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Tunnel view of Mount Rushmore National Monument

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial The Mammoth Site

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Dunk Zone / Dodge Ball Birthday Parties / Tot Times / Kids Court

Tour the world’s largest mammoth research facility and experience an active paleontological dig site. Believed to have been a sinkhole fed by springs, it is the only left-as-found site for mammoth bones in America.

1 mile southwest on the Highway 18 bypass in Hot Springs, SD. Open year round.

Crazy Horse Memorial

The Journey Museum

(605) 673-4681 • crazyhorse.org

(605) 394-6923 • jouneymuseum.org

(605) 574-2523 • nps.gov/moru

Waiver Required / Submit Online

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The “Shrine of Democracy” attracts nearly 3 million people annually to see the carved 60-ft sculptures of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln representing the first 130 years of United States history. Located on Highway 244 near the city of Keystone.

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The world’s largest mountain carving in progress honors the North American Indians. Located on Highway 16/385 in the southern Black Hills, the complex includes museums, a cultural education center, gift shops and a restaurant. Bus rides, guided tours available. Open year-round.

Devils Tower National Monument

Designated in 1906, the nation’s first national monument is actually the core of a volcano, and is sacred to tribes with connections to the Black Hills. At 865 feet high with 7.4 miles of paths, it offers great rock climbing and hiking. The monument is perhaps best remembered for its prominence in the motion picture Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Open year round.

(307) 467-5283 • nps.gov/deto

Badlands National Park

Seventy five miles east of Rapid City, the Badlands contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient mammals such as the rhino, horse and saber-toothed cat once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

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(605) 433-5361 • nps.gov/badl

Custer State Park

Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you’ll discover a world of adventure! Enjoy wildlife viewing, scenic drives, fishing, hiking, history and culture, camping and resort lodging.

(605) 255-4515 • custerstatepark.com

Wind Cave National Park

Hidden beneath the rolling prairie of the southern Black Hills is one of the world’s longest caves. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this complex labyrinth of passages contains the rare formation called boxwork. Located 11 miles north of Hot Springs off Highway 385.

(605) 745-4600 • nps.gov/wica

Jewel Cave National Monument

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Tunnel view of Mount Rushmore National Monument

Immerse yourself within the third longest cave in the world. With over 180 miles of mapped and surveyed passages, this underground wilderness appeals to human curiosity. Its maze of passages lures explorers, and its scientific wealth remains a mystery. Located 13 miles west of Custer on Highway 16.

(605) 673-8300 • nps.gov/jeca

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(605) 745-6017 • mammothsite.com

Located in Rapid City, the museum takes you on a trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western Frontier. When your journey is complete, you will fully understand the land and its people.

George S. Mickelson Trail

Completed in September of 1998, the trail’s gentle slopes and easy access allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy its 109 mile span and more than 100 converted railroad bridges and 4 rock tunnels. There are 15 trailheads with parking, self-sale trail pass stations, vault toilets, and tables.

(605) 584-3896 • mickelsontrail.com

Mt. Moriah Cemetery / Deadwood

Situated on a mountainous plateau overlooking Deadwood Gulch is historic Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Established in 1878 by the Lawrence County Commission, Mt. Moriah is the final resting place of western legends such as “Wild Bill Hickok” and “Calamity Jane”, murderers, madams, and pillars of Deadwood’s early economic development.

(605) 578-2600 • cityofdeadwood.com

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of motorcycling and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. With an increasing selection of unique motorcycles, the museum has been listed as one of the 10,000 Places to See Before You Die by author Patricia Schultz. Located at 999 Main St., Sturgis.

(605) 347-2001 • sturgismuseum.com

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway

One of the oldest canyons in the West, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway is located in the northern portion of the Black Hills National Forest. The canyon spans 20 miles along a scenic State and National Forest Scenic Byway. Less than a mile wide, the canyon is ‘always close, always upward,’ and draws more than one million visitors annually.

spearfishcanyon.com

Main Street Square

Located in the heart of Downtown Rapid City, Main Street Square is a public space that features special events, arts, culture, live concerts, seasonal ice skating and interactive fountains. Surrounded by the City of Presidents, boutiques, eateries and galleries, Main Street Square is a destination the whole family can enjoy.

(605) 716-7979 • mainstreetsquarerc.com

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Over 30 buildings from the 1880 to 1920 era, authentically furnished with thousands of relics, historical accounts and photographs, a Casey Tibbs exhibit, Dances with Wolves movie props, and fun activities for kids.

Open May–October • 22 miles west of Murdo, Exit 170

www.1880town.com

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Carving Area • Wooden Nickel Theatre • Museum Gallery of over 70 Carvers • Gift & Snack Shop • All Under One Roof • Ample Bus Parking • AAA GEM Rated

So real, you’ll think it’s magic.

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(605) 666-4896 keystonechamber.com

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83 Sherman Street, Deadwood (605) 559-2030

Mammoth Site 17 The 1800 US 18 Bypass, Hot Springs (605) 745-6017 mammothsite.org

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Located at the crossroads of Interstate 90 and Highway 83 Murdo (605) 669-2691 murdosd.com

Museum of Woodcarving 19 National 12111 U.S. Hwy 16, Custer (605) 673-4404 woodcarving.blackhills.com

MacDonald’s Farm 20 Old 23691 Busted Five Court, Rapid City (605) 737-4815 oldmacdonaldsfarmrc.com

(605) 342-5873 reptilegardens.com

Rushmore Cave

13622 Highway 40, Keystone (605) 255-4384 or (605) 721-6511 rushmtn.com

Tramway Adventures 23 Rushmore 203 Cemetery Road, Keystone (605) 666-4478 rushmoretramwayadventures.com

Rock Shop 24 Whitaker’s 27162 Wind Cave Road, Hot Springs

(605) 440-0078 etsy.com/shop/blackstreaksbeads

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www.blackhills.com/woodcarving • woodcarv@gwtc.net

Where Wood Comes Alive!

High Plains Western Heritage Center

825 Heritage Drive, Spearfish (605) 642-WEST (9378) westernheritagecenter.com

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Complete your visit to the Mammoth Site and stop by

640 South 6th Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747 • putt4fun@gwtc.net

Between Hill City and Custer on SD HWY 16/385 • 605-673-4681 For more information: www.crazyhorsememorial.org

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Gardens 21 Reptile 8955 South Highway 16, Rapid City

(605) 578-9777 or (800) 274-1876 firstgold.com

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Wash, Dry, Fold Service & Full Service Dry Cleaning

• 9-Hole Regulation Par-36 Golf Course

On the National Register of Historic Places

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Family Fun Park

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