photo by Green Owl Media & Photography
DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE
Custer’s rich history goes hand-in-hand with the discovery of gold. But there’s more treasure to be found in this pristine community.
streets were designed so that ox teams pulling covered freight-wagons could make U-turns.
The first known sermon in Custer was given in a saloon! Legend doesn’t tell us which one, but there are plenty of lively places that fit the bill.
Let Custer be your launchpad to adventure and discovery. Immerse yourself in the history of our community and be swept away by the sights and sounds of the area. Custer can be a treat for your sense of taste, too. Make sure to check out the variety of flavors that our locals are serving up. We’d also like to invite you to our 102nd annual Gold Discovery Days Celebration. We hope you can join us!
A History of Discovery
Custer’s history is steeped in the history of the Gold
Rush. For over 100 years, this community has come together to celebrate the discovery of gold near the town in 1874. Every summer, the community of Custer celebrates the occasion with a carnival, a car show, one of the largest parades in the Black Hills and so much more. Mark your calendars for the Gold Discovery Days Celebration. You won’t want to miss it.
Adventure is Waiting
It was the land that first brought settlers to Custer when gold was discovered.
Custer’s 100-foot wide
Custer State Park is home to one of the world’s largest bison herds. There are about 1,400 bison in the park.
Spring/Summer
ATV/UTVing
Horseback Riding
Fall/Winter
Snowshoeing
Fat Tire Biking
Population 1,949 (2022)
Elevation 5,315 feet
Would you like to experience the area around Custer like the first settlers did? There is no shortage of trails for hiking and horseback riding near town. In fact, there are dozens of miles of trail in our area.
Need more adrenaline in your adventure? Rentals in
town will get you the highspeed rush you’re seeking. We have Slingshots available to whip around corners or rugged ATVs, UTVs or Jeeps to traverse miles of trail with agility and power. You can also book a jeep tour through Custer State Park and get up close to the wildlife.
Nearby Sylvan and Stockade Lakes are the perfect place for all kinds of water sports. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding. The craggy granite peaks around the banks provide beautiful backdrops no matter what sport you choose.
A Bite to Eat
Downtown Custer is a foodie’s paradise. Cuisine of almost any variety can be found here. Mexican, Italian and more can all be enjoyed in the idyllic surroundings of our town. From one of the best burgers you’ll ever taste, to an elevated fine dining experience, you’ll be sure to find whatever you’re craving.
We’re also the home to Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company. Make sure to sample some of these suds while visiting. And don’t skip dessert! Grab a slice of pie or some ice cream to make your dining experience complete while visiting Custer.
THROUGH THE AIR OR FROM THE GROUND
The majesty of the Black Hills — and especially the granite formations that surround Custer — is only amplified when seen from the air. Hop in a helicopter and get ready to see the outdoors from a breathtaking new perspective; this aerial adventure won’t disappoint!
Prefer to experience nature at a more leisurely pace? The Black Hills has a long history with hot air balloons, and there is no experience quite like floating in a wicker basket. Drift along and catch the currents at daybreak to see the beauty surrounding Custer on all sides.
Or, consider a more terrestrial point of view by making tracks on the Mickelson Trail. Custer has multiple access points to this 109-mile-long railway turned biking, hiking, and cross country skiing trail.
Regardless of your preferred mode of exploration, we’re excited to host you while you explore.
Big Rock Park in Custer covers 73 acres — including Pageant Hill and the Custer Skywalk Trail. It rewards hikers with breathtaking panoramic views.
In January, Custer hosts the Bark Beetle Blues. It’s a homage to the blue tint in wood eaten by the bug, but also to the devastation it’s wrought on nearby forests.
Nearby Crazy Horse Memorial® is the largest Mountain Carving in Progress in the world.
THINGS TO SEE
Attractions
1881 Courthouse Museum
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2443 1881courthousemuseum. com
Adventure Rentals
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4540 adventurerentalssd.com
Black Hills Aerial Adventures
24564 US Hwy. 16/385, Custer
605.673.2163 coptertours.com
Black Hills Balloons
747 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
(Reservations required)
605.673.2520 blackhillsballoons.com
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer
605.255.4141 blackhillsplayhouse.com
Blue Bell Hayride
Chuck Wagon Cookout
25453 Hwy. 87, Custer
605.255.4531 custerresorts.com
Blue Bell StablesTrail Rides
25453 Hwy. 87, Custer
605.255.4531 custerresorts.com
Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides
13389 Hwy. 16A, Custer
605.255.4541 custerresorts.com
Crazy Horse Memorial® 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org
Custer Beacon, The Mt. Rushmore Rd. and 4th St, Custer
605.673.5230
custerbeacon.com
Custer Farmers’ Market
351 Washington St., Custer
605.673.3800
Custer State Park
13329 US Hwy. 16A, Custer
605.255.4515
gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ Custer-state-park
Four Mile Old West Town & Campground
11921 W. US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.3905 fourmileoldwest.com
Frontier Photo
523 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. A, Custer
605.673.4660 frontierphotos.com
Grizzly Gulch Adventure Golf
231 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.1708
Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial®
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681
crazyhorsememorial.org/ dream
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.8300
nps.gov/jeca
Mickelson Trail
Trail office: 11361 Nevada
Gulch Rd., Lead
605.584.3896
gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ george-s--mickelson-trail/
Overland America Corp
750 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2650
oa-us.com
Pleasant Valley Farm & Cabins
11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer
605.673.2986
pleasantvalleyfarmand cabins.com
Rocky Knolls Golf Course
12181 W. US-16, Custer
605.673.4481
rockyknollsgolfcourse.com
Sylvan Rocks Climbing School & Guide Service
429 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.484.7585 sylvanrocks.com
The Cruisin’ Canvas 970.481.8183 thecruisincanvas.com
Nearby Attractions 1880 Train
222 Railroad Ave, Hill City 605.574.2222
1880train.com
Bear Country USA
13820 South Highway 16, Rapid City
605.343.2290 bearcountryusa.com
Chapel in the Hills
3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City
605.342.8281
chapel-in-the-hills.org
Mammoth Site
1800 US 18 By-Pass, Hot Springs
605.745.6017 mammothsite.org
Moccasin Springs
1829 Minnekahta Ave, Hot Springs
605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Highway 244 Building 31, Suite 1, Keystone 605.574.2523 nps.gov/moru/index.htm
Putt-4-Fun
640 S 6th St, Hot Springs
605.745.3130 hotspringshillsinn.com
Reptile Gardens
8955 S Highway 16, Rapid City
605.342.5873 reptilegardens.com
Rush Mountain Adventure Park
13622 Highway 40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmnt.com
Sprockets Fun Foundry 221 Swanzey Street, Keystone
605.666.4242 sprockets.fun
Wind Cave National Park
26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs
605.745.4600
nps.gov/wica
World Fossil Finder Museum LLC
719 Jensen Hwy, Hot Springs
605.745.5007 worldfossilfindermuseum. com
Outdoor Adventure Adventure Rentals
444 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4540 adventurerentalssd.com
Black Hills Balloons
747 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer (Reservations required)
605.673.2520
blackhillsballoons.com
Black Hills National Forest, Supervisors Office 1019 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.9200
fs.usda.gov/blackhills
Black Hills Power Bike Rentals & Boutique 1029 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. A, Custer
605.673.2405
blackhillspowerbikes.com
Blue Bell Hayride Chuck Wagon Cookout
25453 Hwy. 87, Custer
605.255.4531
custerresorts.com
Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides 13389 Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.255.4541
custerresorts.com
High Mountain Outfitters 516 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4050
Legion Lake (Water Sports) 12967 Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.255.4521 custerresorts.com
Mickelson Trail Trail office: 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead 605.584.3896 gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ george-s--mickelson-trail/
Mickelson Trail Affiliates 605.673.5154 mickelsontrailaffiliates. com
Overland America Corp Custer
605.673.2650 oa-us.com
Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W. US-16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com
South Dakota Outdoor Shop 429 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2240 southdakotaoutdoorshop. com
Sylvan Lake (Water Sports) 24572 Hwy. 87, Custer 605.574.2561 custerresorts.com
Sylvan Rocks Climbing School & Guide Service
429 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.484.7585 sylvanrocks.com
Nearby Outdoor Adventure
Bear Country USA
13820 South Highway 16, Rapid City
605.343.2290 bearcountryusa.com
Rabbit Bicycles and Giddy
Up & Go Shuttle Service
175 Walnut Ave, Hill City 605.574.4302 rabbitbicyclessd.com
Rush Mountain Adventure Park
13622 Highway 40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmtn.com
Arts / Entertainment
Art Expressions
Gallery of Custer
17 N. 5th St. Custer
605.673.3467 facebook.com/ ArtExpressions
Black Hills Playhouse 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer
605.255.4141 blackhillsplayhouse.com
Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer 605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com
Deep Creek Art Gallery 757 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer
312.505.4592
Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial® 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org
Our Quilty Things
307-746-8550
ourquiltythings@gmail. com
Paul Horsted Books & Photography
605.673.3685 paulhorsted.com
The Cruisin’ Canvas 970.481.8183 thecruisincanvas.com
Nearby Arts / Entertainment
Chapel in the Hills 3788 Chapel Lane, Rapid City 605.342.8281 chapel-in-the-hills.org
Lasting Impressions
Unlimited 13830 SD Hwy 40, Hermosa 605.201.1021 or 605.201.1020 liudesigns.com
Shopping / Retail
A Walk in the Woods
506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.6400 walkwoods.com
Altitude Gifts & Sweet Shoppe 528 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2702
Art Expressions Gallery of Custer 17 N. 5th St. Custer 605.673.3467 facebook.com/ ArtExpressions GalleryinCuster
Black Hills Candle 11675 US HWY 16, Custer blackhillscandlesd.com
Black Hills Power Bike Rentals & Boutique
1029 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. A, Custer
605.673.2405
blackhillspowerbikes.com
Busy Ewe Farm & Fiber 25743 Carroll Creek Rd., Custer
605.440.0316 busyewefarmfibers.com
Carson Drug 521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com
Claw, Antler & Hide Inc.
735 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4345 clawantlerhide.com
Common Cents Convenience Store
24 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4491
Custer Ace Hardware
1135 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2227 acehardware.com
Custer County Candy Co.
449 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.3911
custercountycandyco.com
RP Lumber
603 Crook St., Custer
605.673.3777
Custer Farmer’s Market Way Park - Mt. Rushmore Rd. & 4th St., Custer
605.673.5230
Custer Senior Center & Gift Shop
538 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2708 custerseniorcenter.org
Dakota Greens Custer
Greenhouses & Nursery
25086 Shamrock Rd., Custer
605.673.2510 or 605.440.0391 dakotagreensofcuster.com
Deep Creek Art Gallery
757 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer 312.505.4592
French Creek Supply –Napa Auto Parts 25154 Little Teton Rd, Custer
605.673.4008 napaonline.com
Frontier Photo
523 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Ste. A, Custer 605.673.4660 frontierphotos.com
Good Karma Jewelry
507 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3047 or 605.214.3551 goodkarmacusterstore. com
High Mountain Outfitters
516 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4050
Petals & Pages
21 N 4th Street, Custer
605.673.3549 jennysfloral.com
Korczak’s Heritage Gift Shop
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse
605.673.4681 shop.khonline.biz
Lynn’s Dakotamart
800 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4463 lynnsdakotamart.com
South Dakota
Outdoor Shop
429 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2240 southdakotaoutdoorshop. com
Southern Hills Tactical LLC 25341 US Hwy. 385/89, Custer
605.673.3222 southernhillstactical.com
Stone Décor & Supply
503 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.204.5334 stonedecorandsupply.com
US Flagpole Guy of the Black Hills
605.517.1703 usflagpoleguy.com
Vector Design Print and Tech
1164 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.2740 vectordpt.com
Nearby Shopping / Retail
Dave’s Rock Shop 1020 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.5152
americanhunter15@ hotmail.com
Lasting Impressions
Unlimited
13830 SD Hwy 40, Hermosa 605.201.1021 or 605.201.1020 liudesigns.com
Mount Rushmore Gift Shop 13000 SD Hwy 244, Bldg. 81, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone 605.574.2515
mtrushmorenational memorial.com/gift-shop
JQ Clothing Co
224 Main St, Hill City 701.742.5638
Rabbit Bicycles and Giddy
Up & Go Shuttle Service 175 Walnut Ave, Hill City 605.574.4302 rabbitbicyclessd.com
Image 360 1161 Deadwood Ave, Rapid City 605.721.6465
https://image360.com/ rapid-city-sd
Tours / Transportation
Black Hills Aerial Adventures
24564 Hwy 16/385, Custer 605.673.2163 coptertours.com
Black Hills Balloons
747 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer (passenger meeting area; Reservations required) 605.673.2520
blackhillsballoons.com
BH Bronco Adventures, LLC
11388 Pass Creek Rd, Custer 605.593.4491 blackhillsbronco adventures.com
Buffalo Safari Jeep Rides
13389 Hwy. 16A, Custer
605.255.4541 custerresorts.com
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.8300 nps.gov/jeca
Nearby Tours / Transportation
Rush Mountain Adventure Park
13622 Highway 40, Keystone
605.255.4384 rushmtn.com
Wind Cave National Park
26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs
605.745.4600 nps.gov/wica
Where to Stay Hotels/ Motels
Bavarian Inn
855 N. 5th St., Custer
605.961.0203 bavarianinnsd.com
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn
310 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2275 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Chalet Motel
933 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2393 chaletmotelcuster.com
Chief Motel
120 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2318 chiefmotel.com
Comfort Inn & Suites
339 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3221 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Days Inn of Custer
519 Crook St., Custer
605.673.4500 or 800.329.7466 wyndhamhotels.com/ days-inn/custer-southdakota/days-inn-custer/ overview
EO Bungalows
28 N. 7th St., Custer
605.939.3388 eobungalows.com
EconoLodge
342 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4400 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
433 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2500 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Rocket Motel
211 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4401 rocketmotel.com
Shady Rest Motel & Cabins
238 Gordon St., Custer
605.673.4478 or 605.440.2509 shady-rest-motel.com
Super 8 Motel Custer/Crazy Horse Area
535 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2200 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Lodges / Resorts
Blue Bell Lodge Resort
25453 SD Hwy. 87, Custer
888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Calamity Peak Lodge
12557 US Hwy 16A, Custer
605.673.2357 calamitypeaklodge.com
Creekside Lodge
13389 Hwy. 16A, Custer
888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Eagle’s Landing Lodge
12046 US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.3031 bookeagleslanding.com
Legion Lake Lodge
12967 Hwy. 16A, Custer
888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Outlaw Ranch
12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd., Custer
605.673.4040 losd.org/outlaw
Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins
15 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4323 or 877.412.2246
rockcrestlodge.com
State Game Lodge
13389 US Hwy. 16A, Custer
888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 SD Hwy. 87, Custer
888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Cabins / Campgrounds
Beaver Lake Campground
12005 W US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.2464 beaverlakecampground. net
Big Pine Campground
12084 Big Pine Rd., Custer
605.673.4054 bigpinecampground.com
Black Hills Bungalows
24941 America Center Rd., Custer
605.673.5253 blackhillsbungalows.com
Broken Arrow Horse Camp & RV Campground
25446 Sidney Park Rd., Custer
605.517.1964 brokenarrowhorsecamp. com
Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
245 Centennial Dr., Custer
605.673.4664 or 605.574.1200 custerhospitality.com
Camp Bob Marshall 25007 Camp Bob Marshall Rd., Custer
605.673.2730
Custer Mountain Cabins & Campground
12503 US Hwy. 16A, Custer 800.239.5505 custermountain.com
Custer/Mt. Rushmore KOA
12021 US Hwy. 16, Custer 605.673.4304
koa.com/campgrounds/ custer
Custer State Park Lodging
800.710.2267
custerresorts.com
Custer’s Gulch RV Park & Campground
25112 Golden Valley Rd., Custer
605.673.4647 or 800.531.5923
custersgulch.com
EO Bungalows
28 N. 7th St., Custer
605.939.3388 eobungalows.com
French Creek RV Park and Campground
144 S. 4th St., Custer 605.673.3727
frenchcreekrvpark.com
Frenchy’s Hideaways
12251 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.3353 frenchyshideaways.com
Gold Camp Cabins
11965 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer
605.673.2720 goldcampcabins.com
Heritage Village Campground
24827 Village Ave., Crazy Horse
605.673.5005
K & S Stagecoach Stop
25043 Little Italy Rd., Custer
605.574.1331
airbnb.com/rooms/ 810301676246084024
Operation Black Hills Cabin (For Wounded Veterans) 605.517.1830
operationblackhillscabin. org
Outlaw Ranch 12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd, Custer 605.673.4040 losd.org/outlaw
Plenty Star Ranch Retreat 25991 Us Hwy 385, Custer 605.440.2233 isa@gwtc.net
Pleasant Valley Farm & Cabins 11780 Pleasant Valley Rd., Custer 605.673.2986 pleasantvalleyfarmand cabins.com
Stockade Lake Cabin 25071 Morris Pl., Custer 308.430.5490
stockadelakecabin.com
Sunset RV Park 12246 Sunset Ln., Custer 605.517.9017
sunsetrvcuster.com
B&Bs / Vacation Homes
Custer Farmhouse -
Downtown
819 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Unit A, Custer 605.389.3606
blackhillsfamilyvacations. com
Custer RamblerDowntown
819 Mt. Rushmore Rd. Unit B, Custer 605.389.3606
blackhillsfamilyvacations. com
Custer’s Rendezvous
537 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer vrbo.com/3852453
Dakota Dream Bed and Breakfast & Horse Hotel
12350 Moss Rock Ln., Custer
701.690.4801 dakotadreambandb.com
Elk Haven Vacation Cabins
25050 Little Italy Rd., Custer
605.673.4343 elkhavenvacationcabins. com
K & S Stagecoach Stop
25043 Little Italy Rd., Custer
605.574.1331 airbnb.com/rooms/ 810301676246084024
Little Wicked Inn (with Wicked Espresso)
5 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3999 littlewickedinn.com
Peaceful Meadows LLC
25432/ 25444 Sidney Park Rd., Custer vrbo.com/1840953
Rushmore Vacation Rentals
888.934.1116 rushmorevacationrentals. com
Stockade Lake Cabin
25071 Morris Pl., Custer
308.430.5490 stockadelakecabin.com
Tanglewood Estate
24977 Tanglewood Dr., Custer
507.530.0155
Travel Custer
605.872.9099 travelcuster.com
Horse Facilities
Dakota Dream Bed and Breakfast & Horse Hotel
12350 Moss Rock Ln., Custer
701.690.4801
dakotadreambandb.com
French Creek Horse Camp 13016 N Lame Johnny Rd., Custer 800.710.2267 campsd.com
Glen Erin Campground 25555 Glen Erin Rd, Custer 850-673-9620 rollieseiple27@gmail.com www.gehorsecamp.com
TC Horsecamp LLC
25749 Horsecamp Rd., Custer
605.673.3249 tcranchhorsecamp.net
Nearby Places to Stay
Double Diamond Ranch
23818 Hwy 385, Rapid City
605.574.4560 or 605.381.7470 doublediamondcabins.com
Hidden Lake Campground & Resort 27291 Evans St, Hot Springs 605.745.4042 campathiddenlake.com
Hills Inn
640 S 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.3130 hotspringshillsinn.com
J&J Hospitality
550 N 5th St., #315, Rapid City 605.646.3739 jandjhospitality.com
Mt. Rushmore Resort & Lodge at Palmer Gulch 12620 Hwy 244, Hill City
605.574.2525 palmergulch.com
Pine Rest Cabins 24063 Hwy 385, Hill City
605.877.1908 pinerestcabins.com
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground 24631 Iron Mountain Rd., Keystone
605.666.4609 spokanecreek.com
Long Term Facilities Custer Valley Efficiency Living
25085 Spring Place, Custer 605.673.3727 custervalleyefficien cyliving @gmail.com
Grab a Bite Dining / Restaurants Bakers Bakery & Café 541 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2253 www.bakersbakery.biz
Begging Burro Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar 529 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3300 beggingburro.com
Black Hills Burger & Pizza Co.
441 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3411
blackhillsburgerandbun. com
Blue Bell Lodge Dining Room
25453 SD Hwy. 87, Custer
605.255.4531 or 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Buglin’ Bull Restaurant & Sports Bar
511 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4477 buglinbull.com
Calamity Jane’s Coffee Shop & Grill
512 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2269 calamityjanecoffeeshop. com
Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer 605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com
Custer Wolf Food & Drink, The 506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.9653 custerwolf.com
Feel Good Cafe
907 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0202 bavarianinnsd.com
Hjem A.M.
308 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.981.9047 hjemam.com
John Boys Texas BBQ 25086 Shamrock Rd., Custer
605.574.1735 johnboystxbbq.com
Laughing Water
Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial®
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse 605.673.4681 crazyhorsememorial.org/ story/laughing-waterrestaurant
Legion Lake Lodge Dining Room
12967 US Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.255.4521 or 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com/dining
Maria’s Mexican
607 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.6800
Miner’s Cup Coffee Co
1021 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3882 minerscup.com
Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co. 140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4200 mtrushmorebrewing company.com (page 44, Inside Back Cover)
Our Place
738 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.5255
Pizza Hut
549 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3330 pizzahut.com
Pizza Mill
904 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.3306 pizzamillcuster.com
Purple Pie Place
19 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4070 purplepieplace.com
Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W. US-16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com
Sage Creek Grille 611 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2424 sagecreekgrille.com
Skogen Kitchen
29 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.2241 skogenkitchen.com
Sousleys Hillbilly Barbeque and Catering 605.360.2741
State Game Lodge Dining Room
13389 US Hwy. 16A, Custer State Park
605.255.4541 or 800.658.3530 custerresorts.com
Subway
926 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2722 subway.com
Sylvan Lake Lodge Dining Room
24572 SD Hwy. 87, Custer State Park
605.574.2561 or 888.875.0001 custerresorts.com
Nearby Dining / Restaurants
Carvers’ Marketplace at Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 SD Hwy 244, Bldg. 81, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone
605.574.2515 mtrushmorenational memorial.com/dining
Coffee / Espresso
Bakers Bakery & Café
541 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2253 www.bakersbakery.biz
Calamity Jane’s Coffee Shop & Grill
512 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2269 calamityjanecoffeeshop. com
Feel Good Cafe
907 N. 5th St., Custer 605.961.0202 bavarianinnsd.com
Good Karma Jewelry
507 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3047 or 605.215.3551 goodkarmacusterstore. com
Miner’s Cup Coffee Co
1021 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3882 minerscup.com
Wicked Espresso
5 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.3999 wickedespresso.com
Desserts / Sweets
Custer County Candy Co. 449 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3911 custercountycandyco.com
Horatio’s Homemade
Ice Cream
548 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4009 horatiosicecream.com
Purple Pie Place
19 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4070
purplepieplace.com
Wine / Beer / Spirits
Begging Burro Mexican
Bistro & Tequila Bar
529 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.3300
beggingburro.com (page 44)
Buglin’ Bull Restaurant & Sports Bar
511 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4477 buglinbull.com
Common Cents
Convenience Store
24 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.4491
Custer Beacon, The 351 Washington St., Custer
605.673.3800 custerbeacon.com
Custer Wolf
Food & Drink, The 506 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.9653 custerwolf.com
Gold Pan Saloon, The 508 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.8850 facebook.com/GOLD PANSALOONSD
Lynn’s Dakotamart
800 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4463 lynnsdakotamart.com
Mt. Rushmore Brewing Co. 140 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4200 mtrushmorebrewing company.com (page 44, Inside Back Cover)
Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W. US-16, Custer 605.673.4481 rockyknollsgolfcourse.com
VFW Post 3442 & Auxiliary 721 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4262 vfw.org
Nearby Wine / Beer / Spirits
Sprockets Fun Foundry
221 Swanzey Street, Keystone 605.666.4242
Sprockets.fun (page 112)
Business Directory
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
1135 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.718.1818 or 800.482.2428 bhfcu.com
Dacotah Bank
35 S. 6th St., Custer 605.673.5800 dacotahbank.com
Edward Jones – Mark Koch 27 N 6th St, Custer
605.673.2644
edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/markkoch
Edward Jones – Jared Slagle 245 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer • 605.673.4092 edwardjones.com
Edward Jones – Kris Zerbe
245 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.4092 or 888.220.6597 edwardjones.com/ us-en/financial-advisor/ kris-zerbe
First Interstate Bank
648 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2215 firstinterstatebank.com
Freedom Hills Wealth Management
39 N. 4th St, Custer 605.673.2367 raymondjames.com/ freedomhillswm
H & R Block
648 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Suite 1, Custer
605.673.6063 hrblock.com
Highmark Credit Union
602 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4444 or 605.716.4444 highmarkfcu.com
Lenny Merriam, CPA, CFE, PLLC 605.673.2125 lennymerriamcpa.com
Sentinel FCU
18 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.923.1405 or 888.923.1400 sentinelfcu.org
Tennyson Investments, LLC
35 South 4th St, Custer
605.673.2350
Nearby Accounting / Finance
Aspen Federal Credit Union
4956 5th St., Rapid City, SD
605.342.7776 aspenfcu.com
Black Hills Community Loan Fund
607 1/2 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Ste 105, Rapid City
605.519.5124 blackhillsloanfund.wixsite. com/mysite
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP
810 Quincy St, Rapid City
605.342.5630 ktllp.com
Architecture / Construction 21 Electric LLC
605.517.0710
Alpha Builders, LLC
605.440.1201 or 605.228.0943 alphabuilders.net
Black Granite Construction Custer
605.440.1515
blackgraniteconstrucion@ gmail.com
Black Hills Glass Restoration bhglassrestoration.com
Blind Guy Custom Window Coverings
605.722.4489 blindguy.com
Carr Electric Co, LLC 11409 Pass Creek Rd, Custer 605.670.0996 carrelectric11409@gmail. com
Craig Hindle Construction 605.673.1526
blackhillscontractor.com
Custer Heating & Air Condition, Inc 25021 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer 605.673.2957 custerheating.com
Floors & More Cleaning & Restoration
605.517.0811 charlesferraro.wixsite. com/customcarpet cleaning
Freeman’s Electric Service, Inc.
748 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3701 or 605.342.4099 freemanselectricinc.com
French Creek Tree Fellers, LLC
449 N 4th St, Custer 605.490.8212
facebook.com/FrenchCreek-Tree-FellersLLC-101444602179426
Honest Painting Co., The 605.440.1515 thehonestpaintingco.com
J & M Lawn Care LLC/ Commercial Weed Spraying
955 Park Ave., Custer 605.673.4450 jandmlawncarellc@gmail. com
JAM Heating and Cooling
848.467.0245
Jorgensen Log Homes, Inc 11961 Pleasant Valley Rd, Custer 605.673.2720 jloghomes.com
K2 Masonry & Concrete Inc
25727 Sidney Park Rd, Custer
605.673.2252
Kitchens by Karla 25021 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer 605.580.0183 kitchensbykarla.com
Nielsen Enterprises, LLC
24890 Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer 605.673.4701 or 605.673.1519
PDQ Construction Inc 308.760.6960
Reed’s Chimney Sweeping, Handyman & Caretaking 10216 Redbird Canyon, Custer 701.320.2552
Rock Solid Enterprises, LLC 1021 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.3059 rocksolidsd.com
Studt Construction Inc
25078 Ruby Rd, Custer
605.673.2760 studtconstruction.com
Tallgrass Landscape Architecture
413 N 4th St, Custer
605.673.3167
tallgrasslandscape architecture.com
The Honest Painting Co.
605.440.1515 thehonestpaintingco.com
Thomas Home Improvement
605.360.2741
Valkyrie Construction
605.941.9522 custervalkyrie construction.com
Nearby Architecture / Construction
Al Cornella Refrigeration
208 St Onge St, Rapid City
605.348.4684 alcornella.com
Branch Construction Services, LLC
23855 Highway 385, Suite B, Hill City
605.574.2506 or 303.908.2825 constructionrapidcity.com
DGR Engineering
910 5th Street, Rapid City
605.591.6270 dgr.com
Pye-Barker CompanyRapid Fire Protection 1530 Samco Rd, Rapid City 605.219.1834 rapidfireinc.com
Arts / Photography Art Expressions Gallery of Custer 17 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.3467 facebook.com/ ArtExpressions GalleryinCuster
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S Playhouse Rd, Custer 605.255.4141 blackhillsplayhouse.com
Busy Ewe Farm & Fiber 25743 Carroll Creek Rd, Custer 605.440.0316 busyewefarmfibers.com
Custer Area Arts Council custerareaarts.com
Deep Creek Art Gallery
757 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer 312.505.4592
Green Owl Media & Photography 605.673.5154 greenowlmedia.com
Paul Horsted Books & Photography
605.673.3685 paulhorsted.com
Stone Décor and Supply
503 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.204.5334 stonedecorandsupply.com
The Cruisin’ Canvas 970.481.8183 thecruisincanvas.com
Nearby Arts / Photography
Lasting Impressions
Unlimited
13830 SD Hwy 40, Hermosa 605.201.1021/605.201.1020 liudesigns.com
Attorney / Law Offices
NXTLAW PC
PO Box 6036, Custer 303.253.7050 or 605.673.4774 nxtlaw.com
Southern Hills Law, PLLC 40 N 5th Street Ste B, Custer 605.673.2503 southernhillslaw.com
Valhalla Legal, PLLC 763.957.2397
Auto / Travel Services
Beecher Rock Vehicle
Storage
25537 Galaxy Trail, Custer 605.673.1526 blackhillsvehiclestorage. com
Black Hills Towing, LLC
25434 Sidney Park Rd., Custer
605.440.2018 or 605.440.0537 blackhillstowing.com
Splish Splash Car, RV, and Dog Wash 932 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
308.249.0002 or 308.250.0285 trevtann@gmail.com
First Choice Lock and Key 605.440.0331 firstchoice-lock-key.com
French Creek Supply –Napa Auto Parts 25154 Little Teton Rd, Custer 605.673.4008 napaonline.com
LJ’s Recovery & Transport LLC
605.517.1709 ljsrecovery.com
Murray Auto Repair 1029 Mt Rushmore Rd., Ste. D, Custer 605.673.4496 murrayautorepairsd.com
Prairie Hills Transit 1215 Montgomery St, Custer 605.642.6668 or 877.673.3687 prairiehillstransit.com
Steele Collision & Glass 1025 Crook St., Custer 605.673.3443 steelecollisionsd.com
Barber Shop / Salon
Sweet Clover and Sage Salon 14 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.503.2985
Childcare Services
Growing Roots, Inc
12622 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.951.8099 growingrootssd.com
Willow Creek Child Care
25263 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.517.1222
YMCA of Custer
644 Crook St., Custer 605.673.5134 rcymca.org
Cleaning Services
Floors & More Cleaning & Restoration 605.517.0811
charlesferraro. wixsite.com/ customcarpetcleaning
Homestead Carpet Care 1161 Homestead Dr, Custer 605.440.1094 homesteadcarpetcare.com
Computer / Web Green Owl Media & Photography 605.673.5154 greenowlmedia.com
Vector Design Print and Tech
1164 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.2740 vectordpt.com
Nearby Computer / Web All Net Connections PO Box 27, Whitewood anetconnect.com
Blackhills.com 511 West Jackson Blvd, Spearfish 605.642.8166 blackhills.com
Evergreen Media 329 Main Street, Ste. 1, Rapid City 605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com
Golden West Telecommunications 415 Crown St, Wall Dial 777 or 866.745.3103 goldenwest.com
Health / Wellness
Acupuncture 4 Health, Inc
31 N. 1st St., Custer 605.721.4580 acupuncture4health.com
Addiction Recovery
Centers of the Black Hills
14 Mt. Rushmore Road, Suite C, Custer 605.673.2844 or 605.716.7841
Carson Drug
521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com
Custer Ambulance Service
1105 Montgomery St, Custer 605.673.3334
Custer Cares and Rehabilitation Center
1065 Montgomery St, Custer 605.673.2115 custercareandrehab center.com
Custer Chiropractic, PC
246 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.5971
Custer Dental Studio
141 N. 5th St., Custer 605.673.2212 or 833.673.2212 custerdentalstudio.com
Jon G Gindhart, D.C., P.C. 14 W Mt Rushmore Rd Ste 1, Custer
605.441.0131 drjongindhart.com
Monument Health Assisted Living
423 N 10th St., Custer 605.673.5588 monument.health
Monument Health Custer Hospital & Clinic
1220 Montgomery St., Custer 605.673.9400 monument.health
New Trails Counseling & Ministry Inc
11455 Elliot Rd, Custer 605.760.3633 newtrailsministries.org
Pain & Movement Solutions
1369 Montgomery St #103 Custer
605.219.8888 painandmovement solutions.com
Premier Family Eyecare
322 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2716 visionsource-custer.com
Rise-Custer
605-673-1855 custer_rise@outlook.com
Sleep Better
South Dakota LLC
141 N 5th St., Custer 605.389.3289 SleepBetterSD.com
Southern Hills Family Medicine PLLC 1369 Montgomery St., Custer
605.673.3900
southernhillsfamily medicine.com
Sweet Clover and Sage Salon
14 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.503.2985
YMCA of Custer
644 Crook St., Custer
605.673.5134 rcymca.org
Nearby Health / Wellness
Ronald McDonald House
Charities of South Dakota
825 S Lake Ave, Sioux Falls
605.336.6398 rmhcsodak.org
Insurance
Aflac – Carol Perrigo 12197 Greens View Court, Custer
605.673.1053 aflac.com
American Family Insurance
Ronni Calvird Agency, Inc
43 N 6th St, Custer 605.673.4492
Custer State Farm
609 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.4141 protectcuster.com
Starr Insurance
38 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.3799 or 800.658.2299 starrinsurancesd.com
Medical
Carson Drug
521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com
Custer Cares and Rehabilitation Center
1065 Montgomery St
605.673.2115
custercareandrehab center. com
Custer Chiropractic, PC
246 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.5971
Custer Dental Studio
141 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.2212 or 833.673.2212 custerdentalstudio.com
Jon G Gindhart, D.C., P.C. 14 W Mt Rushmore Rd, Ste 1, Custer
605.440.0131 drjongindhart.com
Monument Health
Custer Hospital & Clinic 1220 Montgomery St., Custer
605.673.9400 Monument.health
New Trails Counseling & Ministry Inc
11455 Elliot Rd, Custer 605.760.3633 newtrailsministries.org
Premier Family Eyecare
322 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2716 visionsource-custer.com
Southern Hills Family Medicine PLLC 1369 Montgomery St., Custer
605.673.3900 southernhillsfamily medicine.com
News / Media
Custer County Chronicle 522 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.2217 or 605.673.2218 myblackhillscountry.com
Nearby News / Media
HomeSlice Media Group 1612 Junction Ave, Sturgis 605.673.2217 or 605.673.2218 thehomeslicegroup.com
Places of Worship
Abundant Life Fellowship of Custer, SD (Custer Senior Center) 538 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.517.0665 or 605.517.2881
facebook.com/ abundantlifecuster
Body of Christ Ministry
11703 Black Granite Rd., Custer
307.359.9398 blackgraniteretreat.com
Crossroads Church
12480 US Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.673.2120 crossroadsofcuster.com
Custer Lutheran Fellowship
12622 Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.673.4691 custerlutheran.com
Living Outreach Church
25189 Hwy. 385, Custer 605.673.3926 livingoutreachchurch.org
Mountainview
Baptist Church 12230 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.2498 mountainviewbaptist custer.com
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church -LCMS
744 Harney St, Custer 605.673.4361
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, WELS 25024 US Hwy. 16/385, Custer 605.673.6311 facebook.com/ ShepherdoftheHillsCuster
St John the Baptist Catholic Church 449 Harney St 605.673.4426 custercatholic.org stjohns@gwtc.net
Vineyard Black Hills 25574 Veterans Trl., Custer 605.440.0640
Pet/Boarding / Services
French Creek Supply –Napa Auto Parts 25154 Little Teton Rd, Custer 605.673.4008 napaonline.com
Hounds, Pugs & Hugs LLC 25079 Spring Place Lane, Custer 605.880.0655
L.F.C. Veterinary Service 12679 Hazelrodt Cutoff, Custer 605.673.5959 or 605.870.1358 facebook.com/ LFCVeterinaryService
Splish Splash Car, RV, and Dog Wash 932 Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer
308.249.0002 308.250.0285 trevtann@gmail.com
Southern Hills
Animal Clinic
12478 US Hwy. 16A, Custer 605.673.4996 southernhillsanimalclinic. com
Real Estate
Aspen + Pine Realty
325 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.517.1130
aspenandpinerealty.com
Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions
9 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2629 custerrealestatecenter. com bradeenauction.com
Lampert Properties
239 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.4567 or 605.391.9358 lampertrealestate.com
Faith Lewis Realty
14 W. Mt Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.863.0725 or 605.673.5885 destinationblackhills.com
Southern Hills Title Inc.
322 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.4838 or 605.673.3331 southernhillstitle.com
Stone Hill of Custer
35 S. 4th St., Custer
605.673.2350 stonehillcuster.com
Tennyson Investments LLC
35 S. 4th St., Custer
605.673.2350
Western Skies Real Estate, LLP
523 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2433 westernskiesre.com
Special Occasions
Green Owl Media & Photography
605.673.5154
greenowlmedia.com
Petals & Pages
36 N 6th Street, Custer
605.673.3549
jennysfloral.com
Other Services
A & B Business Solutions
1822 W Kansas City St, Rapid City
800.477.2425 abbusiness.com
Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home
234 N 6th St, Custer
605.673.4422
chamberlainmccolleys. com
Community Education of the Black Hills
605.394.5120 communityeducation classes.org
First Choice Lock and Key 605.440.0331 firstchoice-lock-key.com
Fred & Wendy HlavaProperty and Business Development
308.360.0687
Pacer Minerals, LLC
25429 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.673.4419 pacerminerals.com
Reed’s Chimney Sweeping, Handyman & Caretaking
701.320.2552
barnstormer25@protonmail. com
Road Runner, Inc
605.484.1512
roadrunnertourism.com
Sew What?
605.517.0337
Southern Hills Screen Printing
662.609.7023 facebook.com/ southernhillstshirts
Star Ridge Advertisments fbaumann@gwtc.net
Storehouse Food Pantry
66 Centennial Dr, Custer 605.673.3565 facebook.com/ custerstorehouse
Sunshine Storage 605.673.1025
The Hills Self Storage 1135 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.2221 thehillsselfstorage.com
Workplace Disability Network of the Black Hills
605.786.8311 wdnbh.org
Nearby Services
Aquapure - Purified Drinking Water
2150 Coca-Cola Ln, Rapid City
605.342.8222 or 800.658.3638 coca-colahighcountry.com
Black Hills Chemical & Janitorial Supply
1741 East Anamosa St, Rapid City
605.342.0788
blackhillschemical.com
Certified Folder Display Service Inc
7601 Black Hawk Rd #4, Black Hawk
605.786.0215 or 605.209.4954 certifiedfolder.com
Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country
2150 Coca-Cola Ln, Rapid City
605.342.8222 or 800.658.3638 coca-colahighcountry.com
Rushmore Photo & Gifts Inc
3305 S Campbell, Rapid City
605.342.0821 or 800.568.5321 rpgsouvenirs.com
Servall Uniform and Linen
410 4th St, Rapid City
605.343.0680 or 800.503.1990 servall.net
Wind Cave Storage, LLC
27095 Hwy 385, Hot Springs
605.515.2740 windcavestorage.com
Community Services
Custer Ambulance Service
1105 Montgomery St, Custer 605.673.3334
Custer City Hall
622 Crook Street, Custer 605.673.4824 custer.govoffice.com
Custer Chamber of Commerce
615 Washington Street, Custer
605.673.2244 or 800.992.9818 custersd.com
Custer County Airport
12220 Aviation Way, Custer 605.673.3874 or 605.858.1246
Custer County Conservation District
25363 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.673.5680
Custer County Courthouse
420 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer
605.673.8100 or 877.624.4090 custercountysd.com
Custer County Library
447 Crook St, Suite # 4, Custer
605.673.4803
custercountylibrary.org
Custer County Sheriff
31 S 5th St, Custer
605.673.8146 custercountysd.com
Custer Fire Department
605.673.4080 custerfire.com
Custer Post Office
634 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.4248
Custer YMCA Child Development Centerr 1315 Blue Bell Ln, Custer 605.673.2222
rcymca.org/locations/ branch/custer-ymca
Family Violence Hotline
800.430.7233 sdnafvsa.com
Growing Roots, Inc
12622 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.951.8099 growingrootssd.com/ home
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
447 Crook St, Custer 605.673.4488
fs.usda.gov/blackhills
USDA Forest ServiceBlack Hills National Forest 1019 N 5th St, Custer 605.673.9200
Willow Creek Child Care
25263 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.517.1222
Clubs / Organizations
AA
520 Crook St, Custer 605.342.0547 or 605.745.4969 or 605.745.4720
American Legion Custer Post #46 Meets at 527 Montgomery St. (Custer School District Administration Building) 605-673-3930 605-673-3414
Custer Piecemakers Quilt Guild
12029 Beardsley Dr, Hot Springs 605.745.5756 custerpiecemakers quiltguild.com
Growing Roots, Inc
12622 US Hwy 16A, Custer 605.951.8099 growingrootssd.com/ home
Civil Air Patrol
12216 Aviation Way, Custer 605.440.2085
Community Action Team
605.673.4382
Custer Area Arts Council P.O. Box 310, Custer custerareaarts.com
Custer Area Economic Development Corporation & Foundation custerdevelopment.com
Custer Community Coalition on Aging 161 Boot Hill Dr, Custer
Custer City Masonic Lodge #66
220 N. 6th St., P.O. Box 883, Custer
605.673.3535 jbcusterkids@gmail.com
Custer County Conservation District
25363 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.673.5680
Custer Democratic Party
325 Mt Rushmore Rd, Custer facebook.com/ custercounty democratsofsouthdakota
Custer County Housing and Redevelopment
622 Crook St, Ste #1, Custer 605.673.5548
Custer County Library Foundation
447 Crook St Ste #4, Custer 605.673.4803 custercountylibrary.org/ foundation
Custer County Republicans
605.673.4639 facebook.com/CusterCounty-SD-Republicans107825148267388
Custer County Search & Rescue
605.673.1571 custersdsar.com
Custer Lions Club 25861 US Hwy 385, Custer 605.673.3260 facebook.com/LionsClub-of-Custer-SouthDakota-1784839515174917
Custer Mile High Garden Club
605.440.1003
Custer Senior Center
538 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer 605.673.2708 custerseniorcenter.org
Gideon InternationalSouthern Hills Camp 701.630.3380 kingdomscape@outlook. com
Harney Peak Chapter, NSDAR
605.890.1167 sdsdar.org/harney-peak
NARFE- National Active & Retires Federal Employees 605.673.2958
Rise-Custer
605.673.1855 custer_rise@outlook.com
Rotary Club of Custer 11861 Emerald Rd, Custer 605.673.4690
Storehouse Food Pantry 66 Centennial Dr, Custer 605.673.3565
VFW Post 3442 721 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer 605.673.4262
Zonta Club of the Southern Black Hills P.O. Box 28, Custer zonta.org
Nearby Clubs / Organizations American Legion Hermosa Post #303 5 2nd St, Hermosa 605.255.4679
Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association 1851 Discovery Circle, Rapid City blackhillsbadlands.com
Black Hills Area
Community Foundation 243 Founders Park Dr Suite #102, Rapid City 605.718.0112 bhacf.org
Black Hills Parks & Forests Association 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs
605.745.7020 blackhillsparks.org
Friends of Wind Cave
National Park PO Box 336, Hot Springs friendsofwindcavenp.org
Sturgis Mustang Rally 12976 Hwy 34, Sturgis sturgismustangrally.com
United Way of the Black Hills
621 6th St, Ste 100, Rapid City
605.343.5872
unitedwayblackhills.org
Utility Information
Black Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc
25191 Cooperative Way, Custer
605.673.4461 or 800.742.0085 bhec.coop
Black Hills Energy
25153 Little Teton Rd, Custer 888.890.5554 blackhillscorp.com
McGas Propane
605.673.5844 or 1.844.866.2427 mcgas.biz
Nearby Utility Information
Golden West
Telecommunications
415 Crown St, Wall
855.888.7777 goldenwest.com
Kieffer Sanitation
2426 E St Patrick St, Rapid City
605.342.5575 gokieffer.com
Nelson’s Oil and Gas, Inc 1346 Galveston Ave, Hot Springs
605.745.4819 nelsonsoilandgas.com
Sander Sanitation
4761 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City 605.342.1088
sandersanitation.com
Business Services
A & B Business Solutions 1822 W Kansas City St, Rapid City
800.477.2425 abbusiness.com
HR Matchbook
Hill City 720.878.9374
regina@hrmatchbook.com hrmatchbook.com
Zen Business 5511 Parkcrest Dr, Austin, TX 844.493.6249 outreach@ zenbusiness.com
INVITES YOU
Cool culture. Year-round arts and events.
World-class hiking and biking trails.
Great outdoors. Acclaimed wineries, breweries and restaurants. Giant dinosaur fossils. The world’s largest wood-carved Smokey Bear. Unique boutiques, specialty stores, museums and art galleries. And the 1880 Train, too.
A little bit of something for everyone.
Hill City has friendliness and hospitality down pat. And we’re close to our South Dakota legendary favorites: Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park.
This is the place to see, do, shop, stay.
HILL CITY: BASECAMP TO YOUR BLACK HILLS VACATION
Families, friends and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a great vacation in Hill City — right in the Heart of the Black Hills. the experience of signature events or attractions, Hill City is the place to find it.
Welcome to the Heart of the Hills: Hill City! Where awesome adventure and wildlife wonders mingle with the warmth of a cabin sunrise … the hospitality of freshly brewed locally roasted coffee ... or the joy in a family photograph at an iconic attraction.
We are centrally located from many big destinations, so make Hill City your basecamp for your trip! Whether you’re looking for your comfort zone in a cozy cabin, a knock-out meal, marvelous finds on Main, or
Just minutes from iconic attractions like Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial® and Custer State Park. You can spend your day hiking, biking or exploring the myriad trails or lakes nearby Hill City. At night, stroll our vibrant downtown with the world’s largest wood-carved Smokey Bear, enjoy an excursion on the 1880 Train or experience the thrill of walking under giant dinosaur fossils at
In September, Hill City showcases talented quilters and fabric artists at the Hill City Quilt Show & Sale
Stroll Main Street on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day and enjoy tasty delicacies at Tour de Chocolate.
Want to explore the Mickelson Trail and make friends along the way? Come for the Big Mick in September.
2 minutes to Mickelson Trail
6 minutes to Needles Highway
15 minutes to Crazy Horse Memorial®
20 minutes to Mt. Rushmore
32 minutes to Rapid City
45 minutes to Wildlife Loop
the world-renowned Black Hills Institute of Geological Research.
The Culinary Scene
For an elevated dining experience, check out Hill City’s burgeoning number of restaurants. Choose from authentic local flavors that
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include German-American cuisine, Asian-infusion delights, filet mignon, homestyle cooking, bistro offerings or even wood-fired artisan pizza.
That’s just for starters
If you’re looking to re-stock on snacks or necessities, Hill City’s family-owned market or new locally-owned artisan market will have just what you need.
To slay your thirst, a stop at one of our wineries or microbreweries is a must-do during your visit to Hill City.
Cool Culture, Arts & Shops
On Main Street and all around, Hill City boasts talent and history at our galleries, museums and outdoor public art. Hill City’s boutiques and specialty stores are destinations in and of themselves. Boho chic outfits from head to toe, practical and fashionable handbags, gear for climbing, amazing jewelry and tasty treats to enjoy while you stroll are just a few of the offerings of our local experience.
Love the art of smoked meat? Join us for Wine-Brew-BBQ in August for BBQ, beverages and fun.
The Alpine Inn
One of Hill City’s treasures, the worldrenowned Alpine Inn, acctracts travelers from around the globe to Hill City for a masterfully prepared filet mignon dinner. Try them for lunch, too, for an authentic plate of German food. The setting is classic and is the perfect locale for a date night or to celebrate with friends or family. Be sure to save room for dessert as they have more than 30 delightful desserts to choose from.
Discover the fascinating world of paleontology and geology at the worldrenowned Black Hills Institute of Geological Research.
Home to a stunning collection of fossils, minerals and exhibits, this educational hub offers a unique glimpse into Earth’s ancient history. Whether you’re a science enthusiast or just curious, it’s an unforgettable stop for anyone interested in exploring the mysteries of the natural world!
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What brings you here
For one thing–our central location might draw you in.
For another–our year-round monthly signature events, such as Run Crazy Horse marathons, Mickelson Trail Trek, Hill City’s Wine-Brew-BBQ or Fine Arts in the Hills make Hill City a destination. Ladies flock to Hill City for Girlfriends’ Weekend and our Quilt Show, and Hill City swells to three times its size for our Olde Tyme Christmas kickoff and lighted parade. Is there a destination wedding or family reunion in your future? Celebrate at one of our newest event facilities. Whatever the reason, we hope you feel our heart and find your bliss here in Hill City.
Kick off the holiday season with our Olde Tyme Christmas Parade the day after Thanksgiving!
Between two of the largest sculptures in the world, Hill City is the perfect summer host for Sculpture in the Hills.
THINGS TO SEE
Attractions
1880 Train / Black Hills
Central Railroad
222 Railroad Ave., Hill City
605.574.2222 1880train.com
Candyland/Sweet Greens 23835 Mill Iron Dr., Rapid City
(3.5 miles east of Hill City) 605.574.2824 candylandsd.com
CCC Museum of SD 23935 US-385, Hill City 605.389.3410 southdakotaccc.org
Dahl’s Chainsaw Art 108 Main St., Hill City 605.639.0733 dahlschainsawart.com
Museum @ Black Hills Institute
117 Main St., Hill City 605.574.3919 bhigr.com
SD State Railroad Museum, Ltd.
222 Railroad Ave., Bldg. A, Hill City
605.574.9000 sdsrm.org
Nearby Attractions
Bear Country USA
13820 S. US Hwy. 16, Rapid City
605.343.2290 bearcountryusa.com
Big Thunder Gold Mine
604 Blair St., Keystone 605.666.4847 bigthundermine.com
Crazy Horse Memorial®
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Crazy Horse
605.673.4681
crazyhorsememorial.org
Custer State Park
13329 US Hwy. 16A, Custer
605.394.2693
gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ Custer-state-park
Days of 76 Museum
18 Seventy Six Dr., Deadwood
605.559.0231 deadwoodhistory.com
Fort Hays Old West Town
2255 Fort Hays Dr., Rapid City
605.343.3113 mountrushmoretours.com
Four Mile Old West Town & Campground
11921 US Hwy. 16, Custer
605.673.3905 or 605.338.1527 fourmile@gwtc.net
Jewel Cave National Monument
11149 US-16 B-12, Custer
605.673.8330
nps.gov/jeca/index.htm
Mammoth Site, The 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs
605.745.6017 mammothsite.org
Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spring & Spa 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com
Mount Rushmore
National Memorial 13000 Hwy. 244, Keystone 605.574.2523
nps.gov/moru
National Presidential Wax Museum
609 Hwy. 16A, Keystone
605.666.4455
presidentialwax museum. com
Reptile Gardens
8955 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City 605.342.5873 or 800.335.0275 reptilegardens.com
Rush Mountain Adventure Park 13622 Hwy. 40, Keystone 605.255.4384 rushmtn.com
Rushmore Tramway Adventures
203 Cemetery Rd., Keystone
605.666.4478 rushmoretramway adventures.com
Sprockets Fun Foundry 221 Swanzey St., Keystone
605.666.4242 sprockets.fun
World Fossil Finder Museum
719 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5007 worldfossilfinder museum.com
Outdoor Adventure
Acme Bicycles
525 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.593.5662 acmebicycles@ rushmore. com
Andy’s Trail Rides & Holiday Sleigh Rides 11264 Highway 14A S., Lead 605.645.2211 andystrailrides@hotmail. com
Bicycles and Boats
525 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.574.5695 bicyclesandboats.com
Black Hills Helicopters 24035 Hwy. 16A, Keystone 605.255.4354 blackhillshelicopters.com
Black Hills Paddlesports
525 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.593.5662 bhpaddlesports.com
Black Hills Wilderness Edge Adventures 1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.391.6551 blackhillswildernessedge. com
George S. Mickelson Trail 11361 Nevada Gulch Rd., Lead
605.584.3896 mickelsontrail.com
Mickelson Trail Affiliates
605.673.5154 mickelsontrailaffiliates. com
Rabbit Bicycle Rentals/ Giddy Up & Go Shuttle Service
175 Walnut Ave., Hill City 605.574.4302 rabbitbicyclessd.com
Rocky Knolls Golf Course 12181 W. Hwy. 16, Custer 605.673.4481
rockyknollsgolfcourse.com
Run Crazy Horse Marathon & Half Marathon
Crazy Horse Memorial 605.390.6137
runcrazyhorse.com
Rushmore Helicopters
313 Speck Center Rd., Keystone 605.646.4801
rushmorehelicopters.com
Arts / Entertainment
ArtForms Gallery
280 Main St., Ste. 3, Hill City 605.574.4894 artformsgallery.org
Black Hills Film Festival PO Box 396, Hill City 605.574.9454
blackhillsfilmfestival.org
Black Hills Glass Blowers 909 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.4542
blackhillsglassblowers. com
Black Hills Playhouse 24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer 605.255.4141
blackhillsplayhouse.com
Brent Morris - Musician
Hill City & Black Hills 307.746.2234 morrisbrent1@yahoo.com
First Gold Gaming Resort 270 Main St., Deadwood 605.578.9777 firstgold.com
Grace Gallery & Gift 272 Main St., Hill City
Gypsy Rose Studio & Gallery 177 Museum Dr., Hill City 605.721.1234 gypsyrosestudio.com
Hill City Arts Council 280 Main St., Ste. 12, PO Box 321, Hill City 605.574.2810 hillcityarts.org info@hillcityarts.org
Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing
256 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4440 joncranegallery.net
Jon Crane Watercolors, Inc. 605.574.4441 / 888.948.1948
Shopping / Retail
Addie Camp General Store 23835 Hwy 385, Hill City 877.226.9453
Beef Jerky Experience 219 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2210
beefjerkyx.com/hill-city
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Boyd’s World Famous Antiques & Uniques
24671 US Hwy. 16/385, Custer
605.660.3339 boydsantiquemall.com
Buffalo Old Time Photo
309 Main St., Hill City
605.574.3314
buffalophoto.net
Dakota Stone Company
23863 Palmer Gulch Rd., Hill City
605.574.2760 dakotastone.net
Discount Bargain Barn/ Christmas Corral
264 Main St., Hill City
605.574.9014
Everything Prehistoric
117 Main St., Hill City
605.574.3919 bhigr.com
Gold Diggers
241 Main St., Hill City
605.574.3332
bhgolddiggers.com
Granite Sports
201 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2121 granite-sports.com
High Five 385
605.660.9803 highfive385.com
Hill City Harley-Davidson
261 Main St., Hill City
605.574.3636
hillcityhd@blackhillshd. com
Jewel of the West
208 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2464
stevie@lilacgypsy.com
Just Dandy
273 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2085
Mountain Souvenirs
232 Main St., Hill City
754.213.7128
Old World Plaza
280 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4635
The Farmer’s Daughter/ Fabric & Notions
164 Main St., Hill City
605.574.9095 thefarmersdaughtersd. com
The Handbag Store
253 Main St., Hill City
605.574.9585
shopthehandbagstore.com
Things That Rock
257 Main St., Hill City
605.574.9096 thingsthatrocksd.com
Pack Mule
285 Main St., Hill City
605.381.1400 thepackmule.org
Tours / Transportation
Black Hills Above and Beyond Tours
605.641.8687
605.391.3290 blackhillsaboveand beyondtours.com
Black Hills Helicopters
24035 Hwy. 16A, Keystone
605.255.4354 blackhillshelicopters.com
Rapid City Regional Airport
4550 Terminal Rd., Ste 102, Rapid City
605.394.4195 rapairport.com
Travel Information
Hill City Visitor Information Center
23935 Hwy. 385, PO Box 253, Hill City
605.574.2368 visithillcitysd.com
WHERE TO STAY Hotels / Motels
Alpine Inn Lodging
133 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2749 alpineinnlodging.com
AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City
12444 Old Hill City Rd., Hill City
605.574.4040 info@aihillcity.com
Bavarian Inn
855 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.2802 bavarianinnsd.com
Best Western Golden Spike
601 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2577 bestwesterngoldenspike. com
Comfort Inn & Suites
near Mt. Rushmore 12454 Old Hill City Rd., Hill City
605.574.3535 comfortinnhillcity.com
EverSpring Inn & Suites
616 Main St., Hill City 605.574.2100 everspringinn.com
Hill City Super 8 Motel 109 Main St., Hill City 605.574.4141 super8hillcity@gmail.com
Lantern Inn
580 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2582 lanterninn.com
Lodges / Resorts
Cabins at Creekside
12647 S. Hwy. 16, Hill City 605.574.2380 stayccr.com
Mickelson Trail Lodging
12165 Ray Smith Dr., Hill City 605.574.4000 mickelsontraillodging.com
Mt. Meadow Store & Campground at Deerfield Lake 11321 Gillette Prairie Rd., Hill City
605.574.2636 mtmeadow.com
Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch
12620 Hwy. 244, Hill City 605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503 palmergulch.com
Mountain View Lodge & Cabins
12654 S. Hwy. 16, Hill City 605.574.2236 contact@ mountainviewlodge.net
Cabins / Campgrounds
American Pines Cabins
1315 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone 605.666.5475 americanpines.com
Black Elk Resort
12720 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City
605.574.9533 blackelkresort.com
Black Hills Trailside Park Resort
24024 Hwy. 16-385, Hill City 605.574.9079 trailsideparkresort.com
Campfire Cabins
12648 Campfire Dr., Rapid City
605.209.8574 campfire-cabins.com
Custer’s Gulch RV Park & Campground
25112 Golden Valley Rd., Custer
605.673.4647 or 800.531.5923 custersgulch.com
Derby Elk Resort
12446 Log Cabin Rd. PO Box 376, Hill City
605.877.5544 derbyelkresort.net
Double Diamond Ranch
23818 US Hwy. 385, Rapid City 605.381.7470 doublediamondcabins.com
Freedom Ridge Cabins
23935 Pink Cabin Rd., Hill City
605.574.2963
freedomridgecabins.com
Happy Trails Cabins
9309 Main St., Silver City
605.415.5081 happytrailscabins.com
High Country Guest Ranch
12138 Ray Smith Dr., Hill City 605.574.9003 highcountryranch.com
Hillside Country Cabins
13315 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City 605.342.4121 hillsidecountrycabins.com
Horse Thief Campground
24391 Hwy. 87, Hill City
605.574.2668 horsethief.com
Janssen’s Lode Stone
Motel & Cabins
23884 US-385, Hill City 605.574.2347 lodestonemotel.com
Mountain View Lodge & Cabins
12654 US-16, Hill City 605.574.2236
Contact @ mountainviewlodge.net
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Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch
12620 Hwy. 244, Hill City
605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503 palmergulch.com
Newton Fork Ranch
12407 Deerfield Rd., Hill City
605.574.2220 newtonforkranch.com
Pine Rest Cabins
24063 Hwy. 385, Hill City
605.877.1908 pinerestcabins.com
Rafter J Bar Ranch & Campground
12325 Rafter J Rd., Hill City 605.574.2527 rafterj.com
Restmore Inn
24191 US-385, Custer (2 mi. South of Hill City) 605.574.2593 restmoreinn.com
Robins Roost Cabins
12630 Robins Roost Rd., Hill City 605.574.2252 robinsroostcabins.com
Rustic Ridge Guest Cabins
12980 US-16, Keystone 605.666.4848 rusticridgeguestcabins. com
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground & Iron Mountain Road Visitor’s Center
24631 Iron Mountain Rd., Keystone 605.666.4609 spokanecreek.com
Spring Creek Inn
23900 Hwy. 385, Hill City
605.574.2591 springcreekinn.com
The Hynes Family Cabin
6310 Palmer Gulch Rd., Hill City
802.233.1423 vrbo.com/345540
Three Forks Campground
23821 US-385, Hill City
605.574.4546
3forkscamp@gmail.com
Yak Ridge Guest Cabins 24041 Cosmos Rd., Rapid City
605.972.2246 yak-ridge.com
B&Bs / Vacation Homes/ Rentals
Barnestone
12544 Old Hill City Rd., Hill City
303.588.4773
airbnb.com/manage-yourspace/50765104/details
Bishop Mountain Rental
516 Bishop Mt. Dr., Hill City 605.209.0068
airbnb.com/h/ bishopmountainhillcity
Black Hills Home Cabins at Chokecherry BnB
449 Major Lake Dr., Hill City
605.574.2424 wildchokecherry.com
Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes
605.574.2250 hillcityvacation.com
Hill City Haven
433 Main St., Hill City
605.389.3606
blackhillsfamilyvacations. com
J & J Hospitality
550 N. 5th St., #315, Rapid City 605.646.3739 jandjhospitalitydirect.com
Lind Camp
11380 Slate Prairie Rd., Hill City
605.574.2385
lindcamp21@gmail.com
McGregor & Main Luxury Lofts
285 Main St., Hill City
605.939.9498
mcgregorandmain.com
Mountain Peaks Inn
200 E. Main St., Hill City
605.540.4228
mountainpeaksinn.com
Pine Mountain Rest
517 Pine Mountain Ave., Hill City 605.639.5401 dlsiebert@gmail.com
Listed on Airbnb, look for Pine Mountain Rest
Timber Ridge Lodge Hill City
605.271.5332 vrbo.com/354088
Horse Facilities
Mt. Rushmore Resort KOA at Palmer Gulch
12620 Hwy. 244, Hill City
605.574.2525 or 800.562.8503
palmergulch.com
Newton Fork Ranch
12407 Deerfield Rd., Hill City
605.574.2220 newtonforkranch.com
GRAB A BITE
Dining / Restaurants
1885 Steakhouse & Saloon
301 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2959
1885steakhouse.com
Alpine Inn
133 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2749 alpineinnhillcity.com
Black Hills Coffee Cabin
23828 Hwy 385, Hill City
605.574.3297 facebook.com/ blackhillsbistro
Bumpin’ Buffalo
245 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2471 bumpinbuffalo.com
Feel Good Cafe at Bavarian Inn
907 N. 5th St., Custer
605.673.2801 bavarianinnsd.com
Gaslight Restaurant and Saloon
13490 Main St., Rockerville
605.343.9276
Gold Run Cafe at
Mt. Meadow Store & Campground
11321 Gillette Prairie Rd., Hill City
605.574.2636
mtmeadow.com
Hill City Cafe
209 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4582
hillcitycafe.com
Krull’s Market
531 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2717
krullsmarket.com
Lemongrass
243 Elm St., Hill City
605.574.0533
Mangiamo Pizzeria
158 Museum Dr., Hill City
605.574.2564
pizzeriamangiamo.com
Naughti Wines/Sick-nTwisted Brewery
23851 Hwy. 385, Hill City 605.574.9200
sickntwistedbrewery.com
Ruby House Restaurant
124 Winter St., Keystone
605.666.4404
rubyhousekeystone.com
Subway
349 Main St., Hill City
605.223.8128
Three Forks Country Store, Country Inn
23820 US-385, Hill City
605.574.4377
Coffee / Espresso
Black Hills Coffee Cabin
23828 Hwy 385, Hill City
605.574.3297
facebook.com/ blackhillsbistro
Caboose Coffee Company
200 E. Main St., Hill City
605.540.4228
caboosecoffeecompany. com
Grapes & Grinds
609 Hwy. 16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com
Perky Pine Café
24063 Hwy. 385, Hill City 605.877.1908
TurtleTown
205 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4124 turtletown.com
Desserts / Sweets
Alpine Inn
133 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2749
alpineinnhillcity.com
Candyland/Sweet Greens
23835 Mill Iron Dr., Rapid City
(3.5 miles east of Hill City) 605.574.2824 candylandsd.com
Turtletown
205 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4124
turtletown.com
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Wine / Beer / Spirits
1885 Steakhouse & Saloon
301 Main St., Hill City 1885steakhouse.com
Grapes & Grinds
609 Hwy. 16A, Keystone 605.666.5142 grapesgrinds.com
Hill City Cafe
209 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4582 hillcitycafe.com
Krull’s Market
531 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com
Lost Cabin Beer Co.
150 Poplar St., Hill City
605.718.5678 Lostcabin.beer
Mangiamo Pizzeria
158 Museum Dr., Hill City
605.574.2564 pizzeriamangiamo.com
Naughti Wines/Sick-nTwisted Brewery
23851 US-385, Hill City
605.574.9200 sickntwistedbrewery.com
Pack Mule
285 Main St., Hill City
605.381.1400 thepackmule.org
Palmer Creek Taproom at Black Elk Resort
12720 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City
605.574.9533 blackelkresort.com
LOCAL SERVICES
Auto / Travel Services Heart of the West Conoco
632 Main St., Hill City
605.574.9001
Heart of the Hills Exxon
101 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2077
Hill City Cycles
23854 Hwy. 385, Hill City
605.574.2273
Hill-city-cycles.business. site
Rapid Auto Repair
287 Pond Pl., Hill City
605.574.3333
True Grit RV Repair Hill City
605.981.0295
ATMs / Financial Services
BankWest
311 Omaha St., Rapid City
605.399.2265
Bankwest-sd.bank
EMH Consulting Inc.
272 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4684
emh-consulting.net
First Interstate Bank
351 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2531 firstinterstatebank.com
Payfurther 1430 Haines Ave., #370, Rapid City
605.205.6011 payfurther.com
Sentinel Federal Credit Union
553 E. Main St., Hill City
605.923.1405 sentinelfcu.org
Health / Wellness
Carson Drug 521 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2225 carsondrugsd.com
Hill City Dental
557 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.2161 hillcitydental.com
Monument Health
Hill City Clinic
238 Elm St., Hill City
605.574.4470
Monument.health
Vitalant Blood Donation
2209 W. Omaha, Rapid City
605.858.4119 vitalant.org
Wellness Way, The
451 E. Main St., Hill City
605.574.4889
Places of Worship
Community Lutheran Church
705 Newton Ave., Hill City
605.574.4342
communitylutheranhillcity-sd.org
Little White Church, The 525 Main St., Hill City
605.574.2426
thelittlewhitechurch.net
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church
305 Pine Ave., Hill City
605.574.2479
centralblackhillscatholic. com
Real Estate
Block Realty
PO Box 50, Hill City
605.868.5584 sellingblackhills.com
Integrity Realty of the Black Hills
427 Main St., Hill City
605.574.4444 landlotshomes.com
Oak & Key Realty
269 Main St., Hill City
605.593.5658 oakandkeysd.com
Skyline Properties & Realty Hill City
605.939.9498
Skyline Properties & Realty
Jeff Larsen, MRP, Broker Associate 605.939.1218 jefflarsen827@gmail.com
Community Resources
605 Trucking
605.321.1092 facebook.com/605Trucking
A&B Business Solutions
800.477.2425 eric.koehler@abbusiness. com
Alexander Drilling
605.574.2331 alexanderdrillinginc.com
Alexander Enterprises
605.574.4297
Black Hills Electric Cooperative
605.673.4461 bhec.coop
Black Hills Energy
888.890.5554
blackhillsenergy.com
Blue Wing Recreation Corporation
605.391.1162 bluewingrecreation.com
Boys & Girls Club of the Black Hills 605.574.2010 bgcblackhills.org
Branch Construction 23855 Hwy. 385, Ste B, Hill City
605.574.2506 branchconstruction services.com
Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions
9 West Mount Rushmore Rd., Custer 605.673.2629 bradeenauction.com
Brownstone, Inc. 23940 Hwy. 385, Hill City 605.209.0025 brownstonesd.com
Certified Folder Display Services, Inc.
605.786.0215 certifiedfolder.com
Coca-Cola High Country 800.658.3638
coca-colahighcountry.com
Community Education of the Black Hills 730 E. Watertown St., Rapid City
605.394.5120 bhcommunityed. digitalsignup.com
Custer State Farm Insurance Agent Steve Engelbrecht 605.673.4141 protectcuster.com
Dallas Alexander Construction 605.381.7230
Dean Kurtz Construction Company 605.343.6665 deankurtzconstruction. com
Diamond Spur Events 605.999.2503 diamondspurevents.com
Evergreen Media 605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com
First Impressions Salon & Spa 605.574.4158 facebook.com/ FirstImpressions605
Forest Recreation Management
107 Elm St., Hill City 605.574.4402
Friends of Library/ Hill City Library 605.574.4529
HILL CITY
Golden West Telecommunications
855.888.7777 goldenwest.com
Grumpy Grizzly Property Maintenance
303.905.8702 facebook.com/ GrumpyGrizzlyPM
Hill City Ambulance District
605.574.2631
Hill City Economic Development Corp.
605.517.1745
hillcityedc.com
Hill City Evergreen Garden Club
605.574.2904 facebook.com/ HillCityEvergreen GardenClub
Hill City Fire District
605.574.2631
Hill City Hardware & Lumber
605.574.2400
Hill City Lions Club
610.750.4738 facebook.com/ HillCityLionsSD
Hill City Public Library
605.574.4529 hillcitysd.com/citygovernment/departments/ public-library
Hill City School District 51-2
605.574.3030
hillcity.k12.sd.us
Hill City Senior Organization
605.574.3211
hcseniors@hillcitysd.org hillcityseniorcenter.org
KOTA/KEVN TV
2001 Skyline Dr., Rapid City 605.394.7777
Krull’s Market 605.574.2717 krullsmarket.com
KSLT/Northwestern Media 605.209.8962 kslt.com
J.M Williams Attorneys & Counselors at Law
351 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Hill City
605.633.0369
LIU Lasting Impressions Unlimited 605.201.1021 liudesigns.com
Love, Inc.
705 Newton Ave., Hill City 605.574.1023 loveinconline.com
McCormick Insurance Agency 605.348.0464 mccormickagency.net
Neiman Enterprises 605.642.7741 neimanenterprises.com
Nelson’s Oil & Gas, Inc.
605.574.4303 nelsonsoilandgas.com
Pennington County SD 605.394.2171 pennco.org
Pennington Title Company 605.343.5670 penntitle.org
Rangel Construction Company
605.716.0547 rangelconstruction company.com
Roadrunner Inc. 605.484.1512 roadrunnertourism.com
Rosenbaum’s Signs 605.342.0481 rosenbaumsigns.com
Sander Sanitation
605.342.1088 sandersanitation.com
Scull Construction Services
605.342.2379 scullconstruction.com
SDO-Services
18 E. Main, Ste. 103, Rapid City midwestlithium.com
Simpson Inc. 605.877.4462
Southern Hills Publishing (Hill City Prevailer News) 605.673.2217 myblackhillscountry.com
Tin City Masonic Lodge #112
605.209.0686 tincitymasons.com
United Way of the Black Hills 605.343.5872 unitedwayblackhills.org
Hill City Chamber & Visitor Center 605.574.2368 visithillcitysd.com info@hillcitysd.com
HILL CITY
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
The Mammoth Site
Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival
Wind Cave National Park
Moccasin
Cold Brook Reservoir
SO MUCH TO SOAK IN
Discover Hot Springs as the ideal center for your next Black Hills vacation! Whether you’re looking to relax in the soothing mineral springs, decompress on a spectacular hike, explore historic buildings and museums, or enjoy boutique shopping & dining, Hot Springs offers so much to soak in!
No Black Hills community knows more about the rejuvenating power of water than Hot Springs.
Hot Springs was first settled in 1879, but was officially incorporated in 1890 when local entrepreneurs started building the entire town into a health spa destination. Fred T. Evans built his namesake Evans Plunge over a group of small springs, and by the next year visitors started disembarking by the hundreds in search of promises of renewal and vitality to be found in these warm, mineral-rich waters.
Springing to Life
The 87 degree water of Evans Plunge Mineral Springs was the original draw that brought crowds to the area when it opened in 1890, and it still offers family fun to this day; visitors have multiple pools, slides, and activities to choose from year-round. Evans Plunge is a great choice for families to enjoy the warm, healing waters of Hot Springs together.
Nearby Moccasin Springs’ pools are even warmer, ranging from 80 to 105 degrees, and much quieter than Evans Plunge. They have six pools,
Evans Plunge boasts 87 degree water, 4 slides, 2 kid pools, 2 hot tubs, a sauna.
Cascade Falls stays around 67 degrees all year—perfect growing conditions for stream orchids, one of only four native to South Dakota.
Cold Brook Lake produces Northern Pike longer than 40 inches. Not quite the Loch Ness, but still monsters!
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two large enough for swimming and four for soaking. The epitome of wellness and relaxation, phones are always silenced at Moccasin Springs, and children under 18 are not allowed at this tranquil oasis.
Sites to See
• The Mammoth Site
• Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
• Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa
• Wind Cave National Park
• Southern Hills Golf Course
• Angostura Recreation Area
TRAFFIC IS FLOWING FREELY
After three long years, the road works project that stretched from the south end of Hot Springs all the way to the north end has been completed! No more narrow lanes, length restrictions, and orange cones. In their place is a beautiful, historic downtown complete with beautiful landscaping and a suspended pedestrian sidewalk along Fall River. Come see for yourself!
Downtown’s Kidney Springs is thought to have healing properties; specifically for kidney-related illnesses.
BACK IN THE DAY
Perched high atop a hill, overlooking Hot Springs, sits the historic Pioneer Museum. Built in 1893 at a cost of $23,550, the four story sandstone building served as an elementary school until 1961. Today the school-turnedmuseum is a great place to explore unique artifacts and pioneer era treasures. The museum is open May 15 - October 1.
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UP, UP, & AWAY
IF
THESE BONES COULD TALK
In a steep-sided pond just outside of Hot Springs, warm water and plentiful vegetation drew mammoths and other ancient creatures to their doom. Hear this story and more by visiting the Mammoth Site. Even after 50 years, new discoveries happen every year at this active dig site, so there’s always something new to experience. And with an ever-expanding museum, the Ice Age comes alive for visitors. Be sure to check out the Junior Paleontologist dig programs; they’re a one-of-akind experience, but they fill up fast.
For the past 9 years, thousands of visitors have flocked to Hot Springs in late August to witness firsthand the magic and awe of a festival hot air balloon launch. As the balloons break contact with the ground and the sun begins to crest over the horizon, a person can’t help but be in awe looking at the size and color of these beautiful balloons.
August 22-24, 2025 will be the 10th Annual Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival and it promises to be a remarkable weekend filled with hot air balloons, live music, vendor markets, kids activities, and a breathtaking night glow. Don’t miss out!
Hot Springs is the southernmost town in the vast Black Hills, which spans over 1.2 million acres.
Angostura Reservoir is a waterlover’s haven and fishing paradise with over 36 miles of shoreline and water depths up to 75 feet.
THINGS TO SEE
Attractions
Black Hills Putt 4 Fun
640 S. 6th St., Hot Springs
605.745.3130
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
1145 N. River St.,Hot Springs
605.745.5165 evansplunge.com
Mammoth Site, The 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs
605.745.6017 mammothsite.org
Moccasin Springs Natural Mineral Spa
1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com
Pioneer Museum
300 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5147 fallriverpioneermuseum. wordpress.com
Southern Hills Golf Course 1130 Clubhouse Dr., Hot Springs
605.745.6400 hotspringssdgolf.com
Trout Haven Ranch 13477 7-11 Rd., Buffalo Gap 605.833.2571
Wind Cave National Park 26611 US Hwy. 385, Hot Springs
605.745.4600 nps.gov/wica
World Fossil Finder Museum
719 Jensen Highway, Hot Springs
605.745.5007
worldfossilfindermuseum. com
Nearby Attractions
Crazy Horse Memorial® 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse
605.673.4681 crazyhorse.org
Custer State Park
13329 US-16A, Custer
605.255.4515
gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ custer-state-park
Hudson-Meng Education & Research Center 1811 Meng Dr., Crawford, NE
308.665.3900 fs.usda.gov/detail/ nebraska/specialplaces
Reptile Gardens
8955 US-16, Rapid City
605.342.5873 reptilegardens.com
Rush Mountain
Adventure Park 13622 Hwy. 40, Keystone 605.225.4384 rushmtn.com
Outdoor Adventure
Angostura Recreation Area
13157 N. Angostura Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.6996
gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/ angostura-recreationarea
Challenge Dakota Hot Springs
605.890.1515 challengedakota.com
Fall River Gun Club & Shooting Complex
27386 SD-79, Hot Springs
605.890.1051 fallrivergunclub.org
Western Horizons
Hot Air Balloons
27858 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs
605.413.7106
flywesternhorizons.com
Whitney Preserve
28077 Cascade Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.6990
Arts / Entertainment
Art House
405 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.348.7761 arthouseblackhills.com
Black Hills Playhouse
24834 S. Playhouse Rd., Custer
605.255.4141 or 605.255.4910 blackhillsplayhouse.com
Blue Horn Gallery
407 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.3717 narcelle.net
Chautauqua
Artisans Market
501 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.4684 chautauquablackhills.org
Christmas in the Hills
PO Box 382, Hot Springs
605.745.5054
Hot Springs Area Concert Association
605.745.6203
Hot Springs Theatre
241 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.4169 facebook.com/ hotstpringstheatre
Main Street Arts and Crafts Festival Centennial Park, Hot Springs
605.745.5069 main-street-arts-andcrafts.org
Sandstone Singers Hot Springs
605.745.7333
Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games
733 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5414
Shopping / Retail 2nd Chances Recycled, Restored, Repurposed
321 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.3433
Ace Hardware
207 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5173 acehardware.com
Black Hills Parks & Forest Association
26611 US Hwy. 385, Hot Springs
605.745.7020 blackhillsparks.org
Blue Horn Gallery
407 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.3717 narcelle.net
Builders’ First Source
1045 S. 6th St., Hot Springs
605.745.3300
bfsbuilt.com/hot-springssd
Bomgaars, Inc.
2701 US Hwy. 18, Hot Springs
605.745.3276 bomgaars.com
Changing Seasons
Floral & Gifts
323 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4836
changingseasonsfloral. com
Chautauqua
Artisans Market
501 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4684 chautauquablackhills.org
Dakota Cowgirl
108 S Chicago., Hot Springs
605.890.2488 dakotacowgirl.com
Fall River Auto Supply
301 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4204
Fall River Thrift Store
144 S Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.3400
Fall River Fibers
112 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.890.2750
fallriverfibers.com
Harvey’s Homestead Supply
631 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.891.5107
harveyshomesteadsupply. com
Hidden Handmade Treasures & Allison’s Pantry
12911 Argyle Rd., Hot Springs
605.891.3810
Hot Springs
Maker’s Market
108 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.2122
JQ Clothing
224 Main St., Hill City 701.742.5638 jqclothingco.com
Lucy and the Green Wolf
740 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3415
Lucyandthegreenwolf. square.site
Lynn’s Dakotamart
505 S. 6th St., Hot Springs
605.745.3203 lynnsdakotamart.com
Many Moons Trading
706 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
605.646.3233
Red Dirt & Pearls Boutique
108 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.890.1898
River Run Greenhouse
306 Joplin Ave., Hot Springs
605.890.3064
riverrungreenhouse.com
HOT SPRINGS
Scobi Black Hills
Kombucha
605.891.8716 scobikombucha.com
Sonny’s Super Foods
801 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5979 sonnyssuperfoods.com
Stone Décor & Supply
1108 Hwy. 71 S., Hot Springs
605.204.5334 stonedecorandsupply.com
Wanda’s Finds
27237 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4040 wandasfinds.com
Tours / Transportation
Prairie Hills Transit
2015 Tumbleweed Trl., Spearfish
605.642.6668 prairiehillstransit.com
Travel Information
Chamber of Commerce
Depot Visitor Center
630 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.6974 hotsprings-sd.com
Evergreen Media
329 Main St., Ste. 1, Rapid City
605.343.7684 evergreenmediarc.com
Fall River County
Herald Star
107 S. River St.,Hot Springs
605.745.3930 frcheraldstar.com
KZMX Radio
27259 N. Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.3637 96themix.com
Southern Hills Publishing Custer
605.673.2217
custercountychronicle. com
WHERE TO STAY
Hotels & Motels
Hills Inn
640 S. 6th St., Hot Springs
605.745.3130
hotspringshillsinn.com
Springs Lodge & Cafe
602 Sulphur Springs St., Hot Springs
605.745.4292 springslodgeandcafe.com
Stay USA
1401 US-18 Bypass, Hot Springs
605.745.4411 stayusahotel.com
Super 8 Motel
800 Mammoth St., Hot Springs
605.745.3888 https://www. wyndhamhotels.com/ super-8/hot-springssouth-dakota/super-8hot-springs-sd/overview
Cabins / Campgrounds
Allen Ranch
13065 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.1890 allenranchcampground. com
Fall River Ranch RV Resort
1701 U.S. Hwy. Bypass 18, Hot Springs
605.745.3080 fallriverranch.com
Hidden Lake
Campground & Resort
27291 Evans St., Hot Springs
605.745.4042 campathiddenlake.com
Historic Log Cabin Motel
500 Pacific Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5166
historiclogcabinsinc.com/ home
Powder House Lodge
24125 US-16A, Keystone 800.321.0692 powderhouselodge.com
Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground
24631 Iron Mountain Rd., Keystone 605.666.4609 spokanecreek.com/ ironmountainroad.com
Sunrise Ridge
Campground & Storage
27288 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4397 sunriseridgecampground. com
B&Bs / Vacation Homes
Bering, LLC
702 University Ave. Apt. 9, Hot Springs
605.890.1839
Evanston Suites, The
633 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.891.5119 theevanston.com
Historic Burdette House
1729 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
734.735.5913
JPF Vacations
605.209.3771 blackhillsrentals.com
Right Place, The 1008solutions@gwtc.net
River Falls Lodging
13223 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4969 riverfallslodging.com
GRAB A BITE
Dining / Restaurants
309 General Bar & Restaurant
309 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.891.4787 309general.com
American Legion Post 71 1045 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
800.433.3318 /605.745.3213
Big Time Pizza
310 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5399 facebook.com/btpizzasd
Buffalo Dreamer
605.745.6100 buffalodreamer.com
China Wok
423 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.4082
Food Fest
605.891.9336 foodfestbest@gmail.com
Mornin’ Sunshine Coffee
509 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.5550 morninsunshinecoffee. com
Pizza Hut
723 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5443 pizzahut.com
Powder House Lodge
24125 US-16A, Keystone 605.666.4646 powderhouselodge.com
Ruby House Restaurant 124 Winter St., Keystone 605.666.4404 rubyhousekeystone.com
Silk Road
239 N. River St.,Hot Springs 541.666.0131
Smokehouse Sports Bar & Grill
705 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4441
Southern Hills Diner & Bakery
12572 Sheps Canyon Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.7203
Subway
733 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs 605.745.6611
Taco Johns
1145 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.6880
The Dragonfly
1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.7626 moccasinsprings.com
The Kitchen Ink
741 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
605.515.1440
The Mill Iron Cafe
147 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 208.240.2419 facebook.com/ themillironcafe
Two Cows Creamery & Bistro
237 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.3838 facebook.com/ twocowscreamery
Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe
627 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.4601
Whiskey River
445 N. River St., Hot Springs 605.745.2739 whiskeyriverhs.com
Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games
733 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5414
Coffee / Espresso
Coffee Cup Travel Plaza
27638 Hwy. 385, Hot Springs 605.745.4215 coffeecupfuelstops.com
HOT SPRINGS
DAVE The Super Drink Truck
635 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
503.703.4575 behappylikedave@gmail. com
Mornin’ Sunshine Coffee
509 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.5550 morninsunshinecoffee. com
Springs Lodge & Cafe
602 Sulphur Springs St., Hot Springs
605.745.5553 springslodgeandcafe.com
Wandering Bison Coffee
101 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4044 getwanderingbisoncoffee. com
Desserts / Sweets
Heaven Scent Bakery
627 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.4144 facebook.com/ heavenscentbakery
Springs Chocolate Hot Springs
605.381.1867 facebook.com/ springschocolate
Star Spangled Batter Bakery
2130 Jackson Blvd. #2, Rapid City
605.209.1491 starspangledbatter.com
Two Cows Creamery & Bistro
237 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.3838 facebook.com/ twocowscreamery
Wine / Beer / Spirits
American Legion Post 71 1045 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
800.433.3318/ 605.745.3213
The Space
108 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.517.0303
Winner’s Circle Lanes and Games
733 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5414
LOCAL SERVICES
Auto / Travel Services
Angostura Common Cents 28075 Recreation Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4100
Big Bat’s Conoco
800 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.6565
Coffee Cup Travel Plaza
27638 Hwy. 385, Hot Springs
605.745.4215
coffeecupfuelstops.com
Diamond Automotive
1845 University Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5050
Fall River Auto Supply
301 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4204
ATMs / Financial Services
Ameriprise Financial Services
646 Jennings Ave. #20, Hot Springs
605.745.4900
Black Hills Federal Credit Union
330 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.718.1818/ 800.482.2428 bhfcu.com
Edward JonesLindsay Luper
309 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5065
edwardjones.com/us-en/ financial-advisor/lindsayluper
Farm Bureau Financial Services- Tom Berger
109 N. Chicago St, Ste. 2, Hot Springs
605.600.6665 tomberger.fbfsagents. com
First Interstate Bank
343 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.6060 firstinterstatebank.com
H & R Block – Julie Hill
734 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.6063 hrblock.com
Homestead Bank
202 Main St., Chadron 308.432.5552
Homestead.bank
JMM Services
1609 University Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5000
Health / Wellness
Addiction Recovery Center of the Black Hills
112 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.6300 arcbh.org
Battle Mountain
Physical Therapy
244 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4761
battlemountainpt.com
Behavior Management Systems
3 Canyon View Cir., Hot Springs
605.745.6222 bmscares.org
Bodies in Motion
204 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4321
Cascade Chiropractic
1501 US-18 BYP Ste. B, Hot Springs
605.745.5119 cascadechiropractic.net
Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home
401 N. Garden St., Hot Springs
605.745.5172
chamberlainmccolleys. com
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs
1145 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.5165 evansplunge.com
Fall River Health Services
1201 SD-71 S., Hot Springs
605.745.8910 frhssd.org
Health 4 Life Fitness
1501 Hwy. 18 Truck Bypass, Ste. D, Hot Springs
605.745.5558
hshealth4life.com
Hot Springs
Ambulance Service
1861 Hwy. 71, Hot Springs
605.745.3651
hotspringsambulance.com
IALA Collective
Hot Springs
720.201.8818
Massa Dental Offices
602 Jennings Ave., #1, Hot Springs
605.745.3975
Michael J. Fitzmaurice
State Veterans Home 2500 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5127 vetaffairs.sd.gov/ Veteranshome
Midwest Mental Health of South Dakota
505 N. River St., Ste. 2 & 3, Hot Springs
605.745.3320
midwestmh.net
Moccasin Springs
Natural Mineral Spa 1829 Minnekahta Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.7625 moccasinsprings.com
Monument Health
Hot Springs Clinic 1100 Highway 71 S. #101, Hot Springs
605.745.8050 Monument.health
Nancy Anderson, Medium Rapid City
605.858.2949
Pine Hills Retirement Community 2711 US-18, Hot Springs
605.745.5555 pinehillsretirement.com
Southern Hills Chiropractic 1245 Sherman St., Hot Springs
605.745.6262
Southern Hills Family Medicine 1369 Montgomery St., Custer
605.673.3900
southernhillsfamily medicine.com
Springs Hometown Healthcare
242 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.4128
Stillwater Hospice
605.745.4967 stillwaterhospice.com
The Southern Hills Triathlon, LLC Rapid City
605.393.5947 southernhillstri.com
VA Medical Center
500 N. 5th St., Hot Springs
605.745.2000 va.gov
Vision Source Hot Springs
200 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.3175 visionsourcehs.com
HOT SPRINGS
Vitalant vitalent.org
Places of Worship
Bethesda Lutheran Church
1537 Baltimore Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.4834 bethesdahssd.org
Calvary Baptist Church
1938 Canton Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5663 calvaryhs.org
Fountain of Life Assembly of God 1828 University Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3236 folhs.com
Hot Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church
245 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5411 hotspringsadventist22. adventistchurchconnect. org/
Hot Springs Wesleyan Church 2046 Canton Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3736 hotspringswesleyan.org
Joy Community Fellowship 309 Canton Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5691
Prairie View United Methodist Church 28309 Sunny Brook Rd., Smithwick
605.424.2080 prairieviewumc.org
Southern Hills
Evangelical Free Church
1509 University Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.6687 shefchurch.com
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
538 University Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3393 stanthonyhotsprings.org
St. John’s Lutheran Church 13275 Fall River Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4760 stjohnslutheran hotpsrings.net
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
501 Hammond Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3323
United Churches
342 N. Garden St., Hot Springs
605.745.5640 unitedchurches hotsprings.org
Real Estate
Aspen & Pine Realty
1100 Mt Rushmore Rd., Ste. 2, Custer
605.517.1130 aspenandpinerealty.com
Black Hills Realty
4905 5th St.
Suite #101, Rapid City 605.431.5094 kevin.bhsdrealty.com
Bradeen Real Estate & Auctions
14 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Custer
605.673.2629 bradeenauction.com
Century 21 - Stevens & Associates
238 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5141 century21.com
Century 21 -Stevens & Associates -Resa Rutz
238 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.891.1298 resa@ southernhillsproperties. com
Century 21 - Stevens & Associates -Sandra Bush
Realtor & Property Manager
238 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.517.0608 homegirl605.com
EXIT Realty Black Hills
646 Jennings Ave., Ste. 14, Hot Springs
605.890-1925 exitrealtyblackhills.com
Heartland Real Estate
106 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.6772 blackhillsproperty.com
Heidebrink Properties LLC Hot Springs
605.685.3904
Hot Springs Housing & Redevelopment
201 S. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.4067 hotspringshousing.org
Metroplains Management
113 Sherman St., Sturgis 605.347.3077
metroplains.com
Mt Rushmore Properties 27446 Whitetail Rd., Hot Springs
605.673.1941 mtrushmoreproperties. com
Real Estate Group, The 110 N. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.7653 thebestblackhills realestate.com
Southern Hills Title 710 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.5187 southernhillstitle.com
Community Resources American Family InsuranceRonni Calvird Agency Inc. 106 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.5800
amfam.com/agents/ south-dakota/custer/ ronni-calvird
Battle Mountain Humane Society 27254 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.7283
Big Water UAV Solutions Hot Springs
719.966.9963
bigwater-uav-solutions. com
Bills Heating and Cooling
645 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.6510
billsheatingandcooling. com
Black Hills Area Community Foundation 803 St. Joseph St., Rapid City 605.718.0112 bhacf.org
Black Hills Electric Cooperative 25191 Cooperative Way, Custer
605.673.4461 bhec.coop
Black Hills Energy
7001 Mt. Rushmore Rd., Rapid City
888.890.5554
blackhillsenergy.com
Black Hills Exteriors
712 University Ave., Ste. B, Hot Springs
605.716.7663 bhexteriors.com
Black Hills Special Services 737 University Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3408
Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary 12165 Highland Rd., Hot Springs 605.745.5955
wildmustangs.com
Built Right Roofing & Construction 2310 N. Maple Ave., Rapid City
605.484.1938 builtrightrapidcity.com
C’s Seasons Screen Printing, LLC
707 Baltimore Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.3500 facebook.com/ C’sSeasonsScreen Printing,LLC
CBH Co-op 742 Jennings Ave., Hot Springs 605.745.5215 cbhcoop.com
Coca Cola/AquaPure 2150 Coca Cola Ln., Rapid City 800.658.3638 coca-colahighcountry.com
Cross Timbers Tree Service Hot Springs 605.440.7360
Culligan Water Systems 715 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs 605.745.3196 southernhillsculligan.com
Cultural Development Organization PO Box 1044, Hot Springs cdohotsprings2006@ gmail.com hotspringscdo.org
Fall River Thrift Store 112 S Chicago St., Hot Springs 605.745.3400
Farrell Law Firm, P.L. L.C. 441 North River St., Hot Springs 605.745.5263
HOT SPRINGS
Golden West Telecommunications 1510 National Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.3103 goldenwest.com
High Country Erectors & Rental
1100 SD-71, Hot Springs
605.745.6200 highcountryerectors.net
Honoring Our Heroes
Hot Springs
605.891.9688
Hot Springs Elks Lodge #1751
605.890.2321
Hot Springs Farmers Market
Centennial Park (mid-June – September)
605.517.8608
Hot Springs Public Library
2005 Library Dr., Hot Springs
605.745.3151 hotspringspubliclibrary. com
Hot Springs School District 1747 Lincoln Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.4145 hssd.k12.sd.us
HUB International
505 N. River St. #1, Hot Springs
605.745.6014 hubinternational.com
Keep Hot Springs Beautiful
Hot Springs
605.745.4896
keephotspringsbeautiful. org
Kieffer Sanitation
2426 E. St. Patrick St.,
Rapid City
605.342.5575 gokieffer.com
Lasting Impressions
Unlimited (LIU)
13830 SD Hwy. 40, Hermosa
605.201.1021
liuawards.com
McGas LLC
1100 Jensen Hwy., Hot Springs
605.745.5959 mcgas.biz
Mosset Construction
12935 Badger Clark Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.3889
mossetconstruction.com
Nelson’s Oil & Gas
1346 Galveston Ave., Hot Springs
605.745.4189 nelsonoilandgas.com
Noah Foundation Alliance Hot Springs
605.228.6784
Parker Spray Foam
Insulation & Coatings
12537 Clayton Dr., Hot Springs
605.515.4388
Pirate’s Septic and Construction
27679 US-385, Hot Springs
605.745.7115
Polished Salon & Spa
401 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.745.3336
Rail House
Construction LLC
27629 Scenic Rd., Hot Springs
605.515.8774
railhouseconstruction@ gmail.com
Renatus Exteriors
Rapid City
605.340.0399
Rich Gross Solutions Inc
27426 Cedar Rd., Hot Springs
605.545.1864 or 855.247.1511 rgs24.com
Sander Sanitation
4761 Sturgis Rd., Rapid City
605.342.1088 sandersanitation.com
Save Our Sandstone saveoursandstone@gmail. com
Servall Uniforms & Linens
312 Main St., Rapid City
605.343.0680 servall.net
Simon Contractors of SD
1700 School St., Hot Springs
605.745.5206 simonteam.com
Southern Hills Economic Development
636 Jennings, #11, Hot Springs
605.745.3551
Southern Hills Recreation Initiative Hot Springs southernhillsrecreation. org
Southern Hills Septic PO Box 13, Buffalo Gap
605.920.8936
Springs Senior Center
206 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.6123
State Farm InsuranceBill Graves
338 S. Chicago St., Hot Springs
605.745.4200 billgraves.net
Sunrise Ridge Campground & Storage
27288 Wind Cave Rd., Hot Springs
605.745.4397
The Dance Studio
209 N. River St., Hot Springs
605.415.3002 thedancestudio-hs.com
U.S. Forest Service
1801 Hwy. 18 Bypass, Hot Springs
605.745.4107
United Way of the Black Hills
621 6th St., Ste. 100, Rapid City
605.343.5872 unitedwayblackhills.org
Veterans Helping Hands Project
605.719.8447 operationvhhp.com
Watters Flooring
Hot Springs
720.339.0178
Westside Storage
800 S. 14th St., Hot Springs
605.890.1066 westsidehotsprings.com
Wilson Electric Hot Springs
605.890.6244
Wind Cave Storage LLC 27095 Highway 385, Hot Springs
605.515.9063 windcavestorage.com
Workforce Disability Network of the Black Hills
505 Kansas City St., Rapid City
605.787.2590 wdnbh.org
YesCo Outdoor Media LLC
1740 E. North St., Rapid City 605.791.0667 yesco.com
Zonta Club of the Southern Black Hills Custer
605.390.8250 zontacluboftheblackhills. org
Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
801 S. 6th St., Hot Springs 605.745.4140
hotsprings-sd.com hschamber@gwtc.net
BITE INTO THE BLACK HILLS
There’s a quiet battle raging for who has the best burger in the Black Hills, but we challenge you to discover your own favorite dish. Whether it’s burgers, Native American tacos or chislic (our unofficial state food), you won’t go hungry.
Chislic
You might be wondering what, exactly, chislic is. If you’ve never heard of it that’s alright; it is a dish rarely found outside of South Dakota. It’s thought to have immigrated here with the Germans from Russia. While recipes may vary, it is generally cubed red meat that is marinated and grilled or fried. Sometimes it’s served on a skewer or toothpicks, usually just in a basket with fries. It’s a regional delicacy that you shouldn’t miss.
Fry Bread
Better than a tortilla and versatile enough to be both savory and sweet; fry bread is a Native American staple you’ll find throughout the Southern Hills. Most are
made simply from water, flour and salt and then fried. Some variations use lard or milk as well. The most popular fry bread on menus are Native American tacos served with ground bison or other game meat rather than beef.
Another traditional fare you should keep an eye out for is Wojapi, or a simple berry sauce used for dipping. Chokecherries are the most common, but any berry can be used, and the sauce is generally served alongside fry bread. Both Wojapi and Native American tacos are found locally, especially at Crazy Horse Memorial® and at powwows or other cultural events.
Local Game
Speaking of bison, if you’ve never tried it, you are in for a treat. The ubiquitous land mammal symbolizes our area and has infiltrated our cuisine in a big way.
The most popular use of bison is as a swap for beef in classic recipes such as tacos, burgers, even the occasional pizza. Bison steaks are also common and a great way to let the true flavor of the meat take center stage. When ordering bison, it’s best to request medium-rare if it suits your palate. Game meat tends to dry out more than beef due to its lean nature. While land mammals tend to steal the show, the Southern Hills are also home
SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT
The Southern Hills are the home of several delightful and unique dessert creations. No matter what your sweet tooth is craving, the food wizards in Keystone, Custer, Hot Springs or Hill City will be able to satisfy your dessert dreams. Step into one of the ice cream shops and discover flavor combinations that you wouldn’t have imagined. If you’re searching for a homestyle approach to dessert, grab a slice of pie in Custer. And you can’t leave the Southern Hills without trying one of the signature desserts crafted at the Alpine Inn in Hill City — come for the dinner, stay for the dessert!
FOOD & DRINK
to several lakes, and fishing is a popular pastime here.
Even if you don’t have time to catch one, keep an eye out for walleye on menus.
As our state fish, you’ll find many locals have almost a reverence for it; which means it’s served in a way that lets the flavor shine.
Kuchen
As the official state dessert of South Dakota, the only thing as varied as the flavors of kuchen is its pronunciation. Even locals who have eaten it all their life will disagree
on how to say it. Some will say “koo-ghen,” others insist “kuh-tchen,” but we all agree to call it delicious. It is historically a European dessert that immigrated to our state in the late 1800s. History and semantics aside, there’s no denying the staying power of this tasty dessert. Kuchen is a sort of fruit pie, made from sweet dough and a custard filling. Berries are a popular addition to the filling, but apple and rhubarb are also favorite flavors for locals.
August is Hill City’s time to shine, when they host a weekend festival dedicated to top-notch BBQ, local beer and wine, and live music.
Want an Old West dinner experience? Look for chuckwagon dinners, where you’ll enjoy wagon rides, music shows and steaks grilled over a campfire.
Visit the Southern Hills in February to catch Custer’s annual Restaurant Week, where local chefs showcase exciting new dishes.
605.673.4200
Sylvan
605.574.2561
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605.745.7626 moccasinsprings.com/the-dragonfly
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SOUTHERN HILLS SIPS
The flavors of the Southern Hills come alive! Discover your new favorite craft beer or lovingly produced wine at a brewery or winery here in the Southern Hills.
While you’re out finding adventure in the Southern Hills, you might find yourself a bit parched. Our breweries and wineries will fix you right up; whether you want something light and refreshing or deep and flavorful. Most of them also have food, patios, and lawn games that ensure stopping for a beverage will entertain the entire family.
Breweries
From standard pilsners artfully executed to curious concoctions that will tease your palate, our breweries always have something new to share. Not sure where to start? Each brewery has their own flagship brews that got them started. Most are more
than happy to share what makes it great or give you a personal recommendation.
Craft beer has become increasingly popular in the past decade, and the Southern Hills has been home to great brews from the start. What makes ours different is the brewers’ focus on locally sourced ingredients. From hops grown on a nearby farm to carefully tended beehives, our brewers know that the beautiful Black Hills are a bountiful source of exceptional flavors.
Wineries
While South Dakota’s economy is driven by agriculture, there are actually few grape varieties that do well here. Luckily, that doesn’t
stop our wineries from producing unique, awardwinning wines year after year.
Many of our original settlers were experienced in winemaking, and in true pioneer fashion, they brought what they knew and adapted it to prairie living. This is why you’ll find wines around the Southern Hills made from what we call prairie berries. These berries are essentially any fruit found on plants native to the prairie, and they produce wine with a distinct character you won’t find anywhere else.
Best of Both Worlds
As drinking tastes change, our breweries and wineries adapt. If you love a crisp, bubbly seltzer, you’re in luck!
Firehouse is the oldest operating brewery in South Dakota, and they offer craft beer, award-winning wine and now camping and lodging!
Many breweries use locally sourced ingredients — watch for honey, lavender or juniper beers, as they are commonly foraged ingredients.
Several businesses offer them alongside their other taps and bottles. You can find ciders, meads and nonalcoholic offerings on menus as well.
You’ll see some breweries are situated nearby wineries and vice versa. Some
businesses have expanded their expertise from one craft into another over the years. This means you’ll be able to find both beer and wine in some places, or you can try both by walking a short distance between establishments.
It’s a family affair: several of our wine and beer makers have been crafting tasty beverages for generations, and their expertise shows!
FOOD & DRINK
KID AND FIDO FRIENDLY
Since many breweries and wineries also offer food, kids and family under legal drinking age are allowed. Some even cater to younger guests by offering sodas and other hand-crafted non-alcoholic beverages.
On top of that, you’ll find inviting lawns and yard games everyone can enjoy.
A growing number of establishments in the Southern Hills also welcome your favorite furry friend. Most will require your dog to remain leashed while on the premises and expect the common courtesy of cleaning up after them. Make sure you call ahead or check individual businesses’ websites.
RELAX, BLACK HILLS STYLE
Where you lay your head at night is just as important as where you’re exploring next. We have every style of accommodation you could want — because your lodging should be as exceptional as your Southern Hills adventures.
Bringing your four-legged family members? You’ll find lodging that accommodates dogs, cats, even horses!
When you stay in the Southern Hills, you’re in good company. We’ve hosted movie stars and sitting presidents — all we need is you!
Want the outdoor experience minus the ruggedness? Check out our glamping options; you’ll be sleeping under the stars in style.
However you’ve arrived, whether by plane or road trip, the last thing you will want to do is drive farther than you have to before settling in. Stay centric to all the Black Hills has to offer by booking at one of the lodging options in the Southern Hills.
Comfort in Familiarity
Throughout the Southern Hills, you can find all the brand name hotels that you know and trust. You’ll find the usual amenities like continental breakfast and swimming pools, but
also a decidedly Black Hills aesthetic. Many hotels have added rustic decor in their lobbies and rooms. We also have plenty of family-owned hotels and motels we encourage you to check out. You’ll find smaller properties, which means fewer crowds, but the same level of amenities with a homey touch. Some are owned by families who have lived here in the Southern Hills their entire lives, and they’re more than happy to give you the inside scoop on their favorite things to do.
Cabins, Rentals, B&Bs
A great option if you’re traveling with a large group or extended family is to rent a cabin or house. You’ll have the entire place to yourself, which in some cases means your own personal patch of wilderness. We have cabins that fit a small family of four to large gatherings of over 20!
Looking for a homey feel that comes with stellar food? Look no further than our bed and breakfasts. They’ll welcome you in and treat you like family — and feed you
LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS
If you want to camp while you’re here, we ask that you respect the beautiful wilderness by keeping it wild.
Make sure when you set up camp you disturb as little of the surrounding nature as possible. Keep a clean camp and don’t leave trash or food lying around.
Some areas allow campfires, but please check with wherever you’re staying for current restrictions. Our forest has been ravaged by past wildfires that could have been prevented with proper precautions.
Prefer to bring home with you? We have a plethora of campgrounds, from primitive hike-in spots to full RV hookups.
Some hotels and resorts are close to our pristine lakes and offer water sport rentals for you to enjoy during your stay.
Camping in the hills away from developed fee sites is known as “dispersed camping.” Camp for free for 14 days, but stay 1/2 mile away from other sites.
like one too! You’re certain to find amenable lodging with equally agreeable hosts.
One of the newest trends in lodging has also arrived in the Southern Hills: glamping. If you want to spend time immersed in nature with nothing but canvas between you and the outdoors, these rentals will be right up your alley. Enjoy all the conveniences of a cabin, but with less structure. You can find several around the Southern Hills, but act fast — because of their popularity, they sell out quickly.
Motoring for Fun
Load up the RV, pack up the travel trailer, or gas up the motorhome. The Southern Hills are calling to all those road warriors and nomads who find a homebase in their RV. If you’re looking for a place to park your rig, discover what so many RVers already know about the Southern Hills — that RVs are welcomed here in a big way. Want to go for the unplugged experience? Book a site at one of the National Forest campgrounds. Fishing, boating and other watery
fun could be just a few steps outside the door of your RV — not to mention the hiking and the views.
Maybe you want to take advantage of all of the whistles and bells in your mobile castle. Check out some of the less rustic motorhome experiences that some of the private campgrounds offer. Full hookups, pull through spots, cable access, internet access, pools, fire pits, and other fabulous RV amenities can be found throughout the Southern Hills.
One with Nature
The first question to ask when considering camping in the Southern Hills is what are you bringing with you? Maybe you or your family are not the type who brings the comforts of home on the road with a fully stocked RV. Maybe you’re searching for a more rugged experience. Maybe you’re more of a carryin-all-of-your-own-gear sort of group.
If a camping experience is what you seek, we have plenty of variety to suit
every taste, both in location and amenities. You can find campgrounds with tent areas and hike-in spots all throughout the Southern Hills. And within the Black Hills National Forest, you can camp almost anywhere you can pitch a tent — just make sure to get your permit first.
And if you’ve forgotten, lost or broken any necessary piece of camping equipment, the Southern Hills are dotted with adventure outfitters who would be more than happy to help you come up
with a solution to whatever camping dilemma may crop up during your stay.
The Southern Hills truly capture the wonder and beauty of the Black Hills — from ponderosa-covered peaks to softly rolling prairies and lake shores. No matter what type of stay you are looking for — whether you’re looking to get pampered or if you’re wanting to really rough it — we welcome you to hang your hat up in our communities and relax with us during your trip.
Cabins / Campground
Blue Bell Lodge
25453 Hwy 87, Custer State Park
888.875.0001
custerresorts.com
The log sleeping cabins at Blue Bell are some of the nicest 4-person log cabins in the Park, with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces. Around the main lodge there are 29 total cabins, including sleeping cabins, a honeymoon cabin, and housekeeping cabins.
Cabins / Campground
Legion Lake Lodge
13389 Hwy 16A, Custer State Park
888.875.0001
custerresorts.com
Legion Lake Resort offers 26 comfortable, family-sized cabins that are in the forest within walking distance to the lake. Choose from sleeping cabins, housekeeping cabins, or the two-story Centennial Cabin.
Cabins / Campground
Sylvan Lake Lodge
24572 US Hwy 87, Custer State Park
888.875.0001
custerresorts.com
The current Sylvan Lake Lodge was built in 1937, with new updates added in 2022 There are 31 cabins in the pine- and spruce-covered hillside, including sleeping cabins, a honeymoon cabin, and housekeeping cabins.
Newton Fork Ranch 12407 Deerfield Rd., Hill City
605.574.2220
NewtonForkRanch.com
Six log cabins with full kitchens, claw foot tubs or rock-surround showers, gas fireplaces/ BBQs & decks with views. Open year-round.
Cabins / Campground
State Game Lodge
13389 Hwy 16A, Custer State Park
888.875.0001
custerresorts.com
The State Game Lodge is a gracious native stone and wood lodge built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the “Summer White House” for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953.
Cabins
Rustic Ridge Guest Cabins
12980 S. Hwy 16, Keystone 800.889.0932 or 605.666.4848
RusticRidgeGuestCabins.com
Log cabins minutes from attractions. Each cabin has unique mountain setting with log accents and kitchenettes. OPEN ALL YEAR.
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